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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1965
Page
7
Mel Stottlemyre pitched a seven hit shutout as the Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels for their first win after two one run losses. Roger Maris homered, and New York showed control and steady pitching in a dominant performance.
The 1965 Mets finally won their first game, beating Houston 5-4 in 10 innings as Jim Bethke earned the win with Bobby Klats delivering the decisive homer. Johnny Lewis sparked a triple play and Stengel’s young rotation shows early promise amid spring training optimism. The day also saw Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and other NL games with Cubs Banks homering and Reds piling on St Louis.
The Cleveland Indians may again see a delayed or washed out game as flood conditions along the Mississippi threaten a fourth rainout, with yesterday’s 7-3 loss to the Athletics highlighting Cleveland’s rough start. Sam McDowell struggled, walking five after yielding 12 hits across 425 innings, while Rocky Colavito homered in his return with Leon Wagner aboard. The Tribe led early before Kansas City surged ahead in the fifth and held on for the win.
MLB standings and scores from yesterday include Detroit 6 Minnesota 4 and New York 4 Los Angeles 0 with Chicago 1s. Tonight Kansas City 7 Cleveland 3 and Milwaukee 5 Chicago 1 Cincinnati 10 St Louis 4. Tomorrow schedule lists Detroit at Los Angeles and Washington at Chicago with twi nights, plus several postponed games due to rain.
St. Louis catcher Tim McCarver, sidelined a month by a broken finger, may return as early as Saturday. Cardinal manager Red Schoendienst said the veteran catcher could be activated after Thursday night discussions.
Ber in the field events, head coach Ramseyer notes Fire Lands track team improvements with 21 boys plus 16 freshmen on the roster totaling 37. Only two seniors, Pryor and Draga, leave next year as Dan Pryor leads in high jump and mile relay, while Pechaitis and teammates fill many events. The squad aims for stronger speed and a stronger overall program, with field events seen as the strength.
Elyria Class B Softball League team Ron's Barber Shop will hold a practice session Tuesday night at West Recreation Field.
Caddy registration for boys 12 and older set for tomorrow at 8 AM at the Elyria Country Club caddy shop. Caddy master Alex Mate will supervise. Clark Black announced Stag Day moved from May 8 to May 22 with start times arranged through the pro shop.
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned pitcher John Boozer to Arkansas on a 24 hour recall to clear room for right hander Ryne Duren who was claimed on waivers Tuesday.
Amherst Steele will skip the upcoming Ohio Relays at Ohio State due to distance ace Tom Schoenig suffering a diaphragm injury from last weekend's Mansfield Relays. Coach Dick Cooley cited risk to the season and noted sprinter Roy Aschenbach and Jim Edwards also face injuries, with athletes limited to bicycle calisthenics until rest aids recovery.
The list shows top performers with totals: Vollk 659 Stewart 645 Castle 624 Greene 620 Gioffre 619 Horton 618 Gehrke 618 Dawson 61T Kuhl 606 New 01 Kies 549 Wachtler 508 Cummings 504.
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