Hoyt Wilhelm Knuckle Ball Still Baffles After Ten Years
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm, 39, remains a mystery as his dancing knuckle ball confounds hitters. He earned his 11th save of the season in an 87 victory over the Minnesota Twins, dropping his ERA to 1.12 with 64 strikeouts in 41 13 innings, despite a 5 6 record due to unearned runs.
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Motel in Woodward Showcases Storm Cave Feature
All the Conveniences in Woodward Oklahoma highlight a motel room featuring air conditioning television wall to wall carpeting and room phones plus a storm cave as an extra attractor for guests.
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Woodward, Okla
Neighborly theft of papers shocks Millington
Mrs. Bobby Ellis praised her year old collie for fetching the paper. The next evening she found all neighbors' papers and her own piled on the front porch, prompting questions about the dog's unusual crime and the community's reaction.
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Van Steenburg Wins West Lebanon Feature in Lebanon Valley
Van Steenburg took the lead with five laps remaining to win the 25-lap Lebanon Valley Speedway feature by five lengths over Doug Garrison. Cigars Searing faded to third as Garrison passed Searing for second. Pettit and Grig also placed in the top finishers.
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Coldest July in Boston Since 192? In 39 Years
Boston recorded its coldest July in 39 years with no thermometer reading 90 or higher. The weather bureau noted mild conditions kept residents in the city but hurt New England tourism as persistent cool weather discouraged weekend travelers. Assistant climatologist Edward Sable attributed the drop in impulse tourism to the cool spell.
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Tulsa World Coffee Pot Funds Two TU Scholarships
A coffee pot used by Tulsa World editorial staff in Tulsa Oklahoma has generated proceeds to support two half scholarships for deserving journalism students at the University of Tulsa.
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Zanuck Seen as Hollywood Messiah as Studio Weighs Comeback
Hollywood dispatch notes Darryl Zanuck may save 20th Century Fox as he becomes president, amid industry woes. It cites MCA Universal merger fallout, misfires in projects, and Zanuck’s prior rescues with new tactics and a broader screen approach.
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Little Diane Tops Ten Hero in Bennington Top Ten Tunes
Nick Santo reports Dion’s Little Diane leads the Bennington Top Ten Tunes poll from votes telephoned Saturday night. Standings include Summertime Guy Eddie Rambeau second and Girls Girls Girls Eddie Hodges third with Sheila Tommy Roe fourth and Sealed With a Kiss Brian Hyland fifth.
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