Mathews 500th Home Run in Giants Win
Edj notedly in the sixth inning Mathews joined the 500-homer club by blasting a shot over the right field fence. The homer helped lift the Astros to an 8-6 victory over the Giants, snapping a five-game skid and marking a rare win by Houston in San Francisco. Marichal pitched, aiming for 18 wins, but allowed a three-run homer.
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Yankees Sweep Indians In First Season Doubleheader
New York beat Cleveland 2-0 behind Fritz Peterson on four hits and Al Downing won 2-1 as the Yankees completed their first doubleheader sweep of the season. Peterson won his second straight after an eight loss stretch, with two strikes and three walks allowed. Downing fanned five in his first decision at 10-5. Elston Howard homered in the fourth to break a tie, Pepitone drove in a run earlier, and Mantle added key hits including a sacrifice fly. Rocky Colavito and Don Demeter produced the Indians’ early threats, but Peterson and stout defense sealed the win.
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Dodgers Defeat Cubs 5-2 to End Losing Streak
Los Angeles pitchers and hitters paced a 5-2 victory over Chicago as Al Ferrara homered, Lou Johnson hit a two-run double, and Bill Hands and Ron Perrowski aided bullpen in a win that snapped a four-game slide.
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Clifton Park Rips Cohoes 12-3 In Northway League Game
Clifton Park earned its 12th straight win defeating Cohoes 12-3 at Lansing Park. Paul Farnam allowed five hits and hit a solo homer while Don Roedel added a two-run homer and two singles. Maggs Hayner Kravicki each tripled for Clifton Park, as Ray Valley led Cohoes with a first-inning single and a double. Clifton Park travels to Ballston Spa for a 5:30 p.m. game tomorrow.
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Levin Hanover Wins Saratoga Can-Am Pace Feature
Levin Hanover sped to his second Can-Am Series victory for three year olds at Saratoga Raceway in a $5,000 event, clocking a fast mile and driving along the rail to nose out Bill Current’s Mr. Hoff and pace-setter Panther Hanover.
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National League Standings and Daily Results Summary
Yesterday in the National League the standings show St. Louis leading with 60-7, followed by Chicago, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Houston. Today's probable pitchers feature matchups including Philadelphia at Atlanta and New York at Cincinnati, with several other NL and AL games listed alongside minor race notes and time figures.
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Casanova's Two-Run Single Lifts Senators Past Tigers
Paul Casanova delivered a two-out single to right in the eighth, driving in two runs and lifting the Washington Senators to a 3-1 victory over Detroit. The win marked Washington's fifth.
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A's Snap Losing Streak in Minneapolis
Kansas City Athletics beat Minnesota 3-2 as John Donaldson drove in two runs with two singles and Tony Pierce preserved the lead by ending a bases-loaded threat in the sixth. Dobson took the loss for Minnesota while Kaat allowed eight hits in a competing effort.
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Braves Hold Off Phillies 4-2 in Atlanta Comeback
Rico Carty blasted a three run homer in the first inning powering the Braves to a 4-2 victory over the Phillies. Hank Aaron added his 23rd homer to cap the scoring as Atlanta held off Philadelphia who earlier led 1-0. Cloninger earned the win, Wise took the loss as Atlanta gains in the standings.
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New York Official Names Drake Hotel as Summer Meeting HQ
AP reports Commissioner William D. Eckert announced the Drake Hotel in New York would serve as the headquarters for baseballs annual summer meeting set for August 2 3 4 in Chicago.
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Twin Town Opens New Park Named for J Donald Egan
Twin Town Little League dedicates its new Williams Road ball park as Bucky Egan Memorial Field in honor of 1st Lt. J Donald Egan USMC. The $14,000 project, built by volunteers with donated materials, hosts all major league games and June schedule ends with all-star matches.
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Gahan Wins 30-Lap Sportsman at Albany Saratoga Speedshow
Ernie Gahan of Dover Illinois, 1986 NASCAR champion, wins the 30 lap Sportsman Feature at Albany Saratoga Speedway after starting ninth. Robbie Kotary led early from the pole, finishing second with Ken Shopmaker third. Heats were won by Gahan Nephew and Billy Harmon.
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Cepeda Singles In Winning Run As Cards Edge Pirates
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 2 with a seventh inning run after a throwing error by Kueygan and timely hits from Orlando Cepeda and Jose Pa Ed Spiezio. Cepeda delivered a key single to spark the rally and Pa Ed followed with another hit for the margin.
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Red Sox Dominate Orioles 11-5 Behind Homers by Conigliaro and Yastrzemski
Boston powers to an 11-5 win over Baltimore with 12 hits. Tony Conigliaro hits his 14th homer in the first inning, Carl Yastrzemski adds a 20th homer in the sixth and collects a single and double to raise his average to .327. Rico Petrocelli drives in two with a double. Jim Lonborg starts strong, lasts until the sixth, and Jim Wyatt gets the win in relief. Rookie Mike Adamson takes the loss.
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Reds Rally As Perez Delivers Bases Loaded Single
In a tense game at Cincinnati, Tony Perez delivered a bases loaded single in the 10th inning, scoring Gene Alley as the Reds beat the Mets 6-5. Nolan pitched superbly for Cincinnati, overcoming a tough seventh to earn his eighth win. Fisher struggled after a late rally by New York.
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Chisox and Angels Split Pair in Chicago
In Chicago the White Sox split a twin bill with the Los Angeles Angels marking a rare occurrence this season. Both games featured tight pitching and key defensive plays by Chicago, while the Angels battled back to earn a split.
Berger and Dwyer Reach NY State Golf Final
Buffalo's Cookie Berger and Geneva teen Mary Dwyer won semi finals to reach today’s 36 hole championship. Berger defeated Dianne Wilde 4 and 3 while Dwyer edged Mrs. Albert Johnston 2 up after a windy Park Country Club round. Berger, mother of two from Eggertsville, previously won medalist honors. Dwyer, Miami College sophomore, battled back from deficits to reach the final.
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Keller Wins 13th Straight In Nightsoftball Clash
Keller Construction extended its streak to 18 straight with a 3 to 5 victory over Van Rensselaer Night Softball League. Tom Spohr allowed four hits for the losers while Chuck Thompson yielded five. Tony Liszoski and Gary Van Ort homered for Keller, Bob Leonard had two hits for Meat Market. Next game Monday at 8 15 p m pitting Keller against Joys Department Store.
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Ludlow Valve beats Public Safety in softball thrashing
Sam Duffy pitched a three hitter as Ludlow Valve crushed Tray Public Safety 13 to 3 at Prospect Park. Allen Deyo homered and doubled, Rocky Francesconi added three singles, Bill Van Patten two hits, Sal Giuliano homered for Public Safety, Ludlow Valve improves to 6 0 and hosts the Troy Record Mets Friday at 6 15 at Green Island.
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Dave May Named IL Player of Month for June
Columbus Ohio UPI reports outfielder Dave May of Rochester was chosen as the International League player of the month for June, marking the third time he has earned the honor in the minor leagues.
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