Ex-Willard Standout Signs With Twins
Dick Holmes, a Willard High School and Michigan State alumnus, agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins. He received a $5,000 signing bonus and a $500 monthly salary for his first pro year, plus a MSU coursework guarantee. Holmes left Columbus for a two week training camp in Melbourne, Florida before joining the Box of the Northern League in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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Holmes Chooses Twins Draft Rights Over College Offer
MSU pitcher Holmes, son of Wendell Holmes of Willard, rejected a $5,000 offer from college work to pursue pro baseball with the Twins. The club retained drafting rights after a second offer last week. Holmes, an all round athlete in high school, starred in basketball and track and led Willard to a state baseball title. He majors in accounting at MSU and aims for a 1967 degree.
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Indians Top Yankees 8-2 Behind Whitfield Homer
Fred Whitfield hit a two run homer and Chico Salmon fueled the Indians with four hits as Cleveland beat New York 8 2 at Yankee Stadium. Sam McDowell returns tonight to face the Yankees with six wins in sight. John O Donoghue earned his fifth victory for Cleveland.
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Standings and Results In Major Leagues This Week
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 59 wins 20 losses Detroit Calif Minn Chicago New York Kansas City Washington Boston and Baltimore in pursuit. Results include Cleveland 8 New York 5 and Boston 11 Detroit 7 as daily games unfold with upcoming matchups across leagues. National League standings list San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston St Louis and Chicago with key games like San Francisco 4 Houston 0 and New York 5 Atlanta 4 among the night showdowns.
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Clevite Forges Toward B Title in City Slo Pitch Action
Clevite-Harris stayed unbeaten at 7 1 in City Slo-Pitch League with a 15 5 win over VFW. Office Bar beat National Guard 16 5 as Rollie Burton led with a homer and multiple hits. Carlings Beer toppled Norwalk Furniture 11 6 as Osborn Luxon Smithe Canterbay homered for Ulsters.
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Legion Loses First as Team Forms at VFW Field
Sandusky's American Legion club lost 2 0 to Norwalk Schilds in the season opener. Pitcher Jim Reis struck out 12 and held Norwalk to one hit by Al Burton. Norwalk High coach Dennis Corrigan manages and invites 16 to 19 year olds to join at VFW Field Saturday 8 a.m. Practice. Next game at Bellevue Saturday 2 p.m.
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Eberts Triumph Over Collins Elevator in Softball
Eberts defeated Collins Elevator 13 to 9 in a softball game. Carol Ganzhorn went four for four for the winners. Chip Arthur earned the win as pitcher and Pat Allen took the loss.
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Versalles Sidelined By Back Injury For Week At Mayo Clinic
Minnesota Twins shortstop Zoilo Versalles remains out with a back strain after last Saturday's Chicago game. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic say he will miss another week and could be on the disabled list for up to a month.
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