Astros edge Dodgers in 11th as NL West sees early pressure
The Dodgers and Astros opened a key four game set in Los Angeles with Houston winning 4-3 in 11 innings on Tommy Helms' bunt. Don Sutton carried a one hitter into the ninth before a Rader three-run homer forced extras. Frank Robinson delivered a clutch two-out double in the ninth. The Astros pulled ahead in the 11th on Watson’s hit and Helms' bunt after bases and walks. The night also saw Cincinnati, New York Mets, and Chicago win to stay hot in the National League while Detroit and California won in the American League.
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Houston
Tommy Helms
Don Sutton
Sutton
Jim Wynn
Bob Watson
Doug Rader
Dodgers
Frank Robinson
Jim Ray
Astros
Lee May
Bill Grabarkewitz
Bobby Fenwick
Watson
Rader
Helms
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Giants
New York Mets
Montreal
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
California
Oakland
Hal McRae
Reds
Sam McDowell
Bobby Bonds
Don Kessinger
Ken Rudolph
Cubs
Cardinals
Syd O’brien
Mickey Rivers
O’brien
Ken McMullen
John Stephenson
Bert Campaneris
Joe Coleman
Norm Cash
Tony Taylor
Baseball Standings And Weekend Schedule From Boston area
MLB standings show New York leading the league with a .750 mark, followed by Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Thursday results include New York 2 Montreal 1 and Cincinnati 8 San Francisco 5. Friday’s slate features six matchups including Capra and Stoneman starting for their teams.
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Chicago
Montreal
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West Houston
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
San Diego
Atlanta
San Francisco
Houston
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Selma
Stoneman
Moose
Jenkins
Spinks
McGlothlin
Kirby
Wilson
Race driver Jim Malloy dies after Indianapolis crash
Indianapolis mourns as Jim Malloy, 36, dies in Methodist Hospital five days after a practice crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Malloy, a veteran racer and father of three, had been certain about speed despite a fatal accident that halted May 27 plans for the 500. Co-workers recalled his gentle nature and talent, including Dan Gurney and Grant King, who both praised his character and driving promise.
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Indianapolis
Jim Malloy
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Malloy
Speedway
Mike Spence
Lotus
Dan Gurney
Jim
Grant King
Local women cash in Illinois Women’s Bowling meet
Morris area bowlers earned cash in the Illinois Women’s Bowling Association State Championship. Top Morris singles finishers were Margaret Claypool 674 Irene Rushing 657 Linka Kukman 625 Thelma Armentrout 620. Pat Palmer of Peoria won the singles with 777 and S and J Pros of Marseilles placed sixth in team with 3145.
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Morris
Margaret Claypool
Irene Rushing
Linka Kukman
Thelma Armentrout
Violet Noel
Dwight
Rhonda Page
Marseilles
Sharon Trager
Linda Mueller
Pat Palmer
Peoria
Pat Kenney
Mag Balatto
Janet Sorenson
Ruth Lambros
Edna Keating
Velma Smith
Coal City
Nellie Leonard
Doris Arduini
Marge
Brockman
Sunoco Gas
Preakness Field Makes Up Nine In 97th Stakes
In Baltimore AP reports the 97th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico with nine two horses contesting the 13 16 mile race. Kentucky Derby winner Riva Ridge faces Upper Case with Del Carroll noting odds and the Meadow Stable favorite as the crowd watches from 5:40 p.m. EDT.
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Upper Case
Meadow Stable
del Carroll
Bee Bee Bee
CBS
Ray Broussard
Ron Turcotte
Riva Ridge
Joseph R. Straus
le Hace
Phil Rubbicco
Homer Pardue
Pardue
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Bill Morrison
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Wagner's Aviation Service Inc
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