Giants nip Cincy 4-3 in dramatic finish
Nolan struck out 15 as Cincinnati pitcher outdueled Willie Mays and McCovey tied the game with a first pitch homer. Giants won 4-3 in the ninth, with Bob Lee earning the win after Nolan’s early dominance. MLB results note Cubs Mets and Braves Dodgers games, plus Astros rout.
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Mets Runner Thwarted In Pirate Rundown Night In Pittsburgh
In the second inning at Pittsburgh Tommie Sisk applied the tag to New York Mets runner Tommy Davis as he attempted to reach third base. Davis was retired in a rundown after Ron Sweboda’s grounder to short, with Gene Alley, Jose Pagan, and pitcher Sisk involved in the play. Tony Venton appeared as umpire.
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Robinson accuses Coates of beanball in doubleheader
Baltimore slugger Frank Robinson claims California Angels pitcher Jim Coates threw at him during the second game of a Tuesday doubleheader. Coates denies intent, stating he pitched inside to Robinson as the batter stood close to the plate. Orioles manager Hank Bauer backs Robinson’s claim of a beanball reputation.
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Jenkins Delivers Four Straight Wins for Cubs in 3-1 Hitter
Ferguson Jenkins pitched a three-hitter over the Phillies for the Cubs as he extended his winning streak to four. Jenkins, now 7-3 on the season, credited his slider and curve for keeping hitters off balance as Adolfo Phillips and Billy Williams homered to back him.
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Standings and results from the National and American Leagues
MLB standings show Cincinnati and San Francisco leading the NL with St. Louis Pittsburgh and Chicago close behind. In the AL Detroit and Baltimore trend near top with Kansas City and Washington midpack. News notes Hank Aaron is negotiating a two year pact with the Atlanta Braves.
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Romeo Hanover Seeks 22nd Straight Win At Yonkers
Romeo Hanover the four year old harness standout aims for his 22nd consecutive victory in the Good Time Pace at Yonkers Raceway. The Dancer Hanover colt starts from outside post eight and is the 1 2 favorite over Cardinga Bay True Duane and Adios Vic after last week’s $100 000 International Pace.
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