McClovey's Two Tape Measure Blasts Win 14th For Marihhal
In St Louis, the Cardinals split a Sunday doubleheader with Atlanta, dropping the Braves to third place 7.44 games back. Nelson earned his first major league win since 1963, pitching six effective innings with Upshaw closing. Francona and Aaron drove in runs in the first inning as St Louis built a lead before Edwards’ clutch hits extended the Cardinals’ advantage.
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Dick Kelley
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Lou Brock
Sonny Jackson
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Curt Flood
Orlando Cepeda
Ken Johnson
Roger Maris
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Upshaw
Kelley
Atlanta
Nelson Briles
Tito Francona
Henry Aaron
Pete Mikkelsen
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Tim McArver
Johnny Edwards
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Tommy Helms
Tony Perez
Helms
al Spangler
Lee May
Perez Trotter
May
Don Pavletich
Cincinnati
Mets
Cleon Jones
Dodgers
Nolan Ryan
Fred Gladding
Denny Lemaster
Nicklaus Beaten Again as Charles Wins Canadian Open
Bob Charles of New Zealand captured the $125,000 Canadian Open with a final round 66 to post a six under par 274, edging Jack Nicklaus who shot 67 for second. Bruce Crampton and Sam Snead tied for fourth as George Knudson faded to 281 and the field totaled one per hole in spots.
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Nicklaus
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Australia
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R. H. Sikes
Tom Weiskopf
Tommy Aaron
Jack Montgomery
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Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot from The Associated Press
National League standings show Filbee leading with a 44 26 record while San Francisco trails at 38 33. American League results highlight Detroit and Cleveland at top with mixed outcomes across key clashes. multiple doubleheaders and upcoming games listed.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
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Washington
Mt Vernon Golfers Lead In Senior Tourney Win
Four Mt Vernon golfers led the Illinois Elks Seniors tournament at Mt Vernon Country Club with gross 73s to win the team title for Mt Vernon Elks Lodge. Individual age group winners include Dr C B Whitten Salem 71 and Emmerson Hall Bloomington 71 in 50 to 56. Ed Sawyer Alton and Gil Wood Mt Vernon both 73 in 56 to 60. Dr Frazier Effingham 71 and Bill Seigler Centralia 72 in 61 to 66. Dale Carpenter Mt Vernon 66 to 66. A B Browne Carlinville 75 and C H King Champaign in over 66.
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H. E. Wallner
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Champaign
Arch Whitlock
Frank Weatherford
Gaald Marvin
Dale Carpenter
Gil Wood
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King City
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Bil Wood
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Effingham
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Centralia
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Carlinville
Max Lanier Suffered Heart Attack In Iowa Hospital
Former major league pitcher Max Lanier 52 and manager of the Dubuque Packers in the Midwest League remained in satisfactory condition at a hospital in Dubuque Iowa Monday He collapsed Saturday night and hospital officials say he apparently suffered a heart attack His son Hal is an in Giants.
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McCovey Homers Twice As Giants Edge Pirates 2 1
Willie McCovey belies the out of sight motto with two tape measure shots at Forbes Field. Juan Marichal earned his 14th win as the Giants beat the Pirates 2-1, trimming the Cardinals lead to a half game. The day also featured Upshaw and Nelson splitting a doubleheader as Atlanta and St. Louis played to a record crowd. Reds swept Cubs, Mets beat Dodgers, and Astros beat Phillies in other games.
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Illinois State Women's Amateur Golf Tourna ment leaders play at Quincy Country Club
Doris Phillips of Belleville, a three time champ, and Lois Drafke of LaGrange, a seven time winner, head a 110 player field entering Monday's qualifying at Quincy Country Club for the 34th Illinois State Women's Amateur. The event trims to 32 for match play beginning Tuesday with a 36 hole final. Phillips has won three titles in the last five years and Drafke captured her first at age 15 in 1953 and her latest in 1964, while other former champions include Mrs. Paul Domme and Mrs. Gerald Cassidy.
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la Grange
Paul Domme
Belvidere
Gerald Cassidy
Waukegan
Barbara Slobe
Dommers
Pipes Wins Carmi Golf Crown In 10th Annual Invite
Mt Vernon’s Pursie Pipes claimed his fifth Carmi Invitational title finishing 66 71 137 two strokes ahead of Gary Robinson and Bill Blewett. Robinson 73 66 139 tied for second, Blewett 66 73 139. Flight winners included Odie Farris, Gene Hancock, Mike Coale, and Elwood Mann.
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Bill Blewett
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Mike Coale
Carmi
Elwood Mann
Norris City
AstrosDominate Phillies as Menke Sparks Win
Denis Menke scored twice and drove in two runs while Dick Simpson homered as the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Phillies
Denis Menke
Dick Simpson
Astros
Haun's Oil, Register News, First National, Amvets win openers
In the Khoury League season opener Haun's Oil tops Bald Ridge 96 with Jelks allowing five hits and Salyer pacing the offense with a three bagger and two singles. Register-News tops Stan the Tire Man 9 6 behind Jones in relief and multiple two baggers. Amvets edge American Legion 23 20 in a high scoring nightcap as Patterson leads with a triple and three safeties. Juvenile schedule features Elks vs Security and Bank of Illinois vs American Legion.
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Tom Mahkovtz
Rodney Roberson
Joey Glatz
Chris King
Craig Sinclair
Mike Kelley
Steve Heintz
Elks
Bank of Illinois
American Legion
Frazier Ramos Title Fight Set For Madison Square Garden
Manuel Ramos, a 4-1 underdog, aims to upset Joe Frazier in a 15 round heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden telecast coast to coast with New York blackout. Frazier, 20-0 with 18 KOs, is fired up to come out strong against Ramos who seeks a quick knockout to dethrone the five state champion.
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Associated Press
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Mike Bruce
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Sports scores and team results from a dated listing
A compact rundown shows Denver 5-13, Tacoma 4-15, Indianapolis 8, Okla City 1, Phoenix 11-9, Portland 5-4, San Diego 3-0, Spokane 0-1 with varied outcomes across teams and venues.
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Nevele Pride Opens Dexter Cup Quest at Roosevelt
Nevele Pride a 3 year old star in harness racing starts the Grand Slam bid with the $166,746 Dexter Cup Trot at Roosevelt Raceway. He faces 10 sophomores for $41,686 second and the probable $83,373 first prize. The Dexter Cup kicks off the four classics, followed by Hambletonian Yonkers Futurity and Kentucky Futurity.
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Colorado Coach named new SIU wrestling head coach
Linn L. Long, six eight eight? Colorado University wrestling coach for eight years, is set to succeed Jim Wilkinson as head coach at Southern Illinois University. Wilkinson will stay on the faculty. Long’s Colorado teams posted 82 wins, 57 losses and two draws. He was the 136.5 pound champion at the final Olympic trials in 1960 but injured and did not join the Olympic team.
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Lonborg to Get Shoulder X ray
Boston AP report says Jim Lonborg will undergo X rays on his sore right shoulder after five balls in the second game against the Chicago White Sox. He left the mound with pain and his comeback hopes dimmed as Boston sent him home for tests.
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Tigers end slump with 4-1 win over Indians in doubleheader
Detroit backs Mayo Smith’s gamble by starting Tracew ski in game two. His three run homer breaks a scoreless tie and secures a 4-1 victory after Luis Tiant’s 3-0 shutout in the opener. Tigers lead remains at 6 1/2 games as others win.
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Sam McDowell
Ray Oyler
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Joe Sparma
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Max Alvis
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Jose Cardenal
Joe Azcue
Ted Uhlaender
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Yankees
Jim Merritt
Andy Roseco
Horace Clarke
Jim Fregosi
Fregosi
Vic Davalillo
Angel
Don Buford
Jim Nash
Athletics
Bruce Howard
Senators
Howard
Mike Hershberger
Pete Ward
Gary Bell
Red Sox
Jim Lonborg
Lee Stange
Lonborg
Ward
Duane Josephson
Bell
Ken Berry
Henry McLemore Dies at 61 in Daytona Beach
Henry McLemore, 61, former sports writer and syndicated columnist, died of a heart attack Sunday in Daytona Beach. He worked for the Atlanta Georgian, then International News Service in New York and later became a United Press sports columnist.
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Henry McLemore
Atlanta
International News Service
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