Giants Edge Dodgers in tense 10th inning win
San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 9-8 in 10 innings to sweep the series, move within two games of the league lead, and end Koufax and Drysdale’s holdout impact. Pete Rose and Don Pavletich homered, Ed Cepeda contributed a two run double, and Jim Davenport sparked the decisive 10th with an error at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Dodgers
Koufax
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Drysdale
California
Los Angeles
Ron Perranoski
Jim Davenport
Joh Kennedy
Ollie Brown
Davenport
John Roseboro
Willie Davis
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Houston
Chicago
Bob Miller
Orlando Cepeda
Jim Ray Hart
Wes Parker
Ron Fairly
Lou Johnson
Johnson
Pete Rose
Don Pavietich
Rose
Pavietich
Pirates
Roberto Clemente
Jim
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Daily Wire
United Press International reports the American League standings show Cleveland tied with Baltimore and Chicago leading with California at fourth. Friday and Saturday games list tentative matchups with pitchers including Ford McGlothin Richert and Dobson, plus notable clashes Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Chicago and more across multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International American League
W. L. Pet
Cleveland
Baltimore
Chicago
California
Detroit
Minnesota
Washington
Boston
New York
Kansas City
Calif
Kan
City
Ford
Kane City
Tribe Tallies 5th Straight Victory Over Lowly Yanks
Cleveland beats New York 4-0 in series opener as John O Donoghue and Bob Allen combine on a three hitter. Duke Sims drives in two with a triple and a single to pace the offense while Fred Whitfield adds a triple and run. Replacements Hinton and Howser contribute after outfield collision sidelines stars. The win gives Cleveland a two game lead on Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribe
Yanks
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Bombers
Indians
Birdie Tebbetts
Sam McDowell
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City
John O'Donoghue
O'Donoghue
Bob Allen
New York
Yankees
Orioles
California
Duke Sims
Cleveland
Fred Whitfield
Dick Howser
Howser
Chuck Hinton
Larry Brown
Leon Wagner
Fred Newman
Bob Lee
Cuty
Newman
Lee
Angels
Paul Schaal
Norm Siebern
Pittsbur
Cincinna Abr
Rose
Meta
Helms
Pagan
Pinson
Clemente
Herez
Stargell
Pavietich
Paglioni
Crdenas
Alley
Johnson
Cincnon
Een
Maziski
Bailey
Jay
Lynch
McCool
Veale
McBean
Roberts
Mikkisen
Pittsburgh Cincinnati
E—Pagan
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Alou
Paglaroni
Paul Hetieh
Gonder
McBean Lit
NEW York Mikkelsen
Jay W
Cavalillo Cf
Orichidsn
Alvis
White
Ee Hinton
Mantle
Philadelphia
Atlanta Whitfield
Clinton
Gonzalez
Briggs
Boyer
Great
Edward
Sims
Howard
Aaron Rf
Donghue
Friend P
Callison
Thomas
R.allen
H.lopez
Gonzalz Lf
Torre Ec
Murcer Pr
Brandt
Carty
Cullen P
Rojas
Mathews
Womack
Taylor
Bolling
Eee Linz
Menkels
Uecker
Cloningr
Oliver E— Howser
Jackson
Geiger
Knowles
Niekro
Whitfield
Wagner
O'Dell
Davalillo
Hinton
Belinsky
Sf—Howser
Hinstein
SO Craig
Conshue
Woo
R-Allen
Atlanta
Menke
Aaron
Torre
Briggs S—Groat
Iphore Jackson
Iphore Jackson 83 3 2| Seeeeeee 13 0 0 ° 0) Knowles 0 0 Wagner L
Belinsky Eeeeeee
Craig Seeeeee
Cleeeeeee
Olive W
Derby fever boosts Blue Skyer into Kentucky Derby field
Louisville trainer Jim Padgett added Blue Skyer to the 16-horse Derby lineup at the last minute as Graustark’s withdrawal left no clear standout. Padgett, who campaigns the gelding for his father Marvin and partner Hugh Grant, said the decision came after a string of small changes and a late rethink despite an initial plan not to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
UPI
Jim Padgett
Marvin
Hugh Grant
Blue Skyer
Ray Broussard
Pollux
Aqueduct
Padgett
Graustark
Sympathy follows Derby favorite Graystark injury
Milton Richman reports John W. Galbreath, owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, went from joy to sorrow as his Kentucky Derby favorite Graystark suffered a broken bone in a hoof and will miss the Derby. fellow owners at a joint meeting offered condolences while the Pirates remained contenders in the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
John W. Galbreath
Galbreath
United States
Graystark
Pittsburgh Pirates
Galbreath Faces Derby Setback After Graustark Injury
Kentucky Derby winner and World Series champion Galbreath laments Graustark's injury at Keeneland and a half million loss but remains resolute. He recalls Graustark’s muddy Blue Grass Stakes fall as Abe's Hope nosed him out, while Galbreath attends the Derby planning to watch despite the absence of his horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbreath
Graystark
Chateaugay
Graustark
Keeneland
Abe
Pension Committee
Donald Grant
Mets
Arthur Allyn
White Sox
Stevens Leads 1897 All Events At ABC Bowling Meet
Donald Stevens of Phoenixville Pa completed a 1897 all events total highlighting Thursday action at the American Bowling Congress tournament. He added a 628 series Wednesday night and a 677 doubles plus 592 singles on Thursday but missed top 10 by 24 pins. Burzynski Liquor Store Syracuse started strong with 1039 and 974 but collapsed in the third for 2848. Thunderbird Inn Pontiac Mich led with 3059. Best individual Thursday was Henry Blough Reading Pa 672 for Colonial Hills Bowl, with 210 231 231.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N.Y
UPI
Donald Stevens
Phoenixville
American Bowling Congress
Stevens
Burzynski Liquor Store
Syracuse
Des Lake Hurt After Fall In Chester
Australia's champion jockey Des Lake remained hospitalized in Chester after a fall left him with head injuries. He spent a restful night at Chester Royal Infirmary following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
England
UPI
Australia
Des Lake
Chester Royal Infirmary
Golf Pros Wait For Sunny Day
Houston weather kept the $100,000 Houston Champions International Golf Tournament on hold as 101 top pros waited for a break in the rain. A low off Gulf of Mexico offered little relief and continuous showers left Cypress Creek layout with standing water. If not cleared, singles may be played Saturday and Sunday with final rounds pushed to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
UPI
Champion Golf Club
Cypress Creek
AFL Names Two New Directors in Front Office Shakeup
New York reports the American Football League appointed two directors, the fourth front office change recently. Mickey Herskowitz of the Houston Post becomes director of public relations, praised as a top Texas sports writer. Val Pinchbeck Jr. from Syracuse University is named director of special events, effective May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
American Football League
Mickey Herskowitz
Houston Post
Texas
Herskowitz
U.S
Val Pinchbeck Jr
Pinchbeck
Syracuse University
League
Carroll Martin
Mel Hein
Sucic Named Coach of Richmond Rebels football
Steve Sucic, 44, former GM and head coach of Grand Rapids in the PFLA, signs a two year contract to lead the Continental Football League Richmond Rebels. He succeeds Pete Pihos who resigned after two seasons with the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Va
UPI
Richmond Rebels
Steve Sucic
Sucic
Grand Rapids
Mich
Professional Football League of America
Pete Pihos
Rebels
Parker and Fairly Homer Spark San Francisco Win
Two out when winning run scored. Los Angeles 002320 010 O-8 San Francisco 250000 010 1 9 E-Hart Lanier Davenport Mays Kennedy W.Davis. DP-San Francisco 1. LOB-Los Angeles 5 San Francisco 1. 2B-Cepeda Barton Gabrielson. HR- Parker 2 Fairly 1 L.Johnson 3. S- Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
San Francisco
E-Hart
Lanier
Davenport
Mays
Kennedy
W.davis
Cepeda
Barton
Gabrielson
Hr— Parker
Fairly
L.johnson
S— Wills
Brown Rt
Reed
Hiatt Ph
Griffith
Mason Pr
Fuentes
Regan P
Perrnoski
Bolin
Mdaniel
Herbel
Landrum
Linzy
McCovey
Henry
J.alouis
Major League Leaders Overview in National and American Leagues
National League leaders include Morgan of Houston with a .375 average and Allen of Philadelphia at .372, while Willie Mays and Hank Aaron top home runs for the NL and AL respectively. Runners of RBI feature Willie Mays and Brooks Robinson, with pitching leaders led by Juan Marichal and Jim McDowell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. AB. R. H. Pet
Alou
Pitt
G. AB. R. H. Pet. Alvis
Clev
F.absn Balt
Oliva
Minn
Rbasn
Chi
Yastski Bos
B.absn Bal
Kaline
Det
Warner
Cal
Rehrat
Cash
Aaron
Braves
Mays
Giants
Torre
Lefebvre
Dodgers
Thomas
Gentile
Astros
Scott
Red Sox
Reichardt
Angels
F Robinson
Blefaryv
Orioles
Tigers
Twins
Mays Giants
McCovey Giants
Flood
Cards
Johnson
B. Robinson
Yastrzemski
Glen Leigh Sylvia Take Volley Crowns
Glen Leigh and Sylvia won grade school volley crowns in a Thursday afternoon victory at the Recreation building. Sylvia beat Central Elementary 28 15 while Glen Leigh defeated Hollywood 16 10 in a strong defensive game. Winners received trophies from William Wilbur Elks Lodge and earned invites to the Youth Achievement dinner Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Glen Leigh
Recreation Building
Sylvia Lassies
Central Elementary
Glen
Clear Fork
Woodrow Wilson
Baileysville
Gauley Bridge
Elks
Sylvia Capt
Patty Teubert
Judy Bell
Marsha Bragg
Janice Burnett
Anita Cox
Mountaineers Top Wesleyan in 10th Inning Thriller
West Virginia University scored four runs in the 10th inning to beat West Virginia Wesleyan 13-9. Chuck Boggs hit a go ahead two run homer after two were out. Jack Johnson tied it with a ninth inning double for Wesleyan. Semenik earned the win in relief as WVU improved to 19-6-1 and set up a Saturday Southern Conference doubleheader with Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
UPI
West Virginia University
Chuck Boggs
West Virginia Wesleyan
Wesleyan
Jack Johnson
Bobcats
Mountaineers
Jim Clay
Boggs
Jack McCullough
Emil Semenik
Jan Withrow
Walt Lismon
Semenik
WVU
Mat Weithoffer
Jim Williams
Davidson
Dortmunds win European Cup in overtime over Liverpool
Borussia Dortmund of Germany scored in overtime to defeat Liverpool of England 2 1 and capture the European Soccer Cup Winners Trophy on Thursday night in Glasgow Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Borussia Dortmund
Germany
Liverpool
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reds
San Francisco Giants
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Pagliaroni
Jesse Gonder Pinch
Hank Aaron
Felipe Alou
Lee Thomas
Billy O'Dell
Johnny Callison
Jackie Brandt
Cookie Rojas
Bob Uecker
Jim Wynn
Joe Morgan
Morgan
Jim Gentile
John Boccabella
Cubs
Schwall
Buhl
St. Louis
Perry
Gibson
Erry
Lemaster
Latman
Sutton
Pappas
San Fran
Los Ang
Phila
Hous Chi
Fay
Holtzman
Gardner
Derby
Young Padgett
Abe’s Hope
Stupendous
Tragmew
Advocator
Williamston Kid
Sky Guy
Fleet Shoe
Rehabilitate
Quinta
Beau Sub
Dominar
General Tire
General
Dare
COMET
DART
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Studebaker
Rambler
BUICK
Mercury
Chrysler
DODGE
OLDS
Pontiac
Packard
Desoto
Act
Br Nates
Jato
Boz
USGA
Lucas General Tire, Inc
Neville Street
WER Auto Industries Highway Safety Ct
Sport
Rv Milton Richman
ABC
P. L. “Penn” Raines
Democrat
House of Delegates
Raleigh County
State Road Commission
AFL
Rebs
Max Baer
Heart Research
La-Raiders
Woodlawn Ave
Beckley
Boxscores
Tartabil
Schaal
Fregosi
Jiminez If
Knoop
Siebern
Bryan
Carden
Reichrat Cf
Krkpirik
Sheldon
Lee P
Stahl
Rodgers
Wyatt
Satriano
E-Fregosi
Cece Koufax
Miller
Regan
Perranoski
McDaniel
Priddy
Major League
United Press International
Marichal
Cuellar
McDowell Indians
McNally
Tiant
Mountaineers Top Wesleyan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!