Cardinals edge Astros 3-1 in eighth inning rally
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 3-1 with an eighth inning rally led by Curt Flood, Roger Maris, and Orlen tio Cepeda. Jaster earned the win, Dierker took the loss as Cincinnati routed Atlanta 10-0.
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Pepitone's Grand Slam Sparks Yankee Triumph
Pepitone drove in six runs with a grand slam as the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 7-2. Dave Johnson added a grand slam for Baltimore in a 7-1 victory over California. Buddy Bradford was fined $5 for a baserunning violation under Eddie Stanky's new rules, as Chicago lost to Cleveland 1-9. Detroit edged Boston 5-4 and Washington topped Oakland 3-1. Pepitone's slam was part of a big night that featured two slam homers and multiple key hits by Clarke, White, and Mantle. Stanky enforced discipline as Stanky’s rules were tested by the early-season action.
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Meherms 15, Cole R-V ¢ Cole County Abstract 1B. St. Joseph 7 Blow-Pitch Old Timers 7, Faith Lutheran RCA. 10. Krieger Ins, 4 LEM, , Broadway Shell 3 Baseball Midget League (11) Coca-Cola & V.F.W. 2 Fledglings 8 Wick's Auto Sales 4 Pee Wee denang's Sinclair 20, Capitol Masonry 6 Midget League ¢12) National Old Line Ing. 3, Mc Graw-Edison 2 Gardner Ins. 3. Central Trust Jose Cardenal drove in Cleve land's only run with a second in ning single after Duke Sims had doubled. Frank Howard boomed his 21st homer of the year, carrying Washington to its victory over Oakland. Howard's two-run shot in the sixth inning landed some eight rons up in the left field stands at D.C. Stadium and snapped a 1-1 tie. Two Boston errors and a wild pitch helped Detroit to four runs on only two hits in the seventh inning and a comeback victory over the Red Sox.
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Major Leagues Hold Free Agent Draft
Major league clubs and four expansion teams began the annual June draft of free agents with the Mets and Athletics holding top picks. The process includes major league rounds, Triple A and Double A farms, and a late unlimited Class A phase, with 1169 players selected in 1987 across regular and secondary phases.
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Major league standings update from AP
American League standings show Detroit 4 82 19 627 with Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Boston Oakland New York California Chicago Washington and others. National League leaders St Louis Philadelphia Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago New York Houston Pittsburgh race in progress with several results noted and multiple games scheduled. {|}
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Landry’s nerves on Cowboys after playoff shocks
Dallas coach Tom Landry, famed for composure, frets over potential mental fragility in his players after back to back NFL title losses to Green Bay. He recalls the January game where Green Bay sealed victory in the final seconds and questions how the team will respond under late pressure.
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Ban Johnson states practice for tonight
The Jefferson City Ban Johnson team will hold a practice session at Ernie Vivian Field tonight at 5 p.m. Manager Paul Buasnett urged all players to attend the important workout. The club opens their season at home Saturday against Centralia. Landry spoke on team prospects mentioning improved pass protection and a better attitude. He noted Don Meredith was throwing well during a May two week session with Craig Morton and Jerry Rhome also participating. Landry emphasized building confidence in training camp and exhibition play, warning against overemphasis on exhibition wins while hoping for momentum leading to the October 28 game versus Green Bay in the Cotton Bowl.
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Chapman College upsets Long Island in NCAA
In the opening round in Springfield Missouri Chapman College of Orange California upset top seeded Long Island UI 11 to 8 to advance in the first annual NCAA college division baseball tournament Delta State beat Arkansas State 3 to 1 in the same session Jim Whitehurst drove in three with three hits as Delta State won and helped Chapman reach 33 8 while Long Island fell to 20 4 Spano Veltz and Dennis Veltz had key hits in the Chapman rally Frohman homered for Long Island and Tony Spano had a his own run driven performance
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William Jewell advances to NAIA baseball title game
William Jewell of Liberty Missouri moved into the championship game of the 12th annual NAIA tournament by beating Central Washington 6-4. Jewell remains the only undefeated team in the double elimination event. Georgia Southern and Eastern Michigan set up a losers bracket clash after both won their games.
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Vaulters to head Mexico classic stakes high at meet
Two of the nation s top high school pole vaulters lead more than 100 entrants at the fifth annual Mexico Ledger Jaycee Track and Field Meet at Mexico High School red shale track. Dave Bussabarger of Columbia has cleared 15 14 in L state meet and Jan Johnson of Bloom High School has cleared 15 5. About eight meet records are in danger as the pole vault starts at 10 am with entries from Chicago Bloom Pattonville Evansville and McAlester among others.
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Disbanding Cubs End Capital City Babe Ruth Era
The J. Dawson Cubs of Jefferson City announce retirement from Babe Ruth baseball due to lack of competition. Sponsored by J. Dawson Plumbing Co they finished second in the 1967 state tournament and compiled a 46-4 mark over two seasons. The Tri-County league includes Prairie Home Pilot Grove Bunceton Jamestown and Clarksburg.
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J Dawson Cubs drop from Tri County League amid Babe Ruth upheaval
The J Dawson Cubs lose Tri County status after discussing state tournament entry without league play. Dawson started Babe Ruth in Jefferson City in 1966 and now faces 15 players needing league or park board placement while aiming to keep Babe Ruth baseball in the city.
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