Blass Extends Shutout Streak in Pirates 6 0 Win
Pittsburgh pitchers dominated Chicago as Steve Blass tossed his second straight shutout, scattering five hits. The Cubs lingered in injury-plagued form while Leo Durocher faced mounting questions about his future as manager. Richie Hebner and Gene Alley contributed key RBIs for the Pirates, with Willie Stargell homering and Al Oliver fined for a bat throw.
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Americans Cruise Through British Amateur Field
The Americans, who lost the Walker Cup last week, led at Carnoustie in mild sun as the first round began. Tom Kite and Jim Gabrielsen impressed with 7 and 6 and 4 and 3 wins, while Bill Campbell dropped out early.
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Butler's Simons Rallies To Nip Foe In 20 Holes
Jim Simons of Butler erased a three hole deficit with three to play then won at the 20th hole to reach the British Amateur Golf Championship second round. The 21 year old overcame Van Hutcheson on Carnoustie’s 6 828 yard, par 72 course as 36 Americans advanced from the first round.
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Murtaugh Set to Return as Pirates Manager on June 6
Pittsburgh Pirates announcers said Danny Murtaugh, 53, has been cleared by heart specialists and will resume his duties June 6. Dr. Joseph Finegold reported no heart attack but noted chest pains earlier in May in Cincinnati, with officials saying the pains were suspicious given his medical history. He was admitted for evaluation.
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Buford powers Orioles in Memorial Day doubleheader
Baltimore outfielder Don Buford belted two home runs and was involved in two benches clearing incidents as the Orioles swept a Memorial Day doubleheader 11-3 over Chicago and moved within one game of Boston in the AL pennant chase. Boston swept Kansas City 7-3 and 9-4 as Amos Otis starred for the Royals.
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Bunning Passes Cy Young With Five Strikes In 3-1 Win
On Memorial Day Jim Bunning pitched five strikeouts to earn the Phillies a 3-1 victory over the Padres and move into second place on the all time strikeout list with 2,823. He noted Walter Johnson’s record remains out of reach while recalling his toughest out was Nellie Fox years ago. Willie Montanez delivered a two run double in the ninth to seal the win as Barry Lersch took the loss in the nightcap’s first inning.
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Country Club 5 Ball Tourney Winners Named
The Indiana Country Club hosted the first tourney of the year over the weekend. The winning five-ball team was Jim Shea Paul Magas Al Mauro Joe Kuzneski and Judge Edwin Clark posting a net 48. Second place went to Howard Abrams Pat DeLaquil C Lockard H D Jones and Ralph Hunter with a net 50 among eighty golfers.
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Homer City Softball Tourney Rescheduled for June 19 20
The Homer City Softball Team single elimination tourney moved from June 12 13 to June 19 20 at the Greaston Softball Field south of Homer City on Route 119. Top prize 200 runner-up 100. entry fee 25 per team due by June 19. deadline June 14. For info contact Nin Bruno or Joe Penner Tuscano.
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Baseball Scores From The Majors Weekend Results
Sunday results feature Pittsburgh 10 Chicago 0 and San Francisco 5 8 Montreal 4 7 with St Louis 8 Atlanta 3. Cincinnati 2 Houston 1 and San Diego 4 New York 2. Monday yields Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 0 LA 4 Montreal 0 San Francisco 2 New York 1. Philadelphia 3 3 San Diego 1 6 St Louis 3 Atlanta 2 Houston 4 Cincinnati 1. Tuesday slate includes St Louis Zachary 2 1 at Pittsburgh Edlis 6 3 a at Houston Blasingame 3 5 at Atlanta Kelley 1 0 with Montreal Remko 44 at Los Angeles Downing 4 2 night New York Gentry 3 4 at San Francisco Bimnet 2 night and Kansas City Hedlund 4 4 at Boston Lonborg 1 0 night.
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