Mets Now Win More, Keep Lovable Image at Shea
New York Mets rise from lovable losers to respectable contenders as Wes Westrum credits veteran presence Ken Boyer Roy McMillan Chuck Hiller Ed Bressoud and Al Luplow with stabilizing play. Younger stars Ron Swoboda Ed Kranepool Cleon Jones and Larry Elliot learn winning habits from seasoned teammates. The club nears 70 75 win target and eyes September pennant push.
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Senior Leaguers Rally to Beat Colts in 14 Innings
Ottawa Senior League All-Stars defeated the Topeka Colts 4 to 3 in 14 innings at Ortiz Cox Field. Doug Underwood pitched all 14, scoring the deciding run on Bill Stauffer's two out single as Ottawa evened the series at one win each. Stauffer drove in the tying run earlier and, with Underwood, fueled a marathon 5 hit night for the All-Stars. The Colts fell for just their third loss in 40 games as Lowe allowed the winning runs in the 14th.
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Unitas Shines as Colts Drill Redskins in Exhibition
Tom Matte, forced into retirement as a professional QB, sat out as Johnny Unitas and Gary Cuozzo returned for the Colts in a 35 0 halftime lead over Washington. Unitas threw two TDs and set up another. Cuozzo added a 34 yard TD pass. Brodie ends 2 week holdout with a four year, 750000 contract for the 49ers.
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Buckpasser Heads Heavy Load in American Derby Run
Buckpasser carries 128 pounds in the 1 1/8 mile American Derby at Arlington Park seeking an eighth straight win. The three year old, defending champ, has earned about $900,579 and could become the first to reach $1 million by age three with a victory. Opponents include Abe's Hope, Stupendous, Amberoid, Advocator, Jolly Jet, and Whisper Jet in a field of about nine.
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Baseball Scoreboard Today
Baseball scoreboard lists today games including San Francisco at New York Houston at Philadelphia and Chicago at California plus Cincinnati at St Louis and Los Angeles at Pittsburgh. Friday night matchups feature New York at Cleveland and Boston at Minnesota among others with many N denote night starts.
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All-Stars Look to Sneak Passes Against Packers in Soldier Field
Chicago AP reports six standout runners form the main plan for the College All-Stars as they prepare for a Friday night clash with the Green Bay Packers. Short passes from Sloan Lane and Anderson may set the tone while Gogolak and Jencks provide potential scoring. Packers arrive after a Thursday night drill.
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Veale Ailing Yet Dodgers Fall To Pirates 3 1
National League roundup notes Bob Veale nursing a back issue but pitching effectively as the Pirates beat the Dodgers 3 1. Veale fanned 11 and logged his first complete game in 16 attempts, while Clemente provided the support with a two run homer. Giants, Phils, Braves, Reds also won as Mets struggled.
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Dickinson Fires Lakewood Course Record in Open Prelude
Garde ner Dickinson earned a $500 check after a 65 in the pro-am at Lakewood Country Club marking a course record. The 38 year old from Alabama shot 6 77 yards layout par 36-35-71 and added five birdies on the back nine. He said he would rather save the round for Sunday when the Cleveland Open offers $20 000 to the winner.
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