Yanks rely on aging stars as lead grows in AL
Yankees stretch 62 game AL lead with doubleheader sweep over Kansas City Athletics. Lopez Blanchard Berra power 14 hit opener win. Downing 10 strikeouts in his third shutout, Tresh Howard also homer. Red Sox split with Angels as White Sox top Orioles.
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Earl Battey
Zoilo Versalles
Vic Power
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Bill Pleis
Wynn Seeks Long Career After 300th Win
Early Wynn, age 43, aims to pitch as long as possible for the Cleveland Indians after gaining his 300th victory on his eighth try with a five inning start against the A's. Manager Birdie Tebbetts plans to use him once a week, noting Wynn has been pitching excellent baseball. Wynn recalled insomnia and aches the night before securing his 300th win.
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Young Champ Lunn Tops Oppermann To Claim National Title
Bob Lunn, 18, from San Francisco, defeated Steve Oppermann 11 up in 36 holes at Haggin Oaks to win the National Public Links championship without a golf lesson. He qualified at nine over par and finished four under through 132 holes of match play. Lunn plans no pro career and cites irons and fairways as his strengths.
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Oklaoma City
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Oklahoma City
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Left handed star Charles doubts PGA chances in Dallas
New Zealand lefty Bob Charles arrives in Dallas amid talk of tough contrasts from British Open form. He warns his weather and equipment changes may hinder a repeat win, though he plans to push hard on the Dallas Athletic Club course as Arnold Palmer heads in for the PGA.
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Hernasey Wins Playoff For Indian Links Crown
Everett Hernasey an Anadarko veteran and Comanche golfer won the first annual National All Indian golf tourney at Municipal course after a 36 hole 150 tied with Harold Kihega and Melvin Wahahrockah. Hernasey then defeated the challengers in a sudden death playoff on the fourth extra hole to claim the title.
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Dodgers Extend Lead After Rainy Philadelphia Win
Dodgers beat Philadelphia 3 2 in the first game of a rain shortened doubleheader as Walter Alston stays pleasant amid a strong East swing. The second game was postponed keeping Los Angeles with a sizable lead in the National League.
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Kidson Hurls One-Hit Gem At Millard's
A one-hit complete game by Kidson powered a Dodgers win as Pittsburgh rain halted the doubleheader. The win tightened the NL lead. Mets dropped to a 15-game losing streak with an 8-3 rain-shortened loss to Houston.
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Lawton Colonels Aim for Ninth Straight Win at Frederick
Lawton Colonels, 18-3, cruise past Marlow 16-0 in a Legion league tuneup behind Frank Antone’s third win. Teague homered twice in a multi-run first and third, while Antone and relief duo Stan Albury and Joe Don Royal held Marlow to injuries and errors. Frederick counters with lefty Joe Don Royal, aiming to rebound after a 9-0 loss to Lawton.
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Gene Cagle
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Yogi Berra Boosts Yanks With Hitting Streak
Yogi Berra, 38, drives in eight runs, slugs two homers and two doubles in five games lifting the Yankees as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris are sidelined. He doubles as player coach while hinting his playing days aren’t over, praising Al Downing and noting his revived form.
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Track and Field Records Highlight London Meet
John Pennel of Miami Fila and Northeast Louisiana State set a world pole vault record at 16 feet in the British championships. Chuck McKinley, Wimbledon champ from San Antonio, was upset by Bora Jovanovic of Yugoslavia in the Banstad tourney semifinals 64 3 6 36 75 63. Barry Wynn, 43, of Cleveland, earned his 300th win for Kansas City after Walker aided the effort.
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Trotting races crown three winners at Roosevelt Meadows and Delaware Park
Su Mac Lad captured the $50,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway by three lengths over Sprite. Pro Hanover won HTA Trotting leg three by a nose at The Meadows. Spicy Living took the Delaware Oaks at Delaware Park by six lengths over Tona.
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