Clemente Battles Shadow Of Waner Fame In Pirates Spotlight
Roberto Clemente vents frustration at constant comparisons to Hall of Famer Paul Waner as fans and press question his motives. Teammate Vern Law defends him, praising his leadership, hustle, and hitting. Clemente, a nine season veteran with a .303 career average, struggles with the shadow while remaining a cornerstone of the Pirates.
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Fleck Wins Illinois PGA Medal Play Title
Chicago AP reports Jack Fleck captured the Illinois PGA medal play title at Bryn Mawr Country Club. He fired identical rounds of 66 to total 132, finishing 12 under par and four strokes ahead of the nearest competitors. Fleck, then with Green Acres, earned the win after his major success with Ben Hogan.
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Mt Vernon Tennis Meet Opens July 6 at City Park
Mt Vernon announces a seven-division tennis tournament at city park courts from July 6 to July 12. Entry by call 242-2189 with 81 dollar fee plus two new tennis balls. first-round pairings posted this Sunday. Lions Club sponsors event.
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Hole In One For Old And Young
Oklahoma City AP Two holes in one were scored Monday at Twin Hills Country Club. William Hoskinson aged 54 and Jay Buxton aged 12 earned their first aces. Buxton holed his tee shot on the 150 yard No 4 while Hoskinson hit his on the No 11. Buxton has played two years. Hoskinson began with golf 34 years ago. "This just proves that if you live long enough and keep trying anything is possible," Hoskinson said.
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Redskins Sign Two Rookies From Florida and Town State
The Washington Redskins announce the signing of two rookies, end Russ Brown from the University of Florida and halfback Ozzie Clay from Town State University.
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Baseball standings and results from Monday and upcoming schedule
American League leaders show Baltimore two games behind with New York chasing, while Chicago Cleveland Detroit Detroit and Washington Kansas City Boston clash in tight races. Monday results include Chicago 5 Cleveland 1 Baltimore 6 Minnesota 3 Washington 5 Detroit 3 Boston 4 Kansas City 3. upcoming games list Minnesota at Baltimore and others. National League standings feature San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Houston New York St. Louis and Los Angeles in tight divisional races with Monday results. several matchups listed for Wednesday and beyond.
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Ritchey 1s Win as Orioles Top Yankees 7 to 4
Ritchey tossed a complete game to earn the victory for the Orioles who defeated the Bream Janna Yankees 7 to 4 in American League action. Troutt led the Orioles with two hits while Robison Woolsey Hudson Dordson Feltmeier Waters and Gockel each added a safety. Wilkins led the Insing with four hits and Ford added two.
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Cubs Over Dodgers In National League Tilt
The Liberty Petroleum Cubs defeated the Guy A Wood Insurance and King City Federal Dodgers 6 to 0. Pitcher Cook earned the win allowing only a pair of hits while Simmons took the loss after pitching the full game. Cubs batters contributed singles to Cook Campbell Sword and Krause while Davis Simmons Hines and Korris each had a hit for the Dodgers.
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Lopat Accepts New VP Post With Higher Pay
Ed Lopat was named vice president in charge of player personnel for the Kansas City Athletics, with a raised salary under a new contract after being fired as manager. His old deal ran through 1965 at 25,000 to 30,000 per year, while the new agreement extends through 1966. Pitcher Bob Bruce of Houston scattered seven hits to win his tenth game as the Colts beat Philadelphia 6 to 1.
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Dodgers Edge Pirates as Face Flounders in Pittsburgh loss
In a 7-6 Dodgers victory over the Pirates, Elroy Face faltered in relief, walking three and giving up two singles after a 4-2 rally tied the game. Frank Howard drove in two runs and added a homer for the Dodgers. The night featured other NL and AL results including the Mets, Giants, and ambitious standings shifts.
Bowling KNOCKETPES League High Games and High Series
Phyllis Adcock led with 187 and 616 series while Pat Levall and Barbara Dare posted strong counts. Lindell Levall and Mary Reynolds added notable scores as Jean Ann Davison and Alberta Bailey contributed solid totals.
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Braves Rally In Ninth To Beat Cardinals 7-4
In St Louis, the Cardinals led 4-3 heading into the ninth before Ed Mathews tied the game with a homer. A walk, three singles and an error produced four decisive runs as Milwaukee walked off with a 7-4 victory. Lou Brock, Dick Groat, Ken Boyer, Curt Flood and Bob Gibson are noted among Cardinals contributors. Roger Craig earned the win in relief over Wade Blasingame.
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Bob Gibson
Roger Craig
Wade Blasin
Super-Duper Devices Foul Up AAU Meet
At the National AAU Track and Field Championships in New Brunswick New Jersey officials faced multiple problems from automated gear. A public address warning about two cars in the hammer throw area was followed by a javelin device mismeasuring by ten feet and a new photo timer causing upheaval in 100 meter dash and 110 meter hurdles heats.
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Williams Leads YMCA Past Jefferson Motors in Junior Action
Roger Williams fanned 19 of 21 to lift YMCA to a 3-1 win over Jefferson Motors in junior division action. Wayne Grant struck out 10 for Jefferson in a losing effort as YMCA and Western Auto both posted single runs in earlier frames. Multiple players from both sides contributed in a six-hit attack, with doubles from Johnny Lee and Bill Kirk and key hits from Paul Ranmar, Eddie Hale, Dan Levin, and John Prince for YMCA.
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Willie Pogue
Gregg Bateman
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Western Auto
First National Clinches Juvenile Division Win Over Security Sank
First National, atop the Far Bankers League, beat Security Sank 42 to 0 in the Juvenile Division. Steve Chapman pitched a five hit, ten strikeout complete performance for First National, while Terry Swan allowed three hits with seven K’s for Security. Chapman and Earls contributed key hits including a Chapman double and Swan homered for Security. UCT vs. American Legion.
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Old Gridder Dies at 76 in Nashville
J Vaughan Blake, longtime Vanderbilt football captain, dies at his Nashville home at 76. He led Vanderbilt teams from 1906 to 1908, sharing captaincy with brothers Dan and Bob as their squads posted 20 victories, four losses and two ties.
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All Star AL Nine Includes Kaline and Yanks Aiding Roster
The American League announces its top nine hitters for the All Star squad with Al Kaline among the notable additions. Joe Pepitone joins as a versatile option for Lopez, who aims to finalize an eight man pitching staff by Wednesday night. The July 7 game at Shea Stadium features prominent stars including Mantle, Oliva, Allison, and Kaline, marking a strong turnout from the Yankees and Tigers in a season shaping pennant races.
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Redbird's Finest Year Ken Boyer Is Steady
Baseball year leaders listed with top performers from Minnesota Chicago Boston and Philadelphia. Notable figures include Oliva Allison Killebrew and Clemente in batting and Mays, Williams, Mays again in RBIs and hits. Pitching leaders feature Ford Farrel Koufax Drysdale with strikeout totals and win percentages.
United States Track Team Prepares for Russian Challenge
The United States may boast its strongest track squad ever for the USA Russia dual meet set for July 25 26 in Los Angeles. Coach Sam Bell warns Russia is equally formidable and the meet will be highly competitive with national AAU finishers forming the core and possible additions after Olympic trials.
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Gentile Slated to Miss KC action Until After All-Star Game
Kansas City slugger Jim Gentile is not expected to return to action until after the All-Star game. Gentile pulled a cartilage from a rib on his left side and was sent home for examination and treatment.
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Boyer Seeks Ultimate Breakthrough With Cardinals
St. Louis infielder Ken Boyer, long a steady run producer and All-Star, aims for a season hitting 30 homers, 100 RBIs, and a .300 average. At 33, he leads the NL in RBIs with 54, has 12 homers, and a career of over 150 games annually, yet yearlong stardom has eluded him.
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Frostie Wins as City Tourney Opens Tonight
Frostie defeated Machinists 10 4 in league play as Clifford Hawkins drove in three runs with a first inning triple. Machinists led 4 3 after Ken Jones homer and hits by Owens Mullins and Davis, but Frostie exploded for seven runs in the seventh. The July city tournament kicks off with City Employees facing the South Siders at 7 30 and Frostie meeting Odin at 8 49. Jisse Gonder of New York hit a two run homer aiding the Mets 4 5 win over the league leading San Francisco in the ninth.
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