Dodgers Pitchers Out Hit Hitter threats at Braves defeat
Dodgers lose 2-1 to the Atlanta Braves as Drysdale and teammates struggle to crack knuckler a fastball. Versalles muffed a grounder allowing the winning run, while Tom Haller and Rocky Colavito extended hitting streaks. Alston laments missed opportunities and notes Drysdale scored on a sacrifice fly.
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Colavito
Willie Davis
Wes Parker
Parker
Versalles
Davis
Ron
Hank
Claude Osteen
Pat Jarvis
Joe Torre
Torre
Tom Haller
Rocky Colavito
Chicago
Ralph Kiner
Gil Hodges
Osteen
Bill Singer
Brunet Strikes Out Twins as Angels Lose Twin Bill
George Brunet pitched a two hitter to beat Minnesota 2 0 in the opener while Tony Oliva hit a two run homer in the nightcap as the Angels rallied past the Twins 6 5. Six errors marred the doubleheader with Rod Carew starring in defense and John Roseboro stealing home amid a chaotic game.
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Dodgers Sign Ken Boyer to Boost Slumping Power
Atlanta report states the Dodgers signed 37 year old third baseman Ken Boyer as a free agent after his release from the White Sox. He is expected to serve mainly as a pinch hitter with possible starts against left handed pitchers. Cleo James returns to Spokane to make room on the roster.
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Sports Broadcast Schedule For Local Stations
Radio and TV listings present a full day of sports events. Matches include St Louis Blues versus Montreal Canadiens on KNXT at noon, UCLA against Stanford baseball on KTLA at 12 30, Chicago versus Oakland on KNBC at 1 15, plus field events and racing from Salton Sea and New Orleans Open Golf on KHJ and KNBC.
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California approves half mile limit for quarter horse races
Governor Reagan signed a bill allowing quarter horses to race up to a half mile and removing straightaway requirements. Sen. Joseph Kennick led the measure fromFeb 13 through final passage in April. The change takes effect 60 days after session end, likely delaying Los Alamitos until August.
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49ers Go Long Way for Race at Ratcliffe Stadium
Cal State Long Beach sent a six man contingent to Ratcliffe Stadium for a distance medley in 9 58.1 then drove back four hours to return for UC Riverside Invitational. Ed Ricke led with a 4 11.5 anchor mile while Lynn Taylor Al Carlson and Doug Hall posted strong splits. Wasco High junior Otis Hailey set an interscholastic high jump record but Merced's Heulon Hewitt excelled in long jump and high jump.
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California sports and racing slate across venues
Sectional tennis in Southern California at the Los Angeles Tennis Club with 11 a m schedule. CIF prelims at Milikan High. Cal Poly SLC versus Cal State Long Beach at Blair Field 12 30 p m. Hollywood Park first post 1 15 p m. Claremont Lacrosse at Mariners Park 1 30 p m. Lions Drag Strip Wilmington and Irwindale Raceway eliminations 7 p m. OCIR eliminations 7 p m. Minnesota at Angels 8 p m. CRA sprint cars at Ascot 8 30 p m.
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Lombardi to Lead Board Role in Madison Housing Firm
Packer general manager Vince Lombardi said he will become chairman of the board of Public Facilities Inc. in Madison while remaining Packer GM. He bought stock and aims to blend his organization skills with urban renewal work, pointing to two championships this year.
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