Mays Heroic Blasts Sealed 1-0 Marathon Victory
Giants pitcher Juan Marichal hurled 16 innings against Warren Spahn in a 1-0 game that matched the length and drama of Carl Hubbell’s famous 1934 duel. Willie Mays lined the deciding homer in Candlestick Park as San Francisco nudged Milwaukee and stayed within reach of the Dodgers, with Spahn and Marichal totaling 4 hours 10 minutes on the mound.
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Braves
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Don Drysdale
Ron Fairly
Dodgers
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Gordy Coleman
Reds
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Mays
Norm Larker
del Crandall
Spahn
Fairly
Drysdale
Frank Howard
Bill Skowron
Simmons
Willie
Milwaukee Braves
Semifinals In Softball Meet Amid pennant race notes
In a sprawling recap of the Major League races and local softball semifinals, teams from the American and National Leagues scramble for top spots as leaders shift. Mt Vernon and Odin reach semis. the Mt Vernon tournament sets Thursday’s 7:30 p.m. final and 1:30 p.m. third place game. the article also highlights injuries and standout players like Harmon Killebrew and Willie Mays as pennant pressure mounts.
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al Kaline
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Frank Robinson
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Murphysboro Beats Herrin. Legion Bid Hangs in Balance
Murphysboro defeated Herrin 10 3 at Riverside Park, handing the eastern division contender a setback in the bid for a 25th District American Legion tourney berth. Herrin, 6-6 and in third, must hope Benton loses its next two as Murphysboro closes with one win. Brown earned the win after nine innings as Murphysboro built a 10-0 lead with unearned runs and key hits, including Dave Snyder driving in two in the fourth.
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American Legion
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Zeigler
Forfeits Hit 25th District Legion Play as Marion Withdraws
Marion withdrew from the 25th District American Legion baseball league after officials ordered forfeits for a 13 game schedule. District Athletic Officer Bill Boly said manager Bennie Sanders did not file the roster and birth certificates by the June 20 deadline. papers were not filed with Fred Krick, who received none. Zeigler gained the division title and a tournament berth by improving to 9-4 after forfeits overturned a 3-2 loss to Marion. Western leaders Chester and Carbondale also forfeited. impacts linger with key games set for July 4 5 6 7 as standings shift and districts plan toward Murphysboro tournament. Public notices outline Western and Eastern division implications and upcoming matchups in the schedule through July 9.
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Murphysboro
Marion
Bennie Sanders
Boly
Sanders
Fred Krick
Kirk
Zeigler
Chester
Carbondale
Steeleville
American Legion
Rex Presson
Herrin
John Brush
Navy
Frank Mace
Illinois American Legion
Canton
Mace
Brush
Legion
Murphysboro Red Wings
Riverside Park
Herrin Goeb
Finney
Cronin
Stampini
Steee- Cappelletti
Links
Ville
Cape Girardeau
Butler
Chester Edges Benton 11-9 in late rally
Chester moved within a half game of western division leader Steeleville by scoring three runs in the seventh inning to beat Benton 11-9. The win improved Chester to 8-2 in the league, while Benton fell to 6-5. Ron Guthman earned the win in relief for Chester after entering in the fourth inning as Benton narrowed the gap.
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Chester
Steeleville
Benton
Zeigler
Herrin
Mur
Ron Guthman
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