Drysdale Seeks Record as Dodgers Host Phillies
Dodgers righthander Don Drysdale aims to extend his major league shutout string to match or exceed Walter Johnson’s 56 inning run. A crowded Dodger Stadium is expected as Drysdale tries to push his total to 21 3 scoreless frames and surpass Johnson’s NL mark.
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Doc’ White
Chicago White Sox
IRVING ACE Young Signs Raider Pact with Texas Tech
Irving Mac Arthur ace Kenny Young inked a 1969 Texas Tech baseball scholarship. The 9-1 pitcher led the team to a fourth place state finish after a strong 1968 season. He posted a 9-1 record and drew praise as the Raiders first signee for the year.
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Olson Leads El Campo To Class AAA Title With Two-Hit Shutout
Alan Olson fired a two hitter and Wayne Zaskoda drove in two runs with a triple and a single as El Campo defeated Lamesa 3-0 to win the Class AAA State title. Olson improved to 5-2 as the Ricebirds climbed to 23-4-? and Lamesa finished 18-10.
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Pau Russell
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Lynn Pearce
Odom No-Hitter Bid Spoiled by Ninth Inning Single
Oakland sweeps twin bill from Baltimore as John Odom carries a near no hitter into the ninth before Dave Johnson and Jim Nash derail the bid. Nash adds two wins in the doubleheader while Rick Monday drives in key runs for the A s.
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Baseball Free Agent Draft Ends With 1 050 Selections
In New York AP reports 1 050 players were chosen in a two day draft of free agents. 913 were picked in 71 rounds during the regular phase with schoolboys and college grads. The secondary phase added 137 players in 10 rounds. Dodgers under new GM Freseo Thompson were the only club drafting in the final 18 rounds.
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Graham shoots 66 to move into contention at Speedway Open
In Indianapolis Bruce Crampton holds a two stroke lead after a 70 while Lou Graham fires a 66 to climb into second place in the $100,000 Speedway Open. Sam Snead and Mike Hill shot 69 to stay within reach as Ted Graham, Casper, Beard, Harrison and Higgpits follow.
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Giants Mets Postpone Game to Honor Kennedy
The Giants and Mets postponed their game today as Mets players voted to honor the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The crowd expected at Candlestick Park surpassed 30 000 before postponement. Other schedules shifted to night with several games listed for later consideration.
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French Reschedule LeMans Auto Race
The French Automobile Federation announced the Le Mans 24 hour race is moved to September 28 and 29 subject to International Automobile Federation approval. The event was postponed from June 15 and 16 due to a referendum on social reform that was scheduled for June 16 but has since been canceled.
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