McCormick helps Giants end long wait for win over Cardinals
San Francisco pitcher Mike McCormick, after 11 years and a career of ups and downs, notched his 15th win as the Giants beat the St Louis Cardinals 5-2. Willie McCovey hit a decisive three run homer, lifting San Francisco from a share of second to within 7.5 games of the Cubs. Other NL results saw Atlanta top Houston 10-2 and Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Cincinnati posting wins.
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Major Leagues Thursday NL results and weekend pitching slate
National League results show Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 3 New York night Cincinnati 5 Los Angeles Atlanta 10 Houston 2 night San Francisco 5 St. Louis 2. Friday’s doubleheader pitchers list Pittsburgh at New York Frisella 0-1 and others with key matchups at Cincinnati, St. Louis, Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Saturday games include Pittsburgh at New York and Boston at California among daytime and night contests.
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Lebeau Ends Holdout Signs with Lions in $2,400 Deal
Lions cornerback Dick Lebeau ends 24 day holdout after agreeing to terms not disclosed. The 30 year old, 6 foot 1, 185 pound Pro Bowler will start his ninth season with Detroit. Holdout cost $2,400 at $100 per day.
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Erickson wins at CJ races Thursday night
Ralph Erickson of Lockridge won the MVSC stock car main event at Columbus Junction Thursday evening. Finishing order followed with Mel Morris of West Liberty second and Ron Hemsted of Lone Tree third. Additional heat and trophy dash results listed. Saturday races also announced at Columbus Junction.
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John Moss
Iowa City
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Baxter fires 66 to lead in American Golf Classic
Rex Baxter Jr of Houston shocked leaders at Firestone Country Club with a 66 in the second round to grab a one stroke lead in the $100,000 event. He birdied holes 11 13 14 16 and 18 after a day of wind and cold, while Jack Nicklaus Palmer and others trailed at even par 70 and behind.
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Arnold Palmer
Gardner Dickinson
Labron Harris
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Johnny Pott
Doug Sanders
Ken Stil
Appleton and Harney win openers in Ottumwa Little League
Appleton Wisconsin defeats South Little League Des Moines 9 to 5 to take a 7-3 lead after three innings in the Upper Midwest Division tournament at Ottumwa. Harney Little League of Rapid City South Dakota edges Ozark Little League Joplin Missouri 4 to 3 in seven innings as Jay Dittman overcomes 15 strikeouts, but forks three wild pitches in the seventh for the winner. Automobile production in 1907 in the United States topped 50 000 cars valued above one hundred thousand dollars.
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Coaches Attend 27th Annual School Coaching Clinic
SPIRIT LAKE Iowa UPI coaches gathered for the 27th annual coaching school sponsored by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Wisconsin basketball coach John Erickson urged coaches to commit to total education beyond athletics and emphasize self discipline, warning against salary disputes and urging love of teaching. The IHSAA reported about 365 coaches in attendance.
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AAU National Swimming Meet opens with Schollander in field
The AAU Men's National Swimming and Diving Championships begin at Rhein pool in Oak Park. Don Schollander, star of the Tokyo 1964 team, seeks third straight three event titles and potential records. Teammate Mark Spitz, 17, defends the 100 meter butterfly as other champions from 1966, including Rick Gilbert, Charles Hickcox, and Ken Merten, also compete. Bernie Wrightson aims for a fourth straight one meter diving title.
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