Drysdale Sets Major League Scoreless Streak Record in Shutout
Dodgers ace Don Drysdale pitched a three hit shutout over the Pirates to extend his scoreless innings streak to 44, breaking the 1904 record. He struck out eight and benefited from three Dodgers runs aided by Jim Bunning’s error and Wes Parker’s homer as Los Angeles won 3-0 at Dodger Stadium.
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Snead makes playoff to reach U S Open qualifiers
Sam Snead, 56, tied at 142 after 36 holes in Indianapolis sectional to earn one of three Open spots. He survived a playoff after birdie on hole three, joining 71 qualifiers for Oak Hills Open field. Other notable casualties included Tony Jacklin and Peter Thomson.
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Updegraff misses U.S. Open berth after bad day
Dr. Ed Updegraff of Tucson finished 36 holes at Sewickley Heights with a total of 158, six strokes short of qualifying for the U.S. Open. He shot 76 in the morning and 82 in the afternoon, after a string of trees and a triple bogey seven on the final hole.
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Gaucho Baseballers Win NJCAA Championship
Glendale Community College defeats Manatee College 9-4 in the finals to capture the National Junior College Baseball championship. Pitcher Mike Boyce threw his second complete game in three days, and Otis McCowan earned MVP honors with two RBIs including a run-scoring single and sacrifice fly. Dale Bauman added two RBIs in the first inning and another in the fourth as Glendale built a 5-2 lead. Manatee’s John Grubbs and Whitey Whiten produced a triple and a two run homer respectively for the runners-up.
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Rams and Beban at odds on contract terms
Los Angeles Rams coach George Allen said talks with UCLA quarterback Gary Beban over a contract for his draft rights are far apart. Beban indicated he might play pro football in Canada if terms cannot be reached, while Allen noted Rams acquisitions in recent trades could alter the deal.
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Epstein Makes Grand Entrance with Senators
Mike Epstein returns from Buffalo to lift the Washington Senators with a two run homer in the sixth inning, turning a 2-2 tie into a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Epstein, batting .099 before his option, says hits are dropping in as he reconfirms his «Tomorrow» moment. The May skid ends as Detroit and other league games unfold around the country with several shutouts and decisive wins.
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Seyler Advances To Third Round In British Amateur
Seyler of Westbrook Ohio defeats Sandy Sinclair of Scotland on the 20th green to reach the third round of the British Amateur Golf Championship in Troon. Twelve Americans started in today’s second and third rounds over Troon’s links as David Blair of Scotland beat Harry Mac Cullum at Fort Lauderdale 4 and 3.
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NBA Drops First Draft Trade Rule in 1970
SAN DIEGO AP The National Basketball Association owners voted to repeal a constitutional bylaw prohibiting teams from trading their first draft choices. The rule ends June 4 1970. They also approve an 82 game 1968 69 schedule with six meetings per pair and four intra division games. St Louis Hawks sale to Atlanta approved and Kennedy given a new five year contract worth about 75000 per year after repeat renewals.
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Three Local Baseball Prospects Sign With Arizona
Three players signed letters of intent to attend the University of Arizona next fall. Bob Bridges of Arizona Western, a 9-4 pitcher who fanned 124 and walked 23, joins Palo Verde's Harry Lodge an outfielder and Pat Cech of Maryvale, a pitcher with a 10-1 record and 111 strikeouts in 94 innings.
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National League Standings and Midweek Results
National League teams and records are listed with wins and losses. Tuesday results include New York over Chicago and St Louis over Houston. Wednesday schedule features Seaver and Fryman matchups. Thursday games list NY at Chicago and Philadelphia at San Francisco among others.
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High-Pressure Recruiting Targets Star Football Prospect
Atlanta area high school standout Charlie Dudish, a 6 foot 1 inch 205 pound quarterback with baseball prowess, draws attention from major programs. His father Andy negotiates amid NCAA crackdowns while college coaches weigh risks of eyeing his exceptional talent amid scrutiny.
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