Major league standings show AL leaders and results
The Associated Press rundown lists American League standings with Detroit leading at 59 20 and Baltimore behind at 32 24. Notes include Minnesota Cleveland Oakland New York and California near .450 to .500 with daily results from Thursday and upcoming games across multiple venues including Detroit Oakland New York Washington Boston Chicago and Baltimore.
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Legion in Action at Fulton Tonight
Bob George's American Legion squad seeks a second straight win at Fulton tonight in a third meeting this year with the same foe. Jefferson City ended a five game skid Tuesday with an 18-0 rout of the opponent, and several Legion batters boosted averages in a 12 hit attack. Sam Williams improved his season average from .333 to .389 after two hits.
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Sedalia Nips Jeff City 3 2 After Infield Fly Rule Controversy
Sedalia Bears beat Jefferson City 3 to 2 in a league game sparked by a disputed infield fly rule call in the sixth inning. Tom Kevitt’s pop and a Crede misplay helped Sedalia take a 2 0 lead, then Kelly Whitaker pitched well, fanning 12 with one walk, but Jeff City rallied in the sixth before the ruling. Sedalia improves to 3 1 in league play while Jeff City slips to 1 1.
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SIU nine threatens unbeaten Southern California in World Series
Southern Illinois, led by coach Joe Lutz, rises as the major threat to unbeaten USC in the College Baseball World Series. SIU, boasting three draftees and a rested ace Howard Nickason, upset Oklahoma State 7 1 and faces St John s at 4 30 p m CDT. USC, 48 14, is ranked No 1 with strong pitching depth after a 7 6 win over St John s. If USC stays unbeaten, SIU St John s would need two wins to claim the title.
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Cardinals Stun Braves In 13 Inning Rally
In a spirited 13 inning game, St Louis Denver Schofield homered off Phil Niekro to lift the Cardinals over Atlanta 3 1. The blast helped extend St Louis league lead as Red Schoendienst praised the win while Carlton and Niekro battled in a close pitching duel.
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Park Board Softball Scores Roundup
Calvary Baptist girls routed Stegeman Foundation 12 to 1 while Eugene blanked G H Electric 15 0. Senior Mexico defeated Tiki Lounge 12 to 2 and Church Trinity Lutheran beat First Baptist 4 2 as Memorial Baptist won 2 to 0.
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ChiSox trade Snyder for Leon Wagner in deal with Indians
The Chicago White Sox sent outfielder Russ Snyder to the Cleveland Indians on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Leon Wagner. Wagner joins a Sox lineup seeking a spark as Snyder moves to Cleveland amid midseason roster changes.
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Ballplayers Fined For Sitting Out Day of Mourning
Maury Wills, Bob Aspromonte, and Rusty Staub skipped the Houston Pirates game on the day of national mourning. General manager Richardson fined them a total near two hundred fifty dollars, while Pirates GM Joe Brown defended their actions as consequences of standing by convictions.
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Oakland Edges Indians 1-0 in 11th Inning
Sam McDowell dominated Oakland until Chico Salmon slipped into a hole chasing a ball that allowed Danny Cater to score the winning run in the 11th. Bando followed with a double as Oakland beat Cleveland 1-0 while Detroit topped Minnesota 3-1 and California defeated Boston 4-2 in the doubleheader opener. Salmon sprained knee was observed at Shaker Medical Center.
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Yancey Leads U S Open As Felus Steals Spotlight
In Rochester Oak Hill, Yancey shot three under par 67 to lead the U S Open while unknown John Felus surged to a share of second before fading. Trevino Coody and others posted 70s as players like Casper Palmer Nicklaus and Player struggled with odds and injuries.
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Fishing waters to be fair across Missouri this week
Improved conditions bring overall fair fishing in Missouri as reported by the State Conservation Department. Most northern streams remain muddy, while southern hill countrysides show clear water. lakes are generally clear. Species notes include Osage Dingy crappie and catfish fair in upper river, fair white bass and crappie lower. Bull Shoals clear with crappie fair to good at night. Taneycomo clear with bass and bluegill fair lower portion. Lake of the Ozarks Arm dingy in places but usable. many rivers show clear to fair conditions for multiple species.
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