Season Teases in Chicago St Louis Rivalry Amid Tight Race
Cardinal fans boast a 10 game edge in the National League while White Sox backers eye a four contender fight in the American League. Also notes Edgewood’s annual husband wife 18 hole event and updates on Ray Fleenor’s health, plus Owen J Bush Night and local Babe Ruth honors.
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Chisox Lose But Yankees Cut AL Lead to Narrow Margin
Charlie Smith hit two two run homers and Bill Monbouquette pitched five hitters as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5 to 0. The loss drops Chicago’s AL lead to one percentage point while Boston’s 7-5 win over Washington lifts the Red Sox to .560. Smith connected off Tommy John in the fourth inning and again in the ninth, with Mantle and others contributing including a third run on a wild pitch.
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Palmer’s Eagle Trey On 18th Hole Blows Roof Off Westchester
Gary Player Mason Rudolph and Jim Colbert shared the opening round lead at the Westchester Classic after each shot six under par 66. Arnold Palmer began with a double bogey but eagled the 18th, finishing 69 amid gusty winds and long fairways. Bobby Nichols withdrew with a pulled shoulder after Wednesday’s Pro-Am.
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Bert Yancey
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Chris Blocker
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Midwest Towel Wins State Softball Tourney Opener
Midwest Towel of Muncie defeated Radiator of Kokomo 3-0 in the Indiana Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament opener in Muncie. Bob Faucett fanned nine for the win, while Bob Kitchell struck out ten for Kokomo. Muncie scored in the first on a walk, double and single, and added a fourth inning run after Hal Trinen singled stole second and scored on an overthrow. Friday’s schedule includes Misha waka vs Washington in the double elimination round.
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Frankfort Harness Results Listed
Harness racing results from Clinton County Fair Frankfort Ind show three races with times and placements. Mad Admiral and Pride and Glory led the ITPHA pace for $2,000 purse while Carlos Prince topped the pace for non win of $6,000, and Mildred won the non winner pace for $400 in 1967 with Jer Landess and Francis Chief among top finishers.
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Askey
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Coca-Cola Beats IR Twice In Softball Action
Coca-Cola trounced Pendleton Reformatory Wildcats twice 11-0 and 12-4 at Shadyside. The Madison County Invitational Softball Tourney draw will be Saturday at 6 p.m. at Shadyside. Anderson and Smith, Patton and Easton pitched in the two games.
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Friday Night Mixed Organizes At Rains
The Friday Night Mixed League holds an organization meeting Friday night August 25 at Rains Bowling Gardens at 8 30. Teams consist of three men and two women. More teams and individual bowlers can join. league starts September 8 or 15. Contact Rains Bowling Gardens or call Robert Schmidt at 642 0707.
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Standings Update Across Leagues and Scores
National league results include San Francisco 6 over Stars 0, Philadelphia 3 over New York 2, Pittsburgh 2 over Chicago 1, Atlanta 9 over Houston, Los Angeles 8 over Cincinnati 0. American League Detroit 10 3 Minnesota 0 4. California 16 Cleveland 5. Boston 2 Baltimore 1. Kansas City 0 Chicago 1. New York 2. Pacific Coast League Indianapolis 7 Phoenix 3. Tulsa 3 San Diego 2. Denver 10 Oklahoma City 5. Tacoma 7 Spokane 2 1. Seattle 6 Vancouver 4. Portland 3 Hawaii 1.
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Today’s Major League Baseball Schedule Highlights
National League games feature Chicago at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia a full slate including St Louis at Los Angeles and Atlanta at San Francisco Twin bills in several matchups. Eight games listed with two night doubleheaders and two remaining contests.
Pitching Puts Teams In S S Semifinals
Bethel's Gene Burris edged Alexandria's Mike Adams 3 1 in a pitcher duel as Jim Humphrey hit a solo homer and Bethel advanced to the semifinals of the Sunday School Softball Tournament. Whetstone blanked North Anderson B 7 0 behind John Anderson two run homer and 13 strikeouts in four hit shutout. Whetstone meets Central Christian at 8 p.m. Friday. Bethel faces Fundamental Baptist at 6 30 p.m. Friday.
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Chicago West Tokyo In Little League Finals
Roseland of Chicago surged to an 8 3 overtime win over Linares Mexico to reach the Little League World Series final against West Tokyo Japan. West Tokyo defeated Newtown-Edgemont Pa to reach the final as Takahashi drove in three runs with a single and a double.
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Linares
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Cardinals blank Giants 2-0 behind Hughes ninth inning
Dick Hughes pitched seven and two thirds scoreless, then Bob Tolan delivered a pinch hit single in the ninth, driving in Julian Javier. Perry allowed four walks in the late innings as St. Louis defeated San Francisco 2-0.
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Shores Back In Form Triumphs In Anderson Club Singles
Ben Shores of Wilkinson won all five Class A matches as Anderson Horseshoe Club hosted singles action at 29th and Fairview. Don Owens Summitville Russell Stone Anderson Lonnie Mullins Muncie tied for second with 3-2. Class B saw L Hinkle and E Benson both 4-1 in a coin flip for top honors. Class C tied winners Ellis Myers Smith 41 with Bell 2-3 and King last 1-4.
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