Dodson Extends Win Streak With 4-0 Shutout Of Senators
Pat Dodson took a six game win streak to 4-0 victory over Washington with a four hitter. He could reach double figures by All Star break joining McNally Cuellar and Palmer. Frank Robinson had four hits, including his 12th homer, as Baltimore remained atop the AL East.
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Associated Press
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Wildcats to Play Sunday Twin Bill at Martinez Field
The Pecos Wildcats host two visiting teams Sunday at Martinez Field. Raul Guerrero starts the opener versus the Saragosa Cotton Kings and Jesse Esparza pitches the nightcap against the Van Horn Stars. First game at 1 30 p.m. and 3 00 p.m. Admission is $1.00.
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Archery results and Lions sign Lucci in Detroit
Archery results announced for the Pecos Archery Club Fourth of July meet with multiple first place winners across divisions. Dick Lockett captured Class A Free Style with 460 on 28 targets, Wayne Grable led Class B Bow Hunter, Chuck Brooks topped Class A Bare Bow, Bill Box won Class B Bare Bow, and youth events were highlighted by Brad Butler Ricky Box Loyd Oden Alan Love and Keama Box among others. Meanwhile the Detroit Lions signed middle linebacker Mike Lucci to a four year contract. salary terms were not disclosed.
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Wayne Grable
Tom Bell
Chuck Brooks
Bill Box
Brad Butler
Ricky Box
Loyd Oden
Alan Love
Frank Platt
Keama Box
Detroit
Detroit Lions
Mike Lucci
Sons of Famous Mets Players Try Pro Baseball in Appalachians
Gilbert Ray Hodges II son of the Mets manager and Lawrence Alley Berra II son of a Mets coach are 21 and debuting in the Class D Appalachian League with the Marion Mets. Hodges hits .300 after three weeks. Berra, weighing 214 dropping to 205, has not yet played. Both stress no special favors as they pursue pro careers after college stints at Montclair State and C. W. Post College.
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New York Mets
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C. W. Post College
Long Island
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Cheeuck Hiller
New York
Mays and Giants suffer 18 4 loss to Astros in pinch hit exit
Willie Mays exits a regular season game for the first time as Ed Goodson pinch hits for him in the Giants 18 4 defeat to Houston. Mays had a single in two at bats and later critics note the Giants, atop the NL West, stay four games ahead of the Dodgers despite the loss.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
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Los Angeles
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Houston
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Phil Regan
Chicago
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Flood seeks Supreme Court ruling to end reserve clause
Curt Flood, longtime outfielder and anti trust challenger, petitions the Supreme Court to invalidate baseballs reserve clause arguing it violates interstate commerce and antitrust laws. His suit, initially dismissed, centers on contracts binding players to one club for life unless traded or sold.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Cardinals
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Senators
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Paige to Hall of Fame gains main section status
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced Leroy Satchel Paige will be inducted into the main Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, joining other pre 1947 black stars. Paige embraced the change saying he felt worthy and noting he barnstormed with top MLB players.
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Baseball Hall of Fame
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Paul Kerry
Hall of Fame
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Joe Kelley
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George Weiss
New York Yankees
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Pecos Eagle Football Physicals Scheduled for August 13
Athletic Director and Head Football coach Jerry Millsaps announced that Pecos Eagle varsity and B team players seeking to compete this year may take part in the physicals on August 13 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
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Pecos Eagle
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Baseball Standings and Results From Wednesday to Friday
Major league standings show East and West divisions with Baltimore leading the AL East at 51 31, and Oakland atop the AL West at 53 29. Wednesday results include Baltimore 4 Washington 0 and New York 5 Detroit 3. Friday slate lists Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Baltimore among others.
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