Burdette Downs Giants In Midweek Victory
Lew Burdette pitched five good hits as Milwaukee topped San Francisco 5-3 to extend their streak while Cincinnati beat St Louis 9-2. Dodgers swept Cubs 4-1 and 4-2 to close the gap on the Reds, with Sherry saving both Dodger wins. Yankees, White Sox, Orioles, Angels win. Pirates and Phillies games rained out.
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News Leaks On Dodgers Fist Fight Between Teammates
Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills and first baseman Norm Larker staged a fist fight that sidelined Wills for two days last week. The incident, occurring June 15 before a Cubs game in Los Angeles, was leaked despite front office efforts to keep it secret. Reporter Bob Hunter obtained details from a Cubs player not sworn to secrecy. The clash began during infield practice as Larker hit fungoes close to Wills, provoking a retaliatory throw.
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Nicklaus leads Big Ten into NCAA golf third round
Junior Jack Nicklaus of Ohio State vows this will be his last bid to win the national collegiate title as he powers through the NCAA tourney. He overpowers Dick Carmody and Jimmy Gabrielsen by four holes, part of a large Big Ten showing in the midweek rounds.
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ECM Standings Update From Midweek Baseball Results
Wednesday results show Milwaukee defeating San Francisco 5 3 Cincinnati beat St Louis 9 2 Los Angeles 44 over Chicago 1 2 Pittsburgh at Philadelphia postponed due to rain Thursday games include Los Angeles at Chicago and San Francisco at Milwaukee St Louis at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia New York at Minnesota Boston at Kansas City and more Friday schedules list Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Milwaukee among others with several matches marked as N for neutral venues
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Mantle's 2 Homers Boost Yanks in Sox Sweep
Mantle's two three run blasts fueled a 5-3 Yankee win at Kansas City as New York swept a doubleheader and extended a surge. Sievers and Smith powered the White Sox, Sievers driving in seven in the opener with two homers including a pinch hit grand slam. Orioles rally for 11-5 win as Jim Gentile homered and driven in three. Ken McBride wins 6-5 over Red Sox, breaking a 1-1 tie with a fourth inning RBI.
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Bobby Joe Conrad Signs With Cards
ST. LOUIS AP Bobby Joe Conrad a 62 195 pound offensive halfback and place kicking utility signed his fourth NFL contract with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday He shared backfield duties last season with Joe Childress and is described as a general handy man for the team.
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Western Open Starts Today at Blythefield Club
The 58th Western Open Golf Tournament opens at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids with a $5000 first prize. Weather is mild and course length is down after recent conditions. It features stars Gene Littler Arnold Palmer Gary Player Sam Snead among 149 players chasing a $5,000 payout and a furniture gift to the winner's wife.
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Olney 15 Mt Vernon 9 as Clow stars with two homers
Olney defeats Mt Vernon 15 9 at city park as Gerald Clow homers twice and adds a double while driving in five. Clow relieves late and fans eight in a row to close out the win. Mt Vernon’s Keen hits a homer triple and single in four at bats with Downey and Knox adding two hits each.
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Reds Top Cards 9-2 Behind Broglio Collapse
In Cincinnati Ernie Broglio faltered early as Ken Hunt blunted the Cardinals to lift the Reds 9-2. Gus Bell and Frank Robinson led the scoring with Robinson driving in three on a homer and two singles, Bell adding a two run shot and two RBIs. Cardinals' Tim McCarver and Carl Sawatski contributed late, but Hunt endured nine hits. Larry Jackson slated to start next vs Bob Purkey.
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Ford Frick may resign as baseball commissioner
News from AP indicates Commissioner Ford Frick may leave his $65,000 post before his second term ends on Sept 20 1968. Frick says he has no immediate retirement plans but will not work beyond his capacity and cites reasons tied to age and ongoing baseball issues. Potential successors include Richard Nixon Judge Robert Cannon Joe Cronin and Warren Giles as talks focus on expansion bonuses and reserve clause legislation.
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Cage Fixer Promises To Cooperate In Scandals
SEATTLE AP Joseph Eugene Greene 36 says he knows many basketball players and will cooperate with New York District Attorney Frank Hogan after extradition. Greene was arrested in Seattle on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to the Columbia University case. He waived extradition and awaits escort to New York. King County held him on a 10000 bond.
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Illinois State Amateur golf results highlight southern stars
Three southern Illinois players led opening round victories in the Illinois State Amateur on the University of Illinois course. Dorothy Webb, Carbondale, won her third women's amateur title in sudden death over Lana Roberts, Flora, after both shot 157 in medal play. Barbara Buechman trailed by one stroke for medalist honors, while Paula Smith topped Class A and Esther Spence led Class B with strong showings.
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U C T Bombs First National In Kiwanis League Clash
U C T Bombs first National 11 to 7 in Kiwanis League play. U C T built a 11 4 lead, First National rallied with three runs in the seventh, loaded the bases before Larry Kite relieved. Cole earned the win and hit a home run for U C T. Kaufman took the loss.
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Yankees Edge Tigers Behind Strong Pitching
In a sharp American League game, the Yankees beat the Tigers 4 to 1 as Terry Hillsard struck out 11 while Jerry Kolmer fanned 2. The Yankees move forward with solid hitting and dominant pitching.
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Giants Edge Cubs In Rough National League Rivalry
In a National League game between the Giants and Cubs, Giants win 3-2. George Floyd of the Giants fanned three while Randy Ziegler of the Cubs struck out none.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Stats
In batting leaders, Hoak and Moon top with .347 and .335 averages among 150+ at bats. Mays leads runs with 31. Cepeda 53 RBIs, Freese and Robinson 49. Pinson and Freese tied for hits, 7. Cepeda 18 homers. Pinson 13 stolen bases. Pitching leaders show Miller 6-0 in San Francisco. Koufax 101 strikeouts. Cash .363 average.
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Esco rbar Stops Kid Manila In Fast Knockout
Alfredo Esco rbar from Redondo Beach California knocks out Kid Manila of San Diego in 2 rounds at 133 and 128 pounds respectively, in Phoenix Arizona according to The Associated Press.
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Windhorn Makes Major League Debut With Dodgers
Gordon Ray Windhorn, 21, born in Watseka Illinois and raised in Danville Virginia, hits a three-run double for Los Angeles in Chicago. He entered baseball from a New York Giants camp to accompany a friend and was signed by Giants scout Dutch Ruether. He also doubled in the fourth inning of the opening game and did not play in the second. Windhorn previously starred in track at North Phoenix High School and was Arizona state sprinting champion in three events.
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Minor League Results From Pacific Coast and International Leagues
Scores show Hawaii 6-7 Seattle 36 Tacoma 846 and Spokane 3-1 San Diego 5 Portland 1 Vancouver 7 Salt Lake City 0 Columbus 5-0 Rochester 4-10. Other games postponed. American Association Indianapolis 10-4 Houston 1-6 Louisville 9 Dallas-Fort Worth Denver 17 Omaha 2.
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Major League Stars Deliver Big Sweep in Doubleheader
Roy Sievers of the White Sox went 5 for 7 with nine RBIs and three homers, including a pinch-hit grand slam, in a 15-3 and 11-1 doubleheader sweep of the Indians. Larry Sherry of the Dodgers earned the saves in both games, a pair of 4-1 and 4-2 wins over the Cubs, yielding one hit over four shutout innings.
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