Santo says Fisher did not intend to hit him in beaning
Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo, hospitalized with a broken cheekbone, says Jack Fisher did not throw at him on the pitch that struck Santo in the third inning against the Mets. Mets manager Wes Westrum and Cubs manager Leo Durocher call the incident accidental, with support from Fisher and patients recovering well.
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All-Star Infielders Brooks Near Unanimous Pick
Brooks Robinson and Willie McCovey led balloting for the All-Star game infielders with 257 and 214 votes respectively as the 37th midseason classic set for July 12 in St. Louis. Santo and Morgan were injured, opening spots for likely starters.
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Indians Not Among All-Star Infielders. Cardenas Sole Red/Ind
National and American League All-Star infields announced show Leo Cardenas of the Cincinnati Reds as the lone Reds or Indians player on the infields. Cardenas led NL shortstops with 149 votes while Maury Wills trailed. Other voting details note Max Alvis and Fred Whitfield among Cleveland recipients, with Aparicio, Robinson and Killebrew prominent in AL selections.
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Minnesota Twins
Ten-Game First Round Set For Huron County Slo-Pitch Tourney
A ten-game first round schedule released for the Huron County Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament starts Friday at Willard Recreation Park. Jump's of Willard and Friendly Corners of Norwalk lead their leagues as top seeds in a double elimination event. First games include National Guard vs Office Bar at 6:30 and Holland Market vs Eagles Club at 7:45 followed by Greenwich vs Reineck's Tavern at 9:00.
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Mays Hits 522nd Home Run in Big-Stadium Triumph
Willie Mays, ranked third all time, connected for his 522nd career homer in St. Louis. He noted that playing in the new park on the Mississippi shores requires extra effort from veterans in large venues.
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Wimbledon singles favorites set for semis as King tops field
Billie Jean King was favored to reach the Wimbledon semifinals in women's singles. Nancy Richey faced a tossup. Center court opened with Manuel Santana, seeded fourth, challenging Ken Fletcher after Roy Emerson was eliminated.
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Jones Seeks WBA Title by Stopping Terrell Tonight
Houston moves to host a title bout as challenger Doug Jones aims to dethrone Ernie Terrell. Jones promises to expose Terrell’s jab and grab tactics with his own plan for a decisive victory.
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Possible Hockey Merger Considered At AHL Meeting
The proposal to merge the American Hockey League with the Western Hockey League will be discussed today at the annual meeting in Hershey Pennsylvania.
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Twins Pound Tribe in 6-2 Victory Over Indians
Cleveland bullpen falters as Tiant struggles in six innings. Bob Allen allows two runs in the sixth after bases loaded. Jim Kaat earns his ninth win, scattering six hits. Tigers beat the Twins? No, the Twins defeat the Indians 6-2 with timely hitting and a decisive sixth inning rally.
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Home Savings routs Office Bar in Slo-Pitch clash
Home Savings beat Office Bar 7 to 2 as Dick Smith and Gene Kaull homered to drive a six run fifth inning in the Slo-Pitch League. VIW and Bob's News also recorded victories on Monday.
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Lefty Grove league results highlight busy baseball day
In Huron County action Huron County Bank topped Citizens 12 1 while Keslings beat Schilds 11 6. Kevin Jamison pitched a one hitter for Huron County Bank and Keslings surged with six runs in the seventh to flip a 5 5 game. Pearce earned the win and Leck the loss.
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Pearce
Ellis
Gene Leck
Lefty Grove
Scott Hunter
Scott Shillig
Doug Retzel
Jerry Osborn
Jim Loison
Meyer Tops Lutherans in Slo-Pitch League game
Bob Meyer dominated Lutherans with a 21 to 12 victory. Meyer homered and tripled while teammates Ann Brown Ellaine Timmerman Mary Coe and Barb James contributed with doubles. Sandy Coe earned the win and Jodie Leimbach took the loss as Lutherans turned a double play despite 11 errors.
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Sandy Coe
Jodie Leimbach
Adams Boys and Stars Triumph in Teeneer League Action
Norwalk and Battles win league games with close scores as Adams Boys, Stars, and all star squads prevail. Norwalk edging Willard 3-2 in eight innings, John Adams and Jim Adams spark scoring, Ewell wins in relief. Battles beat VFW 6-5 with Ward pitching and Phillips two hits.
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Darrell Dawson
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Monday Baseball Results Across Leagues
Ren e Monday results show Minn twice beating Cleve 6 to 2 and Balt defeating Calif 4 to 1. Pittsburgh beat Houston 8 to 5. Chicago edged Atlanta 5 to 1 while Cincinnati fell 3 to 1 to Los Angeles and San Francisco lost 2 to 1 to St. Louis.
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