Cardinal Surge May Overshadow Pirate Victories
In a tight NL pennant race, the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 6-3 behind Jack son as he extended his winning streak to eight, while the Pittsburgh Pirates won 6-3 over the Giants aided by four unearned runs. Bob Friend earned the win for Pittsburgh, and Ken Boyer and Curt Flood homered for the Cardinals. The Cubs also won 3-2 over Milwaukee, and Philadelphia edged Los Angeles 6-5 in 10 innings.
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Titan Explosion Sparks Cape Canaveral Fatality
Cape Canaveral officials probe a Titan missile blast that killed 24 year old technician Joseph G. Sibole and left nine others with minor injuries during a systems check. The incident marks the area’s first missile accident fatality in a decade.
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Hogan and Snead Set for National Open at Cherry Hills
Ben Hogan and Sam Snead head into the 60th National Open at Cherry Hills Golf Club with high hopes. Hogan, 47, seeks a fifth Open crown as wind challenges the course, while Snead, 48, chases his first Open title after 20 attempts. The field of 150 tees off at 8 a.m. with Arnold Palmer and defending champ Billy Casper among the top rivals.
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Rockefeller Urges NY GOP To Back Presidential Nominee
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller at a $100-a-plate state GOP dinner urged Republicans to back whoever wins the presidential nominating battle. He said New York's 45 electoral votes should vote Republican and did not single out Nixon, who is pushing to speak more on major issues. Rockefeller will lead New York’s uncommitted delegation to the national convention in Chicago next month.
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Rockefeller Delegation Chooses Chairman At California Meeting
The Apple Valley wizardlike figure heads a California party gathering as Rockefeller is chosen as delegation chairman. Dewey misses the convention in Europe prompting talk he opposes Rockefeller's critique of Nixon.
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Boxing inquiry hears former underworld lender from prison
Senate investigators pressed Irving Mishel, a convicted money lender, for details on boxing finance as hearings open. Jake LaMotta testifies he fixed the 1949 Fox fight for a title shot, saying offers of 100000 to lose came and went. He details paying 20000 to secure the Janiro bout win and later title, while representatives deny prior payoffs.
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