Tomm y John Blanks New York Yankees Hot Hurler Wins 6th Contest
Oliva battles slump after a scary injury as Minnesota contends with a bruised eye and hospital stay. The Twins rally with bases loaded in the eighth inning to chase the game against the Yankees.
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Sunday's Baseball Results and A Leagues Standings
Sunday results show Chicago sweeping New York in two games, Kansas City beating Detroit 8-4, Washington edging Boston 3-2, and California beating Baltimore 5-3. Oliva drove in three for Minnesota in a 4-2 win over Cleveland. Don Wilson no-hit Atlanta for Houston 2-0. White Sox pitchers tied major league shutout record with nine.
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Thievery Pays Off Open Winner Reassures Loser
UPI report from Springfield New Jersey notes Jack Nicklaus praised Texas amateur Marty Fleckman after Fleckman’s 10 over par 80 left him 14 strokes behind in the Open. Nicklaus recalled his own 80s and Palmer’s 1960 Open loss as perspective. Fleckman earned the lowest amateur finish by one stroke and received a USGA gold medal.
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Robinson Bankers edge Blanford 1 0 in 12th inning
In Robinson Illinois Bill Holt delivered a bases empty single in the bottom of the twelfth to score Dave Hittemire and lift the Robinson Bankers past the Blanford Cardinals 1 0. Woolverton earned the win for Robinson while Don Wilson took the loss.
Indiana State Farm Beats North Terre Haute 9 to 4
North Terre Haute lost to State Farm in tri County League play Sunday by 9 to 4. Batteries Morris and Clark along with Sturm and Spittler contributed for State Farm.
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Baseball leaders and season stats from National and American Leagues
United Press International lists top players by league with totals in games at bats runs hits and batting averages. Notable home run and RBI leaders include Aaron Brock Perez Wynn Clemente Kaline Yastrzemski Mantle and Howard. Pitching leaders include Queen Horlen Tiant Lonborg and others with win loss records.
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Stanky Sees Sox Surge Cutting Yankees Lead
Chicago White Sox methodically stretched their AL lead by sweeping a doubleheader from the New York Yankees 7-3 and 4-0. Manager Eddie Stanky credited sharp pitching, alertness, and few mistakes for the surge, noting 39,319 fans witnessed the series victory and the club’s belief growing that they can win the pennant.
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