McLain sidelined three weeks with capsulitis
Washington pitcher Denny McLain was placed on a 21 day disabled list with capsulitis in his pitching shoulder. Senators doctor George A. Resta cited a tightening shoulder and recent decline in velocity as the cause.
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Lompoc Legion Tops Paso Robles Arroyo Grande in Sweep
The Lompoc Legion team moved to 9-0 with weekend sweeps of Paso Robles 14-6 and Arroyo Grande 9-3. Dave Stegmen and Tom Harmon led the bats, while Teddy Torres struck out 18 in five innings for the win against Arroyo Grande.
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Downing earns 11th win as Dodgers rout Giants
Dodgers pitcher Al Downing tossed a 152-pitch complete game in 11-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants to end a six game skid. Willie Davis, Joe Ferguson and others fueled the offense while Downing improved to 11-5 in a hot 95-degree game at Los Angeles.
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Lompoc Babe Ruth 14-15s clinch Southern District Three title
Lompoc captures the Southern Section of District Three by beating San Luis Obispo twice 6-2 and 6-3 to reach Monterey for the District Three playoffs. Four different starters earned wins as Ted Grafton Kevin Drake Mike Bratz and Rick Fridrich led a balanced attack with strong defense and clutch hitting throughout.
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Realtors Rally to Down Village 9-8 in Ninth Inning Comeback
San Luis Obispo Realtors erased an 8-4 deficit in the ninth to defeat Ernie Martin and Vandenberg Village 9-8, preserving second place in the American Legion league. Dennis Hughes drove in two with a two run single and Ed Pillow added a two run double as the rally sparked by Village errors and walks. Martin, who went eight innings with four hits allowed, pitched strongly until the eighth, while Village benefitted from seven walks and seven Village hits but saw their lead slip away in the final frame.
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Angels and Red Sox hit by in-house dissension and delays
Tensions flare as Billy Conigliaro accuses Carl Yastrzemski of favoritism and a trade, while Reggie Smith calls for disciplinary action. Angels, led by Alex Johnson, stumble toward the All Star break, 162 games behind Oakland. derby results in the American League mix with Boston’s latest split and a Yankees win over the Sox.
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Trevino Seeks Million After British Open Triumph
Lee Trevino extended his rare three-title sweep by winning the British Open. He targets a million dollars in career earnings, and peers like Art Wall Jr praise his consistency and self belief as he cements himself among golf's greats.
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