RecordHome run blitz sweeps NL and AL in one day
A record 30 home runs in a single day across the National and American Leagues set a new high as stars like Willie Mays Tony Perez Hal McRae and Bob Robertson led the onslaught. Cubs Reds Braves Dodgers Mets and Expos also contributed in a day of explosive power with notable feats including Aaron’s three-run shot Gibson and Puente’s win amid late drama.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Willie Mays
Giants
Tony Perez
Hal McRae
Reds
Billy Williams
Cubs
Bob Robertson
Pirates
van Kelly
Chris Cannizzaro
Hob Barton
Dave Campbell
Padres
Gary Sutherland
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Phillies
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Ken Boswell
Knicks Triumph Over Lakers For NBA Title
Willis Reed, playing through severe pain with pain killing shots, led the New York Knicks to a 113-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Madison Square Garden to claim the NBA championship. Reed scored early, defended Wilt Chamberlain, and inspired a dominant 38-24 first quarter as the Knicks built a 69-42 halftime lead.
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Associated Press
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Los Angeles Lakers
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National Basketball Association
New York
Ace Center
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Madison Square Garden
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Jerry West
Lakers
NBA
Wilt Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Red Holzman
Willis
Walt Franzier
Nate Bowman
Bowman
Dick Barnett
Dave DeBusschere
Bill Bradley
West
Los Angeles
Lucky Creed Tumbles in Yonkers Pace Debut
Australian pacer Lucky Creed failed to place in his U S debut at Yonkers Raceway last week and now targets the $50,099 Martin Tanenbaum International Pace at 1 1/16 miles. The race features top rival Good Chase and opens Yonkers’ three race international pacing series, with the second leg set for next Friday.
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Lucky Creed
Australia
U.S
Yonkers Raceway
Martin Tanenbaum
Yonkers
Drysdale Upsets Roche at Atlanta Tennis Classic
Cliff Drysdale of South Africa defeated Australia's Tony Roche, world No. 2, 1-6 10-8 6-2 to take the big early lead. Marty Riessen of Evanston Ken Rosewall and Dennis Ralston advance to the quarterfinals.
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Fans Face Vanishing Indians as Dallas Interest Grows
In Cleveland fans recall 1948 glory as talk of the Indians possibly moving to Dallas-Fort Worth surfaces amid low attendance. The piece notes past high marks, current financial strain, and local figures like Vernon Stouffer, Bob Hope, Al Rosen, Art Modell voicing opinions on a lease or sale while Browns crowds remain robust.
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Bruins Clinch 4-1 to Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Blues
Boston Bruins overwhelmed St. Louis Blues 4-1 as Glenn Hall starred in goal but Boston outshot 46-21. John Bucyk tied on a power play, Johnny McKenzie gave the lead, and Wayne Cushman added two goals as Boston dominated. Cheevers earned another playoff win in net.
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Associated Press
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Glenn Hall
Boston Bruins
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Hall
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Phil Esposito
Blues
St. Louis
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Solunar Tables for Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richard Aiden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides planning for fishing and hunting. It urges timing into favorable periods to maximize success in each day’s best sport value.
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Richard Aiden Knight
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