Montreal market ripe for Major League Baseball expansion
The Nationals awarded franchises to Montreal and San Diego trigger debate. Bob Cannon denounces exporting to foreign cities while American markets bid, noting Montreal’s large population and growth potential. The piece analyzes division scheduling, pennant race fairness, and historical motives shaping a 12 team National League lineup.
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Major League Standings and Results Snapshot
National and American leagues standings with teams such as St Louis New York Philadelphia Chicago and Los Angeles shown. Saturday and Sunday results include St Louis 6 New York 5 in 10 innings and Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 3 among others with several rain delays and postponed games.
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Cardinals sweep Mets to reclaim NL lead in twin bill
In a busy National League day, St. Louis Cardinals win both ends of a doubleheader from the New York Mets 6-3 and 3-2 to move back atop the circuit after 11 days off the pace. Bob Gibson pitched superbly in game one, while relievers helped seal the nightcap as St. Louis climbed to first and dropped the Mets to last.
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White Sox sweep Twins in weekend clincher
The Chicago White Sox completed a four game sweep of Minnesota with 3-2 and 4-3 wins in Chicago, aided by a ball boy interference play that allowed two runs. Tony Oliva tied a game with his homer as Minnesota rallied late. Jim Hannan and Jim Nash delivered wins for Oakland and Cleveland in separate AL actions.
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Republic edges Legion for tournament crown
Republic defeated Jefferson City 3-1 to win the first annual American Legion Tournament in the Capital City over Memorial weekend. Wayne Dipper drove in two runs with a two-out triple in the sixth as Republic broke a 1-1 tie. Dick Jones earned the win with six hits allowed, while Jerry Allen took the loss. Jefferson City had earlier beaten Republic 11-7 to force the final. Trophies went to the top two teams. Mexico received the sportsmanship award.
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Golfers search for U S Open spots in five qualifying sites
The final qualifying round for the 150 man field begins in five locations with 206 players vying for 45 spots. Exempt players include Nicklaus and 33 others. 116 others compete in 36 hole sectional rounds across 13 locales. Notables include Sam Snead seeking the Open title and former champions among those listed in the qualifying pools.
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Kansas freshman hurls 61 10 in shot put record bid
Kansas freshman Karl Salb set a 61-10 shot put mark the best in Big Eight indoor history, besting prior records and moving into national meet prep as Missouri's Glenn Goden won the Central Collegiate three mile at Notre Dame. Salb placed third at San Diego behind Randy Matson and George Woods. Missouri totaled 26 points, placing 10th at South Bend. Roy Overacre, Bill Weiss, Charles Beck, and Gary Rainwater posted notable marks for Missouri.
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