Petrocelli Surges as Red Sox Slugger Targets Record
Boston reports say Rico Petrocelli has grown into a feared slugger this season, boosting the Red Sox as he climbs toward Vern Stephens’s shortstop record of 39 homers. Manager Dick Williams and coach Bobby Doerr note his power and improved hitting, with his 1st-half pace already surpassing his 1966 output.
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Boosier
Red Sox
Dick Wilhems
Bobby Doerr
Petocelli
Vern Stephens
Mantie Day draws large crowd in New York vigil
An event named Mantie Day drew about 60 000 people in New York stirring civic emotion. Reports describe chaotic scenes including confrontations and a notable clash near the marching path. While details are fragmented, the gathering showcased strong public interest and notable attendance.
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New York
Cubs Lose Beckert for Month with Broken Thumb
Chicago Cubs center infield stalwart Glenn Beckert will miss about a month with a broken right thumb after a hard slide on a double play in a 4 8 defeat of the Cincinnati Reds. Beckert’s absence tests the Cubs as they push toward a grueling road trip through Atlanta and beyond with the pennant chase continuing and the lineup reshuffling to cover second base.
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Cubs
Glen Beckert
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
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Carer
Richie Allen
Piiles
Mike Shannon
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Nan Curb
Leo Dirachey
Phiser
Glenn
Tyes
Nile
Yoko
Far Teasoa
Pacific Coast
Adrian Yankees Triumph Over Linn 10 to 1
Adrian Yankees defeated Linn by 10 to 1 as pitcher Harrison Wicor and Mike Wools limited Linn to few runs. Puke Pointer batted 3 for 4 with a triple, while Babe Tuth Geagike and Steve Type Choad contributed hits in a decisive league game played Tuesday night at Rinse Vivane.
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Tan Adri
Harrison Wicor
Robinson
Mike Wools
Linn
Taiwan
Puke Pointer
Yankees
Tonborg
Boston
Rico Petro
Dalton Jones
Regie Smith
Expos snap 20 game skid with 4-3 win over Dodgers
Gene Mauch moves to third base coach role as Montreal Expos stop a 20 game losing streak by edging the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3. Jerry Robertson earned his first major league win with support from Rusty Staub and Mack Jones. The Mets rally past San Diego 3-2 as Tom Seaver notches his ninth victory.
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Montreal
Feldow
Mauch
Expos
Los Angeles
SPT
Jerry Robertson
Rusty Staub
Mack Jones
Philadelphia Phillies
San Diego
Tom Seaver
Seaver
Padres
Mets
al Santorini
Major League Standings and Results Summary
National and American leagues standings shown with teams, wins, losses, and winning percentages. Sunday results include New York and San Diego 3 2, Atlanta 11 4, Pittsburgh 10 3, plus rain and 11 inning games. Upcoming schedule lists specific matchups for Tuesday and Wednesday with notable pitchers and venues.
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Arts and Letters Beats Majestic Prince in Belmont Stakes
New York AP report notes Rokeby Stable's Arts and Letters defeats Majestic Prince by a neck in the Belmont Stakes for a $147,800 prize, ending Majestic Prince's unbeaten run after Derby and Preakness losses. The piece weighs Arts and Letters’ longer Belmont dominance versus Majestic Prince's May victories.
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Frank McMahon
Rokeby Stable
Arts and Letters
Majestic Prince
Harlack
Avis
Letters
Prince
Braulio Baeza
Gallant Man
Casper eyes Open after Sunday triumph
Buffalo Billy Casper fired a four under 67 to win the Western Open by four strokes at Midlothian and set sights on a third U S Open in Houston. The victory, his 43rd tour win, boosted earnings to $947,000 as he contends with allergy problems improving and a confident rally for the upcoming major.
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Midlothian Country Club
Houston
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Rocky Thompson
Jeader Frank Beard
England
Peter Townsend
Hotston Fortified
Mantle Day fuels Yankees four game sweep at Chicago
Yankees celebrate Mantle’s No 7 retirement as Mel Stottlemyre hurls a three hitter and Joe Pepitone hits his 12th homer of the season in a 4 game sweep of the White Sox. Seattle Pilots top Orioles in Baltimore as Rick Palmer blanks them earlier.
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Mel Stottlesmigre
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Wey
Pevorth
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Manile
Joe Pepitone
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Dick Simpson
Fead
Wayne Comer
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del Unser
Harmon Killebrew
Mike Epstein
Frank Howard
Senators
Ryun tops field with 3 55.9 at Coli-Compton show
Kansas University's Jim Ryun ran a sub four minute mile, clocking 3 55.9 to win the Coliseum-Compton Invitational, fastest in the world that year. The meet drew 10 269 fans as the top five finishers all beat four minutes, with Sam Bair and Martin Liquori also posting career bests. Ryun expressed interest in July international races and a rematch with Kip Keino.
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Los Angeles
Jim Ryun
Kenya
Kip Keino
U.S British Commonwealth
Kansas University
Compton
Ryan
Sam Bair
Martin Liquori
Frank Murphy
John le Lawson
Best golf score by a woman and fast car milestone
The Ladies PGA record shows Mickey Wright shot 62 for 18 holes. Wellsville New York drew 35 000 fans in a season relative to a 5 967 population, nearly seven times their size. In 101 a Brooklyn auto rate reached faster than a mile a minute driven by A C Bostwick, a sensational early speed feat.
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Miss Wright
America
Wellsville
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