Moose Skowron Visits Austin Amid Dodgers Return
Former Yankee slugger Bill Moose Skowron, recovering from a thumb injury, spends a vacation in Austin with his sons and discusses adjusting to National League play with the Dodgers. He heads to Milwaukee as Los Angeles opens a series with the Braves while football and state softball tournaments loom in the region.
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Moose) Skowron
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Mays Reveals Mental Formula to Beat Slumps
Willie Mays explains his slump remedy stressing belief and confidence. The Giants outfielder, 32, has lifted his average from about .260 to .290 with a 14 game hit streak since July, and says experience compensates for aging as he maintains sharp defense and base running.
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Mason Will Miss Game With Rams
The Minnesota Vikings plan to sit Tommy Mason for a week more, causing him to miss Saturday's exhibition against the Los Angeles Rams. In Portland, Oregon, Ron VanderKelen will start at quarterback with Ray Poage of Texas at flanker, replacing Leon Clarke while Paul Flatley and others recover from minor injuries.
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Hall powers Twins in loss as rookie buzz grows
Jimmie Hall remains a bright point for Minnesota as he belted his 19th homer and added a clutch single in a 5 4 setback to Boston. The Twins drop into a tie for second with Chicago while preparing to host Baltimore with Stigman facing Barber. Carl Yastrzemski hits .333 for the Red Sox in the series, widening the A L lead over Rollins.
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Ralston Key in Cup Meet With Mexico
Los Angeles AP says unranked Bakersfield native Dennis Ralston must lead the U S Davis Cup push alongside Wimbledon champion Chuck McKinley in the interzone semifinal against Mexico at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. Ralston, once suspended for conduct in 1961, has rebounded with a strong year and a knee and hand recovery after blister setbacks.
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Cleveland Funeral for PGA Veteran
The body of William H. Bert Way, oldest PGA member and longtime golf figure, will be sent to Cleveland today for private funeral services after his death Sunday night in a Miami hospital. He would have been 90 on August 28.
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Bert) Way
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Musial Announces Retirement Ending 22 Year Cardinal Run
Stan Musial, 42, announced retirement at season's end with the St. Louis Cardinals after 22 major league seasons. The event at Grant's Farm featured teammates and marked a bittersweet moment as Musial vowed to stay connected with the team in a continuing capacity. He cited his love for the game and noted his plans to run a St. Louis restaurant and a baseball bat business. Musial holds NL records in runs, games, hits, doubles, at bats, and RBIs, plus the MLB record for total bases. He won three MVP awards and seven batting titles across his storied career. his final regular season game is set for Sept. 29 against Cincinnati.
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Christie de Pareq Faces Rapid City in Region 5
St Pauls Christie de Pareq, reigning American Legion baseball champion, meets Rapid City in the Region 5 tournament opener at Salina Kaw. Cedar Rapids faces Omaha, Enid meets Russell, Bismarck draws a bye and awaits the Cedar Rapids Omaha winner.
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Weeping Butts Breaks Down in Rigging Trial
ATLANTA AP The former Georgia coach Wally Butts broke into tears on the witness stand after denying Saturday Evening Post charges that he helped rig the 1962 Georgia Alabama game. The seven day trial neared a possible end as jurors heard testimony from John Carmichael about a phone conversation reportedly overheard with Bear Bryant. Butts said the charges are untrue and described financial troubles and insolvency since 1961.
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Yanks Rally to Beat Hornets 7-6 in UCT Playoff
The Yankees erased a 5-0 deficit to defeat the Green Hornets 7-6 at UCT Park. Mike Cummins and Gary Hendrick delivered key second inning singles as Cummins earned a 3 hit night with 12 strikeouts. Roger Schleicher took the loss while Gary Jacobson added two hits for the Yanks.
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NCAA to Hold Wrestling Tournament in Cedar Falls
The NCAA announced that the college division wrestling tournament will take place March 13 and 14 at State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls.
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Four Teams Vie In Slow Pitch Playoffs At Northwest Park
Playoffs begin today in the Slow Pitch Softball league announced by Tom Belton Parks Director. Four teams compete for the title with the championship set for Thursday night at Northwest Park. In the first round Lars Standard T L Market faces YMCA Men's Club at 7 p.m. and Combs Rusco meets Jaycees at 8:30 p.m. Both games take place at Northwest Park.
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Tiger in Talks for Title Bout in Pittsburgh
Boxing promoter Archie Litman seeks a November or December world middleweight title match for Dick Tiger against the winner of the Robin Carter Farid Salim bout. Litman offered 25000 for Tiger to appear in Pittsburgh as Carter and Salim clash in a nationally televised 10 round bout at the Civic Arena on September 14.
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Dodgers Idle Yet Led By Phillies Rally For 3-1 Win
Dodgers rested as Philadelphia and Houston upset Giants to widen Los Angeles lead. Johnny Callison and Chris Short sparked the Phillies with an eighth inning homer and strong pitching, while Willie Mays extended his hitting streak to 14 games. Other majors actions saw Boston top Minnesota, Pittsburgh defeat Houston, and Lou Clinton hit two homers for the Red Sox.
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Line Scores Show Mixed Baseball Results Across Leagues
Houston and Pittsburgh faced tough outings with Friend securing a 14 10 win in relief and Farrell taking the loss 10 9. San Francisco failed to score while Philadelphia and Buffalo/Bolin battled, Short earning a 4 9 win and Buffalo absorbing a 4 1 defeat.
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Clowns Win Title in Strikers Mixed Summer Bowling League
The Clowns, led by Bob and Bonnie Dennis and Daryl and Marilyn Maloney, took the league championship at Echo Lanes. J & B's finished second and the Peppers placed third. High three-game totals went to Tressa Brandt with 550 and Bob Dennis with 650. top single games were Fran Blunt 202 and Daryl Maloney 265.
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Frankie Olivera Edges Carney in New Bedford Bout
New York's Frankie Olivera, weighing 150, outpointed Lowell's Larry Carney, 159, in New Bedford over ten rounds. In Bakersfield Prince Rudy, 15914, from Compton, Calif., defeated Phoenix's Benny McCorvey, 153, on points over ten rounds.
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Dodgers Big Three Tired As Wear Mounts In Race
The Dodgers lead the NL since July 2 but Drysdale Koufax and Podres report fatigue. Drysdale cites stiff arms and vitamin shots. Koufax complains of a dead curveball and plans acceleration from Richie Calmus if allowed to start. Podres notes Calmus shone in relief but faces pressure testing.
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Brown Derby and Moose Win Fast Pitch League Games
The Moose defeated the Merchants 7-4 at Northwest Park with Bob Arnold driving in four runs on three hits. Brown Derby beat Lef ty's Bat 5-3 behind Ron Rice who struck out eight and allowed nine hits. Barry Hoffman hit a triple for Brown Derby and Fred Berdan contributed two singles in four trips.
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Keokuk Driver Juggles Racing Life With Home Duties
Ramo Stott, top IMCA late model stock car driver from Keokuk, started racing in 1955 after building jalopies. His wife notes he now spends less time cooking and more on cars. She often attends races and worries more on the road, recalling a Memphis 1960 wreck and noting his fearlessness on the track.
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