Cubs Edge Giants as Ellsworth Wins 20th on Labor Day
Cubs beat Giants 7-5 in opener as Dick Ellsworth becomes first Cub to reach 20 wins since 1945. In nightcap Glen Hobbie blanks Giants 6-0 while Willie Santo drives seven runs and hits a grand slam in the twin bill. Mays suffers a dizzy spell and is sent home to rest. Dodgers, Cardinals, and Mets also win as pennant races shift.
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Imaginary interview ponders NFL vs baseball
A spoof interview with Pete Rozelle explores season length pennant races and franchise shifts. Questions touch on standings, playoff venues and television rights while joking about ball liveliness and past cold playoff trips.
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Major League Baseball and Standings Roundup
National and American leagues show Los Angeles St Louis San Francisco Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York and Houston with results and upcoming games. Key standings list LA leading the NL West while New York Chicago and Minnesota hold strong in their respective leagues with multiple matchups on Monday and Wednesday.
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Kelso Dominates Aqueduct Stakes in 114-length Win
Kelso, a 6-year-old gelding, romped to victory in the $110,600 Aqueduct Stakes at 114 miles, earning $71,890 to lift his 1963 total to $403,257. Crimson Satan and Candy Spots trailed, as Kelso strengthens his claim as one of racing’s all time greats.
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Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Listed
National League leaders include Groat St Louis .327 and Aaron Milwaukee 103 runs. Kean stats show Koufax 259 strikeouts, Perranoski 13 9 and McBean 13 3 wins. A second set highlights Kaline Stuart and Killebrew with top marks in runs RBI and home runs.
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Final tuneup for Athens Bulldogs ends in loss to Lancaster
Athens High Bulldogs lose 28-22 to Lancaster Games in third football scrimmage. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime. Alan Miller ran 80 yards for Athens late in the third quarter. Athens closes scrimmage before Saturday opener at Cambridge. Pacific Coast League standings listed.
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Romanowski Captures Athens Country Club Championship
Romanowski defeated Blosser by 7 and 6 after a rally with five straight pars on the back nine and birdies at six and seven. He posted 39 35 35 in total, winning the women's crown with 45 41 86 while runnerup Ma Hope finished 40 45 85. Paul Farley won the seventh flight 1 up over Kenny Woogerd.
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Browns Face Steelers in Canton as Nine Returns At QB
Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier indicates key players will play most of the exhibition against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton. The game also marks the Hall of Fame ceremony, with decisions on starting quarterback Ninowski or Ryan still pending after recent wins over the Rams and 49ers. Ted Connolly was acquired from the 49ers for a 1964 first round pick.
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Packers Maintain Edge as NFL Season Opens Near
Green Bay beats the New York Giants 24 17 before a 42 327 sellout at City Stadium. Packers extend win streak to four since a 20 17 loss to college stars, as 14 NFL teams near their season openers. Wolfe's Pilot wins Scioto Downs co feature in 2 07 1 5, Porter Martin driving.
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Labor Day Attendance Declines in Major Leagues
With waning pennant race interest, Labor Day baseball attendance slipped from 1962. About 222,880 fans attended a 19 game program Monday, down from 229,903 the previous year for an 18 game slate.
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