White Sox Win One-Run Thriller as Wilhelm Shines
Hoyt Wilhelm saved Chicago’s 1-0 win over California on his 44th birthday, lowering his ERA to 0.62 with an eighth-inning engine of knuckleballs. Gary Peters drove in the only run on Ken Berry’s two-base hit, while Harmon Killebrew powered Minnesota past Kansas City 3-2.
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HAL Rock
Associated Press
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Chicago White Sox
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Minnesota
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Detroit
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Bobby
Sox Bullpen King Watchs Waistline Like Most His Age
CHICAGO AP Hoyt Wilhelm, 43, famed relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, battles a sagging stomach while delivering another stellar outing to beat the California Angels 1-0. He holds a 0.62 ERA over 43 innings with a 4-1 record and eight saves. Wilhelm discusses dieting with his wife and his goal of pitching into his late 40s. General Manager Eddie Short jokes about a senior citizens night around Wilhelm's 44th birthday with Smoky Burgess catching.
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Chicago White Sox
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California Angels
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Gary Peters
Jimmy Hall
Roger Repez
Jim Fregosi
Eddie Short
Cleveland
Short
Smoky Burgess
Plush Weekend For Top Horses
Damascus, Dr. Fager and two $100,000-plus stakes highlight a rich racing card. The Travers duel looms as they warm up in separate races at Aqueduct and Rockingham Park, both $75,000-added. Monmouth and Hollywood each offer major features, with Amory L. Haskell and Hollywood Golf Cup paying seven-figure totals.
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Associated Press
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Stupendous
Ryun Declines Pan Am Trials in Minneapolis
Jim Ryun world record holder in the mile says his decision not to run at the Pan American Games trials in Minneapolis is final. He and coach Bob Timmons had announced on May 1 that he would skip the games to train for Europe and the British Commonwealth meet, with the U S team to be chosen at the trials.
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Detroit
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Capital
Bob Hurt
NCAA
Still A Good Field At Trials In Minneapolis
The Pan American track trials open at the University of Minnesota with 101 men and 45 women chasing berths for Winnipeg. World record holders Ralph Boston Randy Matson and Paul Wilson lead a strong field despite Jim Ryun not entering. Richmond Flowers Charlie Green Tommie Smith Gerry Lindgren and Jack Kemp also compete as U.S. officials aim for a powerful Pan Am squad.
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Nicklaus Leads Open Field After Turbulent Round
Jack Nicklaus shared the Open Championship lead after a 69 at Hoylake while noting he had not played his best. Bruce Devlin tied at 140, with Roberto De Vicenzo, Jimmy Hume, Lionel Platts and Fred Boobyer at 141, and Tony Jacklin at 142. Gary Player and Clive Clark opened at 143 as 58 players moved on.
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Scotland
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England
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Tony Jacklin
Gary Player
South Africa
Clive Clark
Doug Sanders
United States
Gymkhana scheduled by Topeka SCCA at Northland Center
The Kansas Region of the Sports Car Club of America will sponsor a gymkhana run Sunday afternoon at the Northland Shopping Center in Topeka. The region invites drivers from Ottawa to compete in a mile long course with electronic timing. Trophies will go to class winners and spectators may attend for free.
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Sports Car Club of America
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Kathy Whitworth Opens with 69 to Lead LPGA at Pleasant Valley
Kathy Whitworth, a Texan star seeking her first PGA and Women’s Open titles, shot a four under par 69 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the 13th LPGA event at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton Massachusetts. Gloria Ehret shot 70 to sit tied for second with Mickey Wright and newcomers Denna Caponi and Pam Barnett.
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Milwaukee
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Mickey Wright
Denna Caponi
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Major Stars Spark Doubleheader Sweeps Across Leagues
Mike Epstein of the Senators slugged four extra base hits including a double, triple and two homers driving in six in a 6-1 win over Detroit. Dave McNally pitched six singles in a shutout as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 10-0 to split a doubleheader.
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Detroit
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