Redskins edge Lions in exhibition despite Sonny Jurgensen absence
Washington defeats Detroit 16-10 as Sonny Jurgensen sits out elbow rehab. Jim Ninowski and rookie Harry Theofiledes lead a sputtering offense, with a 16-point second-quarter surge highlighting the game. Washington’s defense bears heavy load as the second half unfolds.
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Orioles Narrowly Lose to Senators as Tigers Hold Lead
The Orioles dropped a 5-4 11 inning defeat to the Senators, while Mickey Lolich pitched a three hitter for a 2-0 Tigers win over the Angels. With 28 games left, Detroit holds a six game cushion as Baltimore faces a must sweep three games to stay in the pennant chase.
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Palmer Skips Pro-Am as Thunderbird Open Chooses Nicklaus Favorite
Arnold Palmer misses Pro-Am at Upper Montclair amid PGA duties in Washington. He plans a dramatic helicopter entrance but fails to practice, leaving Jack Nicklaus as the solid favorite for the Thunderbird Golf Classic despite Julius Boros withdrawal after his brother Lance’s death. Expected challengers include Billy Casper and Bob Murphy.
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Brock Steals Four As Cards Top Pirates 5-0
Lou Brock swiped four bases to move within two of Maury Wills in the NL lead as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0. Ray Washburn improved to 12-5 with nine hits allowed, while Roger Maris drove in two runs. In other NL games, Houston beat San Francisco, New York defeated Cincinnati 2-0, and Atlanta routed Philadelphia 6-0.
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Standings and schedule in dramatic league mix
League standings show Houston and Atlanta atop logs with six wins, while San Francisco and Pittsburgh struggle. Night games highlight Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis New York and Los Angeles San Francisco clashes. Saturday matches pit Cincinnati at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York among others.
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Stojovic Fined and Suspended in NASL Action
Dan Stojovic of the Chicago Mustangs was fined $100 and suspended for five days by NASL commissioner Dick Walsh. It marked his second suspension in under a week. Peter Short of San Diego and Jorge Piotti of Los Angeles received the same penalties, while Billy Fraser of Boston was fined $50 and suspended five days.
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Los Angeles
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Williams Grid Squad Reports to New Coach
Williams College opens with 65 candidates reporting to new head coach Larry Catuzzi at Williams. Ten starters return on defense while key backs including ECAC player of the year Jack Maitland and captain Jon Petke lead the offense as the team aims to pick up where last year’s seven game win streak ended. New coaches join Catuzzi as part of a revamped staff including Carl Falivene and Dennis Fryzel with Lamb coaching freshmen.
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From Ghetto to Glory: Bob Gibson Reflects on Roots
New York UPI reports Bob Gibson, star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, discussed his Omaha Nebraska upbringing and the drive out of the ghetto in a luncheon promoting his book From Ghetto to Glory with coauthor Phil Pepe. Gibson recalled rat bites and early memories, explained that glory lies in hard work, and noted his pursuits for the Cy Young and MVP while cherishing family.
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