Yankee Stadium fence clash ends Orioles win opener
In New York Ralph Houk and Hank Bauer, former Yankee teammates, clash after Frank Robinson’s leaping grab preserves Baltimore’s 7 5 win in the opener of a twilight doubleheader. The Yankees bounce back to win the nightcap 8 3 as Robinson’s dramatic fan interaction sparks the row at right field.
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Robby
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Soar
Eddie Watt
Watt
Miller
Hal Reniff
Bell's Breakers Baffling Batters
Cleveland Indians pitcher Gary Bell credits a refined breaking pitch over the plate for his improved form and 7-2 record. The Huskie right-hander, fresh off a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, says he enjoys starting and concentrates more now, while Boston manager Billy Herman praises his pitching approach. Bell refrains from predicting a 20-game season or All-Star status, joking about past choices.
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Cubs Lose to Giants as Durocher Fumes at Error
Chicago falls 9-7 after a late rally by San Francisco. Leo Durocher nearly cried over Don Kessinger’s misplay when Ollie Brown scored on a fumbled ball, then Byron Browne hit a three run homer in the ninth to seal the win. The Cubs drop to 42 losses for the season.
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Hal Lanier
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Three-Way beats Optimist in high-scoring Little League clash
Three-Way rallied for a 12 to 9 win over Optimist as they produced 11 hits led by Tom Pace two for four and Davis two for four. Pace earned the victory while Tarver took the loss as Optimist trailed early then fought back to stay in reach.
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Harris
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First National
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Terrell Visits Hospital and Meets War Heroes in Texas
Boxer Ernie Terrell visited Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston and gave signed photos to two wounded veterans, Gilbert Garcia and Virgil Bohler, praising their bravery. He also discussed his title stance with local officials and teammates ahead of the June 28 heavyweight bout with Doug Jones at the Astrodome. In other sports news, Quioco of France was named as the second entrant in the Roosevelt International Trot with Pluvier III already named for the July 9 race.
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France
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Newport Bermuda Looks For First Finishers Today
The Newport to Bermuda yacht race was headed for its first finish this afternoon with Kialoa II leading the 167-boat fleet. John Kilroy of Los Angeles sails the 72 foot sloop, about 110 miles north-northwest of Bermuda and 10 miles ahead of Good News Audacious and Germania VI in Class A while the rest of the fleet sits over 200 miles from Bermuda.
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Los Angeles
Good News
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Riverside
Conn
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Houston Golf Team Favored For 9th Title
The University of Houston led by Jim Grant and Fleckman is the favorite to win a ninth NCAA Golf Championship as 198 players from 31 schools tee off at Stanford. The East-West match showcased Florida's Bob Murphy and Michigan's Bill Newton in a strong show, with Fleckman and Grant among top contenders for the individual title as stroke play sets up 72 holes. Washington Senators manager Gil Hodges holds the major league record with 14 grand slam homers.
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Florida
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Brigham Young
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First U S Olympic hop, step and jump winner in 1896
Harvard freshman James B Connolly captured the hop, step and jump title in Athens with a 45 foot measure marking the United States first Olympic victory in track and field.
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West Monroe Dixie Seniors top Central Bank 4 0 in shutout win
Crowell Williams and Jackson led West Monroe Dixie Seniors offense as McGrew pitched a shutout win and Booth took the loss for Central Bank. Ouachita Bank also defeated Central Bank 4 5 with Kent Thomas throwing a no hitter for Monroe Sand and Gravel in a 2 1 win over West Monroe Trucking. Warren Brown joins NCAA staff in enforcement and certification programs in Kansas City.
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Ronnie Butler
West Monroe
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Warren Brown
Kansas State
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