McCovey Interferes As Giants Rally Past Cardinals 8-4
In San Francisco Sunday the Giants beat St Louis 8-4 after Willie McCovey’s bat unintentionally hit Tim McCarver’s throw on a third strike. Umpires overturned a call, sparking a 15 minute protest by Red Schoendienst. Dave Marshall hit his first major league homer to seal the win.
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Flood and Brock each collect five hits on road trips
Curt Flood banged out five hits against Chicago on April 13 and Lou Brock had five hits at Cincinnati on April 17. Tulsa beats St. Louis University 9 to 4 in college baseball.
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Dancer Seeks Hambletonian Glory Amid Long Odds
Harness driver Stanley Dancer leads as top stakes earner with 56 wins in 119 starts through April 21, yet he still seeks Hambletonian glory. Nevele Pride, favored and a world record holder, is rested until June 8 as Dancer prioritizes victory in the trotting classic at Du Quoin.
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U S Wins Davis Zone Series 5-0 in Richmond
U S captain Donald Dell led a 5-0 Davis Cup first round sweep over the British Caribbean team in the American zone with singles wins by Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner and a decisive Lutz Smith doubles victory. The win sets up a May 24-26 tie in Berkeley against Mexico or Canada with Ashe, Graebner, Lutz, and Stan Smith starring.
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Salukis snap nine game streak in weekend loss
Saluki baseball dropped a 9-3 decision to Wyoming to end a nine-game winning streak for the second time this season as SIU moves into home meets and a weekend doubleheader slate.
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Floyd Sutton Wins Egyptian Seniors Spring Golf Event
Floyd Sutton of Herrin captured the overall trophy at the Egyptian Seniors Association spring warmup on Sunday at Crab Orchard Golf Course Carterville. Sutton posted a net 65 on a 13 stroke handicap to win. Verne Deaton Marion finished second with 66, Leo Royer Vandalia third with 67, Milton Flowers Pinckneyville fourth after a playoff, Leo Deaton Marion fifth with 68. all prizes in the 50 plus regular membership class.
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SIU Eyes Newest Addition Gale Lister
Gale Lister, a 6-5 Effingham standout who averaged 16 points a game for state finalist Effingham, visited SIU Saturday. He narrowed his college choice to Southern and Texas A&M and signed a Southwest Conference letter of intent with the Aggies.
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Dancer's Image Eyes Triple Crown Bid and Insurance Rise
Dancer's Image may chase the Triple Crown after a comeback win at Churchill Downs. Owner Peter Fuller reveals insurance on the Derby winner has risen to 1.8 million dollars, the highest for a horse still racing, amid talks of possible syndication and bids from interested parties. Calumet Farm's Forward Pass heads to the Preakness with Francie's Hat, while plans for shipping to Baltimore surface.
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De Vicenzo Wins Houston Champions International Golf Title
Argentine veteran Roberto De Vicenzo clinched the $20,000 Houston Champions International with a three under 68 final round, finishing 287, one stroke ahead of Lee Trevino who slipped after a late miscue on 18. Dan Sikes, Jack Nicklaus, Tommy Aaron and Miller Barber followed. Trevino earned $12,000 for second.
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