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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1964
Page
2
A returning Steve Barber held the Yankees to three hits over nine innings, striking out nine and delivering a 3-1 victory to cap a sweep for Baltimore. Once again the Orioles look to regain 1963 form after a strong performance in Thursday night’s game.
The Orioles completed a three game sweep powered by Boog Powell and Brooks Robinson home runs. Palmer Barber, once winless a month ago, improved to 4-4 with two complete games in three starts and a 3.79 ERA as he regained arm health. The article also notes RBIs and batting leaders across the American League and lists notable stats for players including Oliva and Killebrew.
Minnesota's Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison led long home runs and a 15 game hitting streak, while Los Angeles edged past Minnesota with key runs in the third and sixth innings. Fred Newman earned his fourth straight win aided by Dan Osinski relief. Cleveland's strong offense, including Max Alvis and Larry Brown, backed Jack Kralick's three hit shutout bid as he beat former teammate Mudcat Grant.
Baseball leaders include Aparicio Williams and Mays with top stolen bases and batting marks. Pitching leaders show Ford and Koufax with 7 decisions and high strikeout counts. Saturday results and upcoming games list Chicago, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, and Cleveland in a busy slate.
Instructional note on swing mechanics emphasizes a straight line from the club shaft toward the target at the top of the backswing. It states whether the takeaway is ten degrees parallel or slightly short of parallel, the shaft should align with the target.
World tour veteran Jim Ferrier, nearing 50, laments missed chances as purses swell. He notes 1953 to last year’s boom to over 2 million, cites 1947 PGA win prize of 3,500, and Cleveland Open first round results where Al Geiberger led with 64. Defending champ Arnold Palmer sits eighth, Nicklaus tied for 16th, with 159 players in the field.
Jose Stable, a Cuban welterweight once praised for his punch resistance, steps back after eight months with a broken jaw. He meets Vince Shomo, NY, in a 10 round televised bout at Madison Square Garden. Shomo seeks stride with five straight wins and a No 4 rating as Stable aims to return to title contention.
Three year olds compete in two major events this Saturday. In Arlington’s 114 mile Chicagoan at 123 pounds favoritism rests on Roman Brother with Harbor View Farm, while National, Cap Size, and Dandy K challenge for a strong Derby-style field. At Hollywood Park the Cinema offers 50,000 added with Real Good Deal carrying 122 pounds and top contenders Count Charles and Close By aiming for victory.
Jerry Lynch of the Pirates hit two home runs and drove in three as Pittsburgh routed the Mets 8 1. Steve Barber of the Orioles pitched a three hitter with nine strikeouts to complete a sweep of the Yankees 3 1 and move two games in front in the AL pennant race.
Koufax fans 10 or more for the 55th time in his career as the Dodgers fall 2-1 to the Giants in 13 innings. Del Crandall delivers the game winner with a fourth hit, breaking a late tie after Mays and Cepeda spark the rally.
Mira Mira hopes to shine in two all star games as he pursues a pro career with the San Francisco 49ers. The Miami quarterback discusses learning from John Brodie, adjusting to new defenses, and earning a starting role while preparing for the All America game in Buffalo and a Chicago showdown. He plans to travel to San Francisco for camp before reporting for the August 4 game.
America's top track and field stars head toward the October Tokyo Olympic journey by competing at the two day National AAU Championships in New Brunswick New Jersey. The meet will send the top six finishers in 17 of 19 events to the New York Olympic Trials next weekend joining NCAA and interservice champions. The top two finishers will join the U.S. team for the dual meet against Russia in Los Angeles next month.
Miami report shows Jack Johnson weighing 165 pounds from the Dutch West Indies outpointed Herman Dixon of Miami, 10 rounds, as judges scored the bout in favor of Johnson.
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