Drysdale’s late surge sinks Reds as Dodgers close in
Don Drysdale, after a spring holdout, wins his first game in a month for the Dodgers in a 9 3 victory over Cincinnati. His two singles drive an eight-run third inning while he lasts to the seventh. The Dodgers and Pirates gain ground on the Giants as Marichal drops another decision.
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Lawrenceville Defeats Mt. Vernon Legion Club 7-2
Lawrenceville jumped to a 4-0 lead by the second inning and cruised past Mt. Vernon 7-2 at the city park. Wayne Grant Terry Swan and Wayne Marting led Mt. Vernon with walks loading the bases in the ninth before Terry Troutt drove in two runs. Montgomery allowed four hits and fanned eight to earn the win while Wayne Marting took the loss. Troutt Raney and Marting had two and one hits respectively for Lawrenceville.
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Cepeda Hits 450-Foot Homer In Busch Stadium Victory
St Louis beats San Francisco 2 1 as Cepeda belts a solo homer off Juan Marichal in the sixth. Cepeda also swipes a base and matches career highs in a game where Willie McCovey adds a long homer. Marichal falls to 13 3 while Briles starts and Hoerner closers. St Louis rests next day.
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42 Yachts Start 3 600 Mile Race
A record fleet of 42 yachts began a 3,600 mile transatlantic race from Bermuda to Denmark. U S entrants include Carina a 53 foot yawl owned by Richard S Nye of Larchmont NY winner of the 1955 Newport to Malmo race and others such as Vamp X Ticonderoga Pala wan Solution Indigo Spirit and Burgoo sailing toward Skagens Light as the start signal went Wednesday.
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Lamabe to Wed Janet Berta in July Wedding
Chicago White Sox pitcher Jack Lamabe, 29, announced plans to marry Janet Berta, 23, in Washington Township Northwest, on July 11. The couple confirmed details Wednesday.
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Baseball Standings and Results From National and American Leagues
National League standings show San Francisco leading with 28 wins while Pittsburgh and Los Angeles chase. several results include St Louis over San Francisco 2 1 and Chicago over Atlanta 9 5. American League battles Baltimore Detroit and Cleveland with multiple midweek games and nightcaps.
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Wimbledon Final Preview Ralston vs Santana Faces Friday Match
Dennis Ralston of the United States meets Manuel Santana of Spain in Friday's Wimbledon final as observers Drysdale and Davidson pick Santana to win. Santana's lob and consistent form cited, while Ralston vows he can win despite tough semis. Billie Jean King eyes U S title hopes in women's semis against Margaret Smith with Maria Bueno drawing Ann Jones.
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Defending champ Mann headlines US Women Open field
Carol Mann, defending champion and 6-foot-3 star from Towson Maryland, heads a field of 100 plus pros and amateurs at Hazelttine National Golf Club seeking a $20,000 prize in the National Women's Open. The 72-hole event on a par 72 course designed by Heffelfinger and Robert Trent Jones opens in Minneapolis area with major contenders Kathy Whitworth Mickey Wright Betsy Rawls Mary Mills Louise Suggs and Patty Berg among the challengers.
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U S Sculler Faces Flying Dutchman at Henley Regatta
The fastest U S lightweight sculler Pete Johnson competes against Dutch heavyweight Jan Wienese in the Diamond Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta. Johnson, 150 pounds, concedes over 30 pounds to Wienese. U S crews advance as Harvard lightweights beat Garda Siochana, and four U S crews reach later rounds in Princess Elizabeth and Wyfold cups.
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Leahy touts 12 team USFL with $24 million kitty
Frank Leahy announces a new 12 team pro football league named United States Football League with a pooled $24 million cash and credits to outbid NFL and AFL. Bruce Werlhof says franchises cost and player salaries covered, first six sites to be named July 20 and includes cities such as Chicago Washington Philadelphia Memphis New Orleans Seattle Phoenix Cincinnati.
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All-Star Game Outfield Lineup Named for 1966
Five right fielders will start the July 12 All-Star game in St. Louis Frank Robinson Hank Aaron Roberto Clemente Tony Oliva and Kaline comprise the outfield. Willie Mays headlines the National League center field with Aaron and Clemente flanking him. The new rule sets a general outfield vote and starters must play at least three innings.
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Wednesday's Stars AP Pitching and Batting Highlights
Gary Bell of Cleveland pitched a two-hitter for his eighth win as Cleveland blanked Minnesota 4-0. Mickey Mantle of the Yankees blasted two homers for the second straight night driving in four runs in New York's 6-5 win over Boston.
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Cassius Clay to defend title against Brian London
London promoter Jack Solomons announced Cassius Clay will defend his world heavyweight title against Britain's Brian London at Earls Court Stadium on August 6. Solomons said Clay has signed contracts for the defense.
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Park Park Softball Tonight Features Vamps versus Phillys
Two Mt. Vernon girls teams meet at City Park after the 4th of July tournament. The night’s feature game between Vamps and Phillys is set for about 9 p.m. at the park, following Whittington and Double Cola.
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First National Tigers Clinch Lead With 9 4 Victory
In a key race, the First National Tigers beat Pep Drilling Co Orioles 9-4 to strengthen their league standing. A five run fourth inning sealed the win as Horace Emmons earned the win with relief from Mark Satterfield.
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Elks Giants Beat Dodgers 12 9 In Six Hit Game
The Elks Giants moved to first place by defeating the Dodgers 12 to 9. Jeff Howrey led Dodgers with two singles and a double, while Vance Aikman and Sammie Whisenhunt added two hits each. Denny Cline led the Giants with two hits, and Rick McMahan earned the win.
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Bowling Sunshine League High Games and Series
Harriet Kelley tops high games with 175 followed by Verdene Sutton 170 Opal May 168 and Mabel Bellamy 163 Verdene Sutton leads high series with 458 Harriet Kelley 425 Opal May 415 Mabel Bellamy 404 and Mary Stewart 393 Minnie White 341.
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Wednesday's Fights Prince George bout ends in KO
Jimmy Walters of Prince George defeats Clyde Williams of Portland in a middleweight bout by knockout in two rounds. Walters improves his record as Williams falls short early in the match held in Prince George BC.
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