Skowron Sparks Sox as Twins Stumble in pennant chase
Chicago first baseman Bill Skowron, a 34 year old slugger acquired in 1964, hit a tie breaking homer and a late triple to lift the White Sox past the Senators 2-1. The win trimmed Minnesota’s AL lead to a half game as Detroit beat the Twins 5-4. Whitey Ford and other AL results also noted.
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Major League Leaders Update Shows Top Performers Across Leagues
Baseball leaders list highlights G AB and H totals for National and American Leagues. Key names include Mays Giants Torre Braves Aaron Braves Banks Cubs Mantilla Red Sox Horton Tigers Kaline Tigers with many players listed for batting averages, home runs, runs batted in, and pitching records.
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Britain Eyes Walker Cup Victory After British Amateur Win
Britain hopes to end a 20 match Walker Cup drought as Mike Bonallack defeats Clive Clark 2 and 1 in the British Amateur final. Both finalists are certain to join the Great Britain team for September’s match against the United States in Baltimore.
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Dodgers Sweep Mets in Doubleheader Pushes NL Lead
Dodgers' veteran core led by Podres Moon Gilliam and Roseboro fueled a twinbill sweep over the Mets 5-2 and 4-3 at Shea Stadium as Walter Alston's aging lineup delivered clutch hits. Podres earned the first win, Penaski the second, and Swoboda’s offensive output for New York highlighted a high-scoring day while Milwaukee and others faltered behind Los Angeles.
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Hungary Edges Austria 1 0 in World Cup Qualifier
Hungary defeated Austria 1 to 0 before 72000 spectators in the first leg of the World Cup qualifier. Players and teams involved include Hungary and Austria, with the match held on a Sunday in Vienna. The result sets the stage for the qualifying series.
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Chamberlain Fined by NBA over Bush League Article
Wilt Chamberlain, 7 foot 1 star of the Philadelphia 76ers, was fined 750 by the National Basketball Association for his April article My Life in a Bush League. NBA President Walter Kennedy called the piece detrimental to the league and cited numerous factual inaccuracies.
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Mets Coach Don Heffner Troubled Over Milwaukee Call
ST LOUIS UP I reports say Mets third base coach Don Heffner cannot sleep for a month after a May 18 miscue in Milwaukee. Heffner believes his sign to Charlie Smith cost the game 4 3, as Smith was cut down at third on Hank Aaron’s relay to Frank Bolling. Heffner, a 16 year veteran, defends his decision though the outcome stung the club and fans.
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