Mets Nip Giants 3 1 in Second Game of Sunday Doubleheader
New York Mets edge San Francisco Giants 3 1 to split the twin bill after Ray Sadecki's five hit gem gave the Giants a 4 1 win in the opener. Hank Aaron drives in the lone Atlanta run in an 11 inning victory over Chicago as Joe Torre delivers a clutch double. Pirates sweep Astros 3 1 and 11 2 as Roberto Clemente drives in runs and Maury Wills stars with doubles and additional hits. Dodgers top Phillies 2 1 on a fourth inning passed ball scoring Bob Bailey. Skinners manages first win as Philadelphia takes loss in Skinner’s debut.
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State College Man Champion in Canoe Race
State College Pennsylvania man John Sweet won the canoe race at the International Boat and Canoe Races on the Arkansas River covering the half wise course in two minutes 18 seconds Saturday.
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Softball and baseball matchups across local leagues
In Dixonville, A and F Softball League hosts Dixonville at C and G Restaurant Sheloda meets Gaz Dad. B F County Softball pits Lucerne against Red Barn Patti s at C and G. In Blairsville Connie Mack’s Southern Division features Homer City versus Avonmore Young Two at Indiana.
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Kiwanis and ILSC Notch II win at Herman Harris Field
Kiwanis defeated Handy An 4-3 as Kiwanis surged to two late runs in the sixth inning. Gary Stephens earned the win with five hits allowed, 10 strikeouts, and five walks. Indiana Lumber blanked UCT 3-0 behind Randy Thomas a three hitter with a homer, 12 strikeouts, and three walks. Jim Fiscus added two hits for the winners.
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Trevino Storms To Victory In Open
Lee Trevino delivers a record setting Open victory at Oak Hill. The 28 year old, once a caddie and boot black, won with 275, the lowest Open total, aided by four under par rounds 69 68 69 69. Trevino led early and surged past Nicklaus Yancey and Nichols for the crown.
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Skinner's Phillies Struggle In First Loss Under New Manager
AP report from Philadelphia notes Bob Skinner's push for more offense as the Phillies fall 2-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Skinner's managerial debut. Key miscues and missed run opportunities, including a late inning rally falter, underscore defensive lapses. Dodgers capitalize with timely hits and a fourth inning scoring sequence.
Indiana Boys Snare Victories
Two Indiana boys won gold medals at the Mountain Association Amateur Athletic Union Boys Junior Olympic Track and Field Meet held Saturday in Meadville. John Flinke won in the nine year and under softball throw with 127 feet, while Jeff Schnarrs set a 440 yard record in the 10-11 year old midget division with 4 10.5. Only winners of selected events advance to further rounds in the Intermediate and Senior divisions. Bob Kurtz finished third in bantam broad jump, Gary Elkin third in the midget 50 yard dash, and Sam Yourd third in junior division triple jump.
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Patek Sparks Pirates as They Sweep Astros
Pirates top Astros 3-1 and 11-2 in a doubleheader to stretch the win streak to five. Fred Patek, boosted from Columbus, collected four hits, homered, scored twice, and drove in three as Pittsburgh praised his defense and bat. Manager Larry Shepard credited Patek's impact in lifting a slumping club toward contention.
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Yankees Rally Falls Short In Angels Comeback
Clark Kent rescues New York with a ninth inning homer and two runs as the Yankees edge closer before California’s Rick Reichardt, Bobby Knoop and Rick Reichardt spark a late Angels rally. Mantle adds a homer, but Oakland and Boston win to widen division gaps.
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Creekers Stay Undefeated In County League Standings
Creekside defeated McIntyre 4 1 in eight innings while Avonmore beat West Lebanon 3 1 in five as heavy rain marred the County Baseball League action. Butch Shick sparked Creekside with a single steal and a home run by Chuck Lezanic in the fourth. Moose Anderson scored on wild pitches and a pass ball. Avonmore’s three run fourth featured Patrick's walk, Bevelacqua, Kerchensky and Myers on base and Bononni driving in two.
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