Hoped-For Expansion Policy Continues At Gazette Sports Desk
John Phillips introduces his first column as Gazette sports editor. He thanks predecessor Sam Bechtel, outlines intent to expand local and national coverage, and aims to engage fans and coaches on a personal level. He emphasizes sports as recreation with serious moments, and hints at future features.
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Berths Set As 72 Qualifiers Start U S Open Bid
Forty three spots remain after a two day sectional in Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Golden Irving Seattle and San Francisco produced 72 qualifiers for Merion. Notables include master champ Charles Coody and touring pro Don Bies who shot 68 67 135 and 135 respectively with 385 players left to battle for the final berths.
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Indians Eliminated as Lipscomb Nips IUP in Ninth
Indiana University of Pennsylvania sees its NAIA World Series run end after David Lipscomb scores in the bottom of the ninth to win 6-5. Isenberg, Spiegel, Petroski and Backstrom led IUP’s offense, but a squeeze bunt doomed the Big Indians in Phoenix.
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Yaz Leads Early All Star Votes
Boston great Carl Yastrzemski tops the first AL All Star ballot with 31,645 votes as Tony Oliva and Frank Robinson follow in outfield support. Boog Powell and Brooks Robinson lead at first and third base while Rod Carew Aparicio and Bill Freehan pace other positions. about 65,000 votes were counted in the initial tally. Sportsmen Meet Tide Sportsmen's Club will meet Tuesday night, June at 8 p.m. at the Homer City American Legion.
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IUP Baseball Falls 6-5 to Lipscomb in NAIA World Series
IUP coach Arch Moore praised his team's effort after a 6-5 loss to David Lipscomb College of Tennessee in Phoenix ending a storied season. Moore said the Braves played well despite heartbreak, finishing 19-6 and contending for national title. Isenberg led with a 526 series average and the team headed home after a historic campaign.
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Major league games set for Tuesday night clashes
Tonight's schedule features St Louis at Atlanta with Carlton facing Jarvis, Los Angeles at Philadelphia Singer vs Short, San Diego at New York Arlin vs Gen, Cincinnati at Houston Nolan vs Wilson, San Francisco at Montreal Marichal vs Stoneman, and Pittsburgh at Chicago Walker against Holtzman. Wednesday matchups include SF at Montreal and SD at NY among others.
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Cardinals edge Braves in tense 10th on Simmons hit
In a heated I10th inning, Ted Simmons delivered a game winning single after a bunt ruled foul spurred the Cardinals to a 7-6 comeback. Atlanta argues a pair of key calls as Priddy disputes outs and Alou steals, with Cepero ejected after the clash.
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Pirates Rally Past Cubs Behind Stargell Power
Willie Stargell homered twice to extend his NL lead to 19 as the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a 6-3 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 11-6. Al Oliver also went deep, Bob Robertson added a solo homer, and Dave Giusti earned his 12th save in a game where Veale left injured and Briles was knocked out after giving up six runs. Manager Danny Murtaugh, recently out of the hospital, praised Giusti’s relief showing as Stargell’s hot hitting propelled a high-scoring rally in the NL East race.
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