Gibson moves into second for strikeout record
Bob Gibson forges into second on the all time strikeout list with 2,862 as he leads the Cardinals to a 12-4 win over the Reds. He fans nine batters and stresses that victories remain the priority over strikeouts. Braves, Giants, Dodgers wins noted with other NL results. Brewers beat Twins in AL action.
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Associated Press
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Southern Cal tops Arizona State in College World Series game
USC catcher Ed Putman drove in all three runs as the No. 1 Trojans beat Arizona State 3-1 to stay unbeaten in the double elimination College World Series. Putman snapped an 0-for-20 skid against the Sun Devils with a two run hit after loaded bases via intentional walks. Arizona State coach Jim Brock said they still want another shot at USC, while Texas and Minnesota advanced in Tuesday’s schedule.
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Westerners sweep Texas League action Monday night
East and West divisions dominated by the Texas League with Arkansas Travelers losing to San Antonio 5-2 while Midland Cubs edged Memphis 5-4. Shreveport Captains fell 8-7 to El Paso after a 12 inning contest as Amarillo beat Alexandria 7-4. Highlights include Hector Cruz’s 16th homer for Arkansas and Dan Corder’s ninth straight win for Midland.
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Nicklaus Tops Golf Earnings as 1970s Pro Tour Fueled
Jack Nicklaus leads 1970s golf earnings with $181,266 year to date. Tom Weiskopf climbs after Philadelphia win to $30,045, while Bruce Crampton sits second with $171,709 and Margaret Court signs Tucson Racquet Club deal to coach clinics.
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Lanny Wadkins
Dave Hill
Johnny Miller
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Rod Funseth
Bob Dickson
Rangers rally to beat Astros in Texas shootout
In Arlington Monday night the Texas Rangers edged the Houston Astros 5 4 in 10 innings to even the annual exhibition series at one win apiece. Jeff Burroughs delivered a bases loaded single with none out in the 10th to break the 4 4 deadlock. Cesar Cedeno and Bob Watson sparked Houston early with back to back singles and Roger Metzger scoring on a walk. Bill Sudakis tied it for Texas with a sac fly in the third as the game swung back and forth.
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Gilchrist leads Home Box Office Open after first match-play round
Thurston Gilchrist of Salem Oregon regained the lead in the $47 500 Home Box Office Open Bowling Tournament after a dramatic rally in the evening eight game block He posted a final game 4289 and edged Don McCune 289 202 to top the field by 32 pins over Johnny Guenther With two more eight game blocks planned Tuesday only the top five will reach Wednesday's roll off The winner earns 5000 Meanwhile Pecos Red Sox split a double header with McCamey Oilers 6 3 in semi pro baseball Mendoza and Norwood starred for the winners as they head to Martinez Field Sunday for another game Jun 10 1969 Rio Grande area sports wrap continues with boxing and baseball results
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Johnny Guenther
Seattle
Pecos Red Sox
McCamey Oilers
McCamey
Oilers
Kerry Norwood
Red Sox
Rudy Mendoza
Mendoza
Odessa Dorados
Martinez Field
Pecos
Baseball tryouts for El Paso Suns invite local players
Local and area men seeking professional baseball will attend a tryout camp at 10 am on June 16. The El Paso Sun Kings and the California Angels will evaluate players on speed in the 60-yard dash, infield, throwing, glove work, and fielding with pitchers facing at least one or two batters.
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California Angels
Sun Kings
Bill Wood
Wood
Pecos Golfer Ray Golden Wins Third in Socorro Tournament
Ray Golden of Pecos was the sole local to win in a weekend soccer golf tourney in Socorro New Mexico. He placed third in the second flight as entrants must be high school graduates under 24. Tryouts at Dudley Field El Paso directed by Norm Sherry Sun Kings manager with liability waiver required.
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Pecos
Socorro
Dudley Field
el Paso
Norm Sherry
Sun Kings
Heart defect kills Purkey
Bob Purkey Jr. died at 18 from athlete's sudden death syndrome an autopsy released Monday shows. He collapsed at a motel pool in Grand Junction while pitcher for Gulf Coast Junior College during the National Junior College Baseball Tournament.
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Colo
Bob Purkey Jr
Purkey
Bob Purkey
Gulf Coast Junior College
Baseball Roundup Highlights Monday and Tuesday Results
Local roundup covers multiple leagues with key results. Little League shows Cardinals 4 Yankees 2 and Red Sox 14 Dodgers 7. Tuesday features Indians vs Giants and Dodgers vs Cardinals with Yankees vs Bears in Barstow. Pony League lists Cubs 8 Pirates 5 and Tigers 6 Bears 3 with Bears and Pirates rematch. Colt League notes Red vs Alpine and Alpine Barstow vs Grey. Girls softball reports Farmerettes 1 Rainbows 8, Red Robbins 30 Silver Gems 19, and Roadrunners vs Barstow with Yellowjackets and Eagles facing Barstow.
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Riva Ridge Enters Mass Handicapped at Suffolk Downs
Riva Ridge, last year’s Kentucky Derby and Belmont winner, will start in Sunday’s 50 000 Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat to Belmont victory, will ride Riva Ridge.
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