Clemente Aims for Third NL Batting Title With Clay Footing
Roberto Clemente works toward a third straight National League batting crown as fans note his shift to clay in the batter's box at Forbes Field. He boosts his average to .329, leads Pirates in a 6-5 win over the Astros, while Willie Stargell and Matty Alou chase top batting spots amid league action.
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Clemente named F. Robinson tops AL star fielders
Frank Robinson leads AL outfield voting for the 37th All Star game to be played in St. Louis on July 12. Tony Oliva and Al Kaline join him in the AL starting outfield, with Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente named to start for the NL. The article notes prior All Star appearances by Robinson, Kaline, and Oliva.
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Mantle sticks to counting homers toward 500
Mantle homers again to push his career total to 484 as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-5. He aims for 500 overall while battling a shoulder operation and groin strain. Other AL results include Baltimore over Kansas City and Detroit and California wins.
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City Recreation Board tackles city fields condition drive
City Recreation Board intensifies efforts to repair 16 baseball and 19 playground fields amid wet April May weather and limited staff. New personnel, equipment issues, and ongoing projects at Gaston Park and Progressive Field are addressed as leadership urges patience and broad cooperation. Rich Hank and Ron Allen family note features in Sporting News spotlight.
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Sammartino to wrestle in New Castle on July 18
World heavyweight champion Bruno Sammartino will appear at Flaherty Field in New Castle on July 18 Promoter Tommy Leach seeks an opponent for the titleholder. Bobby Wine of Philadelphia Phillies is sidelined by a strained lower back and ordered to rest until next Monday.
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DeCarbo's West Side AC Rout Opponents In Slo-Pitch
DeCarbo's defeated St Lucy 12 2 and West Side AC beat Hyde Bears 17 7 in the 7th Ward Slo Pitch League at Progressive Field. Don Nogay had four hits including a double and triple, John Paolone three, Paolone allowed six hits, DeCarbo's had 20 safeties, Grimes and Morris each four hits to lead with 28 hits overall.
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