Sandy Koufax the traveling star loses sight of cities on road
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax describes life on the road as a constant grind. He confinement to hotel rooms as he travels to cities from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, noting the calendar of hotels, meals, and media glare. He earns about 125000 a year and quips about missed geography while pondering when his demanding schedule will end.
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Football rule riddle and sports trivia from Falstaff
A puzzling football rule question asks what happens when both an offensive and defensive player catch a forward pass simultaneously and hold it. The rule states the ball goes to the offense at the catch spot as a completed pass. The column also notes Davis Cup history, and a baseball stat about catchers never winning the American League batting title for 64 years since 1891.
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Old Man Vic Seixas Wins At Forest Hills
Vic Seixas, veteran star from Villanova, upset Stan Smith and marked a dramatic return at the U S National Championships at Forest Hills. Top seeds Santana Ashe Roche and McKinley advanced, while Seixas supplied the action with a late burst in the opening round.
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Short Workout At REL Rangers B Team Planned
The Robert E Lee Ganders held a light workout at REL amid warm temperatures. The team practiced in shorts, with a possible move to full pads, preparing for a scrimmage against Houston Reagan at Memorial Stadium. Reagan is noted for a hard-hitting style, and the Ganders aim to test untried players while veterans battle minor injuries. Their season opener is Sept 9 against R. E. Lee of Houston.
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Carol Mann Leads World Series With Four Under Par 68
Carol Mann shot a torrid four under par 68 to grab the first round lead in the 36 hole Ladies World Series of Golf in Springfield Ohio. The Towson Maryland native and former UNC star said she was exhausted after golf and aimed to prove she deserved to be here. She held a one stroke edge over Sandra Haynie of Fort Worth and Mickey Wright of Dallas with Kathy Whitworth from San Antonio at even par 72 in the mix.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
The Associated Press table shows San Francisco leading with 78 wins, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles close behind. Philadelphia and Houston trail, with New York and Chicago mid table. Thursday results: New York 2 San Francisco 7. Los Angeles 4 Pittsburgh 3 in 10. St. Louis 7 Atlanta 4. Chicago 1 Cincinnati 3. Philadelphia 3 Houston 1.
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Cowboys Vikings In TV Game Tonight At Cotton Bowl
The undefeated Cowboys face the Vikings in a nationally televised exhibition at the Cotton Bowl. Dallas seeks rhythm with veterans as coach Tom Landry emphasizes readiness, while Minnesota aims to extend its unbeaten exhibition streak and showcase its offense against a top Dallas defense led by Bob Lilly.
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Tigers Fall Behind Orioles as Siebert Dominates
Cleveland ace Sonny Siebert tossed a five hitter to beat Baltimore 4-1, extending his mastery over the Orioles while Detroit and New York won their games. Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer were notable in the AL action, with Detroit rallying past Chicago 7-5 in 16 innings.
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Spots Set for TL Playoffs in Texas League Race
Texas league standings tighten as Albuquerque closes to half a game on Amarillo for second place while Arkansas can clinch the pennant by beating Austin. Travelers lead by six games with four to play, Amarillo has six left, Albuquerque five. First round playoff format unchanged with 1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd.
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