Sox Sweep Brewers. Freehan Kore Slows Oakland Rally
The Chicago White Sox, fueled by Dick Allen two homers and a late rally, swept Milwaukee 6-4 and 5-4 in the doubleheader as bases loaded hits by May and Kelly tied the opener. Detroit’s Bill Freehan homered twice to beat Oakland 9-4 as Kansas City shut out the Yankees 1-0. Baltimore downed Texas 4-1. Minnesota beat Cleveland 5-3. Boston defeated California 8-4.
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Reds Roaring on Road Stand Tops NL Race
Cincinnati dominates on a 11-1 road trip to seize first place in the National League West. Sparky Anderson credits current form to team confidence as Gary Nolan nails a three-hitter for win eight. Johnny Bench drives in 3 with four hits as Reds average nearly seven runs per game.
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Carbondale pitchers no hits Grand Tower for league sweep
Carbondale improved to 5-0 in the Coal Belt League and 8-4 overall with a five inning no hitter by George Hopkins in the opener. Hopkins struck out 14 and walked two in five innings of the nightcap as Grand Tower requested a mutual game call. Carbondale set up a Saturday double header at Williams Field against Shiloh to remain unbeaten.
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Neunert Splits Weekend Pair In Missouri Baseball Action
Neunert lost Saturday but beat Columbia 17 2 Sunday in Mon Clair League play after a 5 2 Saturday win by Millstadt. The weekend featured two games with key homers by Reeder and Horn and pitching notes from Walternate Koehn and Holloman.
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Le Mans tragedy as Bonnier dies in race crash
Swedish driver Joakim Bonnier is killed in the 24 hour Le Mans race after attempting to pass a Ferrari at speed. The crash ends Bonnier’s 24 year racing career and shadows Graham Hill’s later victory for Matra-Simca.
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Padres Acquire Corrales as Zimmer Sees Fit Catcher
San Diego manager Don Zimmer gains a familiar take charge catcher in Pat Corrales as the Padres traded for him from Indianapolis. The win over St Louis 4 3 in 10 innings snapped a 10 game skid highlighted by Nate Colbert and Larry Stahl homers. Steve Arlin saved the win with a 10th inning relief performance.
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Donohue back in Can-Am with L M Porsche at Mosport
Donohue returns to Cam-Am after leaving in 1968 and leads in practice with a pole for the pole setting Porsche at Mosport Park. Hulme wins the opening race as Donohue closes the gap. McLarens struggle with vibration in a close race and Revson finishes third.
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Snead wins Philadelphia Golf Classic by one stroke
J C Snead dominates the IVB Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley, finishing at six under par 282 to beat Chi Chi Rodriguez by one. Hidden nerves about being Sam Snead’s nephew surface as Snead criticizes final hole bogey and reflects on family influence and pressure.
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Ahern Wins Eve LPGA Tourney in Pleasant Valley Finish
Kathy Ahern, 23, of Texas, captured the Eve Ladies PGA crown at Pleasant Valley Country Club with a final round 69 and a 293 total, earning $7,500 and beating local favorite Janie Block by six strokes. Ahern credited stellar putting in the windy Mass. day.
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Arizona State and Southern Cal Clash for West Crown
Top ranked Arizona State and defending two-time champion Southern California clash tonight for college baseball supremacy in the West. Arizona State beat Oklahoma 1-0 on Ed Bane’s 17 strikeouts, while Southern Cal edged Connecticut 5-4 in 11 innings in the College World Series. Both teams remain unbeaten in the double elimination tourney as play continues to pare the field.
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Dodgers 1953 Season Revisited By Roger Kahn
The piece recounts the 1953 Dodgers season with Jackie Robinson moving between positions, team tensions over race and roles, and the trade of Pafko. It notes player stats, the Yankees series, and manager Dressen’s firing. Kahn reflects on Dodger unity and his eventual return to write The Boys Of Summer.
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