Law Would Rather Play Other Position
Vernon Law, 36, recalls wanting to switch positions early in his career after a 1951 arm injury. Now a veteran pitcher and solid hitter, he homered and singled in a 5-0 win over the Mets while posting a 2.02 ERA. Manager Harry Walker praised his bat and eye, and Law says he treats hitting as part of being a complete pitcher.
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Nancy Richey Faces Smith In French Indoors Semi
In Paris UPI reports Nancy Richey a Texas star tests speed against top-ranked Margaret Smith in the French International semifinals. Maria Bueno and Ann Hayden Jones meet in the other half as Richey eyes a possible upset and the men's doubles semifinals feature Ralston and Graebner against Roche and Newcombe.
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Accent On Speed In NAIA Meet
The 15th NAIA track and field meet opens at Howard Wood Memorial Stadium in Sioux Falls with finals in discus long jump 100-yard dash three-mile run and 440-yard high hurdles scheduled. Inductions to the NAIA Hall of Fame were held including Eldon Fix Robert Denson and Bert Nelson. Stan Wright named NAIA coach of the year amid showers and cooler forecast.
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Angels Pitching Staff Shambles After 3 Losses
ANAHEIM AP The California Angels slump continues as they lose 9-6 to Baltimore in 10 innings, their third straight defeat after 7-5 and 9-7 losses. Fred Newman hobbles with a sore shoulder and may be placed on the disabled list, with Jim Coates or farmhands eyed as replacement. Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell lead the Orioles attack. Curt Blefary adds a homer. Miller earns the win in relief for Baltimore.
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West Monroe Dixie Boys: Ryan Chevrolet Edges Paperworkers 2-1
Colvin sparked the win with two hits as Ryan Chevrolet defeated Paperworkers 2-1 in West Monroe Dixie Boys action. McLendon earned the win, Chapman doubled and singled for the Paperworkers, and Fletcher took the loss for Ouachita Federal.
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Richey Favored in Northern Grass Court Semifinal
In Manchester England top US player Cliff Richey of Dallas, the only American left in men’s singles, was favored to beat Lew Gerrard of New Zealand in the Northern Grass Court Tennis Tournament semifinals. Billie Jean Moffitt King and Tory Ann Fretz faced off in the women’s semifinals as regional players continued to contest the event.
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Bragan Still Hopeful After Sixth Straight Braves Loss
Atlanta manager Bobby Bragan remained optimistic after the Braves were blanked by the San Francisco Giants 5-0, marking their sixth straight defeat. Denny Lemaster pitched well for seven innings, allowing eight hits, while Willie Mays and Felipe Alou contributed fielding miscues that helped spark the Giants’ four-run sixth inning. Bob Bolin earned his first win since April 30, holding Atlanta to three hits as the Braves’ offense faded after a first-inning threat.
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Dixie League KNOE Routs Ryan Chevrolet 9-3
KNOE scored six late runs to beat Ryan Chevrolet 9-3 in a Dixie League game. Powell went 2-2 for KNOE while Stampter hit two homers for Ryan. Loftin and Taylor each had three hits to power Ouachita Bank past First Fidelity 7-3 in a separate Dixie contest with Peters adding a 2-3 effort including a home run.
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Orioles top California 9-6 as Aparicio stars at plate
Luis Aparicio collected five singles and scored three runs for Baltimore in a 9-6 win over California. Vern Law pitched a three-hitter with five strikeouts as Pittsburgh blanked the Mets 5-0 for his fourth straight shutout against New York.
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