Few hits separate AL leaders entering tight race
The AL batting lead sits between Oliva .317, Robinson .313, Kaline .307 as contenders chase the fewest marks in majors history. Oliva seeks a third straight crown despite a 4-for-18 week. Frank Robinson at .313 and Kaline at .307 push the battle, with Powell and others close behind. In NL, Alou paces at .344 with Clemente and Carty close, while Aaron dominates home runs with 33 and 91 RBI. Also: a junior tennis upset in Salisbury features Harris’s march to semis at 10 and under.
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Robinson Eyes Pennant And Personal Milestones
Frank Robinson of Baltimore said the pennant is his focus as the Orioles clinch the American League title, then he may ponder career home runs and a potential triple crown. He hit his 35th and 36th homers, boosting his season average to .313, while leading the AL in homers and trailing in RBIs and average.
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Ramsay to Become 76ers General Manager
Philadelphia Inquirer reports Jack Ramsay will resign as St Joseph's coach to take the Philadelphia 76ers GM post on a three year contract with about 25000 dollars annual salary. The vacancy followed Ike Richman's December death. Ramsay, 40, led St Joseph's to national prominence for years. Bunker Returns.
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Powell's 3 Homers Beat Bosox in extra innings
Boog Powell belted three homers, including a two-run shot in the 11th, to lift the Baltimore Orioles past the Boston Red Sox 4-2. Powell’s 30th homer followed a ninth-inning game-tying blast off Jim Lonborg, with Eddie Fisher earning the win after relief from the 10th.
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Cadets and Patriots Start Football Practice At New Schools
Frederick High and Thomas Johnson High opened their first football seasons with 77 and 5 players respectively at their initial workouts. Coaches Molesworth and Comer spoke of strong backfields yet shallow line depth, planning two daily practices and a Wing T attack featuring transfers and promising underclassmen amid new uniforms and red helmet color.
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Graebner Tops Osuna In Zone Davis Cup Play
United States sweeps the Davis Cup American Zone finals over Mexico 5-0 as Clark Graebner defeats Rafael Osuna 3 6-4 6-4 in singles to seal the title. Cliff Richey edged Marcelo Lara 11-13 6-0 10-8 6-4 despite cramps, with Dennis Ralston and Graebner already securing doubles wins.
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Red Sox add Fischer and Short in waiver trade moves
Boston acquires right hander Hank Fischer from Cincinnati for cash and a PTL and left hander Bill Short from Baltimore on waivers. To clear space, Dave Morehead is sent to Pittsfield and Rico Petrocelli placed on the disabled list. Bob Sadowski sold to Toronto.
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Indians Edge Nation Homers Indians Edge Nation Homers
Cleveland wins 4-3 as Jim Gentile and Chuck Hinton homer for the Indians Sonny Siebert earns his 13th win with help from Luis Tiant in the ninth after Casanova's two-run shot narrows the gap Gentile and Hinton provide the decisive blasts following Colavito and Wagner on base Casanova also homers for Washington in a back-and-forth night at the park
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Lucketts wins in ninth despite box score error
Lucketts scored two runs in the ninth to edge Todd Steel 7 to 6 in the Heart of Maryland League on Sunday. A box score error submitted to the News-Post incorrectly listed Todd Steel as the winner.
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Redskins Trade Hunter to Colts for Fullback Hayes
The Washington Redskins sent halfback Billy Hunter to the Baltimore Colts for fullback Dave Hayes. Hunter, 2nd year from Syracuse, moved from flanker to halfback in preseason. Hayes, a Penn State product, had prior stints with the Colts and Patriots and served three years in the Marines. Also cut were Jerry Fishman, Dave Wells, and Ron Corbett.
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Golf’s Show Business Gimmicks Rule Thunderbird Tour
In New York AP reports golf’s pro tour turning into show business as the Thunderbird Classic winds up. Stars like Gary Player Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus display gimmicks from bananas to buffalo meat and red sweaters while draping clubs in sable and mink.
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