Wynn Hammers Three Homers In Astros Dome Feat
Jim Wynn belts three solo homers in the Astrodome, first to do so there, lifting Houston to 6 2 victory over San Francisco as Eddie Mathews notes the park’s dimensions. Also, Dick Hall starts for Phillies in a split doubleheader, beating Pittsburgh 4 1 as Blass loses in the nightcap. Dodgers blank Cubs. other scores Minnesota Detroit and more.
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Lindgren Dominates Six Mile As Greene Ties 100 Yard Record
At Provo the NCAA Track Trials open with Gerry Lindgren winning the six mile in 28 44.0 amid altitude questions while Charlie Greene ties the world 100 yard dash record in 9.1 seconds. Jim Ryan bypasses the half mile and Tommie Smith limits his events to the 220 as dark horses emerge.
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Wright Seeks Consecutive Wins at Milwaukee Open
Milwaukee AP reports Mickey Wright leading a field of 45 professional women golfers at the Milwaukee Jaycee Open aiming for consecutive victories this season after winning the Bluegrass Invitational. Fellow challengers include Kathy Whitworth, two weeks after her St. Louis Open win, and Marion Lynn Smith, each with two victories.
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National League Standings and Thursday Results
The Associated Press chart shows Cincinnati and St Louis near the top, with San Francisco and Pittsburgh mid-pack. Thursday games: Los Angeles defeated Chicago 5-0, Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 4-2, Houston topped San Francisco 6-2. Upcoming: Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, St. Louis at San Francisco, Cincinnati at Los Angeles, Atlanta at Houston.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Mix in AL and NL
Scores list shows Minnesota 6 Detroit 4, Kansas City 6 Baltimore 5 in 11 innings, Boston 2 Chicago 1 in 11. New York 2 Washington 0. Upcoming games include New York at Chicago, Kansas City at Detroit, Minnesota at Cleveland, Boston at Washington, California at Baltimore, and night games indicated.
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Williams, Howard, Wins Highlight Frostie Softball Victory
Gene Howard pitched a three hit win for Frostie and Deanie Williams earned his seventh victory of the campaign for Double Cola in league softball. Frostie piled up 14 hits and nine walks as they routed Ina's Raiders 15 to 5 with Mendenhall adding three hits and McLaughlin homering for Ina. Double Cola led 3-0 after the first inning and beat Vernon 4 to 1 as Williams drove in two runs. Tonight Vernon faces Mt Vernon’s Independents and Bank of Illinois meets Montgomery-Ward.
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Robert Morrison
Jessie Green
Eddie James
Larry James
Cubs Shutout Spoils Brewer’s Landmark Hit In Milwaukee
Brewer doubled in a run in the fourth off Ferguson Jenkins for his first hit in three years and first major league extra base hit. Wes Parker and Ron Hunt homered as the shutout win against Chicago held.
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If I Leave I ll Come Back Cassius Clay Promises Return
Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali said a three year absence from boxing would not hurt his career as he sat in Detroit's Cobo Arena after exhibitions. He faces U S court actions over draft status and predicted a comeback at 28. He described road trips through Chicago, Miami, and Houston as he awaits trial. He cited confidence in return if he leaves the ring.
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Brehm Hanna Yankees pad lead with 10-4 win over Orioles
The Brehm Hanna Yankees remained atop standings with a 10-4 victory over Pep Drilling's Orioles last night. Mike Bevis pitched nine strikeouts and three hits in three at bats to seal the win. Audt started for the Orioles and was replaced by Jenkins midway. Yanks’ lineup featured Crane Kelley Sanders Griffen Moore and Price in support of the win. Orioles hitters included L Liddell Audt Bland B Liddell and G Pemberton.
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Amateur Can't Win Open Lead by Marty Fleckman
Arnold Palmer chased an amateur leader as Marty Fleckman fired a 67 for a two stroke Open lead at Baltusrol. Palmer and stars like Gary Player and Chi Chi Rodriguez followed in a packed leaderboard amid rain delays, while Jack Nicklaus posted 71 and Ben Hogan finished 72 after a weather interruption. Fleckman, 23, from Port Arthur Texas, is a UH graduate who learned from Byron Nelson and rose as the first alternate on the Walker Cup team.
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Adios Vic Captures National Championship Pace at Yonkers
Adios Vic driven by Jim Dennis won the National Championship Pace at Yonkers Raceway in 3 08 5 for 1 1 4 miles on a sloppy track before 18 091 spectators. He finished four lengths ahead of Pocomoon Shine with Cardigan Bay third as the favorite. Victor and Morris Zeinfeld own the 5 year old Adios colt who paid 7 60 4 60 and 2 60.
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Trio of Smashes Highlight Dodgers Hitters Night
A trio of smashes led Dodgers to strong at bat as Starman posted two singles, Gaunt added two singles, and McClintock’s defensive play sealed the loser's rally.
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NBC Buys Arnold Palmer Enterprises in $15 Million Deal
In New York AP reports NBC acquires Arnold Palmer Enterprises as golf dominates sports business. Palmer’s ventures grossed about $15 million last year from clothing books driving ranges schools and endorsements, with royalties on the popular alpaca cardigan.
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Buckpasser and Damascus Lead Major Horse Races This Weekend
Buckpasser eyes a 15 race win streak as he runs in the Bowling Green Handicap at Aqueduct for a $50 000 added race with a grand prix trip possible. Damascus returns in the Leonard Richard at Delaware Park seeking more than cash with a top weight of 135 pounds. Assagai Moontrip and Poker join a strong field as contenders with Ever-present rivals and possible upsets shaping the weekend card.
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