Koufax Dominates Phillies For Dodgers Big Night
Sandy Koufax struck out 13 in a 6-3 Dodger win over Philadelphia, raising season strikeouts to 123 and narrowing the gap on the Giants. A pair of homers by Wally Moon and John Roseboro aided the effort as Koufax flirted with a one hitter before Johnny Callison’s ninth inning single. Art Mahaffey took the loss on his 24th birthday.
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Various Baseball Notes From A-L Triple A and Major Leagues
Former Gerstmeyer star Tommy John now pitches for Charleston West Virginia in the Eastern League. He works every fourth day and carries a 1-2 record, usually lasting to the fifth inning. Ray Goddard begins a 10 day trial with the Kansas City Steers on June 25 with potential September return if he passes. The majors fear dwindling attendance as fans avoid games despite long contests. The Milwaukee Braves drew 10,600 for 16 home games, while owners eye opening next season April 9. Mike Kaperak played in Jasper pro am. Braves offer a new bonus deal for prospects. Gene Autry’s Angels dislike renting Dodger Stadium. A Cuban-star All-Star concept is floated for Cuban refugees. The A’s tease with vest uniforms and cap changes. Tom Fletcher of Illinois draws attention with a 0.39 ERA and 5-0 record. Cleveland played nine straight errorless games. Manny Jimenez led the AL last year as top hitter, traded to Kansas City for Bob Shaw along with Joe Azcue and Ed Charles. Del Crandall lauds Shaw’s pinpoint control.
Bob Purkey Named NL Player of the Month for May
Cincinnati pitcher Bob Purkey, 32, topped the National League voting with 19 of 50 votes after a 5-1 May with a 2.79 ERA in 58 innings. He helped the Reds climb to third place as George Altman of the Cubs finished runner-up with a .385 average and 10 homers.
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Visking Softball Openers Fall Twice to Indianapolis
The Visking softball team opened the season at home with a doubleheader loss to Home Life Insurance of Indianapolis. In game one Jefty Cunningham limited Visking to five hits as Indianapolis won 4-2, while Bill Henneman homered for Visking. In game two Indianapolis won 3-2 in 11 innings as Bill Braun and Jack Underwood held Visking to seven hits. Bill Bolk had a triple and a single for Visking.
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Syracuse Defeats Toronto And Rochester Wins In Slugfest
Syracuse tops Toronto 6 5 and Rochester scores 7 6 in a high scoring matchup. Columbus edges Atlanta 5 4 in Jacksonville while Richmond claims 1 2 in a separate game.
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Clemente Struggles With Illness Yet Still Trails In Batting
Roberto Clemente reports stomach trouble and fatigue but remains dangerous at the plate. The Pirates slugger hit 14-for-33 with two homers and two triples after illness, lifting his average to .281 as he battles lingering sickness and weight loss.
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Pro Football Doubleheader Sets Preseason Schedule
The NFL released a 36 game pre season slate over six weeks opening August 3 and ending September 9. A twi night doubleheader August 18 in Cleveland features 6:30 p m Lions versus Cowboys and 9:30 p m Browns hosting Steelers. Commissioner Rozelle praised the clubs for the plan.
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Chisox Beat Bears In Denver Exhibition Clash
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Denver Bears 9-5 in an exhibition game before 13,696 fans. The visitors drew 10 walks and benefited from a wild pitch despite only seven hits.
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Hillman Girls Softball To Play Greencastle Saturday
The Hillman girls softball team is scheduled to face Greencastle at 8 p.m. Saturday with the game set to be played at an unspecified location.
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Soose rates Patterson to beat Liston in controversial title bout
Billy Soose the former middleweight champion predicts Floyd Patterson will KO Sonny Liston to retain the world heavyweight title in a fight he calls unnecessary. Soose praises Patterson’s dedication and conditioning while criticizing boxing’s TV dominance and the current sport climate.
Parnelli Jones To Race Here At Vigo County Fairgrounds
Parnelli Jones, one of the sport’s top sprint car drivers, will race at the Vigo County Fairgrounds on Sunday June 17 in USAC sprint car events. Jim Hurtubise from Lennox California has entered the field, following his recent win at New Bremen Speedway. Tickets are sold at Phil & Bill's and the 500 service station.
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Registration Near for Woodrow Wilson Program Games
Registration for the Woodrow Wilson program runs Monday through Wednesday June 11 to 13 with two daily sessions. The Tiny Sluggers League is for boys ages six to eight who will not reach nine by August 1. The Midget League serves nine to ten year olds, and the Junior League for fourteen and fifteen year olds not turning sixteen by August 1. Registration blanks are available at McMillan's downtown and Meadows Shopping Center and must be returned June 11 to 13.
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Ruth Coca Cola edges Noon Optimist 3 1 in Babe Ruth League
Babe Ruth Coca Cola defeated Noon Optimist Club 3 to 1 last night. Two other games were halted at the end of the sixth inning with Breakfast Optimist Club ahead of Terre Haute Savings 8 to 5 and POE ahead of Eastern Express 7 to 4. Remaining games will be completed later.
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Knickerbockers Sign Cliff Luyk Fourth Draft Pick
New York announces Cliff Luyk a 68 center has signed with the Knickerbockers. He becomes the fifth Knick rookie to reach terms in a news release from June in New York.
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