21 Inning Marathon Sees Oakland Top Washington 5-3
The Oakland A's outlasted the Washington Senators 5-3 in 21 innings after a late rally tied the game in the ninth. Reggie Jackson walked with the bases loaded in the 21st and Jim Roland closed out the wild five hour 19 minute affair, one of the longest AL games on record.
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Pirates win on Gene Clines clutch singles
Gene Clines replacing flu afflicted Roberto Clemente delivered two key run scoring singles for the Pirates in a 3-2 win over the Astros. Clines drove in a third inning run and the decisive fifth inning run after Dave Cash stole second and advanced on a throwing error.
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Sharman eyes Laker coach job amid Stars dispute
Utah Stars coach Bill Sharman sought termination of his contract and interest in the Los Angeles Lakers job. Lakers owner Cooke fired Joe Mullaney, prompting Sharman to be courted, while Stars filed suit to block him. Boryla and Daniels kept him in Salt Lake as negotiations continued. Caracas plans statue for Canonero II regardless of Belmont outcome.
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California
Milburn shatters world hurdle mark but wind aided
Rod Milburn of Southern University ran a 13.0 in the 120 high hurdles at the NAIA championships but wind at 2.2 mps exceeded the legal limit, likely preventing a legitimate world record. He led a field with Draper and Gipson close behind as McGee tied the NAIA 100 yard dash record. Gordon Minty won the three mile, while Rex Maddaford placed second.
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Jacksons trio of finals sets pace for state meet
Lompoc star Charlie Jackson qualified in three events at the California state finals at UCLA after a heat record 13.6 in the 120 highs and a wind aided 18.6 in the 180 lows, while teammate Terry Williams did not run. Jackson faces stiff hurdles rival McKinley Mosley and also qualified in the long jump with 23 feet 0 1 2 inches. The meet airs today on Cablevision Four starting at two pm.
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Braves
Canonero II bids for Belmont crown in 1969
Canonero II seeks the Triple Crown with a Belmont Stakes run at 5:35 p.m. EDT as 13 rivals challenge the Venezuelan colt. Gustavo Avila and trainer Juan Arias defend a lead after Derby and Preakness wins, while a crowd of about 70,000 includes 2,000 visitors from Venezuela.
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Nicklaus Ties for Lead in Atlanta Golf Classic
Jack Nicklaus shares the 36 hole lead at 9 under par with John Miller after a 68 Friday and a 67 Thursday. Gardner Dickinson carded a 68 to stay one stroke back as the field contends in hot slow conditions in the $125,000 Atlanta Golf Classic.
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