All-Star Game Tilt Signals NL Challenge To Even Series
Dean Chance to start for the American League against Don Drysdale of the Dodgers in the 35th All-Star Game at Shea Stadium. About 45,000 fans expected as the nations top players contest the midsummer classic. The lineup emphasizes right-handers with limited lefty options, while managers weigh rest and bullpen plans for the game.
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Loun's Arm Heals as York Wins Fifth in Williamsport
Donny Loun pitched seven innings in a rain shortened game, earning his fifth win for the York White Roses to bolster a return from tendinitis. He praised the infield and Howie Bedell, and said a few more strong outings could earn him a late season shot with the Washington Senators. He limited Williamsport to six hits, struck out two and walked four, while focusing on his fast ball and occasional slider. Denny plans to start against Springfield next, aiming to prove himself for a majors call.
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Finley blasts curfew in tie game with Orioles in Baltimore
Kansas City owner Charles O Finley fired a protest letter to AL president Joe Cronin over a curfew ordering no inning after 8 15 p m at the July 4 twilight game. The A’s tied the Orioles 6 6 after nine innings and the game will be replayed in September.
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Fidel Castro Pitches in Camaguey Victory on the Diamond
The Cuban leader Fidel Castro, a longtime baseball fan, joined teenagers for a game in Havana and pitched his first complete game since the revolution. He drove in two runs with two singles as Camaguey defeated Pinar Del Rio 14 4. He threw seven perfect innings before tiring in the sun.
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Cardinals Lose Star Back Bill Triplett For Season
The St Louis Cardinals announce running back Bill Triplett will miss the 1964 season due to a tubercular lung condition. The 24 year old underwent treatment at his Cincinnati home with doctors hoping for a full recovery possibly by 1965.
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AFL Players' President seeks joint talks to end league war
Tommy Addisonson, president of the AFL Players Association, proposed a joint inter league meeting to resolve mutual problems and improve pension plans. He contacted Ordell Braase of the NFLPA about a potential talks plan to foster collaboration without merger, aiming to boost both leagues and players.
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Tommy Adelson
American Football League Player Association
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NFL Players’ Association
Nicklaus Tests St Andrews Golf Course at Open Start
Jack Nicklaus arrived in St Andrews after a long journey to begin testing the Old Course for the British Open. He plans to use the smaller British ball, saying it is 25 yards longer than the American ball, as he seeks his first Open title. The American lineup includes Tony Lema, Phil Rodgers, Doug Ford, Doug Sanders, and amateur Deane Beaman. Bob Charles and Rodgers, last year’s runner up, also return.
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Doug Sanders
Dean
Colts Send Staub to Minor League
Houston AP Rusty Staub the Colts top bonus player and youth movement symbol is sent to the Oklahoma City farm club in the Pacific Coast League. The 20 year old from New Orleans was hitting .202 in 73 games with 27 RBIs, ranking third on the ninth place club.
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Orioles Favored In 1964 AL With Yankees In Lead
Baltimore expert Earnshaw Cook and Johns Hopkins associate Dr. Wendell Garner present the theory of probability to forecast the American League finish. Their win coefficient method weighs team winning percentage against run-scoring rate, predicting New York, Chicago, Baltimore and Minnesota to top the ladder with the Yankees still likely to win the pennant, though a tight three way race could develop after the All-Star break.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
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Feagaville Wins Lewistown League Contest 6-3
Feagaville won its eighth straight league game by defeating Buckeystown Green 6 to 3. Butch Ramsburg was the winning pitcher. Federline hit two home runs for the victors and Layer homered for the Greens.
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East Frederick Falcons Ex exhibition at Baker Park
East Frederick Falcons host an exhibition in the Industrial Softball League with three teams from NTH today at 6 30 p m at Baker Park. East Frederick players are asked to attend to sign up for the state tournament.
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Brown signs with Packers after leaving baseball contract
Tommy Brown, former Maryland standout in baseball and football, signed with the Green Bay Packers late Sunday night at his Silver Spring home. The draft pick chose football over baseball, seeking a pro career with Packers while details remain undisclosed.
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Aussies Win Third Test to Lead Ashes Series
Australia defeated England by seven wickets in Leeds to take a 1 0 lead in the five match Ashes series. England were 299 in their second innings at lunch on day four before Australia chased the target, with Jan Redpath sealing victory with a boundary. Mt Airy II Merchants beat Auxiliary 14 11 in Mt Airy Little League as Helton earns relief win.
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