Yanks Lead Eight Games In Tight AL Race
The Yankees stayed eight games ahead after a 9-1 win over Washington with homers by Pepitone and Howard. Harmon Killebrew slugged his 26th, Jose Allison and Earl Battey powered Minnesota, while Kaline sparked Detroit’s 3-4 victory over slumping Boston as Radatz struggled. The White Sox beat the A’s, Fresh injuries and late rallies highlighted a day of power shows across the league.
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Woody Weld
Indians
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Leon Wagner
Larry Brown
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Fred Pepitone
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Liberty Favored In 23-2A Preview Amid Strong Humble Tie
Sun Sports Editor notes Liberty leads District 23 2A with Humble as top challenger. Anahuac given clear third as fans await Hardin Jefferson’s improvements under new coach Guex Miller. Key players named include Liberty quarterback William Kinnison and Humble QB Johnny May, with emphasis on passing for Anahuac and size for Liberty.
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Billy Lloyd
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Comeback Begins For El Paso Club
El Paso moved up in the Texas League comeback drive with a 7-1 win over Amarillo on Wednesday night. Tulsa lost 5-2 to Austin, Albuquerque beat San Antonio 1-0, and El Paso’s gap over second place narrowed to a half game behind Austin. Slomkowski pitched six strong innings and Gerry Robinson hit a grand slam to spark El Paso’s victory. a fourth inning wild pitch allowed Ken Faulkner to score, breaking the shutout.
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Gerry Robinson
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Ken Faulkner
Slomkowski
South San Antonio Beats Spring Branch Twice to Win State Tourney
South San Antonio toppled Spring Branch 13-10 in the opener of the State American Legion Baseball Tournament, forcing a rematch. The San Antonio club followed with a victory in the nightcap to claim the state title and advance to the regional in Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 15. Meddie Lomas had four hits in six at bats for SS A.
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Craig Is Lucky If He Breaks The Losing Streak
New York AP report on Craig, Mets pitcher, facing a 18 game losing run and an MLB record tied to consecutive losses. He jokes about breaking a jinx by bad luck methods while awaiting a start against the Chicago Cubs. The major league records committee trimmed a prior 20 loss mark to 19, easing his burden.
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Baseball regrets and football legends from a Houston writer
Mickey Herskowitz recalls one baseball regret wanting a trade for Harvey Haddix with the Colt 45s. Journal entries quote Casey Stengel, Bear Bryant, and other sport figures, noting trades, fortunes, and lingering thoughts on college and pro football, along with anecdotes about Langhorns and Ole Miss.
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Harvey Haddix
Casey Stengal
Stengel
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Mississippi
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Dan Jenkins
Sez Vaught
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Knute Rockne
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Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Pollsters Name Choices In 2-A Football Contest
Houston AP reports Texas high school football poll names top 2A teams for 1963. Sinton is favored to win with Linton, Rockdale and Quanah among contenders. District picks include Dalhart Canyon Mule Shoe Denver City Quanah Winters Crane Cisco Nocona Azle Plane Dallas Lake Highlands Paul Pewitt Daingerfield Lin Jale Pine Tree Marine Mason Rockdale Elgin Columbus Livingston Liberty West Orange Missouri City Dulles Edna San Antonio East Central Crystal City Linton Aranwas Pass Freer and others.
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Fort Worth Advances In Connie Mack Play
Fort Worth beat Pine Bluff Arkansas 4 to 3 to move forward in the Connie Mack regional tournament. Hearne blanked Sel ton New Mexico 3 to 0 and Sikeston Missouri defeated Corpus Christi 5 to 2. Tonight Corpus Christi meets Farmington while Fort Worth faces Hearne in double elimination action.
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Sanford's Luck Dodgers Stretch Lead In MLB Bid
Dodgers forge a six game margin as San Francisco struggles. Sanford, 34, pitches a three hitter but loses 11-9 in Houston. Koufax earns win after relief, tying NL strikeout mark with 210. Mets, Phils, Pirates win to pad Dodgers' edge. Jim Hickman hits for the cycle for the Mets.
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Dick Farrell
Hal Woodeshick
OrlandoCeneca
Matty Alou
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Woody
Harvey Buenn
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