Dodgers Ride Davis Power To Narrow Lead In NL Race
Dodgers catcher Tommy Davis hits 3-for-3 with a two-run homer and RBI double as Los Angeles beats the Giants 4-1. Koufax earns the win, boosting Davis's season average to .311 with nine homers and 38 RBI. Giants drop 3.5 games back while Cardinals win to stay within striking distance.
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Lou Kretlow falls short in U S Open local qualification
Former AL pitcher Lou Kretlow, now a golf pro in Edmond Oklahoma, shot 84 and 81 at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club in U S Open local qualifiers. His 18 hole total 165 missed the cut by 14 strokes from the 151 needed, as 2 000 entrants vied for 151 spots at Oakmont.
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Referee Goldstein Cleared In Paret Griffith Death Hearing
New York AP Veteran referee Ruby Goldstein was ruled blameless for his handling of the Benny Kid Paret Emile Griffith world middleweight bout that left Paret dead. A three day hearing by a state legislative panel questioned Paret’s manager and trainers who said their shouts to stop fell amid crowd roar before Goldstein halted in the 12th round.
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Children Drown In River While Wading Near Elmira
In Elmira Missouri three children Vernie McCubbin 12 Kathy Ross 11 and Michael Briggs 9 drowned while wading in the Crooked River after slipping into a deep washed hole. Mrs Ross warned them not to go far and tried to help as others fell in. Sheriff Arthur Elliott said four fell in and one was saved. bodies recovered.
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Ask Assurance A s Won t Move
KANSAS CITY AP Club owners of the American Baseball League were urged today to make a clear cut statement that the Kansas City Athletics franchise won t be moved. J R Dominick II, president of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, made the request in a continuous appeal.
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Athletics letter urges clear answer on franchise move
An AL letter to owners and officials including Joe Cronin and Ford Frick challenges reports that Charles Finley may move the A’s to Dallas. Dominick urges a forthright statement that the Athletics will not relocate, warning continued uncertainty could hurt attendance and profits.
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Romano's A Reason For Cleveland Climb
Cleveland's Indians beat the Orioles 10-7 to move into sole first in the AL led by John Romano and Chuck Essegian. Essegian fueled a late charge, Rom ano delivered two doubles and a three run homer in the ninth. Essegian, hitting .402, had on-base when Romano cleared the seats.
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Mudcat) Grant
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Comprehensive batting and pitching leaders listed for both leagues with top performers in categories such as runs, hits, RBIs, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and strikeouts. Names include Kaline, Robinson, Williams, Cepeda, Mays, Koufax, Purkey, and O'Dell among others.
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Orioles Pleased With Roberts Return In AL Debut
Baltimore signs Robin Roberts and the right-hander returns to the majors with six strikeouts in two innings as the Orioles battle the Indians in his American League debut. Cleveland wins 10 7. Manager Billy Hitchcock says Roberts will likely start Wednesday or Thursday against Detroit. Roberts says he is glad to be back and has stayed in shape.
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