Simmons Delivers Cardials in 10th for NL East Lead
In Atlanta Ted Simmons lined a 10th inning single after a disputed foul ball call to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-6 win over the Braves and maintain a half game lead in the NL East. Pittsburgh’s Willie Stargell homered twice and drove in three as the Pirates beat the Cubs 11-6 at Wrigley Field.
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Atlanta
Ted Simmons
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Priddy
Simmons
Cardinals
Mel Steiner
Priddy
Steiner
Matty Alou
Alou
Willie Stargell
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Jose Cardenal
Orlando Cepeda
Bob Engel
Braves
Hank Aaron
Ralph Garr
Zoilo Versalles
Ron Reed
Ted Sizemore
Reed
Jerry McNertney
Chicago
Wrigley Field
Stargell
al Oliveren
Bob Robertson
Pirates
Billy Williams
Cubs
RBI
Almost Record Trot at Vernon and Saratoga Racing
The Associated Press reports a busy night at New York harness tracks. Epi Time won the $1,300 feature pace at Saratoga in 2 04 5 earning $10, Darrells Bay was second, Jereboam showed, and Camden Jody completed the daily double. Newport Monarch drilled 2 01 3 5 at Vernon Downs sharing half the $3,000 purse. Pepitone Hanover runner up, Spanish Frigate third. Bara Mando led the Buffalo Raceway feature mile in 2 06 4 5 paying $6.40 with Dion Crooks third. Yonkers saw Miss Donna Adios prevail in the Pandora Pacing final in 2 01 earning .60. Kammys A. Oakley beat Keystone Sophie in the consolation.
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Associated Press
Saratoga Raceway
Darrell’s Bay
Jereboam
Travis Hanover
Camden Jody
New York
Newport Monarch
Vernon Downs
Pepitone Hanover
Spanish Frigate
Monarch
Bara Mando
Buffalo Raceway
Dion Crooks
Yonkers
Donna Adios
Adios Corinne
Kammy
S A. Oakley
Keystone Sophie
Doyle Wins Set for Quarry Title Shot in Dallas
Tony Doyle faces Jerry Quarry in a heavyweight bout set for June 24 in Dallas after a unanimous decision over Thad Spencer in Salt Lake City. Doyle said he preferred Dallas or Houston for future fights and noted Cassius Clay and Jimmy Ellis targets in July.
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Tony Doyle
Jerry Quarry
Doyle
Thad Spencer
Portland
Ore
Salt Lake City
Battler
Quarry
Houston
Cassius ‘Jay
Jimmy Ellis
Utah
Windsor
Ont
Gary Broughton
Brantford
Unit
Nick Peoples
Columbus
Ohio
Drew
Jin Meilleur
New York
Joe Blair
Akron
Standings and Schedule From Associated Press League East
The Associated Press reports standings in the league East with Baltimore leading at 31 19 and Boston at 31 22. West shows Oakland atop 37 18 with Kansas City 26 23 and Minnesota 27 27. Monday results and Tuesday games list matchups across the circuit.
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Associated Press
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GBI
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Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Oakland
Kansas City
Minnesota
California
Chicago
Milwaukee
Blyleven
Dobson
Wood
McDowell
Parsons
Lolich
Washington
Cox
Splittorff
Stottlemyre
Hassler
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
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Francisco
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Houston
Atlanta
Cincinnati
San Diego
Berth Earned In Open By Bies As Qualifiers Reach 72
Don Bies, touring pro from Seattle, fired a 68 67 for 135 to lead sectional qualifying. Master champion Charles Coody was among those at 140, with 72 players advancing and 384 more to compete for 43 berths in the U S Open at Merion Golf Club July 17 20.
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Associated Press
Don Bies
Seattle
Wash
Charles Coody
Washington
St. Louis
New York
Pinehurst
N.C
Pittsburgh
Merion Golf Club
Ardmore
Bies
Atlanta
Chicago
Cincinnati
Golden
Colo
Irving, Tex
San Francisco
Billy Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Orville Moody
Tony Jacklin
Hale Irwin
Homero Blancas
Coody
Delta Jim Dominates Finger Lakes Feature Race
Delta's Jim led from start to finish in the $1,800 seventh race at Finger Lakes Race Track. Gary Mahon rode the heavy favorite six furlongs in 1:12 for a five length victory as My Crispy and Warring Lady followed in second and third. 3,221 spectators wagered about $289.
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N. Y
Delta
Jim
Finger Lakes Race Track
Gary Mahon
My Crispy
Warring Lady
Carson's News Edges Skip's Rest In Low Scoring Opener
Carson's News beat Skip's Rest 4–3 in a tight City Softball League game at Fort Ontario, with Vinnie Savone hitting a homer his second in two nights and Kevin Barry scoring the decisive run in the seventh. Ronnie Reynolds pitched five strong innings for Carson's, surrendering only two hits before struggles in the sixth.
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Skip
McCarthy
Genesees
Fort Ontario
Shaki Patch
Alcan Jets
Papertronics
Mac
Dick Johnson
Vinnie Savone
Bernie Calaman
Johnson
Savona
Kevin Barry
Ronnie Reynolds
Reynolds
Larry French
Herb Hammond
John Spring
Dick Benjamin
Duke Lalande
French
Lalande
Spring
Tourney Medal For Christian At College Golf Meet
About 50 golfers entered the first annual College Community Commencement Golf Tournament at Battle Island. Don Christian of Oswego, a freshman from State University College at Oswego, led with a four-over-par 76. Leo Enwright eagled a hole in one. Don Long of Baldwinsville won low net with 121. Ed McQuade of Cortland, an Oswego alumnus, was the 121 shooter. The event accompanied graduation ceremonies and alumni reunions.
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Battle Island
John Daken
State University College At
Oswego
Don Christian
Laker
Leo Enwright
Don Long
Baldwinsville
United States Army
Ed McQuade
Cortland
Leonard Cohen honored at 50th year sports dinner
New York Post veteran Leonard Cohen received a testimonial dinner tribute as he marks 50 years in sports writing after 45 years with the Post. Monte Ganger of Cleveland was named referee for the Wightman Cup matches between England and the United States set for August 21 to 23 at Harold T. Clark courts in Cleveland, announced by Robert Malaga of the USTA and Basil Reay of the LTA.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Leonard Cohen
New York Post
Cohen
The
Post
Monte Ganger
Cleveland
England
United States
Harold T. Clark
Robert Malaga
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Basil Reay
Lawn Tennis Association of Great Britain
Young Weldon Law Leads South All-Stars To Narrow Win
Ogden Utah AP Weldon Law 18 son of Vernon Law scored the winning run in the ninth as his South all-stars edged the North 7 6 in a high school all star game Monday night. Vernon Law was the losing pitcher in 1946 with a 1 0 tally in the same event.
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Ogden
Utah
Weldon Law
Weldon
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vernon Law
Law
Oswego Buccaneers clinch second in CNYCC with 4-2 win
Oswego High beat Corcoran 4-2 at Leighton Field to secure second place in the Central New York Cities Baseball Conference behind Auburn. Bob Clark delivered a game winning homer in the fifth after Shapiro and Gill stymied Corcoran with solid defense and a three-hitter by Gill. The jayvees also triumphed 12-4 on the auxiliary diamond, led by Rick Fleischman and Denny Donovan's power at the plate.
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New York Cities
Corcoran High
Leighton Field
Auburn High
Oswego
Syracuse
Bucs
Baldwinsville
Bees
Bob Clark
Maskman
Scott Ballard
Dave Gill
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Gill
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Ballard
Clark
Hy Shapiro
Bodie Schaffer
Dennnis Wolever
Bishop Grimes
Schaffer
OHL
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Shapiro
Masurica
Rommel
Wolever
Wolevers
OHS
Miller
Mike Reidy
Cobras
Teddy Palmitesso
Oswego Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Oswego High Jayvees
Paul DiMiero
Rick Fleischman
Denny Donovan
Ron Ahart
Ahart
Red Barn
Donovan
Bob Jackson
OHL Jayvee
Joe Readling
Ahe Crem Reidy
Obredhey
Gill P
Ocampbells Shapiro
G McCarey Revoo Lly
Palm Eager
Oswego race thrills with close finish and multiple stars
Nolan Swift clinched the Oswego feature in a tight battle with rivals as speedway action heated up. Oswego and Delaware circuits showcased strong showings from Fred Graves, Norm Mackereth, Jim Shampine, and Harv Lennox, with safety gear like fireproof gloves increasing among drivers.
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Nolan Swift
Silver Fox
Andy Brown
Norm Mackereth
Jim Shampine
Central Square
Freddie Graves
Fred
Freddie
Norm
Hagen-Howard
Sammy Carista
Sammy
Lennox
Delaware
Wayne Landon
Mackereth
Ronnie Wallace
Dick Bloom
Fulton Raceway
Bryan Osgood
Rolling Wheels
Jim Winks
Weedsport
Chuck Ciprich
Sportsman
Kempton
Kemp
Warren Coniam
Johnny Clapham
John
Clapham
Sealman
Oswes-Andrews
Swift
Shampine
Stelter
Oswego N.Y
Many Candidates for Plunkett's Quarterback Post With Stanford
Stanford faces replacing Heisman winner Jim Plunkett with a crowded quarterback field. Top contenders include Don Bunce, Jesse Freitas, Mike Boryla, Mike Gilyard, and Tony Pounds among others at Stanford, plus notable battles at Notre Dame and Oklahoma State. College schedules and coaching news follow across the sport.
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Stanford
NEW York
Jim Plunkett
John Ralston
Don Bunce
Bunce
Jesse Freitas
Washington
Sonny Sixkiller
Oregon
Dan Fouts
Mike Boryla
Mike Gilyard
Cal Frosh
Ses
Oklahoma State
Tony Pounds
Mike Robichaux
John Ballard
Brent Blackman
Don Hardcastle
Gene Nichol
Police K of C Win Two Unbeaten Teams Remain
Police shaded Moose 5 4 and Knights of Columbus defeated Seaway Supply 9 3 in Little League at Lagoe Field on Monday. Standings show Police and K of C as leaders in their divisions. scorers request updated totals and keeper notes and games from Monday may affect the official tallies.
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Tom Gatewood
Notre Dame
Jean Fugett
Ameherst
Baltimore
Moose
Knights of Columbus
Seaway Supply
Lagoe Field
K of C
Police
Tom Callahan
Joe Sacco
Denny Kirk
Mark Copperwull
Scott Sova
Dan McDermott
Dave Lloyd
Callahan
Bob Ormsby
Brad Snow
Jeff Chamberlain
Jeff McCrobie
Gary Beshures
Kevin Rollin
Tim Nash
Frank Cullen
Skip Wescott
Tony Rogers
Gary Blum
John Nitardy
McCrokie
Bill Hill
Chamberlain
Shakes Slump To Deliver Winner
A fat fastball by Winnipeg pitcher Bill Dillman backstopped Bobby Grich’s 350 foot homer for Rochester in a 3-2 win over the Whips. Tidewater pounded Charleston 10-7 as Richmond beat Louisville 9-7. Syracuse at Toledo rained out.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Bill Dillman
Bobby Grich
Rochester
Red Wings
Whips
Terry Humphrey
Tidewater
Charleston
Richmond
Louisville
Syracuse
Toledo
Tides
Charlies
Chiefs
Jim Breazeale
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