Astros Win both Straight: Giusti Shuts Out Pirates
Houston stars sweep the Pirates 2-0 as Dave Giusti earns his third win in six days. Giusti struck out nine, allowed five hits in 14 1 3 innings, and tied Sammy Ellis for best NL pitcher mark with a 3-0 start. Bateman drove in a run as Houston improves to 7-6 under the dome.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Across Leagues
Major League standings show Minnesota leading the American League with a 6 2 record, Detroit 6 3, and Boston 5 3. National League shows Chicago at 6 , Los Angeles 7 , with midweek schedule notes and Monday results including Houston 2 Pittsburgh 0 and Philadelphia 4 Los Angeles 3.
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Mets Shine As Spahn Berra Rally Fans At Shea
The Mets, once cellar-dwellers, surprise fans with dazzling play led by Warren Spahn and rookie Ed Kranepool. With Yogi Berra’s bat in eye, the Mets rise in attendance and form, while Bragan’s Milwaukee days loom in memory as rookies spark hope for better NL results.
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Cater Leads Major Leagues In Hitting For White Sox
Sandy haired Danny Cater, a 25 year old Austin Texan, leads both leagues in hitting at .464 for the Chicago White Sox after being traded from the Phillies last November. The left fielder has been a spring standout and credits the trade for his new chance to play regularly.
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Professional Bowler Plays With Handicap
New York expects Billy Hardwick, top money winner on the Professional Bowlers Association tour, to bowl with a disability after a high school shop class accident left him with only two fingers on his right hand. The 23 year old Alabama native continues to compete despite the handicap that would end many careers.
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Major League Leaders Show Mixed Results Across Leagues
American League leaders include Gentile and Mantle with four hits each and Oliva Thomas and others with three. National League leaders feature Santo Mays Swoboda Bateman and Bateman with four, five players tied at three. RBI leaders list Mantilla Thomas Oliva Gentile Powell Allison Kaline Maris with eight, Banks Kranepool Mathews Coleman Santo tied at nine or fourteen. Pitching leaders show Aguirre Peters Kaat and others at two and several NL pitchers at two zero.
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Bold Lad favored in 1965 Derby by former Kentucky Derby rider
Roscoe Goose, the 1913 Derby-winning jockey on Donerail, says Bold Lad looks like the best chance in the 1965 Derby though he calls it an open race with Tom Rolfe and Lucky Debonair also strong. He notes riders are better today and Churchill Downs remains a frequent stop for him.
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Derby Field Seen As Average Despite Bold Lad Hope
J P Conway of Darby Dan Farms says the 91st Kentucky Derby field is average and none standout. Bold Lad, coming back from an injury, looms as top rival to Bugler in the Derby Trial with Bill Hartack aboard, while other runners include Apple Core One Afternoon Carpenter's Rule Leonine and At First Blush.
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Blefary Seizes Spotlight as Bowens Returns Questioned
Orioles forward Curt Blefary swings hot bat during Sam Bowens hamstring injury. Blefary roped nine hits in 27 at bats with three homers and two doubles, batting .333 with seven RBIs. Manager Cal Bauer says Bowens’ return will complicate lineup decisions. Blefary, 22, in his third pro season, shows competitive drive and progress despite spring training tensions. The club weighs best fit when Bowens is ready.
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ARCA Drivers Enter Second One Race at WV Speedway
Huntington ARCA fields grow for the second show of the season at West Virginia International Speedway. ARCA president John Marcum says Charlie Glotzbach from Louisville may run either his 1965 Plymouth or rebuilt 1964 Ford. Local drivers Jim Robinson Elmer Davis from New Albany, and John Sommerville from GM-backed 1964 Chevrolet prepare for 250 lap event, with practice at 11 a.m. and racing to begin at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday May 2.
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Identifying Pike Family Members with Mercury Tips
Mercury out boards clarifies pike family types with guidance on muskies pickerels and true pike. It explains distinctions among northern pike walleyed pike pickerels banded little trout and chain varieties, focusing on scaled gill covers and cheek areas to avoid misidentification. Observes that markings vary by water conditions and hybrids, so use scale patterns for accurate identification.
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Pirates and Dodgers open two game set in Los Angeles
The Pirates seek to end a five game slide in Los Angeles as Joe Gibbon faces Johnny Podres. Houston beat Pittsburgh 2 0 with Dave Giusti pitching a four hitter. Bob Friend allowed six hits in a 2 0 loss. Manager Harry Walker disputed a call at first base and was replaced by Alex Grammas.
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Minor League Games Delayed by Rain
Rain washed out all three International League games on Monday keeping Columbus Jets and Atlanta tied for the top spot. Columbus, a half game behind, would have tied Atlanta with a win over Rochester while Columbus and Atlanta both faced rescheduled games today. Toronto also in the hunt hosts the Suns as Toledo and Syracuse attempt today’s makeups.
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