Braves Move Into Third After Win and Dodgers Top Astros
Ken Johnson and Maury Wills star for Milwaukee and Los Angeles as the Braves extend their winning streak to seven, moving into third place. Johnson earns his fourth straight win for Milwaukee with a 6-0 shutout of the Mets, while Wills fuels the Dodgers with a three-run triple and stolen bases in an 8-3 victory over Houston. Dodgers also beat San Francisco 6-2. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia win as NL action continues.
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Howard fights elbow pain with left field move
NEW YORK UPI The Washington Senators star Frank Howard plays through a lingering elbow issue that saps his throwing. To limit the danger, Eddie Brinkman covers left field and throws on relays while Howard homers through the pain, eyeing possible surgery after the season.
Major League Leaders in Home Runs and RBIs
National League leaders list Mays Stargell Callison Mathews and McCovey with home run totals from 19 to 23. American League leaders include Colavito Horton Killebrew Conigliaro Alvis and Hall with 16 to 21 homers. RBIs feature Johnson Stargell Banks Callison Robinson Mantilla Colavite Horton Hall Kaline with totals from 58 to 69. Pitching leaders show Koufax and others with varied win loss records, and Pascual and Pappas noted among AL leaders.
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Nicklaus Heads Winnings List
Nicklaus leads PGA money list after a second at the Canadian Open boosting his official and unofficial totals. Littler jumps to fourth after a $20,000 Canadian Open win. Lema withdraws with back trouble. Devlin remains third with $55,595 plus $3,264 in unsanctioned earnings. Also, Kudinsky sets a Soviet 3000m record in 7:56.
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Giants Pledge Red Carpet For Warren Spahn Arrival
Giants anxiously await lefty Warren Spahn who may join Candlestick Park rotation after waivers. Giants VP Feeney reached deal in Long Island. Spahn happy with offer to pitch as starter or reliever. Mets released him after a 4 13 ERA season. Giants see veteran arm boosting their aging staff.
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Baseballs oddballs Hawk Harrelson profile by Tom Tiede
Ken Harrelson A s infielder with the A s brags of golf pool bowling and arm wrestling prowess. The 23 year old Southern born slugger nicknamed Hawk envisions a future pro golf career while touting a 40 home run ceiling and constant bragging. He recalls hustling pool games with a partner and predicts a place in baseballs Hall of Fame if he stays focused.
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Mustang Boss Charged With Counterfeiting Arraignment Set
Atlanta financier William Westcott owner of the Atlanta Mustangs faces arraignment on $3,000 counterfeit charges. A water boy allegedly passed the bills to players during a Saturday Jacksonville game where the Mustangs won 15-7 after being unpaid two weeks. Secret Service recovered about $2,500 of the bogus money.
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Area 3 Champs Are Disqualified For Birth Certificates
Hinton American Legion baseball team loses Area 3 title after failing to submit birth certificate copies by the deadline. Cecil Lacy says about half complied before a June 18 deadline and a five day extension. Mullens advances to state to meet for title.
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Tyus Ties World 100-Yard Record At Jamaica Meet
Kingston crowd watched Tyus equal the world 100 yard mark in 10.3 seconds to win at the Carreras International track meet. Other U.S. winners included Jim Ryan in the 880 yard run Bill Morgan in the three mile Adolph Plummer in the 220 yard dash and Ralph Boston in the broad jump.
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Tennis Pros Still Envy The Golfers
In Chestnut Hill Massachusetts UPI reports tennis pros envy golfers amid travel and exhibitions with 130000 prize money after nine events. Ken Rosewall won 3000 defeating Rod Laver 6-4 6-3 6-3 in front of 3200 at Longwood Cricket Club. Pros fret low earnings hinder new recruits as Pancho Gonzales weighs retirement at 37.
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Workers Strike At Waterford Park
Chester reports near Waterford Park workers at gates and maintenance walked out Monday night forcing the track to close after the first race. Jockeys refused to ride due to lack of experienced help at gates. Admissions refunded and bus tickets honored. Park officials unnamed say strike aims to unionize. Racing to resume Tuesday at 7 15 p.m.
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Kansas City defeated Chicago 6-2 as Dick Green hit a three run homer in a seven run seventh inning. Rollie Sheldon earned his fourth win with relief from Dickson Messi and Stock. The A’s moved into a two way tie for third while Twins lead by 1.5 games after a 5-2 win over Los Angeles.
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Baseball standings and results brief from Monday and Tuesday
The American League standings show Minnesota leading with 46 wins and Cleveland at 52, while New York and Boston trail. Monday results include Washington over Detroit and Kansas City beating Chicago, with nightly scores for Cleveland over Baltimore and Minnesota over Los Angeles. Tuesday scheduled pitchers feature Lopez versus Pascual in Minnesota and Monbouquette versus Stottlemyre in New York. National League updates list Los Angeles atop with 56 wins, Cincinnati and Milwaukee close behind, and Philadelphia fading. multiple night games and Tuesday fixtures cover Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Houston at Los Angeles among others.
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