Don Sweet Leads VFW To Teener League Victory
VFW maintained its Teener League lead by defeating Bleile's 8-6 on Tuesday night. Don Sweet had two doubles and a single driving in two runs, including a third inning two-run double. Bleile's tied the game in the sixth on Nardecchia and Widman RBI singles before Carlyle Smith belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the inning.
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Willie Mays Named to 17th All Star Appearance
Willie Mays, five time all star record holder, earns a spot on the National League roster for the July 9 All Star game at the Houston Astrodome. The NL positions include Tom Haller Los Angeles Johnny Bench Cincinnati Rusty Staub Houston Julian Javier St. Louis Gene Alley Pittsburgh Tony Perez Cincinnati Felipe Alou Atlanta Matty Alou Pittsburgh. Mays started 14 straight All Star games from 1957 to 1966 before not earning a starting berth in 1967.
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Twins blank Indians as Kaat and Hernandez pace win
Minnesota's Jim Kaat scattered seven hits and Jack Hernandez drove in two as the Twins beat Cleveland 6 0 ending the Indians four game win streak. Steve Hargan struggled and was pulled in the fifth after giving up three runs in the fourth. Harmon Killebrew and the rest of Minnesota rested, while Ted Uhlaender doubled and scored on a Holt triple.
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Finance System blanked Citizens Bank in junior game
The 10 run rule shortened a Tuesday junior contest as Finance System led 10-0 after four innings. Doug Hemenway started the scoring with a first inning double for Finance. Citizens made eight errors in the abbreviated game.
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Clark Says He'll Whip Liston and Target Frazier or Ellis
Henry Clark aims past his bout with Sonny Liston to a future clash with Jimmy Ellis or Joe Frazier. He predicts beating Liston around the seventh round in Oakland and says Frazier would be easier to beat because he is easy to hit. Clark notes he is faster and prefers a forward, straight-ahead style.
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Nite Life Falls To Citizens Bank In Local Slo-Pitch Night
In Willard the City Slo-Pitch League and Huron County tournament produced shocks as Nite Life lost 12-4 to Citizens Bank. Earlier Downtown Dodge fell 11-7 to Havana Merchants while American Legion beat Midwest Industries 5-2. Eight games set for Thursday with 12:30 p.m. first pitch.
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Sports Tribute Slated For King
A professional basketball all star game will be held Aug 15 in memory of slain civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King. Planned by the SCLC New York Mayor John V Lindsay and Oscar Robertson the game will benefit the SCLC and the Mayor's Commission on Youth and Physical Fitness.
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Northrup Faces Platoon Fear Amid Tigers Center Field Shuffle
Detroit outfielder Jim Northrup fears being platooned despite leading Tigers in RBIs and hitting grand slams. He recalls yearly benching with previous club moves and notes Mickey Stanley’s ascent and Kaline’s switch from right to first base as Mayo Smith reshapes Detroit’s outfield, potentially easing Northrup’s spot.
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Standings in the American League and results by team
The American League standings show Detroit leading with 50 wins, Cleveland second, and Baltimore, Minnesota, Oakland, and California trailing. Tuesday results include Detroit over California 3 1 and Minnesota over Cleveland 6 0, with Chicago at Baltimore and New York at Washington postponed by rain.
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Bob Meyer Leads Big Win Over Saginaw Wire in Softball
Bob Meyer Chevrolet romped past Saginaw Wire 25 to 12 as Meyer opened with a five run inning and added 16 more in a remarkable third. Ray Kersey hit a home run in a perfect 4 for 4 game while Saginaw Wire battled with nine hits and a late seven run spurt that wasn’t enough.
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