Cards Reds divide pair of slugfests
The doubleheader at Crosley Field produced 31 runs on 53 hits across six hours and 17 minutes as St. Louis and Cincinnati split. The Cardinals won 10-8 in game one behind Lonnie Brock’s three run homer, while the Reds took game two in 12 innings 7-4 with Tony Perez and Leo Cardenas delivering key hits.
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Ninth inning rally fuels Dodgers seven game win streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their streak to seven with a ninth inning rally against the Philadelphia Phillies, scoring final two runs for a 4-3 win. Paul Popovich started the rally with his first major league homer off Woody Fryman, and pinch runner Jim Fairey scored the winning run as Grant Jackson allowed the save. Other NL results saw Atlanta blank Chicago 4-0, San Francisco sweep New York 5-4 and 4-1, and Pittsburgh defeat Houston as Frank Moore yielded the victory. Willie McCovey and Willie Mays sparked the Giants in a ninth inning comeback over the Mets.
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Vancouver expected to request NHL franchise
The NHL opened its annual meeting with Vancouver Canucks owners from the Western League anticipated to apply for an NHL franchise. A Canadiens news conference for 9:30 a m was scheduled, with Tagline noting a coach change from Toe Blake to Floyd Curry.
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Major league standings and results from weekend games
The Associated Press reports National League leaders include St Louis 38 wins and 24 losses, Los Angeles 32 26, Atlanta 29 35, San Francisco 30 26, Cincinnati 27 26, Philadelphia 25 25, Chicago 26 28, New York 24 29, Pittsburgh 21 29, and Houston 22 32. Weekend results: St Louis beat Cincinnati 7-2, Houston over Pittsburgh 3-2, Los Angeles and Philadelphia tied 3-3, and San Francisco defeated New York 5-4. Sunday showdowns listed include St Louis 10-6 over Cincinnati 8-7 in 12 innings, Atlanta 4-5 over Chicago 0-6, Pittsburgh 3-1 Houston, and Los Angeles 4-3 Philadelphia. American League standings show Detroit 35-20, Cleveland 22-24, Baltimore 30-24, Minnesota 28-27, Boston 26-28, Oakland 25-28, New York 26-30, Washington 24-30, California 25-32, Chicago 22-30. Saturday results include Detroit 3-0, Cleveland 8-1 over Baltimore, Chicago 4-9 over Boston, New York 8-3, California 1-2, Washington 7-4, Minnesota 4-0, with multiple night games listed. Oakland at Cleveland and California at Boston noted.
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Baseball players face discipline over weekend events
Weekend actions during Kennedy funeral week caused disorder in MLB as five games Saturday and three Sunday were rescheduled or postponed. Milt Pappas resigned as Cincinnati spokesman amid a dispute over playing S Louis. Rusty Staub Aspromonte Wills faced possible firings for not appearing. Mets, Yankees, Cubs, Washington, and others postponed games amid mourning and scheduling chaos.
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Jefferson City offense powerless as Columbia Legion wins 2-0
In the District High league opener at Ernie Vivian Field, Jefferson City managed only two hits as lefty Steve Cheshire pitched well for the locals. Ray Aslin earned the win for Columbia with 15 strikeouts while Cheshire fanned eight and issued no walks in a 2-0 defeat. Jefferson City hosts Fulton Tuesday hoping to end a four game skid.
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Casper eyes third U.S. Open after Speedway win
Billy Casper edged Billy Hill by one stroke to win the Speedway Open with a 72-hole total of eight under par 280. Hill tied for second at 281, Frank Beard shared second with 281 after a final-round 68, while Snead Harrison Graham Sikes and Marti trailed at 282. Kennedy memorial service held before final round.
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Indians Use Two Catchers In Offense To Edge Tigers
In a Sunday game Alvin Dark deployed Duke Sims and Jose Azcue as two catchers to counter Detroit pitching. Sims doubled and scored on Azcue’s single, then homered in the seventh as Cleveland beat Detroit 4 1. Tiant fired a four hitter. Washington routed Minnesota 7 4 as Joe Coleman drove in five with a two run double. Yankees beat Angels 3 2 in nightcap, Ram sen and Gibbs keying the rally.
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Texas sensation quits midway through 440 race
Freshman Dave Morton, once the nation's top 440 runner and Southwest Conference standout, collapsed in heat at the United States Federation Track and Field Meet at Butler Stadium. He faded in the stretch and, after removing his shoes, explained heat took its toll. Morton had been a top high school star and held a 48.5 clocking before injury or fatigue halted his bid.
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McLaren Wins Belgium Grand Prix in Tight Finish
Bruce McLaren of New Zealand charged from behind as Stewart ran dry on fuel with one lap left. He powered past and won the Grand Prix of Belgium by 12 seconds over Pedro Rodrigues of Mexico.
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