Conigliaro Turns to Bunts With Red Sox
Boston slugger Tony Conigliaro plans bunt against deep third basemen to improve batting average after a 3-1 win over Cleveland at Fenway Park. He cited frequent robbing of homers by Ken McMullen and added he will bunt for RBI when needed. Fog delayed play six times, but Conigliaro made spectacular catches in right field including a running grab on Jim Gentile’s drive and Chuck Hinton’s ball to the bullpen. L A Classic to End after 1967. Los Angeles Basketball Classic will be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave O'Hara
Associated Press
Boston
Tony Conigliaro
Boston Red Sox
Conigliaro
Red Sox
Cleveland
Fenway Park
Ken McMullen
Washington
Jim Gentile
Chuck Hinton
Hinton
Conigliara
L. A
Menke Turns Into Game Breaker For Braves Big Wins
The article notes Denis Menke's late runs and key hits lifting the Atlanta Braves over the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-9, keeping pace in the NL pennant race. Menke had two multi game winning hits recently, while Ty Cline, Mack Jones, and Felipe Alou contributed to a high scoring day for the rival Dodgers Giants Reds doubleheader. Willie Mays hit his 531st career homer for the Giants in the opener, with McCovey contributing in the nightcap as Cincinnati rallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Chass
Associated Press
Hank Aaron
Joe Torre
Felipe Alou
Rico Carty
Denis Menke
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Menke
Atlanta Brave
Braves
Dodgers
Giants
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ty Cline
Mack Jones
John Roseboro
Torre
Los Angeles
Ron Fairly
Fairly
Reds
Willie Mays
Willie McCovey
Len Gabrielson
Jim Hart
Leo Cardenas
McCovey
Jack Baldschun
Pete Rose
Major League Stars Shine As Nash Stretches Streak
Jim Nash of Kansas City scattered seven hits to stay unbeaten in six victories for the Atlantics in a 6-1 win over Minnesota. Willie McCovey of San Francisco led a big day with five hits, two homers, four runs scored, three RBIs, and a steal as the Giants split a doubleheader with Cincinnati. Anita coach Weatherwax resigns from Anita Community High School girls basketball program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jim Nash
Kansas City
Minnesota
Willie McCovey
San Francisco
Giants
Cincinnati
Hank Aguirre
Aguirre
Jim King
Ed Brinkman
Dave Wickersham
Tigers
Chicago
Podres
Sherry
John Romano
White Sox
Nash
Kansas City Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
George Scott
Horton
Bob Humphreys
Washington
Jim Northrup
Brinkman
al Kaline
Orlando McFarlane
Kalire
Athletics
Suspended Officers Probe Ties to Mrs Aaron Arrest
In Atlanta the police chief announced the suspension of a patrolman and two superior officers while a full investigation proceeds into the arrest of Mrs. Aaron, wife of Hank Aaron. She faces a disorderly conduct charge for cursing at the stadium parking lot, and Aaron says the officer drew a gun. The case involves comments from Aaron and his attorney about incompetence on the force and a pregame citation issued by Patrolman L. W. Bedgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron
Atlanta
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Fred Berrman
Allanta Stadium
Braves
Agron
L. W. Bedgood
Bedgood
Lis
C. J. Strick
Baseball scores and suspensions hit stadium security squad
In a series of league games Tulsa defeated San Diego 7 to 3 and Spokane beat Oklahoma City 16 to 2. Columbus triumphed over Toronto 4 to 3 while Jacksonville crushed Rochester 60 to 2. Syracuse won 6 to 5 over Richmond in 15 innings and Buffalo shut out Toledo 6 nothing. Stadium police chief B. F. Rains and the stadium police supervisor were suspended from duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tulsa
San Diego
Spokane
Oklahoma City
Columbus
Toronto
Jacksonville
Rochester
Podres Struggles As Sherry Blows Save For Tigers
Detroit rallies past Washington 5-3 in 12th with Willie Horton delivering a two run single. Podres pitched eight strong but reliever Larry Sherry failed to protect a late lead allowing Frank Howard and Paul Casanova to spark a comeback. Horton later provided the deciding hit, with Kaline and Horton driving in runs earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Podres
Podres
Detroit Tigers
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
Larry Sherry
Dodger
Tigers
Washington
Willie Horton
Mtd
Senators
Eigh
Detroit
Sherry
Fred Valentine
Frank Howard
Paul Casanova
Also Mentioned on This Page
E, Ia
Journal
Don Sre
Bunt
Inalians
Lowan
Anita
Charles Weatherwax
Anita Community High School
Syracuse
Richmond
Buffalo
Toledo
Mobile
Twins
Tony Oliva
Russ Nixon
Ed Charles
A's
Jim Kant
Scott
Jose Santiago
Gary Bell
FORD
Chevrolet
L&m Pure Service
Park Avenue
Dial
Sis
Junior
Muscatine Savings & Loan
Cedar Street
Jantzen
Gant
Cricketeer
Coats
Donegal
van Huesen
Alps
Haggar
Sterneman
Sterneman’s
Sternlemans
Lee
Levi
McGregor
Puritan
London
Brookfield
Suits & Coats
Brill Letter
Cali Zier Tirs
Pal
Bal da