J D Leas Back Winning At Skyline Speedway
J D Leas won the 25 lap super modified feature at Skyline Speedway edging Jim Fiser by about two seconds. Larry McPeak finished third in the $350 prize race as early leader Roo Dailey crashed out after a clash with Fiser. Mick Headley claimed the road stock feature with Darren Dexter close behind in a tight finish.
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Greg Reace
J.D. Leas
Skyline Speedway
Leas
Jim Fiser
Larry McPeak
Roo Dailey
Fiser
Shadow Leaf
Mick Headley
Darrenl Dexter
Headley
Harold Elder
Jim Wigal
Wigal
Dexter
Bob Morgan
Tommy Dickson
McPeak
Dailey
Bob Shattuck
Jim McCoy
Morgan
Champ Headley
Mick
Monty Goodfellow
Darrel Willie
Dale Adams
Elder
Ronnie Bond
Nexter
Bond
Athens American Legion team falls in district final
In a district final setback Lancaster beat Athens 16 to 2 after Athens had led the winner's bracket. The preview praised Athens early, but intangibles like heart and hustle proved deciding factors as the Athens squad exits the state tournament contention. Coach Ralph Nuzum plans a team meeting to decide future play.
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Athens American Legion
K. T. Crossen
Athens
Lancaster
Lancaser
Ralph Nuzum
Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Major Leagues
A jumble of scores from Saturday and Sunday games covers Atlanta, St Louis, San Francisco, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and more. Results show varied outcomes with multiple pitchers and lineups noted, plus upcoming matchups and scheduled games across several cities including Cooperstown events.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Atlante
San Frene
Sis Pitsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
New York
Houston
Atlanta
San Franwsco
Patek
Cincinnaty
Sundov
Cacinnati
P. Hoywon
Pittsburgh
St Louis
San Francesco
Toda Gores
St. Louis
Renston
Cooser
Belumare
Cineme
San Franesco
Houstein
Setroit Sasetecnerre
Fannesota
Washington
Toltimore
Sonsay City
Detroit
Boston
Clevaland
Kansas City
Weslington
Baltimore
Minnesota
Datecit
Fa’ Tarnie
Kansas
Pony Stars Fall to Belpre in Pony League Tilt
The Athens Pony League All-Star team lost 2-1 to Belpre in a single elimination game at MecConnersville Sunday. A sixth inning rally fizzled as the tying run was thrown out at the plate. Athens still owes an $18 entry fee for Sunday play and a $15 fee for an August Belpre tournament.
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Athens Pony League
Belpre
MecConnersvile
Athens
Dale Womble
McConnellville
Steve Womble
David Smith
Steve Jones
East Sull Leads Schedule Changes In Olympics
East Sull increases its lead in the Ath ens City Olympics to an 11 point edge over Morrison after Saturday events. Monday schedule changes announced by City Recreation Director Bob Burson shift East Morrison senior girls softball to 6 30 p.m. while three other games stay at 7 39 p.m. All events occur at Jaycee Fields with a sophomores novelty track meet tonight between fields 3 and 4. East totals 305 points. Morrison 294. West 189. The Plains 119, from tennis archery dramatics and bowling.
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East
Athens
Morrison
Bob Burson
West
the Plains
Major League Leaders and Batting Averages Summary
Baseball leaders from the period include notable names such as Robinson, Aaron, Clemente, and Yastrzemski in categories like runs, hits, and batting averages. The data reflects AL and NL leaders with team affiliations like Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and St Louis. Pitching and fielding leaders appear with names such as Mulan and Jarvis along with strikeout tallies and win-loss numbers.
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Stock
Meist
Clemente
Pitt
Aaron
Sante
Chic
Rune
Wynn
Hert
Cepeda
Staub
Pail
B. Philips
de Gonzales
Phil
Agron
Heust
Hart
S.F
Breck
Shi
Phillips
Mulan
Cim
Jarvis
Menichol
Burding
Lions Tourney opens with closest to hole honor at Athens
Athens Lions Club stages fifth annual hole in one tournament at the county fairgrounds drawing 74 golfers led by Mayor Raymond Shepard and City Council President Harry Crewson. Blaine Cornwell claimed closest to the pin with 21 ft 9 13 in. Don Strawn and Gomer Jones followed. No holes in one occurred. prize was 200 dollars.
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Raymond Shepard
Harry Crewson
Athens Lions Club
Blaine Cornwell
Don Strawn
Gomer Jones
Shepard
Athens County Fairgrounds
Pennanennant Fever In Boston Lands 6000 Fans Home
A Boston welcome for the Red Sox drew about 6,009 fans at Leagan International Airport as the team returned from a doubleheader sweep of the Cleveland Indians. The crowd filled the ramp area and cheered manager Dick Williams and players, while Boston remained a half game behind the Chicago White Sox in the American League race.
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Boston AP
Boston
Leagan International Airport
Cleveland Indians
Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City
United Freight Terminal
Dick U Williams
Williams
Ken
Springfield
Hall of Fame Inductions Highlight Rickey Waner Ruffine
In Cooperstown New York Branch Rickey Lloyd Waner and Red Ruffine were inducted in brief outdoor ceremonies. In Cleveland Ohio five Browns players refused to report to training camp remaining in holdout under a $100 a day fine. Browns also announced the signing of Jim Kanicki and Ernie Kellerman.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
Branch Rickey
Lloyd Waner
Red Ruffine
Hiram, Chio
Cleveland Browns
Leroy Kelly
Mike Howell
Sidney Wiliams
John Brown
John Wooten
Browns
Jim Kanicki
Ernie Kellerman
Sox stay atop AL with doubleheader sweep over Kansas City
The Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 8-4 and 1-0 to extend their AL lead over Boston. Eddie Stanky praised the effort as Chicago worked to hold the top spot, while Boston routed Cleveland and California won its sixth straight. Highlights included Conigliaro's two-run homer, a grand slam by Conigliaro in the second game, Lonborg moving to 14-3 in the first game, and strong pitching from Peters and Wilhelm in the nightcap.
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Mike Recht
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Kansas City
Boston
Eddie Stanky
Chicago
Red Sox
Cleveland
California
Minnesota
Detroit
New York Yankees
Baltimore
Washington
Hed Sox
Dan Osinski
Tony Corigharu
Joe Foy
Carl Yastrzemski
Reggie Smith
Conigliaro
Kim Lonborg
Gary Bell
Indians
Gary Peters
Hoyt Wilhelm
Jim Nash
Nash
Jim King
Ron Hansen
Joe Horlen
Bob Locker
Sox
Tommie Agee
Jack Ham-iiton
Minne Twins
Jose Cardenal
Dean Chance
Twins
Angels
Jim Landis
Willie Horton
Jonn Hiller
Joe Pepitone
Yankees
Russy Snyder
Brooks Robinson
Dick Nenn
Boog Powell
Orioles
Cards Slip Ahead With Twin Victories Over Atlanta
The St. Louis Cardinals sweep a Sunday doubleheader 3-1 and 7-2 to move one game up on the Chicago Cubs in the NL lead. Javier homered in the opener and Maxvill delivered the go ahead hit in the nightcap after Gagliano’s homer tied the score. Willis earned a pair of saves, and the Cards extended their rally from a recent slump.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Schoendienst
Schoendienst
Atlanta
Julian Javier de Bressaud
Phil Gagliano
Dal Maxville
Alou
Ed Rakow
Tim McCarver
Mike Shannon
Gagliano
Maxvill
Shannon
Willis
Cards
Cardinals
Cubs
St. Louis
Ron Santo
Ernie Banks
Mike McCormick
Jim Hart
Giants
Joe Nigskro
Bill Hands
Chuck Hartenstein
Hart
Jead McCormick
Randy Hundley
Jim Wynan
Dave Giusti
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente
Bill Mazeroski
Donn Clendenci
Tormmie Sisk
Mets
Los Angeles
Bob Hendley
Tommy Davis
Bud Harrelson
Dick Schofield
Ruiz Delivers Clutch RBI In Reds Comeback Victory
Reserve utility man Chico Ruiz sparked Cincinnati with a bases loaded single in the eighth inning to drive in the go ahead run as the Reds rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 2 to 1. Milt Pappas earned his ninth win despite a late exit, and Ted Abernathy closed out the game after relieving.
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Philadelphia
Chico Ruiz
Cincinnati Reds
Ruiz
Reds
Tommy Helms
Cincinnati
Milt Pappas
Pappas
Phils
Chris Short
Ted Abernathy
Phillies
Abernathy
Nate Oliver
Tony Taylor
Tony Perez
Lee May
Don Pavietich
Boosters to Elect At Spartan Athletic Club Meeting
Election of officers is on the agenda at tonight's p m meet ing of the Spartan Athletic Club at Alexander High School. Pacific Coast League scores included Vancouver 6 1 Denver 3 2 Phoenix 30 8 5 and Seattle 5 with various results from Sunday games.
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Spartan Athletic Club
Alexander High School
Vencouvar
Denver
Preenix
Sogkane
Tecoma
Okichema City
San Diego
Howae
Seattle
Spokane
Indianapolis
Vancouver
Danver
Cklatoma Citade San Diago
Tulsa
Phoenix
Portland
Ieee Sa Howmil
All-Texas Act In PGA Playoff Today
In Denver the All-Texas duo Don January and Don Massengale reach an 18 hole playoff for the PGA Open after tying at 281 seven under par. Massengale shot 66 to January's 71 as Nicklaus and Sikes led the field late, with Sikes ahead at 292 and Gerberger and Palmer at 283 and 287 respectively.
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Denver
Colo
Don January
Don Massengale
ABC
Januery
Massengale
Stantly
W0tal Texans
Jack Nicklaus
Dan Sikes
al Gerberger
Julius Boro
Arnold Palmer
January
Plainview
Tex
Dallas
Sikes
Nicklaus
Tommy Aaron
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