Orioles Ignore Critics With Five-Game Win Streak
Jim Gentile homered for the seventh time and drove in three as Chuck Estrada held Washington to six hits in a 6-1 Orioles win. The victory stretched Baltimore’s lead over idle Cleveland as Chicago closed in on the Indians with a 3-2 win over the Yankees. Larry Jackson earned his sixth straight in St Louis 5-2 over Philadelphia. Gentile, 26, had joined Baltimore from Brooklyn via the Dodgers system on a conditional deal.
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Bolt Wins Memphis Open in Playoff Thriller
Tommy Bolt outlasted Ben Hogan and Gene Littler in a one stroke playoff at the Memphis Open. Bolt birdied 17 to seize the win and claim $4,300 from the $30,000 purse. Hogan finished second and Littler third as all three finished 7 under par 273.
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Monday's Fights Highlight NYC Card Results
In New York Benny Gordon KOed Tommy Pacheco after a 133 percent showing. Carl Olson outpointed Mike Holt in Johannesburg. Paul Jorgen Sen stopped Gallito Reyes in Lake Charles. Freddie Little outpointed Charley Cotton in New Orleans.
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Bobo) Olson
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Cardinals Sign West Virginia Fullback Glen Shamblin
The St. Louis football Cardinals signed 210 pound fullback Glen Shamblin from West Virginia University. Shamblin, who was injured in 1989, was announced by Managing Director Walter Wolfner.
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Oklahoma Urged To Drop Big Eight
Oklahoma City June 7 AP Oklahoma should drop out of the Big Eight and become an athletic independent says John Cronley sports editor of the Daily Oklahoman. He calls for decisive action after the conference rejected Oklahoma’s Hawaii game proposal 5-3.
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Walter Briggs Remains In Critical Condition
Walter O. Briggs Jr aged 48, former Detroit Tigers president from 1952 to 1956, remained in critical condition at a Bennington Vermont hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday in Williamstown Massachusetts.
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Yesterday's Stars Deliver Shutout and Five-Run Road Win
Larry Jackson of the Cardinals threw eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and no walks to beat the Phillies 5 2 for a sixth straight win. Jim Gentile of the Orioles drove in three with a double and a homer in a 6 1 victory over the Senators.
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Baseball standings and schedules from Monday to Wednesday
Standings show Baltimore leading with a 6 1 win over Washington and Chicago 3 New York 2. Tuesday games include Kansas City at Washington Detroit at Baltimore Cleveland at Boston Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston as nightcap. National League leaders Pittsburgh San Francisco Milwaukee chase. key matchups Philadelphia St Louis Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco and Pittsburgh Chicago on Wednesday.
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Puerto Rican boxer in critical condition after title bout
New York June 7 AP reports lightweight Tommy Pacheco, 20, from Puerto Rico, is in critical condition and not expected to live after a knockout loss to Benny Gordon with 11 seconds left in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena. He was treated at Roosevelt Hospital where doctors performed brain surgery and noted his post operative condition as very, very poor. he has not regained consciousness since collapsing.
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Fans Abused by Pitcher Piersall Seeks Fair Play
Cleveland Indians center fielder Jim Piersall vented about fans pelting him with objects during a Boston visit for a four game series with the Red Sox. He cited staples, oranges, golf balls and flashlight batteries as among the items tossed, saying he could lose an eye. He refused to seek AL protection, hoping to avoid further complaints.
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Five NFL Veterans Sign Dallas Contracts
Dallas Texas June 7 five more veterans from the National Football League agreed to terms with the new Dallas club. L G Dupre Baylor star and ex Baltimore halfback led the list alongside Bill Butler Green Bay halfback Ray Fisher 230 pounds tackle from Pittsburgh Gerry Delucca 248 pounds tackle from Philadelphia and John Gonzaga 245 pounds tackle from San Francisco.
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Raiders Sign Tom Flores From College of the Pacific
The Oakland Raiders announced the signing of Tom Flores a former College of the Pacific quarterback who ranked fourth in total offense in collegiate football in 1956.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Predicts No Fight with Fullmer
Aging Sugar Ray Robinson, seeking another middleweight title, says he will not fight Gene Fullmer under any conditions. He cites disputes with the NBA over money from the Basilio fight and notes his long-standing grievance with boxing authorities. Robinson will defend by rematch against Paul Pender in a NBC telecast at Boston Garden.
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NFL Teams In Orange Bowl
The NFL Eastern and Western division runners up will meet in the Orange Bowl on January 7 1961 in Miami Florida. Radio TV rights sold to guarantee 100 000 with profits funding the players pension fund and 25 percent to the Orange Bowl committee. The college game is set for January 2 with the pro game five days later.
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Mantle Hits Six Home Runs Right Handed in 1959
Baseball star Mickey Mantle slugged six of his 31 homers while batting right handed in 1959, a notable split in a season dominated by left handed power.
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Jackson Wins Sixth Straight For Cardinals Pitcher Cites Carelessness
Larry Jackson earned his sixth consecutive win as St. Louis beat Philadelphia 5-2. He struck out nine with no walks, allowing 12 runs in his last six starts, 10 earned, as he credits improved concentration and a guard against careless lapses.
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Legion Games For The Week In 25th District Schedule
Eight league games are listed for the 25th district with matchups across Carbondale Du Quoin Herrin Zeigler Steeleville and Murphysboro. The slate runs June 8 to June 13 with several 5 30 p m starts and a Monday 2 p m game plus Murphysboro facing Princeton Indiana on Friday at 7 30 p m.
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Barnyard Bowling Team Series Slowdown
Geese win the team series with 4 449 pins ahead of Cows 4 290 and Chickens 4 231. Hunt leads individuals with 1 306, Williams 1 162, Carneghi 1 097 and single scores show Williams 257 and Hunt 255 to top the charts.
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North Carolina advances to College World Series with Florida win
North Carolina defeated Florida 7 to 5 in Gastonia North Carolina to clinch a spot in the district 3 NCAA baseball tournament and move into the College World Series.
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Baseball Scores and Results Across League Play
Cardinals beat Phillies 5-2 with Jackson earning the win and Short taking the loss. Senators edge Orioles 6-1 with Estrada win and Kaat charged with the loss. White Sox top Yankees 3-2 as Staley gets the win and Ford the loss with Maris hitting a home run for New York.
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