Hamilton Play Draws Nat Calls of Spitter
When pitching for the New York Mets in relative obscurity, Jack Hamilton faced little attention. Now with the Angels, he faces scrutiny over alleged spitball use, drawing criticism from Gil Hodges and Joe Adcock as Washington protests grow. Umpire John Stevens defended the call and the Angels’ 4-3 win.
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Unsinkable Ollie Brown stars for Giants in key weekend swing
A profile of Ollie Brown, the Giants right fielder, as he climbs to the league lead in home runs and RBIs with a .298 average in 168 at bats. The piece contrasts him with Willie Mays and Willie McCovey, recounts pivotal moments against Claude Raymond and Ken Johnson, and notes Brown's ascent under Herman Franks and Horace Stoneham. It highlights Browns downtown nickname and his impact on the Giants, including a strong late season stretch and praise from team officials.
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Angels Rally To Beat Senators In Eighth
In a tense late game, Darry Moore took the loss while Jose Cardenal sparked a rally with a double for the Angels. Bill Hamilton celebrated with his signature “Act” as the Angels won 4-3, extending their strong run to 16 wins in 21 games and increasing pressure on Washington.
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Osteen Sways Reds. Dodgers Win 3-0 As He Shuts Them Out
Claude Osteen extended his six game win streak against the Reds by tossing a complete game shutout, leading the Dodgers to a 3-0 victory. Willie Davis delivered a RBI triple and Ron Hunt added a sacrifice fly as Los Angeles won their third in a row. The Dodgers’ pitching and timely hitting, aided by solid defense, improved their recent stretch to nine wins in 13 games while maintaining strong complete games. Osteen credited his sinker and movement in a park that challenges hitters.
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Pasarell Beats Santana to Win Wimbledon Upset
In a dramatic Wimbledon upset, Charlie Pasarell, unseeded, defeated Manuel Santana of Spain 10-8 6-4 2-6 8-6 to become the first American to dethrone a reigning champion. The Puerto Rican 23-year-old rallied from behind, showcasing serve and volley as he seized control late in the match.
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Ramanthan Krishnan
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Dodgers bonuses loom large in major league history
George Led erer traces how bonus figures for Dodgers players like Frank Howard Paul Speckenbach and Jeff Torborg have fluctuated from the late 1950s to the 1960s. The piece cites specific sums and reflects on the practice of inflating or deflating bonuses for stars and flops.
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