Cubs Rally to Top Braves 3-2 in Hobbie Two-Hitter
Glen Hobbie pitched a two hitter for Chicago as the Cubs beat Milwaukee 3-2 on a 13 day 16 game trip opener. Del Crandall and Eddie Mathews hit eighth and ninth inning homers, Ernie Banks added his 17th, and Don Zimmer contributed a run on a single after two walks. The Pirates lead the NL briefly as Larry Jackson and the Cardinals win to surge in the pennant race.
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Major League Baseball American League standings and results
Orioles lead with 28 wins 20 losses while Cleveland trails by three games. Baltimore defeated Cleveland 7 to 4 as New York beat Kansas City 6 to 2 and Boston edged Washington 1 to 0. Upcoming games include Washington at Chicago and Baltimore at Cleveland with several twinights noted.
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Eighth Inning Obstacle Haunts Hobbie
Cubs pitcher Glen Hobbie struggles in the eighth inning as Milwaukee hits homer by Del Crandall and Eddie Mathews. He earns a 3 2 victory after seven no hit innings and Musial doubles spoil the bid. Crandall’s homer came on the first pitch in the eighth.
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Bowden Injured in 800 Meter Race
Don Bowden America's first sub four minute miler suffers torn Achilles tendon during Armed Forces Track Championship. He has operation and faces months on crutches and a year without training. Bowden, Army lieutenant and UC graduate, aimed for Olympic Rome win but now questions return.
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Johansson predicts Patterson will not change strategy
World heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson said he does not expect Floyd Patterson to alter his approach for their title rematch next Monday. Johansson added Patterson is a good boxer and cannot simply change style without making mistakes.
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Musial Hinted to Join Pirates in St. Louis Post-Dispatch Suggestion
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch floated a possible move for Stan Musial to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Broeg proposed the idea, noting Musial's interest in finishing with a winner and his Donora roots near Pittsburgh. Cardinals GM Bing Devine and owner Busch dismissed any trade. Musial, 39 and a longtime Cardinal, laughed at the notion and said he’d consider Pittsburgh if a stadium and bowling alleys were built.
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Ortiz Defends Junior Welter Crown Tonight in San Francisco
New Yorker Carlos Ortiz defends his junior welterweight title tonight against Italian challenger Duilio Loi at the Cow Palace. Ortiz seeks a title shot at Joe Brown in the lighter weight division as Loi, unbeaten in 104 fights, challenges in a 15 round main event televised nationally.
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Yesterday's Major League Stars In Big Wins
Roger Maris and the Yankees beat the A's 6-2 as Maris drove in five with a homer a double and a single. Glen Hobbie and the Cubs held the Braves to two hits in a 3-2 win with late homers in the eighth and ninth.
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Williams Says He Will Follow Yawkey Lead
Ted Williams of the Red Sox expresses deep gratitude to team president Tom Yawkey. He says he will gladly play as long as Yawkey wants, but will not overstay his welcome if asked to step aside. Reports suggest Yawkey plans a baseball role for Williams after his playing days.
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North South Prep Stars Play Thursday
In Champaign Illinois the 1966 North South high school all star basketball game will be played Thursday at the Urbana Armory on July 16. The North features seven players 6-5 or taller led by George Wilson and Jerry Sloan No. 1 selections. Spin Salario coaches the North while Barney Oldfield guides the South in a Champaign centennial revival.
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Idahoians Lead Majors With Winning Pitching Streaks
Cincinnati game saw Larry Jackson of St Louis notch his ninth win against Cincinnati while Vern Law of Pittsburgh improved to nine wins with only two losses. Jackson extended his current streak to eight consecutive victories, the longest in the majors this season.
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Sentiment to Change Big Ten Grant-In-Aid Program
University of Illinois athletic director Doug Mills reports rising sentiment to modify or eliminate the Big Ten grant in aid program. About 75 athletes across sports would face varying aid amounts next year as the conference contemplates aligning aid with other regions.
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Lisbon Softball Schedule Opens With Two Nite Games
On Thursday Wilsons against Nettle Creek at Lisbon and Friday Lisbon meets Newark at Lisbon in night games as part of the softball calendar.
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Yanks surge to 6-2 win as Orioles topple Indians 7-4
Yankees pull within three games of the AL lead behind Jim Coates dominant six-hitter and Roger Maris driving in five with No. 18 homers. Orioles rally with a four-run eighth capped by Pilarcik bunt and Woodling single. Indians fall as Closer slips in opener. Detroit beat Boston 2-1. White Sox, Senators rained out.
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Christman Signed As Card Coach
Paul Christman, former all pro quarterback with the Chicago Cardinals, is hired to prepare the St. Louis Cardinals young quarterbacks for the upcoming season. Training camp opens at Lake Forest College on July 20.
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