Grzenda Delivers Unlikely Start for Senators in Boston
Joe Grzenda, journeyman reliever, unexpectedly starts for Washington at Fenway Park. He limits Boston to one hit through eight innings before yielding a homer and exiting with a 7-5 Senators win. Grzenda earns the winless relief of Casey Cox, who closes out the ninth.
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New Dates Set For AL Games
The American League announced revised dates for postponed games through April 24. Oakland at Minnesota April 12 moved to August 10. Kansas City at Minnesota April 14 moved to July 1 as part of a twi night doubleheader. Chicago at Milwaukee April 19 moved to June 8 and July 7 as twi night. Boston at Detroit April 13 moved to July 7 as twi night. Washington at Cleveland April 19 doubleheader moved to June 18, and one game July 7 as twi night. Oakland at New York April 24 moved to July 16 as part of a doubleheader.
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Wilhelm Paces Braves As Astros Lose 5 3
Atlanta reliever Hoyt Wilhelm, honored for 1 000 major league games, preserved a 5 3 Braves win over Houston. Bob Tillman hit a two run homer as Rico Carty scored on a Tillman double, while Houston’s Joe Morgan and Jesus Alou doubled for two runs in the first inning.
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Bragan’s Kid Pitch Advice Sparks Busier Debate
Texas League president Bobby Bragan visited a Fort Worth kiddy league to give infield tips to 9 and 10 year olds. He arrived early and organized practice when a coach eligible to advise challenged his presence. The coach doubted Bragan’s knowledge and complained his work disrupted months of effort.
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Bowling Banquet closes season for local leagues
Last week the bowling leagues held their annual banquet at the Country Club ending the season. First place in the Monday league went to Hunter Drilling with Texaco Sales in second. Team members include Hunter Drilling Danita Hunter Leona Perkins Bobbie Lattner Loreta Guthrie Frances Nance and Texaco Sales members Lillie Lukins Marlene Williams Marietta Shively Freda Blahosky Colleen Beauchamp. High scratch game was Bobbie Lattner with 219 and high handicap game went to Lreta Guthrie with 243.
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Kuhn Leads Off Defens In Curt Flood's Case
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will lead the defense in Curt Flood's $3 million antitrust suit against baseball as the case resumes in Federal Court. Flood alleges the reserve system and league practices violate antitrust laws, claiming peonage and involuntary servitude. The proceedings include testimony from Flood, Hall of Famers Robinson and Greenberg, and sports commissioners, with Judge Cooper overseeing.
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Padres Stun Reds In doubleheader sweep
In a Tuesday twin bill the Padres shocked the Reds 8-1 and 4-1 as Clarence Gaston sparked a 6 for 6 night with two triples and a three run homer and Nate Colbert belted two run shots. Dodgers crush Giants 19-3 as Fox suffers tough debut.
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Hardwick Sets Two Bowling Records In All-Star Tour
Billy Hardwick, defending champion from Louisville, set two records at the All-Star Bowling Tournament in Northbrook Illinois. He scored 6 685 to break the 30 game mark and a 1 499 six game block to surpass the prior records. He led 12 men into finals with Bobby Cooper close behind at 6 660. The women’s field saw Pat McNeill pace 12 into match games with 4 935, followed by Mary Baker 4 920.
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Ruby Rates The Competition For Indianapolis Auto Race
Indianapolis racer Lloyd Ruby predicts 10 to 12 drivers can win the Indianapolis 500 with names like Andretti McCluskey Leonard Johncock Rutherford Pollard and Gurney among the contenders. He notes front runners will push hard while others risk pace and equipment, stressing race experience and track conditions.
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Indiana 500 to be run on May 29 next year
AP reports the Indianapolis 500 will be held Saturday May 29 next year instead of the usual Memorial Day date. Also noted are rugby results in California and a cushion giveaway at Anaheim Stadium featuring Angels star Chico Ruiz.
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Baseball Results and Schedule From Today's AP Box
Today's results include Baltimore 7 Cleveland 3 and Detroit 3 New York 0. National League standings show Chicago leading with 22 wins. Tonight's games feature Oakland at California and Milwaukee at Minnesota with multiple NL matchups listed.
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