Indians' McDowell Named American "S" Man
In a stacked National League table the Indians' McDowell earns the American "S" tag as teams post results across the league. Pittsburgh and Los Angeles lead the NL while Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston show mid-pack to playoff potential.
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Sudden Sam McDowell Tosses Second One Hitter
Cleveland ace left hander McDowell pitched a 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox, adding two hits to his line and a 49 strikeout total. He joined a small club of pitchers with consecutive one hitter games, as Lon Warneke Mort Cooper and Whitey Ford did before him.
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Major League Stars Pitching and Batting Highlights
Sam McDowell of the Indians fired his second straight one hitter in a 1-0 win over the White Sox after a second inning bloop double by Don Buford. Roberto Clemente led the Pirates with two doubles and two singles, driving in two runs and scoring twice as Pittsburgh defeated the Mets 8-0.
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Hannum New Coach Schayes Fired by 76ers
Philadelphia owner Irv Kosloff replaced Delph Schayes as coach of the 76ers with Alex Hannum. Kosloff said the move aimed to bring the NBA championship to Philadelphia, noting Hannum’s familiarity with the club’s style from its Syracuse Nationals days.
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Knopp Ties Doubleheader Double Play Record
California Angels second baseman Bobby Knopp set a league mark by turning six double plays in the opener against the Boston Red Sox and then contributed to two more in the second game, tying the eight double plays in the twin bill.
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Liberty Golfers Set for 3 Meets After Close Win
West Liberty golfers edge West Branch 198 200 as Gary Blackman leads with 46 and Bob Hudson 49. The Comets host Wapello tonight, travel to A High Wednesday, then contest district tourney Saturday. West Branch medalist Larry Rummells shoots 43.
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QB Club Meets on Wednesday
Jerry Lambert recently named business manager of the Quad-Cities Angels will speak at the Muscatine Quarterback club May meeting on Wednesday evening at Ian Mae’s. He will show a colored film of the 1965 World Series Dodgers versus Twins. A financial report on the recent “shindig” will be given during the business meeting. Dinner is served at 6:50 p.m.
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Keokuk Crewmen Hurt in a Yankee 300 Race
In Indianapolis three pit crewmen from Keokuk Iowa were injured when a stock car crashed into the pit area during Raceway Park Yankee 300. Robert Guy aged 28 suffered a broken leg, Norm Nelson of Racine Wisconsin won the race in a 1966 Plymouth, and Don White of Keokuk withdrew after his 1966 Dodge lost oil pressure. Only nine of 25 starters finished.
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Mays Slumps During a Weak Week of Baseball
Willie Mays endured a bruised left knee a cold and upset stomach and a hurt right hand as he missed chances to chase the 612th homer. The Giants lost pace in the NL while Pittsburgh Los Angeles and Chicago posted key wins with Clemente Alou and Aaron delivering offense.
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