DiMaggio 56 game hitting streak a famed baseball feat
Sports editor notes Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941 and its enduring legend. The piece recalls challenges from pitchers, scorers tightening calls, key moments including a controversial sacrifice bunt, Babich’s walks, and the rain impacted finale. It highlights DiMaggio's .408 average with 15 homers and 55 RBIs.
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Mayfair Loses Bid for Playoff Berth in Suburban League
In a Suburban League game, Pioneer High downed Mayfair 92 62. Jim Cox led Mayfair with 24 points while Bud Grainger of Pioneer added 20. The result eliminated Mayfair from CIF playoff contention as the Ti tans seized the win on Wednesday.
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Billiards Results From World Pedal Champion Play
Dated report lists players and results including Norwalk entrants and OT plays. Names such as Moore Frank, Denny Jones, and JC Gymnastics at Trade Tech noted alongside scores like 165 for El Camira 136.
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Kings' White Defends Against Hull In Forum Showdown
Bill White of the Los Angeles Kings, 28, the club’s steadiest defenseman, readies to stop Chicago’s Bobby Hull in a high stakes game at the Forum. White, a rookie-turned-regular with 9 goals and 18 assists, emphasizes puck placement and smart positioning to neutralize Hull’s dangerous shot, noting the increased speed and smarts of NHL play.
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Palmer Dubs 4 Into Water Cards 13 in Tucson Open
Arnold Palmer posted a nine over par 13 on the 18th at Tucson National as he fought for the $100,000 Tucson Open. He finished 37 46 83 after four tee shots into water and a troublesome approach leading to two putts.
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British Open tennis boycott shocks open tour
Ann Jones Britain’s top woman player announced a boycott of the British hardcourt championships in protest against prize money for women. The 1968 national women’s indoor tennis championships featured upset results as Mrs King defeated Jade Schiffman 60 6 0 while Esme Emanuel beat Emilie Burrer 6 4 7 9 6 3 in a contrasting match. The Baltimore Orioles faced a Chicago Circuit Court suit tied to a hotel incident involving Eddie Fisher now with Cleveland and a house detective. A Cincinnati bowling event saw Max Hartman and Garry Nash, both teens, surge in doubles to third place with strong individual scores. Penn State will hire John Bach as head basketball coach after 18 years with Fordham.
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Lakewood Nips Wilson in OT for 80 79 Victory
Rick Hutchinson hit a 19 foot jumper with eight seconds left in overtime to lift Lakewood High to an 80 79 win over Wilson in a Moore League showdown. Bob Towner forced OT with 1:54 remaining and missed two late free throws after six seconds remained.
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Anderson Nets 21 in Jordan Win
Anderson led by Andy Anderson's 21 points as Jordan High beat Downey 52-47 in a closing Moore League game. Downey struggled early with no points five minutes in and trailed by 21 at halftime.
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Warren Bears clinch playoff berth with 57 56 win
Warren Bears edged Centennial Apaches 57 56 at Dominguez High to advance to the AAAA CIF playoffs. Marty Patton scored 26 and Chris Psupo vich added 16 as Warren joins undefeated Compton to represent the Coast League in the postseason.
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Pacers and Chaparrals Win in ABA Action
Jimmy Rays led the Indiana Pacers with 33 points in a 123-110 victory over the Denver Rockets while the Dallas Chaparrals held off a late Trouston rally to win 122-119. The ABA doubleheader brought bold performances from Houston and Dallas as teams chased key standings.
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Canadiens Rout Rangers 7-2 as Duff Provost Reach Two Goals
Montreal blitzed New York 7-2 for a seventh straight NHL win as Dick Duff and Claude Provost each tallied twice. Gary Sabourin and Jerry Melnyk added two goals apiece for the Canadiens, who led 4-2 after the first period and stretched to 18 wins in 20 games.
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ABA Standings Highlight 41 2al MAM at Fashion Careet Se
The standings show Senske Insurance at 4 1p, Charters 41 (2al MAM), and faculty teams around 33 Noboding 21, Alexander Ny 18. The fragment hints at an ongoing league table with multiple named entities and points.
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Long Beach Navy eliminated from All Navy tourney
Pearl Harbor clash saw Long Beach Navy fall to Great Lakes Naval Training Station 93 to 89, ending their bid in the All Navy basketball tournament at Pearl Harbor.
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City League Basketball Tonight Schedule Telearami Mavericks
City League tonight features Telearami Mavericks and Jets in key matchups. The card lists teams such as Kin g Heavaas, Kingsmen, Fire Dent, and The Indescribabies with several games including Cal Bowles roster notes and local school pairings.
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