Thomas Delivers Two-Run Double As Mets Rally Past Colts
Frank Thomas drove in two runs with a two-base hit in the eighth inning to lift the New York Mets to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Colts in Houston. Roy McMillan and Ron Hunt started the rally with hits, and Larry Bearworth earned the win in relief of Al Jackson after Jackson worked six innings. Jim Wynn scored Houston's lone run on Walt Bond's hit-and-run single in the sixth. The Mets had been shut out by Hector Brown for seven innings before Thomas' clutch blow ended a three-game skid for New York.
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Errors Help Yankees Top Angels 4-3 In Friday Night Game
Errors by Jim Fregosi and Billy Moran sparked three unearned runs as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. Tom Tresh and Joe Pepitone drove in runs in the third, Moran mishandled a bunt in the fourth, and Bobby Richardson's sac fly gave New York the lead and insurance. Whitey Ford left early with a strained right hip as Ken McBride took the loss following seven straight disappointments. The Angels threatened in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.
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Captains Elected For Lockney Longhorn Grid Team
Lockney special report names two seniors Francis Montandon and Paul Barker as captains for the 1964 season. They join junior Dale Galloway as tri captains with Galloway starting quarterback as a sophomore. Coach Doe Mize appointed Galloway and teammates elected the others.
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Clay to box in Kumasi during Ghana tour
Cassius Clay world heavyweight champion on a three week tour of Ghana is scheduled to box an exhibition in Kumasi tonight. The event follows his arrival in Accra and keeps up a busy itinerary during the visit.
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Jessen Briefly Stays Ahead in Dallas Open
Ruth Jessen and Mickey Wright battled through a tough second round in the Dallas Civitan Women’s Open. Jessen, at 138 after 36 holes, faced a costly triple bogey on the 15th and a sand trap mishap, while Wright carded a 71 to reach 140. Shirley Englehorn and Louise Suggs hovered near 139 and 171 totals, as Peter Rawls posted a 71 for a 137 halfway total in this midseason tour event.
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AFL Owners Reject 40-Player Limit in 1960s Debate
Kansas City AP reports AFL owners defeated a bid to raise squad size from 34 to 40 and formed a committee to study an All-Star game in New Orleans. No action on Dave Dixon’s three-game AFL title playoff. expansion policy still being worked on with no target date. Foss received a three-year contract raise. Boston Patriots president Bill Sullivan says the January 1962 pact was torn up.
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Test Track USA Drives Car Price Competition Details
Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute purchased comparably equipped V eight models from Plymouth Chevrolet and Ford dealers to compare 2 door hardtops including Plymouths and Impalas and Galaxie 500s. Tests covered MSRP excluding taxes destination charges and options under Plymouth supervision.
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Casper nets 90-foot eagle to lead Memphis Open
Pudgy Billy Casper sunk a 90-foot chip on the final hole for a seven under par 63 and a two stroke halfway lead in the Memphis Open. He stands two clear of Mike Souchak and Tony Lema, with others like Doug Sanders and Gene Littler at 135. Arnold Palmer posted 66-75-139 after a rough back nine.
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Colts and Plainsmen clash in bi district series
Arlington Colts and Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen meet Monday at 3 p.m. in a three game bi district series for the championship. Arlington closes 8-2 in District 4 4 A A A A while Monterey stands 14-2 in District 3 A A A A. mound ventures Hedlund and Jones for Arlington while Hughes and Toombs go for Monterey.
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