Perry Sparks Minnesota to AL lead with complete game
Minnesota right-hander Jim Perry started and won in a 1-0 game to give the Twins a one game lead in the American League. He had last pitched a complete game in 1963 and his shutout was his first since 1963 as Mele moved him from the bullpen to strengthen the rotation. The Twins also won the opener 6-2 as Perry’s effort helped sweep a doubleheader.
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Legion Defeats Indy Nine 2-1 to End Skid
Lawrence American Legion, coached by Kenny Page, beat Independence, Missouri 2-1 at the Chanute Invitational to halt a two game skid. Steve Putthoff pitched a six-hit distance, and the winner came on a seventh inning squeeze play as Steve Kandykowicz scored on Frank Pattee's bunt. Rod Taylor, Darrell Richardson starred on defense. Pattee and Larry Stancil collected two hits. Lawrence improves to 12-9 and hosts Manhattan Wednesday night.
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Cards Up Streak To Six Victories
The St. Louis Cardinals edged San Francisco 3 2 in 12 innings to extend their winning streak to six and move within two games of .500. Curt Flood drove in Phil Gagliano for the decisive run as Nelson Briles earned the win in relief. Juan Marichal starts for SF tonight as Curt Simmons takes the mound for St Louis.
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Braves slumping after loss to Astros on bunts and errors
Milwaukee's streaking Braves faced a 5-4 defeat as Houston used a bunt to score the decisive run in the ninth. Joe Torre hit a two run shot, Hank Aaron added a solo homer number 14 this season and 380th of his career, but the Braves lost their ninth of 11.
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Mantle Picked for All-Star Team in 1965 Allocations
Boston AP. Nine players were named to the American League All-Star squad by manager Al Lopez of Chicago. Among them are Yankees catcher Elston Howard second baseman Bobby Richardson and slugger Mickey Mantle. Joining Minnesota’s Earl Battey are Zoilo Versalles Harmon Killebrew and Jimmy Hall. Also selected were Cleveland third baseman Max Alvis Detroit outfielder Al Kaline and Boston outfielder Carl Yastrzemski. Lopez to announce the pitching staff Friday.
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New Orleans Favors AFL, Shifts to NFL Efforts
Sports promoter Dave Dixon said his group will focus on securing an AFL franchise for New Orleans while concentrating efforts toward obtaining an NFL team. Dixon spoke from Miami and heads New Orleans Pro Football Inc.
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A's Recall Reynolds from Vancouver Farm Club
Kansas City reports outfielder Tommy Reynolds was recalled by the Athletics from Vancouver after being optioned there. Larry Stahl was sent to the Vancouver farm club.
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Manila Fight Ends With AI Diz Stopping Kang
In Manila last night AI Diz 114 stops Hee Son Kang 114 of South Korea in a brief bout. The match concluded with Diz securing victory by stoppage.
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Reds Take NL Lead as Reds Top Dodgers 7-4 in Rally
Cincinnati moved into first place by two percentage points after a seventh inning rally against Los Angeles as Nick Willhite and the bullpen faltered. Dodgers' Miller wild throws and a Carde nas bunt set up three runs for the Reds.
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Kansas City Dons Sweep Omaha Invitational Title
The Kansas City Dons beat the hometown Kansas City Pyramids 1-0 to win the Omaha Women's Invitational softball championship. It marked the Dons’ second win of the day after a 2-1 afternoon victory. Evelyn Gates singled and scored after Pattie Largent’s third base tag and a misplayed throw from center field.
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Golf course architect Dick Wilson dies at 62
Dick Wilson, 62, a leading American golf course architect, died Monday at a Boynton Beach hospital in Florida.
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Walking Wounded Plentiful At British Open Golf Meet
At Royal Birkdale many stars report health problems ahead of the British Open. Arnold Palmer battles a sore throat while Tony Lema, Kel Nagle, Bob Charles, and Gary Player cope with various ailments. Jack Nicklaus remains fit and eager to win. The field, including 130 players, prepares for 72 holes starting Wednesday.
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Baseball standings and results from the National League
National League standings show Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh leading with mixed records. Monday results include Cincinnati 7 Los Angeles 4 and Houston 5 Milwaukee 4. Upcoming games list Los Angeles at Cincinnati and Houston at Milwaukee among others.
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Perry, Minnesota Shuts Out Boston in First Start in Year
In his first game back after over a year, Perry of Minnesota threw a seven hit shutout to improve to 6-0 as the team beat Boston 2-0 completing a doubleheader sweep and widening the lead in the American League. Ron Swoboda of New York homered twice and drove in five as the Mets swept the Cubs 3-2 and 3-0.
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Tom Farrell Shines Alone in European Meet
Tom Farrell of St John’s University won the 800 meters in 1 50 4 at a Karlsruhe track meet, defeating Dieter Bogatzki as Gerry Lindgren Mike Larrabee and Paul Wilson trailed. The four Americans are on a barnstorming tour of Europe.
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