Eckert Caught in Crossfire Over Mourning Disputes
Baseball faced turmoil as Commissioner Eckert postponed games after Senator Kennedy’s assassination. The move sparked clashes with players and club officials over whether to play, with Mets and Giants offering divergent stances and teams seeking indemnification. The weekend highlighted a rift between players and owners amid mourning.
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Former Pro Star Speaks At Job Corps
R. C. Owens, former pro football star and NACMA Hall of Fame member, will speak June 12 at the Cumberland Gap Civilian Conservation Center starting at 9 a.m. The public may attend as Owens discusses his career highlighted by the alley-oop pass and a 1962 goal-line field goal block.
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Pit's Sports Slants on Middlesboro leagues and Derby chase
The column covers Middlesboro church softball leagues resuming with four games at West End School and Jaycee Field, noting results from recent Babe Ruth championship play and a Harlan Invitational where Ronald Bray captured the Gulf title. It also reports Davis Cup matches in Charlotte, Kentucky Derby case delays, and commentary on Derby winners’ accessibility.
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Cleveland Whites Tigers 2-0 Behind Tiant's Four-Hit Gem
Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 as Duke Sims played outfield and contributed a double and a home run for Luis Tiant who hurled four hits for his fifth shutout of the season. Sims noted a rare outfield appearance and recalled past success at Tiger Stadium. The win tightens the AL race with Detroit leading, while other scores include New York over California, Washington over Minnesota, and Cincinnati over St. Louis in 12 innings.
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Rotary Maintains Slim Lead in LL
Rotary kept a slim edge in Little League play Saturday, defeating the Elks 14 to 2 to hold a four game lead over second place Jeveers. Kiwanis, the next opponent, can close the gap with a win. The game featured strong offense from Rotary, with key contributions from Yravany, Paglia, and Fenson, and decisive scoring in the later innings.
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Casper Wins Fourth Tourney This Year In Indy
Casper edges Beard and Hill to win the Festival Open in Indianapolis with a 280, eight under par. He adds $20,000 and his fourth major of the year, after a late-round stumble and a five-stroke swing by Snead. Hill’s 66 final round isn’t enough to overcome Casper’s steady finish.
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JOR SIGNS Iwoovore and Whe Ass Season Fill In
The report notes JOR signs Iwoovore IPT and Whe ass season fill in for dajtved Matt Snell with Ken Wreh, JP announced by Coach and General Manager Weel Ewbank.
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Drysdale Sets Another Record Dodgers Win 7th Game in Row
Dodgers stretch win streak to seven as Lon Drysdale extends scoreless innings record to 982 3. Paul Papovitch ties the score with first major league homer in the ninth. Len Gabrielson and Willie Davis drive in runs as Los Angeles defeats Philadelphia 3 2. Brewer earns win in relief as NL action includes Cardinals Reds Giants Mets Cubs Pirates in various scores.
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Various Sports Results From Around the World
Reports from Berchtesgaden Troon Paris and other cities detail races tennis and golf outcomes. Notable results include Lhdivocn Scarfioth’s fatal Porsche crash during trial runs, Bonallack winning a British Amateur title, Rosewall defeating Laver in the French Open, Dark Mirage capturing the Mother Goose Stakes, Graebner and Lute defeating Guznai and Olvera in Davis Cup action, Billy Casper taking the 500 Festival, Carol Mant clinching the Bluegrass Invitational, Nancy Richey defeating Ann Jones in the French women’s title, Bruce McLaren winning the Belgian Grand Prix, and Lino Benyenneti reportedly defending his world middleweight title against Fullmer next August.
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Major League Standings From United Press International
Sunday results show the Dodgers beating Philadelphia 4 3 and Atlanta edging Chicago 4 0. Cubs lead with Chicago in second, St Louis and Cincinnati follow, Pittsburgh and Houston close behind as San Francisco and New York trade scores.
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Drysdale’s record scoreless run ends in Dodgers loss
Los Angeles pitcher Don Drysdale saw his consecutive scoreless inning streak reach 38 before being snapped in a 5-3 defeat to the Phillies. Dodgers manager Walter Alston gave him Sunday off after a high strain week tied to Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s funeral.
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