Reds Grab Lead in NL Battle as Dodgers Falter
In a chaotic night of baseball, the Reds won 5-1 behind a three hitter from pitching ace Tom Sturdivant, tightening the pennant race with the Dodgers and Mets slipping. The Phillies meanwhile rallied to beat the Cubs 7-6 in 10 innings on a Don Demeter homer and Ken MacKenzie relief, keeping pressure on the contenders as Giants and Cubs stumble in a crowded NL.
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Blanda Back At Oilers To Lead Exhibition Clash
The Oilers seek a win in Mobile as George Blanda returns from thyroid surgery to guide Houston against the Bills with Jacky Lee as backup. Boston Patriots top the Giants 17 10 in Lowell as Babe Parilli leads a late scoring drive. Bears face flu scare ahead of Green Bay test in Milwaukee.
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TD Party Saturday At Liggett Touchdown Club Host
Dr Charles L Liggett leads the Touchdown Club as they host a football season kickoff at 4 p m Saturday with Gander varsity players and dads at 1 Bay Villa Wiener toast. Pat Foller oversees the chow and retiring president Dr Ham Davis will attend. Eldon Herry notes swimming begins at 4 p m and food service starts at 4 45 p m.
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McDowell Wins Reilly Ousted In Texas Junior Golf
In San Antonio and Corpus Christi the Texas Junior Golf Tournament moved to quarterfinals with McDowell of Baytown defeating Ras Allen of Dallas after 20 holes and Grant of San Antonio outlasting Mickey Riley of Baytown over 19 holes. Emery of Corpus Christi faced Steve Sattler of Houston after beating Johnny Barlow 2 and 4. Bennie Sharpe of Beaumont beat Donny Howell 2 and 1 and faced Davis Eichelberger of Waco, who defeated Jim Crowley 2 and 1. Ray Neal of San Antonio eliminated Ronnie Anderson 3 and 1 after a run of five straight holes. Semi finals were underway. the shoe finals were set for Friday.
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Galveston
Davis Eichelberger
Waco
Jim Crowley
Ray Neal
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Jackie Ploud
Tommy Sellers
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Grid Exams Set Tuesday for Lee High Football Squad
Physicals for Robert E. Lee High School players are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Stadium Field House per trainer George Crow. Prospective players report at 2 p.m. Sunday for weigh‑ins. fall workouts begin after. Two a day sessions run first three days. picture day is Sept. 2 with parents and press invited at 2 p.m.
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Bill Ford Rebuilds Teams Into Winners Across Texas
Portstown s hot coach Bill Ford nears 1962 with a track record of turning struggling programs into contenders. In 17 seasons he built 126 wins and 41 losses while guiding Cuero and Taylor, among others, using firm belief in his players and psychology rather than punishment. His methods yield confidence and steady improvement, with 11 lettermen returning for 1962 as he eyes a possible district crown.
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Adams Offers Oilers Sale to Preserve Unity in Houston
Bud Adams says he offered to sell the Houston Oilers for 2.5 million to avoid a split like Dallas and to keep the team in unity with the Houston Sports Association. HSA officials declined, clarifying they own the Colts and would not buy the Oilers, despite talk of moving games to Colt Stadium or other sites.
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Bud) Adams Jr
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