Legends League

MAY 16. DOUBLE HEADER RECAPS

Sultans 5 Clippers 2. The Sultans bookended five runs against the Clippers, scoring three off Sandy Koufax in the first, then two more off Vernon Law, in the top of the ninth, as they went on to a 5-2 win, in the first of two games. George Sisler homered on the first pitch of the game. WP-Herb Pennock(3-4). LP-Sandy Koufax(1-4). HR-George Sisler(3).

Clippers 5 Sultans 3. The Clippers’ B squad came through in game two, to earn the split. Vada Pinson and Dick Groat had two hits apiece and Ron Santo homered in the 5-3, Clippers win. Originally, Vernon Law had been scheduled to start, but as he was used in game one, Larry Jackson got the nod. WP-Larry Jackson(2-1). LP-Burleigh Grimes(2-2). HR-Ron Santo(1).