Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
AL East standings show Baltimore leading with 11 wins and 5 losses, followed by Detroit and Boston. shifts in positions reflect midseason play. NL results include Chicago and St Louis atop their league, with key matchups listed for today's and Wednesday games across both leagues.
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Chamberlain Adjusts Style to Ground Knicks in Lakers Win
Wilt Chamberlain studied film of Friday's loss and changed his approach to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-103 NBA playoff win over the New York Knicks. West scored 34, Chamberlain had 24 rebounds and 19 points as L A tied the best of seven series at 1 1.
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Center School Wins First Annual Elementary Track Meet
Center Elementary School won the team trophy at Hagood Stadium with 195 points in the first annual meet. St Gerard finished second with 88 points, followed by St Mary's at 79 and New Ellenton with 23.
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Charles Byrd
Helena Simkins
Edward Bush
Greg McMenamy
St. Mary's
Todd Hals
John Vanderveld
Elem
Clay Fulmer
Sharie Adkins
Steve Reeves
Laura Lederhaus
Carl Smith
Rainey Higgenbottem
Deceased Trainer Still Has Shot At Derby Win
John Jacobs, son of Hirsch Jacobs, prepares two horses at Churchill Downs as potential Derby contenders in the 96th Kentucky Derby With no clear favorite the field could number 18 to 20 starters, including High Echelon and Personality, both bred by Hirsch Jacobs The elder trainer’s legacy is cited as the key context for the bid while Credit would go to him if either horse wins.
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John
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Churchill Downs
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McDowell Focuses On Strikeouts In 5-1 Win Over Twins
Sam McDowell struck out eight to move past 1,700 career K’s while earning a 5-1 victory for Cleveland over Minnesota. He later admitted his obsession with strikeouts hampered his approach, as he escaped trouble in the eighth with three straight punchouts. Ed Stroud’s failed sacrifice by Washington allowed a late winning run in a 6-5 Senators win.
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USCA Golfers Suffer First Season Loss in Three-Way Match
USCA golf team suffers first loss of the season to Florence Regional Campus in a three way match. USCA beat Lancaster 5-4 in match play but Flor ence beat USCA 10-8. Individual scores: Bob Brown 76 for Florence, James Burgess 78 for Lancaster, Robert Cunningham 77 led USCA with Gary Dixon 80 Leo Badowsky 82 Scott Riles 92. Rebels play Coastal Regional Campus next at New Ellenton Country Club.
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Cubs Ride Decker Pitching To 11th Straight Victory
The Cubs defeated the Pirates 1 to 0 as Joe Decker limited Pittsburgh to six hits over 8 13 innings before Leo Durocher’s bullpen finish. Hank Aguirre and Phil Regan closed it out with flawless relief as Chicago extended its win streak to 11, matching a 1945 mark and keeping the pennant dream alive.
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New Ellenton Golfers Win Two Matches
New Ellenton lifted its season record to 3 3 with two wins at the New Ellenton Country Club. The team defeated Aiken Prep School 497 561 and Jackson 158 179 in a nine hole match. Donnie Chambers shot 75 and Stanley Porter 76 led New Ellenton while George Buck was Aiken Prep’s low scorer with 81.
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Aiken Prep
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Saint Golfers Fall to Jackson in Conference Match
Jackson defeated St. Angela 293 to 317 at Jim and Lilly Golf Course on Monday. Freddy Williamson led Jackson with 69 while Robbie Tipton 72 Pu ette 74 and Daniel Brown 78 contributed. Saint players included Steve McElroy 74 Tony Caver 77 Leonard Browder 82 and Paul Sauer 84. Jackson improves to 7-0 and heads to Conference 4-a tournament Thursday at Willis.
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Racing Roundup Showdowns at Aqueduct Garden State Park and Pimlico
Hunnemannia won the July Jump-Up Purse at Aqueduct by four lengths over Exclusive Dancer. Full Swing edged Handy Admiral by a head in the Sunrise County Purse at Garden State Park. Dilettante defeated Likely Lady by a neck in the Kiss Me Kate Purse at Washington. Oh Fudge captured the Pimlico feature over Good to be Gone.
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Bowling Briefs Highlight Eagle Aviation High Team Game
Last Tuesday Eagle Aviation posted the top team score with 2633 pins. Rita White led individuals with a 203 single and 568 series while subbing for the Drifters this season. Outstanding bowlers included Ruth Dugas Shirley Bell Helen George Marie Price and others with scores ranging from 170 to 193. Split conversions featured several players including Mary Dean Williamson Lillie Krick Betty Pinson Rita White and Helen George.
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Shirley Bell
Helen George
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Sarah Aull
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Charlotte Lawrence
Betty Loftin
Lorraine Johns
Dol Casto
Mary Dean Williamson
Lillie Krick
Betty Pinson
Hazel Hall
Jewel Hair
Jean Curry
Betty Watters
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