Alou Overcomes Pull To Lead NL Batting Race In 9-0 Pirates Win
Matty Alou extended his hitting streak to 13 games as the Pirates routed the Astros 9-0, pulling ahead in the NL batting race with a .328 average. Manager Harry Walker urged Alou to stop pulling pitches to right field, guiding him to hit to left and lift his average and consistency.
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Houston
Roberto Clemente
Willie Stargell
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Major League Baseball Results and Standings Update
Thursday results include San Francisco 3 Atlanta 1 and Philadelphia 1 New York 0. Pittsburgh crushed Houston 9 0 with notable games listed along with upcoming and scheduling notes in the American League standings update.
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Snead Signs Three Year Pact With Philadelphia Eagles
Quarterback Norman Snead signed a three year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Last season he completed 150 of 298 passes for 52.1 percent, gaining 2 346 yards and accounting for 15 touchdowns.
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Travelers close gap with 5-2 win over Dallas-Fort Worth
The Arkansas Travelers beat Dallas-Fort Worth 5-2 to move within one game of the Texas League lead held by Amarillo. El Paso pitcher Jim Holbrook allowed five hits in a 3-1 victory over the Sonics. Albuquerque defeated Austin 5-3 in the nightcap as teams shift parks for a new series starting tonight.
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Baberuth League Batter Leads Valley Chevrolet Win
Anthony Burrola hits a homer in the bottom of the third and earns a win with nine strikeouts as Bohanon Wec ker Cra Burrola Slayton and VC provide highlights for Valley Chevrolet in a Minor League Southwest Engine 9 game at Sport City.
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Whitfield Turns on Twins as Orioles Dominate
Fred Whitfield powered the Indians past Minnesota with three hits and a two run homer as Steve Hargan blanked the Twins 4-0. Baltimore topped Kansas City 11-3 and Boston beat New York 3-2 in the AL. In the NL, San Francisco defeated Atlanta 3-1 and Pittsburgh routed Houston 9-0.
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Post 28 faces six game stretch over holiday
Roswell New Mexico Post 28 American Legion braces for six games in three days starting with a 5:30 p.m. Saturday doubleheader against Carlsbad at Fair Park. Roswell sits 12-2 overall and 3-1 in district, sharing the lead with Artesia as Carlsbad and Lovington fight for last.
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Bud's Fina Softball Team Hosts Carlsbad Twinbill
Buds Fina Service softball team will host Carlsbad in a twi night doubleheader at Optimist Park tonight. The team is 5 3 on the year after a split with Walker Air Force Base last week.
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Ortiz Named Santa Fe High Basketball Coach
Robbie Ortiz named head basketball coach at Santa Fe High School succeeding Bill Asimos who resigned this spring. Ortiz had been Asimos’s assistant.
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Robbie Ortiz
Santa Fe High School
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Albuquerque Triumphs Over Arkansas 5 3
In a Texas League matchup Albuquerque beat Arkansas 5 to 3 as Austin faced Amarillo, El Paso played Dallas Fort Worth, and Amargo? night results include Dallas-Ft Worth 2 Arkansas 4 listed.
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Stuart Gets Vote For National League All Star
New York AP Dick Stuart, the high priced first baseman released by the Mets earlier this month, received one vote for the National League All Star team.
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Dick Stuart
New York Mets
Little League Lions defeat Ponca in low scoring tilt
In a crackling Little League night, Hondo RHE tops Ponca 3 to 1 as Moore and Townsend toil on the mound. Dobbs Kiwanis and Gonzales Stoffermer Key later rallies, Worley homers in sixth for the losers, while Ponca strands runs late.
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Villa Solano To Host SR The Rematch Saturday
The Villa Solano softball team hosts Star Radiator from Roswell’s minor league scene Saturday July 9 at Villa Solano in a rematch begun after a 14 13 finish earlier this week. Star Radiator used four hurlers to Villa Solano's two as Levi Valdez led VS with a double and two singles while Joe Chavez and Fred Castillo made errorless plays. The game starts at 1 30 p m with Star Radiator guests of the school for a tour and lunch.
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Artesia
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Ron Hix
Villa Solano
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Joe Chavez
Fred Castillo
Brunette Kazmierski Wins 1966 Golf Championship
Joyce Kazmierski a 20 year old brunette from Michigan State defeated Bobbie Jo Gabrielsen of the University of Georgia two up on the 36 hole final to win the 1966 Women's Collegiate Golf Championship in Columbus Ohio.
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Michigan State
Bobbie Jo Gabrielsen
University of Georgia
Ralston Faces Santana in Wimbledon Final Battle
Dennis Ralston of the United States meets Manuel Santana of Spain in the Wimbledon men's final as European favor abounds. Santana is the first European finalist in 11 years while Billie Jean King and Maria Bueno vie for the women's title.
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Associated Sports Press
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Independents Dominate NMT In City Softball Showdown
The Roswell Independents extended their win streak to nine by defeating New Mexico Transportation Co. 17 6 on Thursday night. Libby Forester and Sally Starkey hit home runs, Nikki Reyes pitched the win, Nan Miller took the loss. NIT trails the Independents at 3 7, while Hamilton stands at 2 7.
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Nan Miller
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