Cubs Running Wild All the Way to Ist
New York's UPI notes Cubs manager Leo Durocher claims no special genius, just letting the Cubs go. The piece highlights Randy Handley as a key player praised by rival managers, Hundley’s impact, and Durocher’s habit of crediting others while building strong teams.
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Merritt Goes 6th Win as Twins Tie for Second
Jim Merritt stays unbeaten with his sixth win of the season as the Minnesota Twins defeat the Washington Senators 6-1 and move into a three way tie for second in the American League. Dean Chance also wins for the Twins 4-1 to extend his AL lead with 11 victories.
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McDowell Edged 1-0 by Baltimore rookie pitcher
Sam McDowell took a 1-0 loss for Cleveland as rookie Bill Dillman shut out the Indians in six innings until rain halted play. Etchebarren drove in the game's lone run with a second inning sacrifice fly. McDowell walked three and allowed three hits as Detroit visits Cleveland for a three game series.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
American League leaders Chicago Detroit and Boston sit at top with 39 34 records while Cleveland and Minnesota trail by 2 games. In the National League St Louis and Chicago share the best mark at 45 29 with Cincinnati and San Francisco close behind. Tonight’s games feature Peterson at Minnesota Boswell at New York and Seaver at San Francisco among others.
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Ortiz weighs three options after win over Ramos
World lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz considers three offers for his next fight including Ismael Laguna with contemplation of moving to welterweight and challenging Curtis Cokes, while the WBA orders a defense against Laguna. Charles Gardner wins Naples speedboat race in 169.6 miles at 44.762 mph on Sunday.
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Home Savings Triumphs as Bar falls in Slo-Pitch
Home Savings rallied with 8 runs on 10 hits at McGuan Park to defeat B B Bar 8-3 led by strong middle innings. Chick Schild earned the win for Home Savings while Ken Houghtlen took the loss for B B Bar. Kof C exploded in the middle frames to shell VFW 12-2 in the Old Timers game.
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Lefty Grove Contest Sees Baltes Edge Keslings 4 3
A weekend Lefty Grove game ends with A. J. Baltes defeating Keslings 4 to 3. Harold Gilchrist earned the win allowing three hits and one of four Baltes runs. Tom Bellamy Doug Elmer and Eric Roth contributed for the victors. Tom Schwartz James Ellis and Scott Hunter had Keslings' three hits. Schwartz took the loss.
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Chapins and Bleile's Win Teener League Showdown
Chapin and Chapin defeated Bleile's 22 to 1 in a Teener League game while Battles edged VFW 4 to 2. Jim Adams and Mike Wasiniak led Chapin & Chapin with home runs and 12 hits, John Adams paced Bleile's with a single. Jim Ward earned his fourth win for Battles, driving in two runs on 2 for 3, with Carlisle Smith holding Battles to two hits.
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