Howard's dazzling homer spree fuels Senators, AL roundup
Frank Howard homered twice to tie the AL record with seven in four games and drive in all Washington runs in a 4 3 win over Cleveland. Elsewhere the Yankees held a 10 5 lead before Boston stormed back for an 11 10 victory. Minnesota beat Oakland 4 3 as the league nights continued amid threatening weather.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Frank Howard
Ralph Houk
Howard
Washington
Senators
Cleveland
Houk
Boston
New York Yankees
Red Sox
Minnesota
Oakland
Indians
Howard Beffore
Sam McDowell
Sam Bowens
Bowens
Tony Lazzeri
Gus Zernial
Philadelphia
New York
Yankees
Frank Fernandez
Bobby Cox
Jose Tartabull
Gene Oliver
Mike Andrews
Fite
Reggie Smith
Dooley Womack
Ken Harrelson
Homer Eilelier
Pirates Bat Burning Sparks Cardinals Plan A Tribute
Roberto Clemente missed a bat burning by Pirates teammates after a two run triple that fueled a 3 0 victory over the St Louis Cardinals. Clemente saved bats while Willie Stargell and Bob Veale starred as Pittsburgh halted a recent skid. Rich Nye shut out the Dodgers, Mets beat Reds, and Marichal won as Giants toppled the Astros at Candlestick Park.
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Mike Recht
Associated Press
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Clemente
St. Louis
Pirates
Forbes Field
Rich Nye
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tom Seaver
New York Mets
Cincinnati
Zel
Juan Marichal
San Francisco
Houston
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Roseton
New York Yankees
Washington
Willie Stargell
Bob Veale
Pittsburgh
Veale
Nye
Dodgers
Ron Santo
Don Sutton
Mets
Seaveer
Jerry Arrigo
Marichal
Rusty Staub
Giants
Hal Lanier
Astros
Candlestick Park
Baseball standings and upcoming games show tight AL race
The American League table lists Detroit leading with 19 wins and Baltimore at 17. Cleveland and Minnesota sit at 17 and 13 respectively, with Boston, Oakland, and California close behind. Tonight’s AL games include Oakland at Chicago and Detroit at Washington, with several cross matchups slated for the weekend.
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W. L. Pet. GB
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Minnesota
Boston
Oakland
California
Washington
New York
Chicago
Marquette Cagers Threatened by Withdrawal Over Hire Demand
Six Marquette players including George Thompson quit the team amid a dispute over the university's failure to commit to hiring a Negro administrator. Dean Meminger, a freshman, and others debated leaving as the team faced a potentially stronger next season.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette
George Thompson
Dean Meminger
al McGuire
Bob Cousey
Meminger
Thompson
Pat Smith
Joe Thomas
Ottawa summer church league softball entries sought
Eight teams have signed up for Men s Church League softball this summer and the deadline for more entries has been set for Wednesday May 22. Teams should contact Orlis Cox Ottawa Recreation Commission director, with Bob Schoonover supervising this year s program. Current teams include Nazarene Faith Lutheran First Methodist Westminster North Baptist First Christian Sacred Heart and Wesleyan Methodist.
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Orlis Cox
Ottawa Recreeation Commission
Bob Schoonover
Nazarene
Faith Lutheran
First Methodist
Westminster
North Baptist
First Christian
Sacred Heart
Wesleyan Methodist
Bowling Scores From Local Leagues Reported
Local bowling results list teams and top scores from leagues including DENGEL AND SON, DIVCO WAYNE, HIATT DECORATORS, COCA COLA, LITWIN'S, SHELDEN'S, HANK'S SINCLAIR SERVICE, CLASSIC LEAGUE OTTAWA TIMES, PEPSI COLA, PENCE GROCERY, KOFC ONE, EAGLES AUXILIARY 2700, BRISCOE'S DRUG, THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES, BEAUTY LAND, BUDGE'S HARDWARE, SEYLER'S DRUGS, ANDERSON'S CARPET SERVICE, BIENIE'S GARAGE, and TOWNER'S CHAPEL with high scores and individual bowler initials and numbers. Highlights include J. Roberson 201, C. White 530, S. Spears 522, M. Mueller 555, R. Kampschroeder 573.
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R Pierce
C. White
Hank’s
Sinclair Service
B. Haas
Ottawa Times
L. Evans
Pepsi Cola
R. Kampschroeder
G. Flinsbaugh
KOFC
M. Mueller
Eagles
A. Jones
S. Spears
Briscoe
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Gene Meeks
Stan Wiegert
Ben Newson
Bob Olberding
Howard Braves
Chars St. Louis
Cimente
Matty Alou
Maury Wills
Ray Washburn
Sutton
Cubs
Tommy Agee
W. L. Pet
San Fran
Phila
Los Angeles
Naomi’s Tavern
M. Ball
L. Cafe
H. Oexman
M. Horn
Ogg’s Market
M. Warzewzski
Seyler’s
A. Smith
Anderson’s Carpet Service
Droddy
Bienie’s
W. Bien
Towner’s
A. Imel
Onlin
The
Kansas State Bank
Fay
FDIC
Pratt & Lambert
Latex House Paints
Nuzman Lumber
Welborn’s
Electric
Cervicke
SUN
H.p
Datsun
Whitewallarts & Servi
Vaughan’s
Ottawa, Kansas
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