White Sox explode for 17 runs to gain AL lead
The Go-Go White Sox slugged 19 hits, including a grand slam, to rout the Twins 17-4 and share the American League lead with Cleveland. Cleveland beat Boston 9-0 for their 15th win in 17 games, lifting them into a tie for first. Detroit edged Baltimore 4-3, while New York swept Washington with a 3-0 and 4-3 doubleheader.
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White Sox explode past Twins 17-4 to seize first place
In Minneapolis Chicago’s boom boom Sox smashed Minnesota for 19 hits and 17 runs, the highest MLB total this season. Tom McCraw hit a grand slam, Danny Cater and John Romano also homered, Ken Berry tripled, and eight players drove in runs as Chicago moved into a first place tie with Cleveland while signaling a potent, power hitting attack.
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Melon Feast Ends Little League Clinic
About 90 Ottawa Little Leaguers enjoyed 25 watermelons at Forest Park to close this year’s baseball clinic. Sponsored by the Jaycees and Montgomery Ward, the program ran three nights in a little over a week with instructional films and lectures. Six films featuring major league stars were shown. three gloves and three baseballs were awarded to participants.
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Janell Smith gears up for AAU meet in Columbus
Fredonia Kansas AP reports Olympic runner Janell Smith, holder of a pending American 54.3 in the 440 yards, will race in the Women’s National AAU meet in Columbus Ohio this weekend. Meade Smith says she’s entered in 220 and 440. a top finish earns a U S team berth to duel Russia. Smith notes a minor leg strain but plans tapering workouts. She begins a six week South American tour August 21 and will enroll at Emporia State College next fall. She previously set 220 yard American record at 24.3 two years ago and hopes for 23.3 or 23.2.
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Colavito Lifts Indians Toward AL Lead With 8-2 Win
Boston edged out as Cleveland, led by Rocky Colavito hitting .429 in 10 games, wins 8-2 to pull even with Chicago for first in the American League. Manager Birdie Tebbetts credits Colavito as the type of player needed to win a pennant while Cleveland rides a 15 of 17 surge.
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Baby Beet Tops Golf Money List
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida AP report notes Jack Nicklaus added 4060 to his earnings at the St. Paul Open and leads professional golf money winners this week with 57700 in PGA sanctioned events to date.
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Mauch Confident Rich Allen Will Play All Star Third Base
Phillies manager Gene Mauch, named skipper of the National All Stars, says Rich Allen will play third base in the upcoming All Star Game in Minnesota if it is held. He notes Allen’s desire to earn the vote and praises his performance this season after Philadelphia’s 3 0 defeat of St Louis.
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Richmond Bops LeRoy in baseball showdown
Richmond Town Team defeated LeRoy 4 to 1 behind two hit pitching by Mack Mader. They will face Quenemo at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Richmond.
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Giardello May Face Benton or Archer in September
New York AP report says middleweight champion Giardello, warned by the New York State Athletic Commission to defend by July 6 or lose state recognition, has applied for a New York license and indicated Dick Tiger and George Benton as possible foes. His adviser said a September 20 bout in Philadelphia with Benton or Archer is possible.
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Ralston Aims to Upset Emerson in Wimbledon Semifinal
Dennis Ralston United States No. 1 prepares for a semifinal clash with Roy Emerson defending champion at Wimbledon. The 22 year old, seeded fourth, overcame Marty Riessen after losing the opening sets in a five setter. Ralston has played Emerson several times with Emerson holding a slight edge.
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Marichal Dominates Dodgers in Candlestick Wind
San Francisco ace Juan Marichal outpitched Don Drysdale to post his 10th home win in a row, a 5-0 victory that left the Dodgers one game ahead of the Reds. Marichal improved to 12-6 with a 1.65 ERA as Drysdale struggled with two errors in a defeat that halted Los Angeles’ win streak.
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Senate to Vote on Four Sports Antitrust Exemption
Washington AP The Senate Antitrust and Monopoly subcommittee moved to vote today on a bill exempting professional baseball football basketball and hockey from antitrust laws. The plan would be a first step toward passage though it still needs Judiciary Committee approval. Senator Philip A Hart predicted a brighter chance this year and suggested a possible push to regulate professional boxing with a national boxing commissioner in the Justice Department.
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