Giants Gain Ground as Dodgers Fall to Phillies
The San Francisco Giants extended their NL West lead to four games as the Dodgers lost 3-1 in 13 innings to the Philadelphia Phillies. Maury Wills remains hopeful the Dodgers will catch the Giants despite the skid. Other NL results: Braves 10, Astros 5. Cardinals 3, Pirates 2. Padres 3, Mets 0.
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North Stars sign three centers including Hextall and Hampson
Minnesota North Stars announce the one year contracts for centers Dennis Hextall Ted Hampson and Murray Oliver and defenseman Barry Gibbs. Wren Blair says the group under contract reaches 11 players. Hextall was California's top scorer with 52 points last season. Training camp opens in Winnipeg on September 11.
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Dietz Wins National Sculling Championship at Orchard Beach
Jim Dietz of the New York Athletic Club won the National Sculling Championship at Orchard Beach Lagoon with a 2 000-meter record time of 7 14 He will represent the United States in the European Rowing Championships August 18 to 22 in Copenhagen Denmark Garry Schumacher Giants PR director to be honored by BBWAA August 15 for 50 years in baseball
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Killebrew shines in Babe Ruth tournament despite loss
Cameron Killebrew, son of Harmon Killebrew, delivered a strong performance for his team at the Midwest Plains Babe Ruth baseball tournament in Belle Plaine Minnesota, though his squad was eliminated.
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Garvin wins state MWGA stroke play
Joan Garvin of Minneapolis captured the Minnesota Women s Golf Association stroke play championship at Minnetonka Country Club with a 243 total after 54 holes. Barbara Kuhlmann of Montevideo finished a stroke behind despite a 20 foot miss on the final hole.
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Harrelson favorite at Massachusetts Classic
In Sutton Massachusetts John Schlee led the opening round of the Massachusetts Classic with a six under 66 to hold a one stroke edge over Tom Weiskopf while Hawk Harrelson drew fans as a sponsor exempt entry. Schlee credited Hogan influenced driving improvements and posted seven birdies with one bogey.
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Pine to Palm golf tour halves field after first round
Detroit Lakes Minnesota AP 32 man Pine to Palm field reduces to 16 with defending champion Jim Thnot of Minneapolis still alive after a 1 up win over Dale Scott of Grand Forks ND Craig Wood of Burbank CA crushed medalist Mike Fermoyle 7 and 6 carding a 66 on the 71 par 5 922 yard Detroit Country Club Ostberg a two time medalist from Faribault defeated Gene Grimesly Harlan Iowa 4 and 3
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Dummit to quarterback against Browns Friday
Quarterback Dennis Dummit, a UCLA recruit signed as a free agent, will likely direct the Rams offense in the second half against the Browns with Tommy Prothro overseeing. Cleveland plans to start sophomore Mike Phipps after last week's loss to San Francisco.
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Big North Babes finish perfect league run with win
The Big North Babes completed a 12-0 league season with a 27-8 victory over Culligan at the Arena diamond. In the playoff setup, Aug. 17 has the Babes facing Hospital Gals and Cass Lake meeting Culligan, with Aug. 18 tentatively for the second round. Donna Kampsen and Mary Hammerstrom homered, while Linda Whitefeather and Ruth House teamed for the win. Linda Steve pitched for Culligan.
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Baseball Scoreboard Highlights from Night Across Leagues
Summary of American and National League games with scoring details. Segui earns win for 5B over bide ob. Duncan and Bevacqua homer for Oakland and Cleveland respectively. Lolich improves to 19-8 as Detroit defeats Oakland. Kansas City and Washington split twilight and night games. May Tommy Murphy and Kekich tally wins for New York slugfest. Carlton and Reed lead Pittsburgh to victory. Philadelphia loses in 13 innings to Los Angeles. Mikkelsen suffers a tough loss.
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Cuba Raises Flag at Pan American Games Summary
Cuba shows strong performance at the Pan American Games in Cali as the United States maintains lead. John Howard wins cycling for the United States Army and the U S women's basketball team earns silver while the U S collects 104 golds 73 silvers and 40 bronzes for 217 total medals. Cuba rises to near runner up as Canada fades from second place.
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Ness Garden Center Dominates Weekly Shooting Standings
Ness Garden Center extended its lead after the ninth week at the Bemidji Gun Club on a 856 total. Mc Carthy's Standard, Paul’s Body Shop, and Gregg's Plumbing followed with 852 847 and 843 respectively as Ness’s Dean Rershaw posted a perfect 25 for the night.
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Football rules meeting set here Aug 25
Kermit Anderson of the Minnesota State High School League conducts rule interpretation sessions for football officials and coaches. Meetings start at 7 30 p m at local high schools with new rule changes and old rules review plus a illustrative film.
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