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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1964
Page
3
Kelly Whitaker pitched a no hitter to spark Jefferson City American Legion to an 8 0 victory over Mexico at Ernest Vivian Field. He faced 30 batters, struck out 14, walked three, fanning seven of the last eight. Strong defense aided the performance.
The Kansas City A's beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Sunday behind home run power, while the Cardinals slugged six extra base hits but were shut out 6-0 by Bob Purkey in the nightcap. Pitching details note Gibson and Tsitouris featured in two tight games, with key hits from Legg and Crowdis.
Gibson earned the win with a sacrifice fly that scored one run while Ken Boyer’s single brought in the decisive tally for the Cardinals. Reds rallied in the ninth with a three-hit burst against Gibson but fell short as the veteran righty closed out the game. Reds struck early on Ray Washburn, 4 runs in the first, despite Roger Craig’s strong relief. Wayne Causey’s three run homer capped a seventh inning rally, lifting the Athletics in a separate game. The Yankees led 2-1 as the Giants, Mets clash unfolded at Shea, with John O’Donoghue going seven, Wyatt finishing 9-1 on the day. Broadway-bound show notes linger as Gaylord Perry and Galen Cisco stretch a tour.
In a lengthy Sunday twin bill, the Mets and Giants pushed to extra innings with a 7 hour 23 minute night. Dennis Leggs three run homer powered Mexico Legion to a 5-3 opener win as Whitaker spun a no hit gem. MLB notes cite Marichal, Cepeda, Koufax and Buford delivering key moments across leagues.
Jefferson City Red Birds drop a 7-3 decision to Sedalia as seven errors ruin chances. Dave Smith belted a late two run double and drove in three. Bill Clarkston takes the loss after seven runs allowed, though only three earned. Sedalia seals win with six seventh inning action, as Skip Schultz doubles home two runs. The club heads to Ernest Vivian Field to host Columbia Wednesday.
Northern Dancer eyes the Belmont Stakes to complete the Triple Crown against Hill Rise at Aqueduct. Some 60 000 fans expected as the Canadian bred colt seeks the first Crown since Citation in 1948. The 96th Belmont offers 125000 added, with other stakes on the horizon at Hollywood Park Arlington Park Delaware Park and Monmouth Park. Willie Hartack again rides Northern Dancer while Willie Shoemaker guides Hill Rise.
In Boonville they battled to the wire as Spenny Sappington of Jefferson City pushed Columbia’s Gary Strickfaden, a California-born local, to a one stroke finish. Strickfaden won the championship flight with rounds of 33 35 34 102 while Sappington, with 35 35 33 103, claimed second. Caine of Warrensburg and Francis Hager tied for third with 104s.
Russellville nips Olean 6-5 after Danny Linhardt delivers with a runner in the ninth. In Paris, Margaret Smith of Australia captured the women's singles title at the French Championships defeating Maria Bueno of Brazil 5-7 6-1 6-2.
Pancho Gonzales defeated Ken Rosewall in a four set comeback to win the third stop of the professional tour final. Ruth Jessen shot rounds of 71 and 74 to win the Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont Texas posting 214 over 54 holes and claiming $8,500.
In Ravenna Antonio Ferreira of Brazil wins a decision over Carmelo Cossia of Italy. In Tokyo Sigamasa Kawakami of Japan defeats Lee Kyo-Sun of Korea in a separate boxing bout.
The memorial note honors Eddie Sachs, a veteran Indianapolis driver known for safety in danger, who died in the Indianapolis 500 crash. The narrative recalls his careful technique, pre race calculations, and philosophy that the other guy makes mistakes, with reflections on his life, career, and friendship.
American League standings show Chicago atop with 24 wins and 11 losses while Baltimore, New York and Cleveland chase. Weekend results include Cleveland 10 Washington 2 and Chicago 10 Detroit 4, with batting leaders Oliva and Wagner highlighted and pitchers like Bunker and Pizarro with strong marks. National League features Philadelphia leading at 25-15, San Francisco 26-17, and St. Louis 25-20, followed by a busy slate of Saturday and Sunday results and key stats for Williams Clemente and Mays.
Kansas City shortstop Wayne Causey sparked a 4-2 Athletics victory by belting a three run homer in the seventh. He extended a hot hitting streak to eight hits in 16 at bats for a .500 pace and lifted Oakland to a series win over New York. Causey, 27, has emerged as a top shortstop with a potential .300 season outlook, while Eddie Lopat praised his leadership.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Gary Player won the Speedway Open with a final-hole birdie for a 67 total 11 under par over four rounds. He earned $12 000 and a Bahamas vacation as champion while his 3-year-old son Mark urged him home over the phone. Player plans to return to Nassau with family after the event and noted his intention to spend more time with them. The victory moves him to fourth on the season money list with $29 000.
Villanova won its IC4A track title with 45 points, securing a seventh victory in eight years. Non senior contributors carried the load, including 9 points from sophomore Earl Horner, underscoring Jumbo Elliott's Main Liners dynasty. Vic Zwolak and Rolando Cruz starred for Villanova in the 88th edition.
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