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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1964

Page

3

Edelen's Marathon Drive Beats Odds From Sioux Falls

Buddy Edelen, the 1964 American Olympic marathon member, trains 180 miles weekly and teaches in England. Born in Sioux Falls, he pursued trials in Finland and England, living as a modern nomad before setting marathon records, noting hard work over natural speed. He aims to break 2:30 again at age 62 in 2000.

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Koufax Shuts Out Cardinals Again as Dodgers Move Ahead

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax pitched his eighth win and third shutout, as Los Angeles blanked St. Louis 3-0 to drop the Cardinals to sixth place. The game featured ejections for both clubs and a harsh seven-game stretch for St. Louis, now 8 of 11 and 14 of 20.

St. Louis Cardinals Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale Cardinals Koufax Drysdale Carl Warwick Ernie Broglio Julian Javier Johnny Keane Bob Gibson Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Rem San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Cincinnati Joe Nuxhall Houston Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Boston Baltimore Minnesota Washington Cleveland Kansas City Los Angeles Detroit Dodgers Willie Davis Wally Moon Tommy Davis Joe Christopher Mets Christopher Tracy Stallard Richie Allen Dennis Bennett Eddie Mathews Braves Harvey Kuenn Giants Hank Aaron Lee Maye Joe Torre Gaylord Perry Perry Jack Smith Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Colts Frank Robinson Reds Ken Johnson Robinson Johnson Nuxhall

Standings and results from Friday sports action

Friday results show New York 63 to 10 over Chicago and Boston 7 to 2 over Baltimore. Minnesota 5 over Washington 3 while Cleveland 3 fell to Kansas City 0. Los Angeles rain affected Detroit game. Kansas City visits Cleveland and Minnesota hosts Washington. Chicago visits New York. Baltimore hosts Boston. Sunday schedule includes Los Angeles at Detroit and other matches with N denotes night games.

Mel McGoha Kansas City Ed Lopat Pat Friday Cleveland McGaha New York Chicago Boston Baltimore Minnesota Washington Los Angeles Detroit Pittsburgh Milwaukee San Francisco St. Louis Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia National League A Pet. GB. L Baltimore Org New York Orm Cincinnati Etenes Cleveland Pai Boston Aeeasonnnene St. Louis Senetene Detroit Steneascenes

McDowell's Fireball Shuts Out Indians In 3-0 Win

McDowell's Fireball pitched a shutout as the Indians defeated the A's 3-0. McGaha debuted as A's manager in the game, with New York and other teams highlighted in a busy day of racing and mixed results across theAssociated circuit.

Americans Lead Wightman Cup Clash at Wimbledon

The United States team held a 2-1 lead over Great Britain as Carole Caldwell faced Liz Starkie in the first singles. Nancy Richey then defeated Deidre Catt 4-6 6-4 7-5, and Billie Jean Moffitt beat Ann Jones 4-6 6-2 6-3.

Wimbledon England United States Carole Caldwell Santa Monica Calif Liz Starkie Christine Truman Nancy Richey Dallas Tex Ann Jones Billie Jean Moffi

Fire destroys 32 race horses in Kentucky blaze

Fire swept a Danville training barn owned by horseman Garland Bradshaw Friday night killing 32 horses, including Captain Denmark who stood at stud. One horse was killed by a passing car fleeing the blaze as the barn burned down. value not yet estimated.

Danville Kentucky Garland Bradshaw Captain Denmark

Lofty League Softball Schedule At City Park

In Mt. Vernon the Lofty League schedules games next week at 8:00 p.m. City Park diamond hosts four matchups including Ski against Machinist Local 1417 on Monday and Montgomery Ward versus Frostie on Tuesday. Wednesday features City Employrs versus Ski, followed by Montgomery Ward against Machinist Local 1417 Friday.

Mt. Vernon Ski Machinist Montgomery Ward Frostie City Employrs City Park

McDowell Shines as Indians Beat Athletics 3 0

Sam McDowell's third straight solid start lifts Cleveland over Kansas City 3 0 after a troubled path through minors and experimentation. McDowell limited the Athletics to four hits while striking out 39 over 29 innings in recent outings. The Indians scored all runs in the third on Bob Chance’s RBI single, and McDowell escaped bases-loaded jams with six walks issued.

Sam McDowell Mel McGaha McDowell Cleveland Indians McGaha Indians Kansas City Athletics Cleveland Athletics Bob Feller Herb Score Portland Chicago White Sox Steve Hamilton Whitey Ford New York Yankees White Sox Camilo Pascual Minnesota Washington Boston Baltimore Dave Morehead Bob Chance Ford Tony Kubek Yankees Hamilton New York Roger Maris Joe Pepitone Bobby Richardson Pascual Senators Zoilo Versalles Twins Don Blasingame Dick Philips Red Sox Morehead Felix Mantilla Bob Tillman Tony Conigjiaro Orioles Brooks’ Robinson

Griffith Keeps Title On Split Decision at Las Vegas

Emile Griffith retains the welterweight world title after a 15 round split decision over Luis Rodriguez at the Convention Center Las Vegas. Griffith wins 69-67 on one card, 70-68 on another while 71-70 favors Rodriguez. Rodriguez claims the referee favored Griffith as action stayed close with no knockdowns and a minor eye cut.

Las Vegas Nev New York Emile Griffith Luis Rodriguez Griffith Rodriguez Convention Center Harry Krause John Romero David Zenoff Angelo Dundee

Major League Leaders List From The AP

The Associated Press caps Major League leaders in batting runs RBIs and more for both leagues. Highlights include Oliva leading AL batting, Killebrew and Williams among home run leaders, Mays and Williams top AL and NL in several categories, and Ford and Farrell leading pitching lists.

Associated Press Fregosi Los Angeles Oliva Minnesota Allison Wagner Ala Stuart Boston Williams Chicago Mays San Francisco Boyer St. Louis

Postponed Legion ACT Game Rescheduled for 5 PM Today

Wet grounds forced Friday’s American Legion versus ACT game to be postponed and moved to 5:00 this afternoon on the Juvenile Division diamond. Sunday matchups list First National against Security Bank and Jefferson Motors against Register-News at 2:30 PM. Koufax struck out 92 for the Dodgers, Drysdale 0? for the Dodgers.

American Legion ACT First National Jefferson Motors Register- News SCI Amverson Sec. Bank Amer. Legion Firs le Register-News Western Auto YMCA

Lema Leads Buick Open with Nine Birdies in Round Two

Tony Lema shot a brilliant 66 to take a three stroke lead at Buick Open in Grand Blanc Mich as Arnold Palmer was absent. Lema reeled off nine birdies including six straight helping his pro tour best birdie string this year. Mason Rudolph and Don Finsterwald trailed with 138 and 140 totals respectively while 98 pros and Gene Hunt the sole amateur made the 151 cut.

Grand Blanc Mich Arnold Palmer Don Finsterwald Lema Tony San Leandro Calif Palmer Arnie Gene Hunt Flint Gene Littler Joe Campbell Mike Souchak

Friday's Stars Batting Shine in Twins Win Over Washington

Zoilo Versailles led Friday's Stars with a triple double and two singles, scoring twice and driving in a run as Minnesota defeated Washington 3. The performance boosted the Twins offense in a decisive road game.

Zoilo Versailles Twins Minnesota Washington

Yanks Bomb White Sox Twice in Pennant Push

CHICAGO AP The New York Yankees defeated the league leading Chicago White Sox 6-1 and 3-0 to close within three games of the AL lead as Boston beat Baltimore 7-3. Whitey Ford blanked Chicago in the nightcap, Steve Hamilton allowed one run in his Yankee debut, and Juan Pizarro was set to face Al Downing in Saturday’s rematch.

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