Mets Extend Dominance In NL With Win Over Pirates
The Mets stretched their win streak to 12 by beating the Pirates 8-6, with Ed Kranepool and Joe Christopher driving in two runs each. Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 11-10 to regain first, while the Braves moved into second with a 10-8 win over the Giants as Bob Shaw struggled early.
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Legion Elks beat Mound City 9 1 in Ottawa baseball tilt
Ottawa American Legion Elks balanced their season with a 9 to 1 win over Mound City. Pitcher Russ Craycraft starred with a three hitter and 12 strikeouts while contributing a triple and double and two runs scored. Dennis Morelet and Dan Harkins added two safeties and an RBI as Ottawa moved to 1-1 on the young season.
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Pascual keeps Senators hopeful in tight AL race
Camilo Pascual, $500 short of a raise, won his seventh straight for the Minnesota Twins, lifting them 14.4 games ahead of Chicago in the American League race with a 4-3 victory over Boston. Pascual owns a 2.54 ERA and 7-0 record, with 55 strikeouts in 81 innings as Minnesota stalled the AL standings. Bob Allison homered twice, while Johnny Klippstein and Mel Nelson provided late support for the win.
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Baseball Scoreboard Thursday Results and Schedule
Minnesota defeated Boston 4 to 3 in Thursday action. The day lists Detroit at Cleveland, Chicago at New York, and several other games with many teams hosting or traveling. Saturday games include Chicago at New York and Washington at Minnesota.
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Old Ponce de Leon Park to be torn down in July
Atlanta's Old Park To Go reports that Ponce de Leon Park, longtime home of the Atlanta Crackers, will be torn down starting July 5. Earl Mann, former Crackers owner, announced sale of salvage rights while retaining title and delaying future decisions. He cited an $18 million future and linked the move to the Braves’ upcoming home stadium.
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American Yanks and Dodgers lead offensive rout in Little League scores
Box score style summary shows American Yanks losing 0 as Gumm and Rinehart post big at bats while Indians win 10 to 8 in a high scoring affair. Dodgers rally for 8 against Cubs and Cards fall to Giants 5 to 1. multiple players listed with runs hits and RBIs across teams.
Pro Football Expansion Race Heats Up In 1960s
NFL chief Rozelle recommended expanding to 16 by 1967, with two new teams. AFL commissioner Foss floated faster growth, possibly two clubs by 1966. Major cities across US and Canada were named as expansion targets, including Montreal Toronto Boston Miami Atlanta New Orleans Cincinnati Houston Memphis Phoenix Seattle Portland Chicago Washington Philadelphia Los Angeles. The debate centered on viable markets and overlap with existing franchises.
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Okie Blasts Blue Rocks in Kansas Trap Shoot
Gene Sears of Reno Oklahoma posted a perfect 100x100 to win the 16 yard open championship in round one at Wichita Gun Club. Doubles winners included Florejan Polcyn of Russell and Gladys Prost captured two women’s titles. Wayne Everhart won Class D open with 98x100 and tied for handicap top with C F Lowder but lost in a shootoff.
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Snell Heads Elite List At Compton Invitational
Peter Snell of New Zealand headlines the Compton Invitational mile at Memorial Coliseum. The last season of competition for Snell includes rivals Jim Ryan, Jim Grelle, Cary Weissgeer, Bob Schul, and Josef Odlozil. Snell aims for his world mark of 3:54.1 but emphasizes winning over breaking records.
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