McLain Sets Strikeout Record in Tigers Comeback Win
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain struck out 14 in 6 2/3 innings to set a major league record for consecutive strikeouts by a reliever and a Tigers 6-5 comeback victory over Boston. Willie Horton hit a decisive three-run homer off Dick Radatz as Detroit rallied after trailing. Fred Gladding finished with four strikeouts to earn the win.
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Menace
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Fred Gladding
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Johnny Podres
Jim Maloney
Chicago
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Cleveland
Washington
Kansas City
Los Angeles Angels
Minnesota
Jim Grant
White Sox
Tony Oliva
Bob Allison
Gary Peters
Twins
Russ Snyder
Yankee
Mel Stottlemyre
Rocky Colavito
Chuck Hinton
Senators
Diego Segui
Los Angeles
Bert Campaneris
Athletics
Carterville Dominates West Frankfort in Khoury League Win
John Walker pitched a one hitter and slugged a home run driving in four runs as Carterville beat West Frankfort 12 to 1. The Carterville defense was flawless while West Frankfort had two errors. Players Hopkins Selase and J Mondino appeared for West Frankfort with Walker and Gray for Carterville.
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Ada Boy Wins Cahokia Downs Race in 19th Try
Herrin horse Ada Boy a four year old gelding finally breaks through with a two length victory in the seven furlong maiden claimer at Cahokia Downs on Tuesday night. Jockey Alain Rogers guided the son of Manteau from third to the lead past Illini Doll as the favorite paid 4.80. Purse earnings reach 755 for the win and 2 460 lifetime. Owner Emil Moroni and trainer Charley Gioannini express relief and joy as Gioannini recalls caring for Ada Boy through illness and shin splints.
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Son of Manteau
Ou Ada
Green Gold
Gioannini
Moroni
Bellerive Monster Tourney Prep Draws Golf World Eyes
Tony Stevens writes about the National Open venue Bellerive in St. Louis and its daunting layout. He notes narrow fairways, massive greens, long hitters favored, and tricky holes amid strong crowds and precise logistics. He cites Jack Nicklaus as likely favorite and Ken Venturi defending champ as a factor. Creve Coeur is referenced as the nearest community meaning heartbreak in French dictionaries.
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Creve Coeur
Herrin Beats Zeigler 14-5 in Legion Baseball Tilt
Herrin slugged 17 hits to rout Zeigler 14-5 Tuesday in American Legion play at Zeigler. Byron Kuehner and Jack Finney homered, with Kuehner adding a triple and Finney a double while each had three hits. Mondino and Patton led Zeigler with two safeties apiece.
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American Legion
Byron Kuehner
Jack Finney
Kuehner
Finney
Jim Mondino
Tim Patton
Vinson
Capelletti
Luckey
Stampini
Bowen
Davis
Hernbeck
Preston
Open Begins As Nicklaus Seeks Grand Slam At St Louis
The 150 top players prepare for the U S Open at Bellerive Country Club with Jack Nicklaus aiming for golf's first professional grand slam. Arnold Palmer, Ken Venturi, Gary Player, Tony Lema and Billy Casper are among favorites as Sam Snead vies for his first major title. Weather looks ideal for practice. NBC plans two days of national TV coverage. Art Wall withdraws due to a back injury and is replaced by Ted Kroll.
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St. Louis’ Bellerive Country Club
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Jack Nicklaus
Bellerive Country Club
Nicklaus
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Ken Venturi
Gary Player
Jack
NBC
Art Wall
Ted Kroll
Major League Standings and Tuesday Results
Major League results show Baltimore defeating New York 2 to 1 in 10 innings and Cleveland beating Washington 8 to 3. Minnesota lost 4 to 0 to Chicago and Detroit edged Boston 6 to 5. Milwaukee routed Philadelphia 12 to 7 while Cincinnati beat New York 5 to 1 and Pittsburgh overcame St. Louis 10 to 6. Today's games include New York at Cincinnati and Chicago at Houston among others.
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Grelle Edges Snell In Vancouver Mile Race
Jim Grelle of Portland set a Canadian track meet record with a 3:55.4 mile at the Vancouver International meet marking the fastest American mile. Peter Snell of New Zealand collapsed to a poor race amid stomach illness, finishing last. Cary Weisiger of Raleigh challenged early as Tony Harris of London finished third in 4:02.5.
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Portland
Ore
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Peter Snell
New Zealand
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Lick Snell
Vancouver International
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Snell
Cary Weisiger
Raleigh
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Greele
Weisiger
Tony Harris
London
England
Harris
Proximity Mare Bought For 500 Then Earned Big
The trotting mare Proximity was purchased for $500 after her three year racing career and subsequently earned $252,390 in prize money.
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