Reds Faithful Hope Nuxhall Restores Arm For Stretch Run
Cincinnati Reds manager Dick Sisler praised veteran pitcher Joe Nuxhall who, after three weeks out with a stiff elbow, expects to return next Sunday against Houston. Nuxhall has 10 wins and no elbow pain recurrence, as Cincinnati fights a tough remaining schedule including series with Pittsburgh Mets and San Francisco Giants.
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Browns Preseason Ends 5-1 After Steelers Win
Browns finish exhibition play 5-1 as Clif McNeil injures a knee and Paul Warfield and Stick McNeil may miss the season opener at Washington. If McNeil is out, Tom Hutchinson or Walt Roberts step in with double duty on offense and special teams. Roberts caught a 43 yard TD pass from Frank Ryan against Pittsburgh.
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Major League Leaders Summary of 1960s Baseball Stats
Key leaders tally in batting runs and hits for both leagues. Carl Yastrzemski and Versalles spark MLB American race in average and runs. Willie Mays and Hank Aaron top NL in home runs and batting. Pitching leaders include Koufax and Maloney with high strikeout and winning marks.
Toronto Goes For Crown In IL Playoff
The Toronto Maple Leafs can close the International League Governor's Cup final series against the Columbus Jets. Toronto swept the first three games, and Sunday’s 1-0 win featured Bill Rohr’s four-hit effort and an unearned ninth inning run scored on a Gibson single after two Columbus errors. Steve Blass took the loss despite a one-hitter through seven innings.
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Hoovler Joins Philadelphia Bulldogs in Continental Football League
The Philadelphia Bulldogs sign Skip Hoovler a 240 pound former Ohio University football player. He is one of two Ohio gridders signed by the Bulldogs the other being Ed Bettridge a 235 pound linebacker from Bowling Green who played with Cleveland last year. Action at Skyline Speedway near Stewart was rained out Saturday night with auto racing scheduled there each Saturday. Weekend boxing results include Mauro Mina stopping Sonny Miles in Lima Peru and Marion Connor knocking out Curtis Bruce in Boston.
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Player Wins World Series of Golf in Akron
Gary Player claimed the $50,000 prize with a 35 34 69 final round at Firestone to finish one under par and beat Masters winner Jack Nicklaus by three strokes. Nicklaus faltered with back-to-back bogeys on 13 and 14 while Player stretched his lead with a 50-foot birdie putt on 17.
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Nicklaus Wins Second Money at Open Contested Finish
The report notes Jack Nicklaus earning $15,000 for second place after a 36 35 71 for 142. Peter Thomson, British Open champion, took third with 35 36 71 and $7,500, while Marr, PGA champion, finished fourth with 39 38 77 and $5,000.
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Twins Seek AL Pennant As Alyea Debuts With Pinch Hit
Washington rookie Brant Alyea homered on the first pitch of his major league debut, a three-run shot in a 7-1 Washington win over California. Minnesota’s Jim Grant pitched four hits and earned his 19th win in a 2-0 victory over Boston, tightening the Twins pennant path to nine with Baltimore loss or remaining games. Giants extend lead. Dodgers suffer setbacks as San Francisco sweeps Chicago and Houston edges Los Angeles.
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Middleport drubs Rutland in season opener 12-0
Middleport and Rutland opened the season with a 12-0 game. Middleport led 6-0 at halftime and added a second-half TD after a Sauer interception. Middleport outgained Rutland 246 to 134 total yards and held an edge in first downs 11 to 7.
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Bullpups Beat York Bruins in opener 12-8
Athens High School Reserves led by Bill Brinkman with 65 and 10 yard TD runs defeated York High 12-8 on Saturday night. York's Grinstead scored the other TD on a five yard run with the extra point via a Campbell to Wagner pass. York visits The Plains at Chauncey next Saturday.
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Scores and results from weekend baseball games
Results show San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburgh tied 2 4 2 0 and Milwaukee New York 0 Philadelphia St Louis Los Angeles Houston split Sunday action with rain postponements and extra innings.
AFL Opens Season With Weekend Results
The AFL opened its first regular season weekend with Joe Namath sidelined as Dick Wood led Oakland to a 37 10 win over Kansas City after Taliaferro struggled for the Jets in a 27 21 loss at Houston. Buffalo beat Boston 24 7 and San Diego edged Denver 34 31 as 143 863 fans attended. Maynard caught a 23 yard TD from Taliaferro.
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Ohio Open pushed back by rain and format change
The Ohio Open golf tournament in Columbus starts Tuesday after heavy weekend rains. The 72 hole event is cut to 54 with 18 on Tuesday and the final 36 on Wednesday. Don Stickney defends his title.
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Tribe Halted Against Birds By Weather
Cleveland Indians visit Baltimore Orioles in the only American League game as both chase runner up behind the Minnesota Twins. With 20 games left the Tribe hopes a higher finish remains distant while the Orioles can climb to second if they win though both teams trail the Twins by nine games. Sam McDowell seeks 300 strikeouts and the most wins among Cleveland pitchers in the season's final weeks.
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Pro Grid Results Across the League
Pro grid scores listed include Buffalo 24 over Boston 7, San Diego 34 over Denver 31, Oakland 37 over Kansas City 10, Houston 27 over New York 21. National League exhibitions feature Minnesota 24 versus New York 28, Cleveland 11, Pittsburgh 11, Green Bay 31 over St. Louis 18, Dallas 34 over Chicago 21, Baltimore 33 over Philadelphia 14, Washington 20 over Detroit 3, Los Angeles 34 over San Francisco 14.
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New Members In Grid Shrine Inductees Highlight Hall of Fame Class
Seven newcomers enter the National Professional Football Hall of Fame at Canton Ohio with Otto Graham Steve Van Buren Bob Waterfield Sid Luckman Dan Fortman Guy Chamberlain and Paddy Driscoll among those celebrated. Tarkenton vs Unitas headlines NFL opening day as exhibitions end 5 0 records. Giants Eagles Packers and Browns post wins in Saturday games.
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