Roberts Tops Pirates Giants Reclaim Lead
Robers tops Pirates as Giants regain first with an 8-1 win over Philadelphia. Ron Santo homered twice and drove in four as Willie McCovey's club snaps Pittsburgh's five game run. Adalfo Phillips added a go ahead eighth inning double to break the tie. John Roseboro hit a two run homer for the Cubs in another late game.
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Jim Kaat
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Ker Berry
Bruce Howard
George Brunet
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Angels
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Norm Siébern
Rick Reichardt
League leaders and batting averages in baseball
Leaders from the National and American leagues list top hitters pitchers and award figures. Biargil Cepeda and Morga anchor the NL batting leaders while Kaline Oliva and F Robison headline AL averages. Pitching notes include Koufax Perry and Sanford with win loss records.
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Standings and Friday baseball results in the National and American Leagues
National League standings show San Fran, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Houston, St. Louis, Atlanta, Cincinnati, New York, Chicago, with Friday results and Saturday proposals. American League lists Baltimore, Detroit, California, Cleveland, Minnesota, Washington, New York, Boston, and notes Friday night games and Sunday matchups with pitchers listed.
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Red Sox
Heffner Fired as Reds Manager After Tough Season
New York reports detail Don Heffner's firing as Cincinnati Reds manager after a brutal season. Owner Bill DeWitt praises Heffner's effort and baseball acumen while acknowledging the need for change. Interim manager Dave Bristol takes over as criticism shifts toward DeWitt over the Frank Robinson trade and broader team expectations.
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Middlesboro hosts Babe Ruth district tourney at Bradner Stadium
Local sports notes cover football coach Preston, Green leaving PGA pursuits, and a busy weekend of events. Eddie Welter advances to Kentucky Junior Tennis quarterfinals while Tennessee golf loses Bert Greene to turning pro. Next week Middlesboro hosts five-team Babe Ruth district tournament with early and later rounds scheduled at Bradner Stadium.
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Frank
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Tri-Cities
Detroit Hurler's Pinch-hit Homer Ends Orioles Rally
Earl Wilson, Detroit pitcher, hit a pinch-hit three-run homer off Stu Miller to give the Tigers a 8-6 win over Baltimore. Wilson, already 9-? on the year, slugged his 3rd homer of the season, lifting Detroit to a crucial victory and cutting Baltimore's AL lead to six games.
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Jim Northrup
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Cupit Shines With Hot Putting In Minnesota Open Duel
UPI reports at St Paul that Jacky Cupit surged to the lead in the Minnesota Golf Classic with superb putting and precise iron play. He carded a 68, two rounds 131, two strokes ahead of Gene Littler and three ahead of Billy Casper and Bobby Nichols. Casper, the U S Open champion, trails as Cupit dominates with several long birdie putts and a strong finish despite a bogey on one. Littler also posted five straight birdies on the front and Casper posted the day’s low 63, riding a 31 foot birdie putt from five.
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Collegian Shoots for Links Title at U S Open
University of Minnesota golfer Dave Ojala advanced to the 36 hole finals at the 41st annual Putlc Links in Milwaukee after beating Donnie Powers 7 6 and Monty Kaser edged George Deming 3 2 at Brown Deer. Powers and Demling both predicted their semifinal opponents would win.
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Wichita
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Powers
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Local men’s golf tourney advances to semifinals at Middlesbard
Lewis, White, Buckner, Jenkins and Helton chalk up victories in the Middles bard Country Club annual men’s tournament. Lewis beat Schneider 2 1 in third flight. White beat Howard 4 2 in the fourth flight. Buckner advanced via default. Jenkins edged Tyree 2 1 and Helton edged Slusher at the 18th. Semifinal pairings include Lewis vs Forde and Jenkins vs Helton. defending champ Tovine and former champ Wilson remain in contention. First round play to be completed by Sunday.
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J.C. Helton
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Jack Wilson
George Cedic
Bill Stanifer
Ralston May Quit Amateur Status
Milwaukee based report says Dennis Ralston, 23, top American in recent years, may quit amateur tennis after this season to return to school, start a business, or turn pro. He lost in the national clay court quarterfinals to Frank Froehling but later won a doubles match with Clark Graebner.
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Johnson Signs With Houston A L After NFL Release
John Henry Johnson a 36 year old 4 foot 2 inch 225 pound veteran with 12 NFL seasons signed a contract with Houston of the American League. He was released by Pittsburgh and waived out of the NFL.
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