Xavier Star Heads for Browns Bench After NFL Draft Snub
Xavier University defensive back Don Stupica vies for a spot with the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted. Coaches compare him to Larry Benz, noting Stupica’s toughness and speed questions, with a 4.8 40-yard dash at the rookie camp. He competes among eight backs as rosters shrink to 45 by Aug. 25 and 40 by Sept. 8.
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Geiberger Takes Early Lead at Insurance City Open
Al Geiberger shot a seven-under 64 at Wethersfield Country Club to lead the Insurance City Open after the first round. He used a putter traded for woods and had seven birdies while needing only 26 putts.
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Mets Fall to Reds 5-4 Amid Errors and Late Rally
Cincinnati Reds defeat the New York Mets 5-4 as four errors aid the winner. Jim Maloney earned the decision despite a back strain, with Bill Henry closing out a ninth inning Mets rally. Larry Elliot hit a two run homer for the Mets, but a bases loaded force ended the game.
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Drysdale sidelined by thumb fracture on birthday
Dodgers ace Don Drysdale will miss about ten days after a hairline fracture at the base of his right thumb. The injury occurred while shagging flies on Wednesday, delaying a game against Houston. The Phillies lost Danny Cater for at least six weeks with a knee issue.
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Track and Field Meet Opens At Peden Stadium
Entries accepted until 5 30 p m today for the United States Track and Field Federation open meet at Peden Stadium. Events start at 5 30 p m and run to about 7 p m. Ohio University coach Stan Huntsman directs the meet open to males over 16 with a small entry fee. Awards go to winners and runners-up in 12 events with entrants expected from Athens Chillicothe Marietta and Dayton.
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Jets Split Doubleheader in Baseball Action
Atlanta managed six hits in the opener as Buffalo pitchers limited them to two runs. The Crackers won 6-2, while Buffalo snapped back with a 4-1 win in the nightcap. Syracuse edged Columbus in the opener, Jacksonville beat Toronto in 10 innings, and Rochester-Richmond game was rained out. Little League Nye beat Steppes 7-6. Medics routed Kiwanis 17-7. Kasler’s defeated Lions 17-13. Pony League saw Cline's 16-6 over Bridgwater and Athens National Bank 6-4 over Royal McBee.
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Barbara Fay White Leads Semifinals in Western Amateur
In Chicago the 64th Women’s Western Amateur advances to semifinals as Barbara Fay White, 23, daughter of a Shreveport golf pro, stands as the favorite with a strong stretch run.
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Athletics Rookie Homer On First Pitch Stuns Twins
Berto Campaneris 21, Cuban, rushed to join Kansas City after a wearied loss of Wayne Causey. He belted two homers and a single in 11 innings, driving in three as the Athletics beat Minnesota 4-3. Campaneris became one of six players to homer on the first major league pitch. He added a second homer in the seventh. The Twins dropped their eighth straight. Other AL results: Washington over New York 2-1, Baltimore over Cleveland 7-1, Boston over Detroit 4-3.
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Golfers Out Early For Combined Tourney
Royal McBee golfers will hold their fourth combined league tournament at the Elm Course on Saturday with 7:30 a.m. tee times. Leader is Capt. Jim Breeze's Composition team with 10314 points. second is Capt. Bob Matthewson's Plate Room team with 8614 points.
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Andre tops opening day at North American sailing
Bob Andre of San Diego led the North American single handed sailing championship after the opening day in Marion Massachusetts scoring two firsts and a third to hold a 5.25 point lead for the O'Dea Trophy.
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Ace Hole-in-One Wins Lions Tourney at Athens Fairgrounds
Butch Gardner scored a hole-in-one using an eight iron at the Lions Club Hole-in-One Tournament. The $300 prize was earned on his sixth attempt as competition continues nightly through the weekend at the Athens County Fairgrounds with awards at the next Lions Club meeting.
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Major League Baseball standings and results update
The American League standings show New York leading with a 55 35 .611 mark, Baltimore at 57 37 .606, Chicago 56 37 .602, and Los Angeles 50 49 .505. Thursday results include Minnesota 3 over City 4, Chicago 2 over Los Angeles 1 in 11 innings, and Baltimore 7 over Cleveland 1.
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Baseball scores and league standings from Thursday
Results from Thursday include Pittsburgh 8, St. Louis 5 and Chicago 13, San Francisco 4. International League standings show Jacksonville leading the WL with 60 wins and Syracuse at 56. Rochester and Buffalo pursued, with several postponed games due to wet grounds. Friday schedules list Jacksonville at Toronto and Syracuse at Richmond among others.
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