Johnson Stops Astro Spin and Dodgers 4-1 in Houston
Dodgers fail to capitalize on late rally as Johnson loses no hitter bid in the ninth. Houston wins 4-1 behind Ken Johnson who allows three hits and benefits from a St. Louis and Milwaukee loss around the league. Dick Ellsworth of Chicago also stymies LA prior to a 3-1 finish.
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WAC weighs rules on junior college transfers
Western Athletic Conference officials debated whether to stay middle of the road or shift on junior college transfer eligibility. The NCAA requires two years at a smaller school, while the WAC allows varsity play after one JC year. The council also discussed freshman participation rules and possible expansion talks.
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Albuquerque Dodgers Top Dallas Fort Worth 8 To 4 In Weather Move
Albuquerque beat Dallas Fort Worth 8 4 to extend its win streak to five and hold the league’s only .600 record. El Paso defeated Tulsa 7 3 while Amarillo routed Austin 12 2. Don Rivas pitched a seven hitter for El Paso and Leo Posada drove in five for Amarillo with a homer and two singles.
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No-hitter Powers Ponca Past Malco in Little League Showdown
Dickie Gonzales pitched a no hitter for Ponca with Larry Smith providing offense via a home run. Ponca pitchers were Dickie Gonzales and Mike Gonzales, while Malco was led by Rex Courtney, Ken Craig, and Marty Dunbar in a rough start and late rally.
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Rose wins Judy Jump Up Purse at Aqueduct
Race results show Rose taking the Judy Jump Up Purse at Aqueduct with a $4.70 payoff. Other highlights include Tampa at Arlington Park for $6.80, Tilt mar winning Garden State feature, and Antic at Suffolk Downs for $27.60. Squad Leader led the San Leandro Purse at Golden Gate Fields, Taffy Tail paid $19.20 in the Goose Girl Stakes at Hollywood Park.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Scores Summary
National League results show Chicago beating San Francisco 7 6 in a 72 inning rain affected game. Milwaukee defeated New York 4 3. St Louis topped Philadelphia 8 2. Houston beat Los Angeles 4 1. Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati and San Francisco at Chicago were rained out.
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Clay Is Fit And Ready For Liston Title Fight
Cassius Clay is declared in A-1 condition and ready for the May 25 title bout with Sonny Liston after a pre fight exam by Dr. Lee Lemieux in Maine. Liston trained with six rounds of sparring in Poland Spring as three former champs watched.
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Fisher Drives Sox Win Streak With Ninth Inning Save
Eddie Fisher continued his standout relief work for the Chicago White Sox, earning a save as Chicago held a 5-4 lead and withstood a late Kansas City rally. Fisher, aided by Hoyt Wilhelm knucklers, has appeared in 17 games this season with 2 wins and 10 saves, helping Chicago open a substantial early-season lead in the standings. The margin narrowed briefly in the ninth before Fisher closed it out.
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Odessa Boys Club wins Roswell YMCA judo tourney title
The Odessa Boys Club coached by Dale Lehman won the Roswell YMCA judo tournament trophy with 51 points. Teams from Walker AFB, St Johns College, Hollyman AFB, Albuquerque Judo School, Odessa Junior College, Judo Clubs Inc., and Roswell Y competed in junior and senior divisions. Roswell coach Walt Atencio led a strong Roswell Y team with multiple top placings across 7 age divisions.
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Major League Stars Rally As Yankees Tie Boston Late
Ray Barker of New York broke up Dave Forehead's no hit bid with a leadoff single in the seventh, then homered in the ninth to help the Yankees force a 12 inning 4 3 victory over Boston. Ray Sadecki of St Louis pitched five solid innings for his first win as the Cardinals defeated Philadelphia 8 2.
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Ford Sent To bullpen by Yankees as slump continues
New York AP Four straight losses push Whitey Ford to the bullpen for relief duty. Manager Johnny Keane said the move is temporary and Ford may return as a starter, with Ford noting it could be best for him after a 2-5 season.
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Harada Wins Bantamweight Title in Nagoya Bout
Masahiko Harada defeats Eder Jofre in Nagoya to claim the world bantamweight championship. The match reports Harada 117% versus Jofre 118% with Harada prevailing on points.
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