Koufax Draws 50,908 in Astrodome Dodger Win
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax pitched through a 10-hit night to gain his 13th victory as Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 5-2 before a Astrodome attendance record of 50,908. The game featured Koufax’s 13th complete game in 17 starts and marked Houston’s crowd milestone for the dome. In other NL action, San Francisco swept Chicago, Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia topped Atlanta as baseball's standings shuffled.
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Former SIU stars signed by Cardinals in NFL moves
St. Louis Cardinals sign former Southern Illinois University stars guard Jim Battle who played for the Vikings in 1963 and then in Canada and quarterback Jim Hart a rookie. Also signed Michigan State tackle Buddy Owens who will be tried at linebacker.
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Baldridge Concrete Edges Haun Oil In Tight Junior Clash
Behind clutch pitching by George Floyd Baldridge Concrete defeated Haun Oil Company 4 to 3. Floyd fanned 13, Mays and Kolmer struggled in Haun’s battery, and an error and a passed ball aided Baldridge. Haun’s lineup collected five hits as Floyd allowed four. Haun faces Stan the Tire Man next.
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Mt Vernon Legion Tops Olney 3 1 With Rally in Fifth
The Mt. Vernon Legion nipped Olney 3-1 at City Park as Carl Wilkey delivered a two run double in the fifth to erase a 1-1 tie. Eddie Hale had a first inning triple and Wayne Grant added an infield single before Wilkey’s homer. Grant allowed five hits, struck out nine, and walked two. Olney’s lone run was unearned. Mt. Vernon, 3-1 in the action, closed a home stand at 7-6 overall. The club heads to Carlyle tonight. previously beat Carlyle 5-0.
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Wednesday's Stars by the Associated Press
Rocky Colavito of the Indians hit two homers in a 3-2 win over Boston and added another in the 6-5 loss. Steve Barber of the Orioles scattered four hits and struck out six in a 3-0 win over New York.
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Russell blasts Boston in race tense graduation row
Boston Celtics coach Bill Russell denounces a poisoned atmosphere of hate and distrust in Boston while addressing a freedom graduation for Patrick T. Campbell Junior High School pupils disrupted by a racial incident. The ceremony, held at St. Hugh's Church, followed protests tied to school desegregation efforts and a minister charged with disturbing a public assembly.
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Phillips and Drafke clash in state amateur quarterfinals
In Pekin, Doris Phillips of Belleville who is defending champion meets Lois Drafke of La Grange in the Illinois Women’s State Amateur Golf quarterfinals at Pekin Country Club. The 36 hole title match is set for Friday after today’s rounds alongside Nan Ryan vs Betsy Kimpel and other upper and lower bracket matchups.
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Allen red hot as Phils rout Braves 7 3
Richie Allen snapped an 0-for-16 skid with a run scoring double a solo homer and a two run shot in a 7 3 Philadelphia win over Atlanta. The outfielder now has 14th and 15th homers of the season 10th and 11th of the month boosting his average to .311 and tying Bill White for the Phillies RBI lead at 44.
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Two Mt Vernon Girls Softball Teams to Clash at City Park
The Vamps and the Fillies from Mt. Vernon meet at City Park tonight after the league contest. The girls game is set to start around 9 p.m. at the park as a follow up to the scheduled schedule.
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Accavallo Ebihara Sign World Flyweight Title Contracts
Horacio Accavallo of Argentina and Hiroyuki Ebihara of Japan signed contracts on Wednesday night for their world flyweight title bout set for July 8 in Buenos Aires. The signing confirms the matchup and venue for the championship.
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State Field Is Cut To 39. Tom Matey Leading
DANVILLE Illinois AP Tom Matey of Glencoe Notre Dame golf team captain in 1952 and 1953 leads the Illinois Men's State Amateur after 36 holes with a 135 total. Drue Johnson of Paris is second at 136, followed by Ray Kimmel of Urbana at 137 and two players at 139. The starting field of 180 was reduced to 39 for the final two rounds, with former winners among those still in.
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Eight Horse Field Set for $50,000 Roosevelt Trot
Westbury New York AP reports the eight horse field for the $50,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway on July 2 is complete with additions Speedy Rodney Worthy Scot Lord Gordon and Express Rodney joining prior invitees All Aflame Noble Victory Speedy Count and Big John in the 14 1/2 mile race to determine the U S representative for the $100,000 Roosevelt International on July 9.
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Cassidy hits Vincent Martinez in Freeport bout
Bobby Cassidy from Hicksville outpointed Vincent Martinez from New York in a boxing match held in Freeport. Martinez fought as a 160% weight class opponent and the bout went the distance.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Recent Games
National League standings show San Francisco leading with 43 wins, Pittsburgh 37, Los Angeles 38, Houston 36, Philadelphia 32, St. Louis 33, Cincinnati 31, Atlanta 31, New York 26, Chicago 20. Wednesday results: San Francisco 3 Chicago 2. New York 2 St. Louis 0 in 10 innings. Philadelphia 7 Atlanta 3. Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 3. Los Angeles 5 Houston 2.
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Western Open field features nine former champions
CHICAGO AP Nine former champions adorn the 131 player field in the 100000 Western Open starting today. Billy Casper defends after winning the U S Open and last year’s Western Open at Tam O Shanter. Arnold Palmer, a two time Western Open winner, seeks another title amid recent playoff losses in major events.
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Mets Beat Cardinals 2-0 In Extra Innings
Mets load the bases in the 10th to back Jerry Grote’s leadoff double and Cleon Jones’ two run single as Al Jackson suffers the decision in relief. Jack Fisher dominates nine, but the Mets push across two runs in the 10th to snap Jackson’s winless against New York this month.
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Old Curt To Cubs Simmons Latest To Goth Cards Move To Youth
Veteran left-hander Curt Simmons, 37, was sold to the Chicago Cubs for the $20,000 waiver price as the Cardinals push a youth movement. He had a 1-1 record with a 4.59 ERA in 10 games after contributing to the 1964 pennant run with an 18-9 season, and joins a string of departed veterans.
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Green Bay Sophs Accept 1966 Contracts
Green Bay Packer sophomores Allen Jacobs and Rich Marshall have signed contracts for the 1966 NFL season. Jacobs, a reserve fullback with limited duty last year, and Marshall, vying for a defensive tackle spot, both returned their agreements as announced in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Yankees rout Shrine Chub Senators in 93 2 win
American league action saw the Brehm-Hanna Yankees crush the Shrine Chub Senators 93 to 2. Ed Sander earned the win with 13 strikeouts, while Dudley Williford took the loss after walking 23 and yielding 15 runs as errors produced two more. John Ashby led the losers with a single and two doubles.
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Maloney Delivers With Bat in Reds Narrow Win
Cincinnati right hander Jim Maloney sewed up a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh by pitching well and scoring the winning run himself on an error in the ninth. Pirates manager Harry Walker questioned beating a pitcher who also runs bases. Maloney said he tires only because he gives his all, while Reds manager Don Heffner noted the late fade.
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