Powell's Three Home Runs Lift Orioles Past Red Sox 4-2
John Powell delivered three homers as the Orioles beat Boston 4-2 in 11 innings at Fenway Park. Powell tied the game with a fourth inning solo shot and then hit two more homers in extra frames, driving Baltimore’s pennant push as Moe Drabowsky and the bullpen supported the late surge.
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Curt Blefary
Bob Tillman
Eddie Fisher
John Wyatt
Kidd Heir to Skis Faces Long Road to Return
Burlington United Press International reports on Billy Kidd, the Stowe born skier and University of Colorado student, hospitalized with a fractured left leg in traction after a August crash in Portillo Chile. He vows to return to skiing, though three weeks traction and months in a cast lie ahead, with prior injuries including a right ankle sprain and a surgically treated ankle, after competing in Stowe and Kitzbuhel events this year.
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Lakers and 76ers Triumph in YMCA Summer League
Billy Brooks led the Lakers with 62 points, as they beat the Masons 111 to 109 in YMCA summer league play. In another game Dene nis Hart scored 47 for the 76ers, who defeated the Celtics 94 to 91. John Scienski and Al Plante led the Celtics with 46 and 35 points.
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Vermont's Rick Smith Leads Qualifiers
Rick Smith, Vermont amateur golf titlist, headed a seven golfer New England contingent earning berths to the U S Amateur Championship. The Middlebury College junior fired 36 holes in 145 at Brae Burn Club to take medalist honors, six strokes ahead of the next four qualifiers who posted 151. Also earning spots are Ted Bishop of Pine Brook Joe Browning of Weston and Bruce Durkee of Tedesco with 151.
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Cardinals release backup QB Buddy Humphrey
St Louis linebacker Buddy Humphrey, a backup quarterback with the Cardinals since 1963, was released on waivers and becomes a free agent after going unclaimed. Humphrey, 30, is an eight year NFL veteran.
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Torres Wins Bizarre Las Vegas Fight Despite Struggle
Jose Torres retained his light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Eddie Cotton in a rough Las Vegas bout at the Convention Center. Cotton and his manager argued the challenger deserved victory after a tentative, slow performance by Torres, who admitted his own poor showing and noted a hard right to the forehead in the later rounds.
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White Hot Bill White Lifts Phillies In 11-5 Route
Philadelphia slugger Bill White drove in five runs with three singles as the Phillies powered past the Cubs 11-5, climbing within six games of idle first-place Pittsburgh. White raised his average to .291 as Richie Allen and others added key hits. Atlanta beat Houston behind Eddie Mathews, while Los Angeles, St. Louis, San Francisco, and New York were idle.
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Cookie Rojas
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Will Oakland Take Cookie Gilchrist Trade Outcome
Denver Broncos fullback Carlton Cookie Gilchrist may join the Oakland Raiders within the week after Broncos coach Mac Speedie confirmed a trade with Oakland for two players. One player agreed on. the other pending game film review from Oakland vs San Diego. Gilchrist, Denver’s leading ground gainer, has clashed with Bronco management since Feb 1965 trade from Buffalo.
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Cookie) Gilchrist
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U S Amateur Boxing Plans 1968 Olympic Prep
The Amateur Athletic Union announced a long range program to ready U S boxers for the 1968 Olympics and restore international standing. Seven country duals were arranged for experience and to adapt to Mexico City Olympic rules. The first meet is U S versus Canada on Aug 19 in Toronto.
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Shrine Teams Work Out For Maple Sugar Bowl
Bennington’s Walt Morrissey and Vermont Shrine teammates begin 10 days of practice in Northfield for the 13th Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl in Hanover Aug. 27. Morrissey, Bennington Catholic High graduate, is a defensive specialist on the Laber squad. New Hampshire and Vermont meet in a summer classic with two platoon play expected, featuring multiple quarterbacks, speedy backs, and strong lines. Reserve seats cost 3.50, general admission 2, with tickets available through Shriner offices and Hanover.
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Fairmont 100-Lap Race Goes To New York Driver
Fair Haven driver Dick Nephew from Moors New York won the 100 lap mid season championship at Fairmont Speedway as Dex Door and Lefty Casey of Manchester finished second and third. Casey described the rugged race as tiring with numb arms. Vince Quinnville of Whiting led early but blew a tire and finished after a pit stop. Twenty two cars started the feature, many retired before the distance. Graham Trudo of Orwell remained undefeated in the hobby class with his twelfth win, as Barry Purdy of Bennington and Carleton Moley of Pawlet won the hobby heats. Harold Montain and Loren Holland won the sportsman heats, Charlie Draper won the consolation. Next week late model class runs for mid season crown with added purse.
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Orwell
Trudo
Barry Purdy
Bennington
Purdy
Carleton Moley
Pawlet
Harold Montain
Oak Hill
Loren Holland
White Lake
Charlie Draper
Willmington
Lions Practice Postponed to Wednesday at Little League
Lions Club softball practice was moved from tonight to Wednesday night at the Little League field, announced by club member Dick Long this morning.
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Baseball Standings and Monday Scores Summary
Standings show Baltimore leading with 28 percent chance to win the pennant. Detroit 63 54 Cleveland 63 56 Chicago 61 57 Minnesota 61 58 California 60 58 New York 53 66 Kansas City 52 66 Boston 53 70 Washington 53 70. Monday results include Boston over Baltimore 4 2 in 11 innings, Cleveland over Washington 4 3, Detroit over New York 6 5, Minnesota over California 5 3, Chicago over Kansas City 4 3 in 10 innings, Philadelphia over Chicago 11 5, Atlanta over Houston 4 2, Los Angeles over Cincinnati 4 3.
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Elks Rally For 2-1 Win In Tight Contest
North Bennington’s Don Ryan hurled strong seven innings as the Elks overcome a late scare. Greg Croff worked the full seven, walking seven and allowing six hits as Elks improve to 2-1 in a close Interstate League affair. B.J. Woodard’s triple tied the game in the fifth, and Jim Shoemaker scored the decisive run after a dropped ball in the sixth.
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