Reds Triumph Over Astros 5-2 Behind Merritt Salute Perez
Lefty Jim Merritt retired the first 18 batters as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Houston Astros 5-2. Tony Perez collected four straight hits while Jesus Alou opened the seventh with a double to break Merritt’s string, and Bob Watson added key runs as the Reds extended their lead.
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Reds Beat Astros As Merritt Wins Nth Decision
Merritt improved to 12-? with another strong start as Cincinnati built a 4-1 lead and held on to beat Houston 5-2. Bernie Carbo and Perez drove in runs, Tolan scored on two occasions, while Grifi n and Rader homered late.
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Baseball results from Saturday in the American and National Leagues
Results list shows Washington beat Baltimore 5 3 Boston edged New York 6 4 Cleveland over Detroit 9 3 Kansas City 2 Calfornia a Milwaukee 3 Oakland Minnesota 9 Chicago Pittsburgh 2 Chicago New York 8 Montreal 9 Philadelphia 3 Atlanta Cincinnati 5 Houston Los Angeles 7 San Diego The standings tabulate multiple matchups with pitchers and records across both leagues.
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Third Boston Choice Signs Pro Agreement
Ray Brownlee third choice of the Boston Bruins in the amateur draft has signed a one year contract with the NHL club. Bruins scout Gary Young announced the signing of the young winger.
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Brewers Lock Up Third Straight Win Over A's
Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-1 for their third consecutive victory. Gene Brabender earned his fourth win, aided by a two-run sixth inning sparked by Gus Gil and Bob Burda. Gil earlier scored on a triple by Ted Kubiak and Mike Hegan provided support with a key single. The A's tied the game in the sixth as Steve Hovely stole second and scored on Tommy Davis’s single.
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Clendenon Homer Powers Mets Past Expos in Six-Run Second
Donn Clendenon belted a three run homer as New York mounted a six run second inning to back Gary Gentry’s four hit pitching in a 9 3 Mets win over Montreal. Gentry improved to 7 4 while McGinn, Gosger and Bateman gave up key hits. Ron Fairly added a solo shot in the ninth as the Expos were unable to rally.
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Nail and Bolton domination in arena park racing show
Bobby Nail won heat, then captured both the semi and feature in sportsman division at Arena Park on Saturday night. In super modifieds, Charles Bolton defended his title by taking the feature ahead of James Blessing Johnny Mount and Bobby Dorn. Camparia 4000 Hevanth 4610 results noted with multiple drivers and heats listed.
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Koufax Sets Major League Record With 1st Shutout of 1963
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax opened the 1963 season with a shutout, matching the season’s early milestone as he began breaking the long standing Major League record after Babe Ruth’s nine in 1916.
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Sens Rally Past Orioles With Comer's Bases-Loaded Double
Wayne Comer delivered a bases loaded double off Eddie Watt in the eighth inning to lift the Washington Senators from behind to a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Saturday night. The hit produced two runs and gave Washington the decisive lead.
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Harness Racing Greats Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Stan Ley Dancer and T Wayne Smart to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Trotter in Goshen New York. Living Members elected last fall by the U S Harness Writers Association. They bring the total to twelve inductees since 1961.
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