Mays Drives Giants Past Mets 2 1 in 11th
Willie Mays homered to tie the game in the eighth and scored the winning run on Tito Fuentes sac fly in the 11th as the San Francisco Giants edged the New York Mets 2 1 for their fifth straight victory. Jerry Koosman walked Mays to start the 11th before being relieved by Danny Frisella.
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Royals Bombard Red Sox Twice
The Kansas City Royals swept a doubleheader at Fenway Park, beating Boston 7-3 and 9-4. Amos Otis drove in six runs with two homers and five other hits, while Paul Schaal and Cookie Rojas supplied key hits and a three run homer. The wins mark the first visiting doubleheader sweep at Fenway since 1966.
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Vicenza Edges Washington 2 1 in Italy
In Lanerossi Vicenza Italy the home side defeats Washington 2 goals to 1 as AP reports from the international match. Vicenza gains late lead with a decisive strike while Washington fights back but falls short.
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Bunning Tops Cy Young Strikeout Mark in Phillies Win
Jim Bunning moved to second on the all time strikeout list with 2 823 as the Phillies beat the Padres 3 1 in game one of a Sunday doubleheader San Diego won the nightcap 6 3 behind Murrell s three run homer and Miller s five innings of shutout relief Willie Montanez delivered a two run double in the ninth to lift Philadelphia Larry Bowa drove in a run and San Diego tied it in the eighth with singles and a force out.
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Kaat and Killebrew spark Twins past Tigers 6 2
Jim Kaat limited Detroit to eight hits as Harmon Killebrew hit a three run homer for his eighth of the year and 495th of his career. Cesar Tovar and Rod Carew contributed key hits in a 6 2 Minnesota win at Metropolitan Stadium. Billy Martin, former Twins manager, attended the Memorial Day game.
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Buford powers Orioles to 11 3 rout and ejection over White Sox
Don Buford drove in three runs with two homers to lift the Orioles to an 11 3 victory over the White Sox in the nightcap after Chicago won the opener 1 0 behind Tommy John. Buford was ejected after chasing a heckler from the stands as Baltimore split Memorial Day doubleheader. Merv Rettenmund had three hits and two RBI for Baltimore while Bill Melton homered twice for Chicago.
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Dodgers defeat Expos 4 0 behind Allen homer and Sutton gem
Richie Allen blasted a two run homer and Don Sutton kept Montreal scoreless as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Expos 4 to 0. Allen added a third inning shot after Willie Davis extended his hitting streak to 23 games to build a 3 0 lead. Brewer finished the eighth inning saving Sutton who allowed three hits.
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Braves Acquire Versalles From Mexican League Contract
Atlanta Braves announce the purchase of Zoilo Versalles contract from Union Laguna of the Mexican League. Versalles, 30, replaces Clete Boyer after Boyer was placed on waivers following a dispute with GM Paul Richards. Versalles was 1965 AL MVP and All-Star shortstop with the Minnesota Twins.
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George Ide Scores Ace At Troy CC
Veteran Troy Country Club golfer George Ide scored the first hole in-one of his career on the par-3 second hole at Brunswick Hills. Ide used a seven iron to ace the 130 yard hole during a fourball that included Bud Russell, George Johnson and Richard Touhey.
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Cardinals Top Braves as Brock Streak Ends at 26
Jose Cardenal drove in the winning run with a two out single in the eighth to lift the St. Louis Cardinals 3 2 against the Atlanta Braves. Lou Brock saw his 26 game hitting streak end, the major leagues longest this year. Ted Simmons delivered a two run single in the third to give Jerry Reuss a 3 0 lead before Braves’ George Stone was charged with the loss.
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Pirates Trim Cubs 6-0 Behind Blass and Stargell
Steve Blass allowed five hits over seven innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Chicago Cubs 6-0. Willie Stargell hit his 17th homer, Al Oliver added a triple and Manny Sanguillen drove in runs, with Richie Hebner adding a homer and three hits. Cubs starter Ferguson Jenkins took the loss as Leo Durocher was ejected for arguing calls.
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Senators Blank Angels 4-0 in pitching duel
Washington Senators defeated the California Angels 4-0 as Mike Thompson, Denny Riddleberger, and Casey Cox held the Angels to three hits. Thompson left after three innings with finger soreness, while Riddleberger and Cox preserved the shutout with key reliever work. Bernie Allen homer led the offense, with Del Unser and Don Mincher driving in runs.
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Stars Choose George Peeples From Cougars
The Utah Stars select George Peeples from the Carolina Cougars as partial payment for the draft rights to Jim McDaniels. Peeples is a 6-7 former ABA veteran from Iowa. McDaniels reportedly earns $3 million with Carolina after a league draft pick.
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Sportswriter Dies In France After Career In Houston
George Kirklesey former Houston sports writer who helped back Houston's NL bid died in an accident near Aigles Baines France. He organized financial backing that placed Houston in the National League and his death marks a notable loss to the city’s sports journalism history.
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