Braves and Red Sox win Pony League doubleheader
The Braves defeated the Cementers 11 to 6 as Tommy Stroh pitched a complete game with 9 strikeouts. Tommy Crow led Braves with a double and two singles, while Billy Benge and Royce Burns added two hits each. In the nightcap the Red Sox hammered the Tigers 13 to 2 behind Elijah Vaughn who pitched a full game and allowed six hits. Miles and Blevins led the Red Sox with multiple runs.
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Litwhiler Named UF Baseball Coach in Gainesville
Danny Litwhiler, former major league outfielder, has been appointed head baseball coach at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The announcement places Litwhiler at the helm of the Gators baseball program.
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Recreation Program To Start Monday
Lovington's summer recreation program begins Monday with playground registration at 9 a.m. at the local area school. Other phases have different weektimes and a full schedule will appear in Sunday's Leader.
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ENMU Leads NAIA Golf Tournament With Narrow Margin
Eastern New Mexico University holds a 13-stroke lead after Thursday action in the NAIA golf tourney in Kansas City. Washburn and Texas Wesleyan trail, with individual top scorers including Wrinkle 75 and McDonald 69 in a day that saw Woodle of Willamette 72. Final 18 holes set for Friday as 10 teams remain.
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Cubs edge Giants for 3 2 win to seize share of NL lead
Lindy McDaniel homered leading off the 10th inning after entering with bases loaded and one out to lift the Chicago Cubs past the San Francisco Giants 3 2. The win completes a four game sweep and gives Chicago a share of first in the National League as McDaniel also earned another relief win.
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Cardinals edge Phillies to pull even for NL lead
George Altman delivered a pinch doubled in the eighth to lift the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 past the Philadelphia Phillies. Bob Gibson earned the win as the Cards erased a Phillies rally, with Tony Taylor, Dick Groat, Charley James, and Bill White keying a third inning rally that broke the game open.
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Giants Pitcher Pierce Had 14 Straight Candlestick Wins
The long streak for Billy Pierce ended with a loss to the Cubs on April 20. The National League standings show San Francisco leading by percentage, with Chicago and St. Louis close behind, while several teams chase key positions and Friday night matchups feature multiple interleague games.
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Mantle Out For 5 Weeks After Metatarsal Injury
Yankees star Mickey Mantle will miss five weeks due to an oblique fracture of a left metatarsal. Dr. Sidney Gaynor said he likely cannot return before 30 days, with the All-Star game set for July 9 in Cleveland. Yankee manager Ralph Houk announced Arroya’s 24 hour recall to Richmond and Downing’s promotion from the same club.
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Old Yet New: The Dixiana Shay On Felton’s Historic Narrow Gauge
In Felton California the Roaring Camp and Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad operates the Dixiana Shay with four 1880s era coaches on hourly excursions through Santa Cruz County redwoods. The line plans a 314 mile circuit to Bear Mountain, reviving steam heritage with a historic boiler built in 1912 and coaches from the 1880s. President F Norman Clark says the aim is to let Americans participate in their heritage.
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Lema Sees Storms Spare Good Omens On Open
In Grand Blanc Michigan Tony Lema fired 67 before a thunderstorm halted play erased all first round scores. The veteran California slugger led the field with a five under par 34 38 67 before the delay and weather forced a replay Friday. Chi Chi Rodriguez also produced a rare double eagle en route to a 70.
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