Clemente's seventh homer breaks tie in Pirates win over Astros
Roberto Clemente belted a two run homer in the seventh to lift Pittsburgh past Houston 6-4, breaking a 4-4 deadlock and moving the Pirates three and a half games ahead of the Mets. Dock Ellis improved to 16-3 after surviving a wild sixth inning. Cedeno and Clines added multiple hits as the Pirates built an early 4-0 lead.
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Roberto Clemente
Houston Astros
Pittsburgh
Astros
Clemente
Gene Clines
Pirates
Dock Ellis
Cesar Cedeno
New York Mets
Action Tonight In Pecos Hi Jr. Baseball doubleheader
A Pecos Hi Jr. Baseball League doubleheader is set for Thursday with Pecos Reds vs Mona Hans Cats at 7 pm followed by Pecos Grey vs Monahans Lions. Saturday also starts at 7 pm featuring Pecos Reds against Monahans Owls and Pecos Grey versus Mona Hans Cats.
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Monahans Cats
Pecos Grey
Monahans Lions
Monahans Owls
Monahe's Cats
Pecos
Monahans
Kyle Johnson
Chris Spray
Edwards
Varied Friday Track Card At Ruidoso Downs
A varied program at Ruidoso Downs on Friday features two quarter horse allowances, one top thoroughbred allowance, and a $12 500 quarter horse claimer. The eleventh race for four year olds and up goes six and one half furlongs with Like Iay Lovell on top weight 122 pounds. Pinky Dee carries 112 pounds as a lightweight favorite. The tenth race showcases three year old quarter horses over 400 yards featuring Miss Angel Eyes and other contenders. A 40 yard allowance for three year old and up quarter horses heads to the seventh race led by Druclla Lucky Face and Deela. The third race is a $12 500 claiming for two year olds with Rock's Straw Max Trax Majestic Jet Larketta and others. Post time is 1 30 P M MDT. Dallas Green noted as assistant director of the Philadelphia farm system.
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Iay
Willie Lovell
William J
Raycor
Pinky Dee
Miss Angel Eyes
Kansas
Boston Mac
Jet Fashion
Nippinnawasee
Mr. Request Bar
Dual Image
Triple Express
Aunt Mamie
Counter Jet
Toni’s Rocket
Druclla
Dale Robertson
Lucky Face
Deela
Dashers
Rock’s Straw
Max Trax
Majestic Jet
Larketta
Dolly Rojo
Yankee Meyers
Top Saint
Babbusa McCue
Irene Simms
Savin Samatha
Quinela
USC Faces Southern Illinois in College World Series Showdown
In Omaha tonight USC seeks an eighth title as No 1 seed faces No 3 Southern Illinois after beating Tulsa 3 2 on Mark Sogge's ninth inning single. SIU starter Dick Langdon opposed USC ace Steve Busby as the title run hinges on the winner take all game.
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Neb
Southern California
Southern Illinois
Southern Cal
Tulsa
Mark Sogge
USC
Rod Dedeaux
Dedeaux
Steve Busby
Siu
Richard Jones
Dick Langdon
Sogge
Trojans
Southern
Cal
Harvard Yale tie for track honors amid Birmingham win
Harvard and Yale shared the track meet spoils with a 9 9 tie against Birmingham University as Yale’s Richard MacDonald won two hurdle events. The American squad finished first with 100 points to Birmingham’s 89. Sweden easy winner in Vanderbilt table tennis team finals with Tibor Klampar taking the singles crown. Eckman traded then reacquired by Hamilton from Saskatchewan in CFL deal. Tinsley in contention at left-handed national golf championship after third round. Dargan leads with 147 while Johnson and Tinsley sit close behind.
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England
Harvard
Yale
Birmingham University
Richard MacDonald
New York
Sweden
Tibor Klampar
Hungary
Japan
Kiampar
Stellan Bengtsson
North Myrtle Beach
S. C
Richard Tinsley
Bob Dargan
Camden
Oliva Reflects On Cuba Visit And Baseball Career
Twins star Tony Oliva recalls his Cuba roots and 1961 tryout journey. He describes his early struggles in the United States, acclimating to life in Minnesota, and his rise to batting champion and Rookie of the Year in 1964.
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Cuba
Tro
Oliva
Phil Howser
Charlotte
N.C
Minnesota
South Dakota
Anita
Pedro III
Twin Cities
Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
American League leaders include Oliva with .380 and 82 hits, Kueller and Blue in pitching with strong ERAs, and Patek leading steals. National League leaders feature Garcia Davis and Stargell among top batters, Bonds and Brock high in runs, and Stargell with 21 home runs.
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Murcer
N.Y
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Oak
Lolich
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Stargell
Pitt
H. Aaron
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Garr
Alou
Harrelson
Clemente
Bill Cozzi The Ex Greatest One Legged Athlete in World
Leggy Cozzi the Chicago figure known for a missing left leg and a life of sport recalls his early days, from a trolley accident at age five to becoming a local star in baseball boxing and swimming. He credits his perseverance for helping crippled kids and notes how his nickname stuck since childhood. Cozzi grew up selling papers to support his family and later became a precinct captain while staying active in sports.
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NEA
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Hull House
Horatio Alger
Juvenile Protective Agency
JPA
Willie Cozzi
Willie
Jesse Spaulding
Big Bill Thompson
George Brennan
Baseball Standings and Night Results Snapshot
The East and West divisions show Pittsburgh New York St Louis Chicago and Montreal leading with records and win percentages. Wednesday results include Cincinnati 1 St Louis 0 and New York 7 Los Angeles 2, with several night games scheduled Friday across both leagues.
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Williams
Corbin
Cowboy Sets High Mark In Glade Bull Ride
John Quintana of Milwaukie Oregon scored 94 points on V-61 the nine year old Brahma at Gladewater rodeo in Texas making the highest ride in history. The bull owned by Harry Knight Rodeo Company carried Quintana through eight seconds to a standing ovation from the full house.
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Tex
Rodeo Cowboys Association
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Milwaukie
Ore
Brahma
Harry Knight Rodeo Company
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Fort Worth
Quintana
Dickey Cox
Walnut Springs
Oklahoma City
Okla
Cox
Freddie Greer
Dallas
Larry Mahan
Slaughter
Balogna
Yellow Jackets Face Oilers and Panthers vs Queens
Thursday schedule lists Yellow Jackets against Oilers and Panthers against Queens. First game starts at 7 p.m. with both matches to follow on the same evening.
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Security State Bank
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