Knuckling Legend Wilhelm Flies Past Time In Sox Spotlight
James Hoyt Wilhelm, a 45-year-old relief ace for the Chicago White Sox, is famed for the knuckleball that confounds catchers and hitters. His career notes include legendary battles with Big Gus Triandos and Orioles manager Paul Richards who tried a giant catcher’s glove to tame the pitch.
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Knuckleball craft and Hoyt Wilhelm’s storied career
The article explains knuckleball mechanics and the challenge of hitting it. Hoyt Wilhelm, a Huntersville native, dominates relief appearances with major league marks and a rare no hit stint. he mentors Wilber Wood as they navigate the Sox mound and the art of the knuckleball.
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Streaking Orioles Sweep Tigers in Doubleheader
The Orioles defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 and 4-1 to tighten the pennant race. Mayo Smith, calm and upbeat, noted the team’s rough stretch but remained optimistic about the late-season push. Weaver expressed quiet satisfaction with the outcome and the momentum shift.
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Taliaferro Traded From Jets To Patriots For Parilli
Mike Taliaferro, entering his 27th birthday week, is traded from the New York Jets to the Boston Patriots for Babe Parilli. Taliaferro will compete with Don Trull for the Patriots starting quarterback job after backing up Joe Namath for three years.
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Fall hunting seasons and NFL camp notes from the era
Calendar for deer bear grouse pheasant squirrel and rabbit seasons across zones. Also reports Jets backup QB Babe Parilli 161 completions 2317 yards 19 TDs and 24 interceptions and Bills veteran Bill Brown leaving Vikings camp amid contract issues.
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Machine Welding Wins at Monticello Slow Pitch Title
Monroe Machine and Welding edged Mayer's Citgo 1 0 to capture the Monticello Slow Pitch Tournament crown. Larry Voegels opened the final frame with a triple and scored on an error for the decisive run. Dick Feller pitched a five hit shutout to gain the win, Hank Ritschards took the loss.
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Gibson 13 K's Lift Cardinals Past Mets 2-0
Bob Gibson scattered seven hits and fanned 13 as the St Louis Cardinals shut out the New York Mets 2-0 for his 10th straight win and seventh shutout of the season. The day included Minnesota and Baltimore big swings with Allison and Oliva powering the Twins rally.
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National League scoreboard and results snapshot
The National League standings show St. Louis leading with 61 wins and 34 losses, followed by Atlanta 50 44 and Cincinnati 46 45. Sunday's NL games included St. Louis routing New York 20 to 0-1 and Chicago beating Los Angeles 7 to 2. Today's NL schedule lists Philadelphia at St. Louis, Chicago at San Francisco, and New York at Atlanta among others.
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Lopez Returns To Milwaukee As Sox Manager Debuts
Milwaukee hosts the Chicago White Sox under manager Al Lopez in County Stadium for the first time. The game marks a nine game away series against the Oakland Athletics with over 16 000 advance tickets sold. Milwaukee Brewers sponsor entertainment to thank fans before the contest.
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League Lead Up For Grabs In Slow-Pitch Clash
Milwaukee Cheese toppled Advance Transformer 5-3 as league leaders remain tied with two games left. Junction House crushed Krostue Implement 20-7 while Moore Business Farms fell 4-3 to Roy's Tap. Leaders meet Tuesday at Twining Park in a decisive showdown.
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Graebner Captures National Clay Court Singles Title
Clark Graebner won the National Clay Courts Tennis Championships singles title in Milwaukee, defeating Stan Smith in straight sets. Nancy Rickey claimed the women's crown for the sixth straight year, while Graebner teamed with Bob Lutz to win the men’s doubles and Rickey with Valeria Ziegenfuss to take the women’s doubles.
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Foy and Pizarro Suspended By Club
Boston Red Sox players Joe Foy and Juan Pizarro were fined five hundred dollars each and suspended after curfew violations. Police say their car collided with a taxi near Boston Common at 3 a.m. Foy drove, Williams disciplined them amid a drunkenness arraignment and absence from Fenway Park for a Washington doubleheader.
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