Cardinals Credit Maris For Recent surge By JOE MOOSHIL
The Cardinals won their sixth straight, defeating the Cubs 9 2 as Roger Maris and Curt Flood sparked a strong showing against left handers. Maris praised the lineup depth and team unity, noting a renewed edge after injuries and long schedules.
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Sunset Park summer hoops draw college coaches to Middletown
College leaders such as Adolph Rupp and Taylor Baker drop by the Sunset Park sessions in Middletown to watch and scout local talent. High school star John Fraley draws recruiting attention as players from University of Dayton Xavier UC and Miami have joined the impromptu games, with Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson among past standouts.
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Niekro Knuckle Grips Reds In 5-2 Win
Atlanta pitcher Phil Niekro tamed Cincinnati with a knuckle ball display to earn the win while Bob Uecker banged out three hits and handled the pitches amid humidity. Rico Carty doubled for a three run fourth and Clete Boyer hit his 15th homer to provide insurance as Atlanta moved to third place a game ahead of the Reds. Uecker logged three hits in four trips but allowed three passed balls as he endured the hot damp night behind the plate.
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McCormick Makes Time as Giants Win 8-4 Over Pirates
Giants righthander Mike McCormick improved to 14-5 in a late‑inning 8-4 victory after Jack Hiatt delivered a grand slam pinch homer in the eighth. Belinsky shined for the Astros in a 3-2 win over the Mets, and Cardinals, Braves, and Phillies won to widen leads and stay hot.
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Stange's Honest John Backfires in 4-0 Win
Boston pitcher Lee Stange worked through a three-hitter and earned his fourth straight win with a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins. He relied on a fast ball and slider, mixing in a curve ball to keep hitters honest, though Harmon Killebrew doubled off it in the seventh. Stange improved to 7-4 despite the curve producing the lone Twins hit.
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Red Sox blank Minnesota behind perfect pitching by Lee Stange
Yesterday's Stars feature Lee Stange of the Red Sox who fired 62 3 perfect innings and finished with a three hitter as Boston beat Minnesota 4-0. Jack Hiatt of the Giants slugged a pinch hit grand slam in the eighth for an 8-4 win over Pittsburgh.
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Lindgren Wilson and Smith Named for World Student Games
Distance ace Gerry Lindgren pole vaulter Paul Wilson and Tommie Smith, a 220 and 440 yard specialist, were among those named Monday to represent the United States in the World Student Games in Tokyo.
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Monday Night Baseball Scores And Standings Summary
Results include San Francisco 8 Pittsburgh 0 and St Louis 9 Chicago 2. Chicago leads American League with 58 wins and 42 losses while Boston stands 56 44 and Detroit 53 45. Upcoming games feature St Louis at Chicago and Atlanta at Cincinnati.
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Pro Football Plan Sparks Players push to review reserve clause
New York AP reports major league players urged owners to rethink the reserve clause with goals to alter the system. Marvin Miller led a seven page policy statement proposing one year contracts like pro football, season length reviews, grievance procedures, TV contract role, and limits on salary cuts.
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Governor Invites A's To Seattle
Gov Dan Evans and Mayor J D Braman call Kansas City Athletics owner Charles C Finley to move the team to Seattle. Finley says he will visit Seattle within ten days to discuss the offer amid dwindling attendance and tensions with Kansas City officials.
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Muncey Qualifies for Old Cup at Seattle
Bill Muncey, a four time winner, became the first qualifier for the Old Cup hydroplane race in Seattle. He averaged 112.422 mph over three laps aboard Miss U.S. and set the early pace.
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Braves recall Carroll to replace Cloninger on DL
The Atlanta Braves announced that right handed pitcher Clay Carroll has been recalled from Richmond in the International League to fill the spot created by Tony Cloninger being placed on the 21 day disabled list.
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