Oakland A’s rally in 21 innings to edge Senators 5 3
The Oakland A’s edged the Washington Senators 5 3 after a 21 inning marathon that lasted 5 hours 19 minutes. Jim Shellenback walked Reggie Jackson with the bases loaded in the 21st, then had a wild pitch for an insurance run before Jim Roland closed it out.
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Supersub Clines Carries Pirates Past Astros 3-2
Gene Clines, filling in for an ailing Roberto Clemente, delivered two run scoring singles to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros. Clines drove in a third inning run and the go ahead in the fifth after Dave Cash's single and a throwing error.
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Sharman Eyes Lakers Job Amid Stars Court Battle
Bill Sharman, Utah Stars head coach, seeks LA Lakers post after asking Stars owner to terminate his contract. Lakers coach Joe Mullaney fired, prompting legal action from Stars in Utah court to block Sharman from switching teams. Sharman cites family ties in So Cal and prior Los Angeles contact as reason.
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Jackson Qualifies In Three Events In State Finals
Lompoc High star Charlie Jackson sets a California high school record in the 120 high hurdles during qualifying heat for UCLA state finals. He also wins the 180 low hurdles heat and qualifies in the long jump. Terry Williams did not run yesterday while 27 two mile finalists race today.
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Milburn shatters NAIA hurdle record wind limits aide finish
Rod Milburn of Southern University ran 13.0 in the 120 high hurdles at the NAIA championships but wind of 2.2 mps kept the mark from regaining the world record. He narrowly topped Willie Davenport’s NAIA standard of 13.5 as Ron Draper and Efren Gipson followed. Willie McGee tied the NAIA 100 yard dash record at 9.3 linking to historic marks by Bob Hayes and Earnest Haynes. Gordon Minty won the three mile in 13:46.3 with Rex Maddaford second and Mike McDonald third.
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Canonero II Seeks Belmont Triple Crown Glory
Canonero II, Venezuelan rags-to-riches colt, aims to become the first Belmont winner to complete the Triple Crown since 1948. Thirteen starters run the 1 1/2 miles at Belmont Park with 70,000 fans expected, Canonero the odds-on favorite at 4-5 after Derby and Preakness wins.
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Nicklaus shares lead at Atlanta Classic with Miller
Jack Nicklaus and John Miller duel for the Atlanta Golf Classic lead as Miller shoots 65 and Nicklaus 67 to tie at 9 under. Gardner Dickinson carded 68 to join the chase while Nicklaus plans to swing to Philadelphia for the Open. Miller laments slow, hot conditions and missed momentum.
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