Chance Throws Real No-Hitter as Twins Move Ahead
Dean Chance pitched a no-hitter in the second game lifting Minnesota into first place in the American League with a 2 to 4 win over Cleveland. The Indians did score in the first inning on a hitless frame aided by errors and a balk, while Tony Oliva and Harmon Killebrew delivered key hits for the Twins. The doubleheader opened with Minnesota winning 6 to 5 as Oliva and Killebrew connected on big plays in extras.
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Chance No Hitter Powers Twins to Doubleheader Sweep
Dean Chance pitched a no hitter to lead the Minnesota Twins past the Cleveland Indians and complete a doubleheader sweep surfacing in AL lead. Sonny Siebert pitched eight innings for Cleveland, while Vice President Hubert Humphrey congratulated Chance by phone and Chance credited his family's support, especially his mother, as a key influence.
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Reds edge Astros on a different bat Pinson homered
Vada Pinson delivered a decisive home run after adjusting to a lighter bat as the Cincinnati Reds beat Houston 2 to 1. Mel Queen earned his 12th win despite a shoulder issue, with Ted Abernathy finishing for Cincinnati while Don Wilson took the loss after ten strikeouts.
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Welch Wins Grand American Handicap with 100 Targets
Herman Welch, 46, a GM foreman from Downers Grove Illinois, tallies 100 targets from 20 percent yards to claim 12 000 prize money at the Grand American Handicap in Vandalia Ohio. Dr Roland E Long of Columbus Ohio tops skeet and trap with 93 of 100 from 21 12 yards, beating 2 928 shooters in the Grand and crediting a recoil release trigger and his wife Lorraine for the victory.
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Sunday Through Monday Baseball Schedule And Standings
Sunday games feature Chicago New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati and Houston. Monday brings Houston Chicago Pittsburgh Atlanta Cincinnati New York St. Louis Los Angeles Minnesota leads with 71 55 record. many teams chase. International and Pacific Coast League results follow with Buffalo Richmond Toledo Rochester and Okla City Seattle Tacoma and more.
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Browns remain winless in exhibition with Falcons
ATLANTA AP Cleveland Browns fail to win an exhibition game, losing 34 31 to the Atlanta Falcons. Randy Johnson sparked a 21 point lead with three touchdown passes to Moore Anderson and Smith. Cleveland rallied late with passes from Ryan to Warfield and two touchdowns by Kelly, but fell short.
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Exhibition Football Scores From AP Report
Atlanta 34 Pittsburgh 31 Cleveland 31 Philadelphia 38 Buffalo 30 in NFL and AFL exhibition games reported by The Associated Press.
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Dodgers finally top Jaster in tight doubleheader
Juan Marichal's return stumbles the Giants as the Braves crush him 5-1. Phil Niekro earns his ninth win after a 6-hitter. The Phillies sweep Pittsburgh 24 and 6-2 behind a 13-hit attack and Jim Bunning shutout. Dodgers edge Cardinals in opener as Bill Singer secures win. Cepeda powers the nightcap comeback.
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Westchester Classic golf tournament delayed by rain
The Westchester Classic at Westchester Country Club faces a rain delay with a $250000 purse. The event drew an excellent field, but play was washed out as rain persisted, with the second round set to resume weather permitting.
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Ladies Day Tightens Schedule After Rain Delays
Gary Player Jim Colbert and Mason Rudolph led the field with 66 at the 6573 yard course as 154 players teed off. Nicklaus Charles and Schlee were one back at 67 while Trevino Beard Hill Snead on 68 and Palmer de Vicenzo among 10 at 69 amid spectators and rain concerns.
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Harrelson Joins Red Sox After KC Firing
Ken Harrelson agreed to terms with the Boston Red Sox after being dismissed earlier in the week by Kansas City owner Charles O. Finley. He was added to the Red Sox roster immediately.
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Warriors Sign Rudy La Russo From Lakers
San Francisco announced on Friday that Rudy La Russo, a former Lakers star, has been signed for two years with the Warriors.
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Ada Kok Sets World Marks in 200 Meters Butterfly
Dutch swimmer Ada Kok broke records in Blackpool England for the women's 200 meters and 220 yard butterfly with a time of 2 minutes 21 seconds.
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National Soccer League Scores Itinerary
St. Louis edged Chicago 2 to 1 while Toronto defeated Los Angeles 5 to 2 in league play. The results impact standings and playoff outlooks for both games.
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Net Deadline For City Closed Tennis Tour Nears
The entry deadline is tomorrow at 1 p m with drawings to follow at Middletown Tennis Club. Tourney Chairman Dave Jenkins says few players have signed up across all four brackets. Competition covers women and men singles and doubles, with the event starting Monday.
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