Shannon Leads Cardinals Third Base Switch Report
In a candid NEA interview Mike Shannon reflects on moving to third base for the St. Louis Cardinals, his rough 1964 season, and the team’s growing confidence. He notes Lou Brock’s role, the manager’s plans, and fans’ steady support as the club distances itself from last year’s late surge. Shannon emphasizes staying focused, learning, and keeping the mood relaxed after tough games.
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Tommy Thomas
NEA
New York
Cardinals
Astros
Senators
White Sox
St. Louis
Bob Gibson
Lou Brock
Mike Shan- Ton
Shannon
University of Missouri
Roger Maris
Red Schoendienst
Mike
Sant
Blue Moon Odom Leads Oakland One-Hitter Win Over Washington
Joan Blue Moon Odom and two relievers held Washington to one hit as Oakland won 4-1. Frank Howard doubled in the first for Washington’s lone hit. Reggie Jackson hit his 19th homer in the fifth to break a 1-1 tie. Bert Campaneris homered and Jim Pagliaroni drove in a run as Oakland pulled away.
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Washington
Joan “Blue Moon
Odom
Oakland
Frank Howard
Diego Segui
Jack Aker
Reggie Jackson
Frank Bertaina
Bert Campaneris
A's
Beriaina
Rick Monday
Jim Pagliaroni
Mike Hershberger
Illinois State Legion Delayed In Opening At Bloomington
Rain washed out Thursday play as the Illinois state American Legion tournament in Bloomington opened Friday. Belleville defeated Galesburg 6-2, Berwyn beat Waukegan 12-68 and Waukegan later edged Bloomington 8-5, while Galesburg fell 4-3 to Bloomington, eliminating Galesburg in Boxer round games. George Tyms, State Shotput Champion from Lane Tech Chicago, will perform at NIU this fall. Tyms also held the Chicago city record with 61 feet 1 inch. The Football schedule for the Fightin’ Illini was announced including nonconference games with Texas A&M, Missouri, Baylor and Washington State, with Missouri in Memorial Stadium.
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State Legion
Illinois State American Legion
Bloomington
Belleville
Galesburg
Berwyn
Waukegan
NIU
George Tyms
Lane Tech
Chicago
Northern Illinois University
Tyms
AGL Mead
Texas A & M
Missouri
Baylor
Washington State
Illinois’ Memorial Stadium
Tiant earns 18th win as Indians top White Sox in Chicago
Luis Tiant pitched a five hitter for his 18th victory, lifting Cleveland to a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox and snapping a five game losing streak. He allowed two early runs on a first inning double by Josephson and a Cardenal misplay, then silenced the Sox with ten strikeouts.
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Chicago
Luis Tiant
Cleveland
Chicogo White Sox
Tiant
Sox
Duane Josephson
Jose Cardenal
Ihe Sox
Wilbur Wood
Tribe
Tao
Cardenal
Lou Johnson
Tony Herron
Joe Azcue
Chico Salmon
Umpire Explains Bat Ruling in Yankees Loss
Hank Spar clarifies to John Stevens that Yankee Bob Cox could use the bat taken to the plate in the fourth inning. Stevens had objected prompting manager Ralph Houk to seek Spar's ruling. The Yankees wanted larger bats but fell 3 2.
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Hank Spar
Chick
John Stevens
Bob Cox
New York
Stevens
Yankee
Ralph Houk
Spar
Yanks
Salukis Drop Major Status After Conference Moves
The University of Texas at El Paso will not play at the SIU Arena this winter, affecting Southern Illinois University’s 1968-69 basketball card. Long Island University, an NIT entrant last March, moved from college to major status and is set to appear at SIU Arena.
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University of Texas At el Paso
Southern Illinois University
Long Island University
SIU
Blackbirds
Jack Hartman
Salukis
Texas
el Paso
Texas Western
Miners
Southern
Hartman
STU
Southern Methodist
Kenucky Wesleyan
Tulsa
Long Island
Southwest Missouri
St. Louis
Evansville
Indiana State
Carbondale
U S Trotting Head Walter J Michael Suffers Heart Attack
Walter J Michael 68 of Bucyrus Ohio president of the U S Trotting Association rests at Cleveland Clinic after a mild heart attack. He was stricken Friday night at his apartment and is receiving treatment at the hospital. He also heads Northfield and Grandview Harness Tracks.
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Cleveland
Walter J. Michael
Bucyrus
Ohio
U.S. Trotting Association
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Michael
Northfield
Grandview
Newcombe wins in German Open tennis quarterfinals
In Hamburg John Newcombe edged Marty Riessen in a tight heat. Cliff Drysdale upset Tony Roche to reach the semifinals. Wilhelm Bungart and Nicola Pilic also advanced, while Julie Heldman and Judy Tegart led the women’s draw with decisive wins.
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Hamburg
Germany
Australia
John Newcombe
Marty Riessen
Cliff Drysdale
Tony Roche
Newcombe
Riessen
Evanston
Ill
St. Drysdale
Roche
Wilhelm Bungart
Robert Maud
Afriea
Nicola Pilic
Yugoslavia
Pierre Barthes
France
Julie Heldman
New York
Judy Tegart
Miss Heldman
Eddie Budding
Miss Tegart
Pat Walkden
South Africa
Phils Clinch Carbondale Senior League Title 13 4
The Phils of Carbondale Senior League defeated the Bruins 13 to 4 to win the league tournament. Pitching by Tim Scott propelled the champions as manager Bill Reid leads the team to a season finish of 1-2. Roster includes Greg Wilson Dewey Isabell Mike Russell Steve Cecil Tom Bates Eddie Smith Jim Scot Dave Car ney Jim Charles and Chris Duckett. Assistant coach Robert Smith and scorekeeper Al Hogan supported the victory.
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Phils
Carbondale
Bruins
Tim Scott
Bill Reid
St Louis
Cardinals
Greg Wilson
Dewey Isabell
Mike Russell
Steve Cecil
Tom Bates
Eddie
Lolich Stars In Relief As Tigers Top Red Sox 4 3
Detroit edged Boston 4 3 as Mickey Lolich held two runners in the eighth and Jerry Adair hit a homer to break a tie. Norm Cash also homered to aid Detroit's comeback, ending Boston's five-game win streak in a tense late innings rally.
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Detroit
Scott
Jerry Adair
Norm Gash
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Boston
Red Sox
Cash
Bill Landis
Mickey Lolich
Lolich
George
Twins edge Yankees 3 2 behind Merritt four hitter
Jim Merritt held New York to four hits while striking out 11 as the Minnesota Twins beat the Yankees 3 2. Bob Allison doubled to start a two run second inning and Bruce Lock delivered a run scoring hit. Mickey Mantle belted his 12th homer and later scored again in the seventh.
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New York
Jim Merritt
Mickey Mantle
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
Merritt
Twins
Stan Bahnsen
Bob Allison
Allison
Yankee
Bruce Lock
Horace Clarke
Cesar Tovar
Mantle
Lock
Tovar
Minnesota
Damascus wins DuPont Handicap at Delaware Park
Damascus, carrying 184 pounds, wins the $83,700 William DuPont Jr. Handicap at Delaware Park on closing day. Braulio Baeza rode the favorite to a 1116 mile victory in 143-35, with Big Rock Candy second by a length. Damascus’s career earnings rise to $1,060,431, lifting him to seventh on the all time list.
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Damascus
Netive Diver
Sailfish first-timer lands 55 lb trophy off Key West
Edward Springs of Herrin and wife Dorothy battled a violent storm to land a 55 pound four ounce sailfish near Key West aboard the charter boat Cowboy captained by Hans Baumgarten. The seven foot three inch fish was hooked from the back under the skin after a long battle. The couple described the storm as terrible but worthwhile. In a separate Caracas report, 21-year-old Venezuelan auto racing champion Augusto Ceverini was killed and his fiancee critically injured in a car crash Friday.
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Florida
Edward Springs
Herrin
Key West
Dorothy
Spring
Mrs. Springs
Springs
Cowboy
Hans Baumgarten
Keys West
Caracas
Venezuela
Augusto Ceverini
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Jenson If
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Horton
Green
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Sharpor
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Wood
Inois University
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Wilhelm Map
Berlaing
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THD
Pan Om
Alien
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American College
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IAC
Chisox
U.S
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Fas
Ranmar Ltd
Herrin Armstrong
Smith
W. Matt Hwy
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Fo University Bank
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Spalding
Franklin Country Club
Carl Carello
West Frankfort
Mickey Stanley
Dick Tracewski
al Kaline
Dick McAuliffe
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Minbesots
Rel & Reese
Olivert
Quilician Clark
Clark
Maantle
Papliane
Ef Robinson
Tresh
Cox
Howseph Hamilton
Pepitone
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It Bahnser
Hamilton
Boston AB
Khorel Andrews
Dones
Yastrzemski
Hareelsen
Petrocyulse
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Morencad
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Adole
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Brown
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Lasher Wyalt Lolich
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WMS
DuPont
Eddie Springs
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Ener
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Jake’s Tire and Recap, Inc
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Recep
Caribe
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Dr. Post
Jim Pearl
Cadillac
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