Reds hurler Jay struggles as National League action continues
Cincinnati right-hander Joey Jay suffers his 15th loss with only four wins as the Reds drop to fifth with a 3-2 loss to St. Louis. Cardinals tie for second behind the Dodgers as Chicago crushes Milwaukee 10-2. Only American League game Boston at Baltimore was rained out. Jay, 27, previously a 21-game winner in 1961, faced salary disputes and a bid to buy his contract before settling into another tough season.
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Ferree Leads St Paul Open With 64 As Tourneys Start
Jim Ferree shot 64 to lead the St Paul Open by one stroke on Keller course. He recalled past bad finishes here but said he played well with eight birdies and ten pars. Don Fairfield 65 and Jerry Barber 66 were near, with 57 of 137 starters under par.
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Ken Venturi
Patterson Drops to 7th in Rating
Floyd Patterson falls to seventh in the World Boxing Association ratings after a first round knockout by Sonny Liston. Cassius Clay rises to number one, with Doug Jones, Cleveland Williams, Billy Daniels, Ernie Terrell, and Henry Cooper also ranked ahead of Patterson.
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Billy Daniels
Ernie Terrell
Chicago
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England
Pacelli Sets Date for Physical Exams and Practices
Pacelli High School athletes will take physicals at 7 30 am on August 16 at Pacelli High. A and B football squads receive equipment at 9 am and 1 pm August 17. Practices start August 19 at 9 am and 3 30 pm, with 14 lettermen returning to the field.
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Eau Claire Club Sets Dog Match
The Indianhead Kennel Club of Eau Claire will hold an A and DA sanctioned dog match on August 25 at Memorial High School. Entry blanks and premium lists can be obtained by writing Carroll Schroeder, 1906 Agnes St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Entries close August 15.
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Mastering Golf Stance for Balance in Early Swing
Julius Boros explains stance as the second key to golf after grip. He notes beginners focus on balance, with foot placement evolving as skill grows, stressing a natural stance that preserves stability and proper swing.
Yanks Open Four-Game Home Stand With Mantle Out
The New York Yankees host Baltimore for a four game series as Mickey Mantle recovers from a knee injury. Roger Maris returns to right field and Joe Pepitone starts at first after elbow and hand injuries. Ailing players total forty but depth keeps them atop the American League chase. Cubs beat Milwaukee 10-2 and St Louis edged Cincinnati 3-2 in the NL.
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Standings and Schedule From Thursday Baseball Results
The column shows standings led by Los Angeles at 64 42 and San Francisco 60 47 with St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati and Philadelphia in pursuit. Thursday results include Chicago 10 Milwaukee 2 and Cincinnati 3 New York 2. Tonight’s games feature Boston at Baltimore and other divisional matchups.
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Waller steals home to win for Ellis Tigers
Barry Waller stole home for the winning run as the Ellis Tigers edged the Yankees in ACT League action. Hoffman Best Barry and Brian Waller had two hits each, Curt Best earned the win allowing six hits.
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Packers vs All Stars Clash in 30th midsummer classic at Soldier Field
Green Bay, the two time defending NFL champions, are a 14 point favorite over the All-Stars in the Chicago Tribune Charities game. Key Packers stars Ray Nitschke and Paul Hornung are out with back injury and suspension, while Jim Taylor may play sparingly. The All-Stars feature Terry Baker Ron VanderKelen Sonny Gibbs Glynn Griffing and a strong receiving corps led by Pat Richter and Paul Flatley. The kickoff is 9 p.m. CDT with ABC radio TV coverage and forecast heat and possible thunderstorms.
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Wisconsin
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Texas Christian
Glynn Griffing
Mississippi
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Paul Flatley
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Kentucky
Tom Hutchinson
Washington State
Hugh Campbell
Jackson State
Willie Richardson
Bob Paremore
Florida A&m
Charlie Mitchell
Washington
Larry Ferguson
Iowa
Ray Nitschke
Paul Hornung
Jim Taylor
American track team dominates West Germany in Hannover meet
In Hannover the American track and field team crushed West Germany 141 to 82 over two days, winning 18 of 21 events and sweeping two events. Standout marks included Rex Cawley 50.1 in 400 hurdles, Bob Hayes 20.6 in 200, and Henry Carr 44.3 anchor leg in the 1600 relay. The Americans head to London to face Britain to close their tour.
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Exhibition Games Kick Off AFL Fourth Season
The American Football League begins its fourth year with three exhibition games this weekend as Kansas City now the Chiefs faces the Chargers in San Diego and Houston visits the Broncos in Denver. Boston is favored over Oakland at the Raiders’ home ground while New York and Buffalo start next week.
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Lions Rally to Edge Legion 9-8 in Senior Club League
In Marcusen Park Thursday the Lions trailed 8-6 in the seventh before Larry Faber scored on a Williams homer to tie the game. Bob Qvale earned the win as the Lions plated the decisive run with Tom Schlichner and Terry Nelson contributing key hits. Bruce Clennon took the loss.
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Vikings Improve After Strong Session in Bemidji
Minnesota Vikings held a spirited practice in Bemidji with coach Norm Van Brocklin calling it a big improvement over Wednesday. The team plans an intrasquad game Saturday and will take 50 players to California next Friday for exhibitions with the 49ers and Rams. Bill McGuirt was released from the squad.
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Veteran Miller, 1920s Canadian football star, dies
Joe Miller, famed Canadian football and New York hockey standout of the 1920s, died in his sleep at 64 on Wednesday in Toronto. He played for prominent teams and left a lasting mark on early North American pro sports.
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First Negro Davis Cup team selections announced
Arthur Ashe, 20, the first Black player named to the U.S. Davis Cup squad, joins Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston and Martin Riessen for the August 16 18 semi final in Los Angeles against Mexico. Ashe faces pressure but aims to prove dominant on grass.
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Woods
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Robert Kelleher
McKinley
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Martin Riessen
Hinsdale, Ill
Stock Car Racing Set for Chateau Saturday Night
Chateau drivers ready after rainout with several new cars in the field. Veteran Don McAlister drives No. 11 in a new car, Verlin Baker No. 100 rising to form after trouble and showing well at Waterloo. A new judges stand and refreshment stand improve the venue as regular races, a Powder Puff event, and an Aug 10 Wreck em Rodeo offering $50 to the last car running.
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Verlin Baker
Waterloo
Iowa
Gary Majerus
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Stacyville
Legion Opens State Meet Play Tonight
Fairbault and Ely start the American Legion State Baseball Tournament tonight at 7 p.m. at the Parade Grounds with Austin Bloomington to follow. Ten teams compete, defending champion Christie de Parq of St. Paul returns, with games on Saturday featuring East Grand Forks Spring Field Christie de Parq Willmar Brainerd Minneapolis Grain Exchange.
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Archer sets NAA record at Los Angeles event
Nancy Vanderheide of Los Angeles and Cincinnati wins the women's international archery round with a score of 1076, setting a National Archery Association tournament record on Wednesday.
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Wrestling card opens fair with 640-pound Haystacks Calhoun
The Mower County Fair opens with an 8 p.m. main event featuring 640-pound Haystacks Calhoun in a battle royal at the grandstand. Seven challengers including Don McClarty Jerry Hannigan the Kalmikoff brothers Stan Kowalski Jack Daniels and Eddie Sharkey join in. Two 30 minute or one fall preliminaries pit Jerry Hannigan vs Jack Daniels and Don McClarty vs Stan Kowalski. The eight-man battle royal follows a top rope elimination rule, heightening chances for Calhoun to topple rivals. Fans await if anyone can dump the big man and claim the title inside the squared circle.
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Liston Clay Fight May Be Set in Philly Under Plan
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission may allow the Liston Clay bout to be held in Philadelphia next fall if the champion steps out of promoting. The commission refused to license Intercontinental Promotions Inc. earlier, citing Pennsylvania law that bars fighters from promoting their own bouts. The Nilon brothers could form a co firm or corporation to shoulder promotion with Liston.
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Lefty's Club Shuts Out Merchants in City Fast Pitch
Lefty's Club defeated the Merchants 8-0 while Mikes beat the VFW 8-6 in Northwest Diamond action. Crace and Arnold drove in three RBIs apiece for Mikes, Crace homered, Arnold hit two homers, and The Vet's John Steffan had three RBIs with a homer and a single. Mikes had nine hits to VFW seven with two errors each. Lefty's tallied all runs in the fourth.
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Moose Run Victor in Slow Pitch Thriller
Moose Run beat the Eagles 10-9 as Corbin hurled six hits allowed. Mulkey Allas Guritz and Oscarson each went 2 for 3 backing the Moose offense. Eagles had six hits and four errors charged to both teams. In the other game the Jaycees defeated the Y's Men 5-1 as Don Green homered and Blunt Apold and Anderson starred.
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Packers Meet Braves Here on Saturday
Packers face the Mason City Braves at Marcusen Field Saturday night at 8 15 p m during Hormel Fun Night. The Packers sit last at 8 10 while the Braves lead 9 7. Manager Emil Scheid relies on pitcher Ken Wilson and a lineup of Page, Scheid, and Rosenbaum.
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Rushford Club Golf Tourney Set Sunday
The 27th annual open golf tournament will be held at Ferndale Country Club in Rushford this Sunday. The event features a 27 hole format with flights decided after a qualifying round and may allow nine holes on Saturday. Ben Czaplewski and John Hodden shared last year’s title at 110 with Czaplewski winning in a sudden death playoff.
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Sapling Favorite Set For Monmouth Sapling Stakes
Oceanport N J Sapling View Farm's Raise A Native undefeated in four starts is the even money favorite for the 100000 guaranteed Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
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