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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1967

Page

11

Pirates Rally To Beat Cubs 6-5 On Alou's Ninth Inning Triple

Pittsburgh trailed 5-2 entering the ninth before Bon Clendenon and Bill Mazeroski singled, Gene Alley walked, and Manny Mota delivered a pinch RBI. Matty Alou followed with a two run triple to right center as Joe Niekro made his first major league appearance. Ferguson Jenkins left with an ankle injury after seven innings as the Cubs had pushed four runs in the second.

Pittsburgh Matty Alou Chicago Cubs Pirates Bon Clendenon Bill Mezeroski Cal Koonce Gene Alley John Upham Koonce Manny Mota Clendenon Cubs Leo Durocher Joe Niekra Jim Pagliaroni Alou Juan Pizarro Pirate Upham Ferguson Jenkins

World Tennis Masters Tournament Highlights and Singles Roundups

The report outlines men's singles action with top players such as Allen, Turney, Harter, Ramanathan and Musto noted in varied rounds. It mentions matchups and results across different heats, with countries including Italy Australia and others represented in the event.

Allen Des Anies Rue Capostagia Wdon-Jones Palerman Italy Menien Lesley Turney Aus Sealtay Ry Harter Ramanathan Sinalen Far

Mexico Wins Davis Cup Doubles to Lead Series

Mexico’s Osuna and Luis Garcia beat New Zealand pair Brian Fairlie and Kevin Woolcott 11-9 4-6 6-4 6-4 on Sunday to put Mexico up 2-1 in the Northern Section of the American Zone Davis Cup playoffs in Mexico City.

Mexico City Rafae Osuna Luis Garcia Brian Fairlie Kevin Woolcott New Zealand Mexico

Lou Brock Hits Pair as Cards Win in Houston

Lou Brock belted two homers for the third and fourth in two days, boosting the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11 8 victory over the Houston Astros. Cepeda provided a tie breaking homer while Brock extended a hitting streak to seven, ending when he tapped back to the mound off Carroll Semienera in the fifth.

St. Louis Lou Brock Orlando Cepeda St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros Brock Carrol Sembera Astros

Phillies Blank Mets Rally Stifled by Allen's Two Run Shot

Richie Allen belted a two run homer in the fifth off rookie Bill Denehy, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 win over the New York Mets. Pitcher Larry Jackson earned his 6th straight win over the Mets, as Denehy made his first major league appearance. Groat reached first on a walk ahead of the homer.

Philadelphia UPI Richie Allen Bill Denehy Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Larry Jackson Mets Allen Phillies

Reds Complete Sweep of Giants With 6-0 Win

Converted outfielder Mel Queen filled in for an ailing Jim Maloney and threw a six hitter as Cincinnati rolled to a 6-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Earlier, the Reds won 4-1 on a three run eighth inning sparked by Don Pavletich and supported by Vada Pinson and Tommy Harper. Pete Rose added a double while Pavletich added a triple and a double. Tony Perez and Helms doubled in the third, matching Tito Fuentes’ homer in the first game. Queen struck out eight and did not walk a batter.

Cincinnati UPI Oulfielder Mel Queen Jim Maloney Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Reds Billy McCool Ted Abernathy Queen Vada Pinson Don Pavletich Pavletich Tommy Harper Pinson Mike McCormick McCormick Harper Pete Rose Traum Tony Perez Tommy Helms Tito Fuentes Deron Johnson Helms

Chisox Walk Over Nats Sweep Pair

In a decisive game, Chicago White Sox walk over the Washington Nationals to complete a two game sweep. Key moments include a misplayed pickoff throw past first base and bases loaded when Knowles walked Agee and Ward before issuing the deciding base on balls to Adair.

Chisox Berry Tom McCraw Knowles Agee Ward Adair

Fregosi Breaks No-Hitter Bid With Final Hit

In 1967's sixth game Freosi Alvarez Fregosi drove a tenacious seventh inning single off Baltimore’s Steve Barber to shatter a near no hitter. The crowd of 28,066 roared as Fregosi, already batting .384, spoiled the bid with a left field hit ending the no-hitter two outs from completion.

Wim Fresasi Freosi Baltimore Steve Barber Fregosi Barber

Fregosi powers Angels past rivals in long 18th inning

New York 7 Boston 6 in a five hour marathon as Joe Pepitone's RBI single in the 18th scores Jake Gibbs. Al Downing earned the win for the Yankees while Lee Stange took the loss for Boston. Fregosi shines with a hat trick and a clutch closing rally demonstrates his return to peak form for the Angels.

NEW York Joe Pepitone New York Yankees Boston Pepitone Lee Stange Jake Gibbs Red Sox al Downing Yankees Stange

Indians Top Twins 4 3 as Wagner Homers

Wagner delivered a two run homer to pace the Cleveland Indians past the Minnesota Twins 4 3 in Saint Paul Sam McDowell won his first decision eight innings and held off a Twins rally in the eighth inning Hearings resume on Nel Mar Race Track lease in Sacramento while Kansas City split a doubleheader with Detroit 11 7 in the opener and 8 7 in the nightcap.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Lon Wagner Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Sam McDowell Minnesota Twins Sacramento UPI Assembly Government Organization Committee Nel Mar

Barber Near No-Hitter Despite Painful Arm

Orioles veteran Moe Drabowsky warmed in the bullpen as Barber pitched 12 innings from the mound in a split spring doubleheader. He allowed just one run off a ninth inning double by Hank Bauer, who also delivered the lone hit to break up the potential no-hitter. Blair's late defense helped preserve the Orioles win.

Moe Drabowsky Steve Bauer Schaal Paul Blair Fregosi Barber Yankees Hank Bauer

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