Stargell Raps 6 Hits For Bucs In Doubleheader Split
Willie Stargell blasted six hits with two homers and six RBIs as the Pirates split a doubleheader with Atlanta, winning 8-4 before losing 10-5. The Pirates gain in the standings while Cardinals sweep Mets to reclaim NL lead. Marichal won his ninth game, pitching the Giants past the Dodgers 5-1 for his fifth straight win since May 7.
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Cardinals domineer Mets in weekend set to seize NL lead
The St. Louis Cardinals swept the New York Mets over the weekend, winning 6-3 in the opener and 3-2 in the twin bill. Roger Maris sparked the seventh inning with a first-to-home score on Orlando Cepeda’s fly, boosting St. Louis into first place as New York slipped to last in the National League standings. Bob Gibson earned the 4th win in the opener, mud in his spikes noted, while Dick Hughes picked up his first win of the season in relief. The Cardinals, on a five-game win streak, head to Houston with Nelson Briles set to start against Denny Lemaster.
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Donahue Wins Rainy Quebec Classic. Leads US Series
Mark Donahue of Stony Brook NY won the Le Circuit Mont Tremblant race in Mont Tremblant Quebec in the fifth leg of the US Road Racing Championship. Driving a McLaren Chevrolet he finished 3 seconds ahead of Canadian John Cannon as 60 laps were completed in 2 hours 5 minutes 17.8 seconds at an 80.44 mph average. Donahue had the day's fastest lap and led from the start with Lothar Metschenbacher in third. Other top 10 include Bud Morley and Chuck Parsons in Lola Chevrolets.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Various Leagues
American League leaders show Detroit atop with a 30 17 record and .638 pace as Baltimore, Cleveland, Minnesota, Boston, Oakland, New York, Chicago, California, and Washington trail in various gaps. Daily results include Detroit 5 New York 4, Boston 5 Baltimore 1, Chicago 1 Minnesota 0, Washington 6 Cleveland 2, Oakland 4 California 0. Rainy Chicago at Cleveland and other twilight games listed with only partial scheduling details and betting figures. Del memorial Turf Handicap results note Staton Del winning by one and a half lengths at Delaware Park in the Sunday card.
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Pro Tennis Aces Battle Amateurs in Paris
In Paris AP reports top professionals face amateurs in open events amid high pressure. Allen Fox a UCLA-educated psychologist notes pros struggle to maintain status while some amateurs elevate their play, drawing huge crowds. Cliff Richey pushed Roy Emerson to a marathon five set defeat as crowds swell.
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Tremendous Stretch Drive Delivers Belmont Victory
Stage Door Johnny, trained by John Gaver, pulled a dramatic stretch run to win the 100th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Forward Pass, moved to first after Dancer's Image disqualification, faded to finish behind Stage Door Johnny, with Call Me Prince and Draft Card following. The Greentree Stable colt completed the Belmont as part of a chaotic Triple Crown series and paid $10.80 to win.
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Golfer Buried On Stow Acres 18th Green
Edward Faber of Mansfield died at 62 and wished to be cremated and buried on the course at Stow Acres Country Club. A memorial service was held on the 18th green with a grave site flowers and two golf balls among the stems. Club owner Robert Page said the wish was sincere despite initial disbelief. Faber’s widow recalled his love for golf and support for the plan, which will include a plaque bearing his memory.
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Open golf qualifying begins across 5 sites for 45 spots
The final U S Open qualifying rounds start today with 206 players vying for 45 berths in Rochester at Oak Hill. Exempt players include Nicklaus and other recent champions while the rest compete in 36 hole sectional rounds across 13 locations.
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White Sox sweep Indians as Cal Ermer reacts
The Chicago White Sox swept a four game series from Minnesota with wins 3-2 and 4-3, aided by a ball boy interference in the first game and late-inning runs. Tony Oliva Homers fuel Minnesota as Cesar Tovar and Rich Reese stumble for the ball boy. Jim Hannan and Tom Cullen contribute in splits for Cleveland and Chicago. Reggie Jackson and Floyd Robinson spark Oakland and Detroit rallies as the day unfolds with eight teams in action.
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Giant Boss Demands N L Pitcher Cheating Probe
San Francisco manager Herman Franks accuses many National League pitchers of doctoring baseballs with grease or vaseline to improve grip. He cites Dodgers pitchers seen over the weekend and says 20 to 30 players use the illicit substance, urging an immediate league investigation to stop the practice. Marichal pitched a three hitter against Los Angeles, who won the series opener and finale.
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Lunn Wins Atlanta Classic By Three Strokes
Sports Atlanta AP reports 23 year old Californian Bob Lunn captured his first week after Memphis Open by firing a finishing 69 to post an eight under par 280 and beat Lee Trevino by three strokes in the Atlanta Classic Golf Tournament on Sunday.
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Prairie View A and M wins 1968 NATA Track title in relay surge
Prairie View A and M of Texas clocked 3 06 5 in the mile relay to claim the 1968 NATA Track and Field Championships title, ending Southern University s three year hold on the team crown amid injuries.
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SIU Sweeps Into Final Eight in NCAA Tournament
SIU advances to the NCAA baseball World Series after sweeping the District 4 playoffs in Minneapolis. The Salukis defeated Ohio University 3-0 in the final, with Howard Nickason delivering a shutout and an RBI single for the last run.
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Golf stars compete at Montclair in open field
Masters champion Doug Ford leads a Montclair New Jersey field that includes former PGA champions Jim Turnesa and Vic Ghezzi. Also in attendance are Sam Snead and Indianapolis entrant Peter Thomson, a five time British Open winner.
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