Arkansan Turns Athletics Streak Into Speculation
Mel McGaha has steered the Kansas City Athletics to a five game winning streak since taking over, lifting the team toward the AL standings and prompting talk of a possible raise as owner Charles Finley praisedPraise for teammates Wayne Causey Orlando Pens and John. The A's swept Detroit 7 4 and 6 0 to stretch the streak, with Bill Bryan driving in five runs on five homers in the doubleheader and Ted Bowsfield pitching a shutout in one game.
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When To Fish or Hunt Solunar Tables Highlights
The schedule of Solunar periods is shown with Major periods in bold and lasting about one and a half to two hours. Minor periods are taken from John Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish or hunt during these times, with daily guidance included for best sport.
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Two Arkansans Sign to Play With LSU
Two Arkansas prep football stars Dan Jones of Hope and Mickey Christian of Magnolia signed grantin-aid scholarships with LSU. Jones, 6-3 225, captained Hope’s regional champs and earned multiple honors. Christian, 6-0 195, starred at Magnolia with 17 TDs and 1,176 passing yards. LSU coach Charles McClendon praised both as excellent prospects for education and football.
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Minor League Baseball Results Update
The Associated Press reports International League scores with Buffalo 9 over 3, Columbus 2 over 1, Rochester 5 over 2, Toronto tied at Rochester, and Jacksonville 8 over Syracuse 5. Pacific Coast League games affected by rain include Hawaii at Seattle, Spokane at Portland, and San Diego at Tacoma. Arkansas 3 Salt Lake 0, Oklahoma City 2 Dallas 1, Denver 10 Indianapolis 0.
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Baseball Nightcap Hits Spark Yankees Doubleheader Rally
In a twin bill, Joe Pepitone drove in six runs as the Yankees swept the doubleheader. Tom Tresh added three RBIs including a seventh inning homer. Whitey Ford earned his ninth straight win, while Frank Malzone, Leon Wagner and others supplied key hits. The day also saw balanced outbursts from the Indians Twins game and an Angels victory thanks to Ed Kirkpatrick. Sanctioned by multiple game notes, the report highlights late-inning dingers and pivotal RBIs across Boston New York Minnesota and Cleveland contests.
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Standings and results in today’s major leagues
The American League shows Chicago leading with 93 wins, Baltimore 35, New York 33, Minnesota 32, Cleveland 28, Boston 30, Detroit 25, Washington 27, Los Angeles 25, Kansas City 22 with various margins. Tuesday’s scores include Boston 6 New York 5 and Chicago 5 Baltimore 0, while Los Angeles beat Washington 7 to 5. The National League features Philadelphia 33 21 611, San Francisco 34 24 586, Cincinnati 31 28 4%, Pittsburgh 30 27 2h 4%, Milwaukee 29 20 8 0, Los Angeles 29 29 9 2, Chicago 27 28 AMT, St. Louis 29 31 483, Houston 28 33. San Francisco at St. Louis was postponed with several games on the schedule for Thursday and Wednesday.
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Spahn Loses to Dodgers First Time in Two Years
Milwaukees Warren Spahn, aged 43 and the majors oldest pitcher, failed to finish as the Dodgers defeated them 5-1. Spahn lasted seven innings in a duel with Don Drysdale before Willie Davis delivered a pair of two run triples ending the game. Phillies beat Cubs 4-2 to move one game ahead of the Giants. St Louis beat Houston 7-1. Pirates edged Mets. In AL, White Sox shut out Orioles 5-0 then lost a nightcap 3-1. Boston beat Yankees 6-5 then lost 7-5. Kansas City won two from Detroit 7-4 and 6-0. Cleveland topped Minnesota 5-3 and Los Angeles also played.
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Travelers edge Salt Lake City in scoreless win
An eighth-inning single broke a scoreless game as the Arkansas Travelers beat Salt Lake City 3-0 in the Pacific Coast League. Norm Gigon tripled in the eighth and Costen Shockley singled home the run, with Travelers adding more in the late frame.
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Ninth inning rally gives Razorbacks win over Utilitites
Adolfo Phil lips singled stole second and scored on Lee Elia's triple. Pat Corrales drove Elia home with a single. Losing pitcher Dick Scott exited in the eighth as Arkansas tallied twice off reliever Phil Mudrock. John Boozer allowed eight hits to improve to 3-1. Arkansas 000 000 012-3 Boozer Corrales Scott Burdette Mudrock Roznovsky.
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VFEW Team In Babe Ruth League Angels Downed Washington 7-5 in 10 Innings
In a ten inning game the VFEW team beat Washington 7-5. Key moments included John Roseboro driving in Tommy Davis for a Dodger lead, Hank Aaron and Eddie Matthews contributing for the Braves, and Willie Davis adding a two run triple. Drysdale improved to 9-5 with four hits allowed. The Phillies and Reds also posted notable moments including Tony Gonzalez's double and Orlando Cepeda's three run homer.
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Ump Strike Threat Fades Ahead of All Star Parley
Chicago AP report on July 3 threat by National League Umpires fading as 41 umpires plan a July 6 pension parley in New York with NL Executive Committee over pension rises from 200 to 300 dollars per year. NLUA had set July 3 deadline. American League already increased pension to 250 dollars.
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Miss Cecilia Lynch Dies After Car Crash in Commack
In Commack New York Miss Cecilia Lynch 65 of Stony Brook died at the wheel after apparently suffering a heart attack upon striking a dog Tuesday Witnesses said she exited looked at the dog returned to the car and collapsed The dog ran away after the incident.
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