Twins Seek Top Reliever as Angles Fall in Twin Bill Sweep
Minnesota Giants presidents discuss trade with Kansas City as Cal Griffith aims to add a premier reliever. In a doubleheader sweep, Dave Boswell and relievers shut down Los Angeles, while other AL scorers include McDowell, McLain, Lonborg, and O'Donoghue. Zoilo Versalles and Sandy Valdespino spark the opener, Zimeran and K. Nidall drive the winner in the nightcap.
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Sam McDowell
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Ageless Wonder Faces Old Team
Warren Spahn, now with the New York Mets and wearing No. 21, returns to Milwaukee County Stadium to face his former Braves teammates. The 44-year-old lefty seeks win No. 360, tying Kid Nichols for sixth on the alltime list, as fans anticipate a large crowd amid a softening boycott.
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Major Trade Brewing Between Twins and A's
AP reports Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith pushed toward a major deal with the Kansas City Athletics as talks continued by phone. Athletics GM Hank Peters confirmed ongoing discussions and potential trades, eyeing left handed pitching and an RBI bat. Griffin targets A's ace reliever John Wyatt while KC interest centers on Twins lefty Dick Stigman and an outfielder, possibly Bob Allison or Jimmie Hall.
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Jerry Kindall
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Little League Postponement for May 21 Games
Little League baseball games scheduled for Friday May 21 are postponed until further notice due to the Ottawa Junior Championship track meet at Ottawa University's Cook Field.
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Cubs and Braves score in sparse league matchup
Cubs were shut out by the Braves 0 to 5 as pitching limited offense. The box presents individual at bats and runs across innings with a final tally showing Braves building a lead late and Cubs unable to muster the scoring.
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Belton Indians Top Belton Athletics In Midget League
In a suburban Midget League game at Kansas City, the Belton Indians defeated the Belton Athletics 34 to 1. The Athletics fielded a mascot known as Charlie O Jr. during the Wednesday night matchup.
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Star Studded Field Lined Up For Saturday Meet
Star studded field of Big Eight champions and regional stars will compete Saturday night at the Midwest track federation meet in Lincoln area venues. Arkansas, Wichita, and Missouri Valley athletes join high school standouts from Missouri and Kansas as entries arrive, with notables like Robin Lingle Bill Floerke Gary Schwartz Steve Herndon Glenn Martin Cal Elmore and Ed Renfrow among those listed. The event supports preparation for the National Federation meet and NCAA championships, while AAU boycott shifts some participation to nearby meets.
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Steve Herndon
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Topeka Cosmos
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Gary Lindgren
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Wash
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Liston predicts long title fight with Clay in Lewiston
Sonny Liston and trainer Willie Reddish foresee a slow bout with Cassius Clay on May 25 in Lewiston. Reddish says Liston must wear Clay down over six or seven rounds, while Liston claims Clay will run and that he plans to move diagonally and sidestep to keep pace.
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Maine
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Cassius Clay
Willie Reddish
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Liston
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Tuneup Game For Legion Elks Squad
The Ottawa American Legion Elks base ball team will open tonight with a practice game at Independence Missouri. The game starts at 8 p.m. Ottawa faces Bonner Springs at 7 30 p.m. Friday in another practice game at Bonner. Ottawa and Independence open the regular season June 2 here on West Second Street diamond at 8 p.m.
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Ryun Aims to Run in Russia US Meet
Wichita teen track star Jim Ryun, 18, plans to run in three California invitational meets as he eyes a Russia USA track exchange. He expects to place in the top two at the National AAU to earn the trip, though he acknowledges tough competition and a busy schedule.
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