Punts baskets and bases for Rangers hopes and 50-win target
Mike Oestreicher assesses the Texas Rangers as a struggling young club. Ted Ford leads with a .313 average while Dick Billings and Dave Nelson also contribute. Pitching features Paul Lindblad and Pete Broberg. Frank Howard slumps amid 363 lifetime homers. Rangers sit near bottom but beat the Yankees twice in three games. If luck holds, they might win about 50 of 100-plus remaining games.
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Leading batters and pitching leaders from the leagues
The Associated Press lists top 100 at bats leaders with Ron Piniella of KC .341 and Jim Rudi of Oak 58 hits. Runs, RBIs, doubles, and home runs led by Ben Harper To var and Reggie Jackson. Stolen bases highlight D. Nelson and P. Kelly. In the NL, Stargell Bench and Kingman lead with 14 homers. Pitching leaders include Sutton Nolan and J Ray with 5 decisions and Carlton Seaver striking out most batters.
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Chris Ward
Tom Lundstedt
Rob Sperring
Pete LaCock
Jim Tyrone
LaCock
Alexander
Cubs Begin 11 Home Games June 14 at Cubs Stadium
Midland Cubs host last Eastern Division teams Alexandria and Shreveport Louisiana entry series starting June 14 at Cubs Stadium. Aces from Alexandria open six games with the climax Sunday June 18, Father’s Day, featuring a 1:30 afternoon doubleheader. Remaining Alexandria games are night contests at 7:45 with Father’s Day gifts for attending fathers as Shreveport Captains visit.
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Texas League West Standings and Week's Results
Texas League West Division standings show Arkansas leading with 30 wins and 21 losses, followed by Memphis and Alexandria. Week highlights include Amarillo and Memphis 9 7, San Antonio 5 3 over Arkansas, and Alexandria 3 Midland 1. Friday’s games list matchups and upcoming night games start Monday June 19. Outer notes mention Duke Snider and Norm Sherry guiding Eastern Clubs, Cubs improving under Al Spangler, with top hitters and pitchers named.
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Dodgers
Duke Snider
Aces
Norm Sherry
al Spangler
Paul Zahn
Paul Reuschel
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Clint Compton
Ralph Pipes
Ron Dunn
Ken Szotkiewicz
Longest NBA game ends in six overtimes
The 1951 NBA game between Indianapolis and Rochester stretched to six overtimes, finishing with Indianapolis 75, Rochester 73. The marathon contest remains the league's longest, showcasing endurance and late scoring drama from both teams.
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Belmont Stakes Aim For Key To The Mint In 1963
Belmont entries close today for the 104th Belmont Stakes with Key To The Mint favored by trainer Elliott Burch jockey Braulio Baeza and owner Paul Mellon. Riva Ridge Smiling Jack and Bee Bee Bee expected to contend with seven or eight 3 year olds as post positions are drawn and CBS will televise from 5 to 6 pm. Jim Brown still leads NFL rushing. Leroy Kelly among active leaders with notable ranking.
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Sherlock
Rick Barry Leads ABA In Career Scoring Average
Former NBA great Rick Barry of the New York Nets posted a 29.9 points per game average over 146 ABA games, the best career scoring mark among American Basketball Association players entering the current season.
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U S Open mystique reopens at Pebble Beach golf course
The piece questions sports mystique around the 72nd U S Open at Pebble Beach California. It notes Jack Nicklaus chasing the golf Grand Slam and prize money pressures on tour. It reflects on past stars and public perception of greatness in modern sport.
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Nicklaus and Trevino Shine in Pebble Beach Open
The piece notes Jack Nicklaus, trimmed to 186 pounds and near six feet, remains the world’s top golfer due to supreme concentration and touch. Lee Trevino, Open winner, plays with calm under pressure, while Arnold Palmer’s era fades as new stars rise with 6-1 and 8-1 odds.
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Donahue Leads Can-Am Field At Mosport Park
Mark Donahue heads the Can-Am opener at Mosport Park as the 35 starters for Sundays race are set. Donahue's new Porsche has shaved a second from the lap record, with last year's series winner Revson and Hulme in support for McLaren. Stewart misses race due to ulcer, Hobbs drives Lola, Oliver pilots Shadow, and 42 entries total compete for the $750,000 series.
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David Hobbs
Jackie Oliver
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Kilgore advances to AA semifinal with 4-0 win
Kilgore Bulldogs capitalize on three Lamesa errors to win 4-0 in the Class A A semifinal. Kilgore will meet Taylor at 7 p.m. for the championship after Taylor beat Jasper 3-2. Kilgore tallied all runs in the first and fifth innings as Steve Lacy kept Lamesa hitless until two singles in the seventh.
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