Long Ball Delights Lift Indians After Vacation Return
In a power surge after a midseason break, Cleveland Indians hitters blasted four homers in a 6-1 win over California, part of a two-day nine-homer spree that also boosted their pennant chase. Boog Powell and Frank Robinson sparked Baltimore to a 5-3 win over Chicago, while Hector Lopez homered twice for the Yankees in a 6-4 victory over Minnesota. Gary Bell pitched the Indians to victory, while the Orioles and Yankees showcased the league’s home-run output as the season's second half began.
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Palmer Seeks First PGA on Friendly Links
Akron AP Palmer eyes completing his golf grand slam at the Firestone Country Club in the PGA Championship. He has chased the PGA crown since 1960, including a costly 8 on No 16 in 1960. Palmer aims to join Hogan Sarazen and Nicklaus as slam achievers, with favorable form at Firestone.
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Sam Snead Says Kids Are Better Around Greens
AKRON Ohio AP Old Sam Snead notes the new generation is sharper with chipping and putting, while admitting he and Jimmy Thomson could rival distance. He says today’s players practice putts in hotel rooms and are focused on scoring, though he criticizes their cautious approach. Palmer stands out for going for broke.
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Ottawa and Olathe Clash in District II Final Game
Ottawa trails in second place with 13-10 overall and 5-3 in league play as it visits Olathe in the final Northern League district clash. The teams meet at Legion Memorial Stadium at 8 p.m. tonight. an earlier doubleheader was rained out.
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Sacred Heart and others face mixed results in church league play
In a compact church league evening, Sacred Heart posted a 11 4 2 record with Didier and Spears leading scorers, while Waith Lutheran, Wesyleyan Methodist, and Bethany rounded out the slate with various contributions from Haworth Hazen Peters and Cooper. Aerial totals show multiple teams using mixed rosters and uneven scoring lines.
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Giants Use Short Relief as Henry Shuts Down Pirates 3 2
Giants edge Pirates 3 2 with Bill Henry extending his ultra short relief role to 1 1 3 innings for his 23rd appearance of the season. Lindy McDaniel notes the difference between Henry and Linzy as he keeps opponents off base. Also in the NL, Philadelphia blanked Los Angeles 4 0 New York swept Houston 4 1 and 6 3 Atlanta beat Cincinnati 9 8 and St Louis topped Chicago 7 6 Larry Jackson earned his fifth straight win and second shutout as Koufax suffered his fifth defeat.
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Winning Team Thrills Jackson
Philadelphia pitcher Larry Jackson celebrated a turning point after a late career revival with a 3 0 win over the Dodgers. In the victory fueled by his eighth win in ten starts this stretch, he reflected on past retirement thoughts and credited the move to Philadelphia with restoring his incentive and self respect.
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Ryun Eyes Record In 800 Meter Run
Ryun, 19, holder of world mile and half mile marks, aims for the 800-meter record in an upcoming Los Angeles meet. He already set American marks in the mile and two miles and holds an 880-yard record. officials plan 880-yard timing to capture a potential 800-meter record.
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