Cloninger Slams Braves Past Mets With Five Hitter Homer Trio
Ton Cloninger, once a top hitting prospect, homered twice and drove in five as Atlanta crushed the Mets 17-1 for the majors high run total. He added a single to boost his average to .184 and hinted scouts wrong about his bat while anchoring a 22-hit Braves attack.
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Cloninger
Rock Springs High School
Denver
N.C
Mets
Marichal
Giants
Tom Haller
Ollie Brown
Hal Lanier
Richie Allen
Cookie Rojas
Phillies
Chris Short
Breeze
James and Cleveland Considered Major League Material
The Albany coach allowed pitcher Dennis James despite a hurt back and sore arm to face a late Thomasville rally, risking his career as the game went extra innings. James and Cleveland were described as potential bonus babies, but the coach's decision drew criticism from Thomasville officials and fans concerned for long term health. Darrell Sumner also injured his leg sliding into third as Thomasville won the game.
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Atlanta
Braves
New York
Thomasville
Albany American Legion
Albany
Dennis James
James
al Cleveland
Cleveland
Rickey
Georgia
Legion
Mike Wolfe
Wolfe
Darrell Sumner
Thursday Baseball Scores and Weekend Schedule
Results show San Francisco edges Houston 2 1 and Pittsburgh beats St. Louis 2 1. Atlanta crushes New York 17 1 while Philadelphia tops Cincinnati 12 5. Chicago defeats Los Angeles 5 3 with multiple next games listed.
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San Francisco
Juan Marichal
Giants
Houston
Chicago Cubs
Don Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pitts
Pittsburh
St. Louis
Atlanta
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Boston
Kansas City
California
Minnesota
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburza
Philadel.ecee
Louis
New Yorks
U S Open lead held by darkhorse Mengert in San Francisco
Al Mengert, a Tacoma club pro, shot three under par to lead the U S Open by one stroke at Olympic Country Club. Gene Littler and Don Massengale are two back, with Billy Casper two behind. Other notables include Phil Rodgers, Doug Sanders, John Miller, Kel Nagle, Dave Marr, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan.
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San Francisco
al Mengert
Tacoma
Wasa
Gene Littler
Don Massengale
Billy Casper
Olympic Country Club
Littler
Mossengale
Phil Rodgers
Doug Sanders
John Miller
Kel Nagle
Gary
al Menger
Gene Littlereetenee
Wees
Billy Casper Sence Wee
Doug Sanders Eeevers
Jonah Miler
Wee
Enemas
Ae Seeee
Sam McDowell Injures Arm Against Yanks
New York AP report shows Cleveland pitcher Sam McDowell injuring his shoulder against the Yankees, leaving him sidelined after a fifth inning exit. Once compared to Sandy Koufax, he admits the arm issue has resurfaced and blames rushing back too soon.
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Sam McDowell
Yanks
New York
Sandy Koufax
McDowell
Yankees
Cleveland
Indians
Matson Sets Record Smith Ties 100 Time at NCAA Meet
In Bloomington, Tomie Smith of San Jose State matched the NCAA 100-yard record of 9.3 seconds in prelims while Randy Matson of Texas A&M contends as the world’s top shot putter at the 45th NCAA track meet at Indiana University.
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Matson
Smith
Bloomington
Ind
San Jose State
Tomie Smith
Texas A&m
Randy Matson
Indiana University
Charlie Greene
Nebraska
Washington State
Gerry Lindgren
Lindgren
Billy Mills
UCLA
Southern California
Oregon
Uclans
Greene
National Jockeys Hall Burns Down in Baltimore Fire
A fire destroyed the National Jockeys Hall of Fame and the Pimlico clubhouse, oldest in the United States, with the Hall of Fame founded in 1955 housed on the building's second floor. Historic paintings and trophies were lost, while a metal weathervane statue remained atop the burned brick shaft.
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Baltimore
National Jockeys Hall of Fame
Pimlico
The
Preakness
United States
Hall of Fame
JCKC race day results and quiniela payouts
Results list for eleven JCKC races across grades D M B C A and distance J C. Each race shows horse names with payoffs to place show and win, plus quiniela numbers and totals. Notable payouts include Perfect Jewel $23.40 $9.20 $12.80 and R F Rupee $28.60 $12.00 $6.60 with quiniela 3 8 totaling $36.40 and 1 2 totaling $194.60.
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Gallant Ada
Hammersmith Up
Quintela
Deb's Dude
Gallant Siren
Popeye
Quiniela
Tiny Alfie
Little Joe
Sagtikos
Mandy Day
J. C
Larry D. Larry
Mr. Dubb
Frenzy
Fire
Sam
Donna Lynda
Quinieta
Bob Buck
Cute Rita
L. B
Timba
Tinker Too
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Associated Press
Ton Cloninger
Burgh
Bob Aspromonte
Brown
Cubs
Drysdale
Dodger
Cal Koonce
Koonce
Dodgers
Billy Hoeft
Willie Stargell
Manny Mota
Gene Alley
Roberto Clemente
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
James and
Flame
Albany High
James Jr
Sid Harden
Ronnie Bishop
Earl Rickey
Chicago New York
Darkhorse
Mengert
Dave
Orte and
Wes Ellis Jr
Ben Hogan
Jack Nicklaus
National Jockey’s Hall
JCKC
GA. Chemical CO
Moultrie Road
Dial
Aden
J. R. Sumner
Mg & Heating Co
W. Monroe
Ford
Thomasville Sales Co
Moultrie Rd
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