American Legion posts first shutout in City Slo-pitch
The American Legion blanked Lutheran Church 14-0 to open the City Slo-pitch season as they collected 14 hits, with Gary Byron leading the offense. Norwalk Upholstery defeated the National Guard 15-3 behind 14 Upholstery hits and four RBIs from Tom Smith. Clevite Harris held a late rally by the V.F.W. but still won 10-8.
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American Legion
Lutheran Church
Norwalk
National Guard
Clevite Harris
V.F.W
Legion
Gary Byron
Ning
Vincent
Tom Smith
North Pelham
Jim Barnes
Cleavite
Ron Haupricht
Tom Robinson
Haupricht
Bob Lippert
Robinson
Dick Ackerman
Don Cleveland
Barnes
Jim Bonner
Haupricht Robinson
Lippert
VFW
Clevite
Maloney Falls Short After 10-Hit No No-Hitter
Cincinnati righthander Maloney pitched 10 innings of no hit ball and struck out 18, tying NL record, but Johnny Lewis homered in the 11th to give New York a 1-0 victory. Lewis and Mets teammates Kranepool and Smith figured in the late rally as Cincinnati’s bid ended.
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Jim Maloney
Maloney
Cincinnati
Hall of Fame
Johnny Lewis
New York
Ken Johnson
Houston
Harvey Haddix
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Joe Adcock
Sandy Koufax
Warren Spahn
Tom Cheney
Baltimore
Lewis
Mets
John Edwards
Edwards
Jim Turner
Larry Jackson
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Ed Kranepool
Charlie Smith
Leo Cardenas
Chico Ruiz
Roy McMillan
Tommy Harper
Smith
Kranepoole
Reds
Denis Menke
Joe Christopher
Ellis Burton
Frank Lary
Larry Bearnorth
New York Mets
Standings and schedules from American League and National League
The standings show the American League lead by Minne with 34 wins and Chicago close at 34 21 and 1/2 game back. Cleveland 29 24 and Detroit 29 25 follow, with Baltimore 31 25 and Boston 24 31 among others. Monday results include Cleveland 5 New York 4. rain affected Baltimore at Boston. Tuesday's pitchers list matchups in both leagues with Los Angeles at Kansas City and Minnesota at Chicago among others. Wednesday games feature mixed AL and NL matchups including Minnesota at Chicago and Chicago at Houston with several night games.
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W. L. Pet
Minne
Chicago
Baltimore
Cleveland
Detroit
Los Ang
New York
Boston
Kan
City
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Lopez
Segui
Minnesota
Grant
Peters
Kansas
Milwau
Cincin
San Fran
Pittsburgh
Philadel
St. Louis
Houston
Cincinnati
Spahn
Ellis
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Mahaffey
Cloninger
Cardwell
Stallard
Ellsworth
Farrell
San Francisco
Marichal
Drysdale
Indians Upset Yankees 5 4 in Mon Night Thriller
Cleveland stunned New York 5 4 as Pete Mikkelsen yielded the winning run in the eighth after Joe Azcue drove in the decisive run. Max Alvis hit his 11th homer and Rocky Colavito added a run as the Indians battle Washington in a four game series. Judging by recent play, Cleveland hopes to carry momentum into tonight’s matchup.
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Chicago
Bob Bruce
Bill Williams
Ron Santo
Ernie Banks
Larry Jackson
Bruce
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Lou Brock
Cardinals
Taylor
Bob Bailey
Bob Veale
Cleveland
UPI
Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Howie Koplitz
Sam McDowell
New York Yankees
Pete Mikkelsen
Joe Azcue
Minnesota Twins
Mikkelsen
Joe
Max Alvis
Axcue
Leon Wagner
Yanks
Ralph Terry
Bill Stafford
New York
Nicklaus Opens Title Favorite At Bellerive Course
UPI reports Jack Nicklaus, who spent ten days on the Bellerive layout and studied every hole, opens as the 8 to 1 favorite to win the U S Open at age 25. Billy Casper notes Nicklaus can reach par five holes in two, while peers struggle to match his length and accuracy.
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ST. Louis
UPI
George Washington
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Bellerive
Columbus
Ohio
Billy Casper
Casper
Jack
Christ Blocker
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Ace
Washington
America
Citizens Nat'l. Bank
Don F. Halter, V. Pres
Arnold Palmer
Terry Dill
Huron
North Fairfield, Ohio
North Fairfield
New London
Carcia Mitchell
Bronson
Ocean City
Pflueger
AKRON
DH. Fulstow CO
Brentwood
Kode
Eastman
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