Chiefs Triumph Over Oilers In AFL Exhibition
Kansas City dominates Houston with a 27-17 win in exhibition action. A stifling defense and strong ground game help the Chiefs build a 13-3 halftime lead, then Jerrel Wilson and Charley Warner seal the victory as Don Trull adds a late Oilers score. Irvin Paul joins Roosevelt Derby field to boost entrants to eight.
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Chiefs
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Oilers
Tommy Brooker
Johnny Robinson
Eddie Wilson
Fred Arbanas
Brooker
George Blanda
Don Trull
Charley Warner
Jerrel Wilson
Trull
Sid Blanks
Boston
Denver
Oakland
San Diego
Buffalo
New York
Wilkes-Barre
Westbury
N.Y
UPI
Irvin Paul
Roosevelt Raceway
Lee
Broncos
Broncos Hope Lee Solves Quarterback Woes In AFL Season
Denver fans see Jacky Lee as key to stabilizing the offense after off-season changes. Coach Jack Faulkner trims the roster, strengthens the secondary with Willie West Leon Mavyty and Norm Bass, and relies on Billy Joe Lionel Taylor and new rookies to lift a must-win season.
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Denver
UPI
Jacky Lee
U. S. Cavalry
George Blanda
Houston
Bronco
Jack Faulkner
Orioles Clinch Lead as Bunker Wins 14th Decision
A 4-1 Orioles victory over the Minnesota Twins sends Wally Bunker to 14-4 and helps Baltimore move one game ahead of the idle Chicago White Sox and four up on the New York Yankees. Bunker allowed six hits, walked three, and struck out five in a sharp performance.
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Twins
Horatio Alger
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Los Angeles Angels
Camilo Pascual
Ron Henry
Harmon Killebrew
Pascual
Brooks Robinson
Luis Aparicio
Robinson
Charley Lau
Jackie Brandt
Lau
Brandt
Jackie
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Yankees
Ken McBride
Bob Lee
McBride
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Lee
Jim Fregosi
Lou Clinton
Mel Stottlemyre
Boston Red Sox
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Houston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
St. Louis
San Francisco
New York
Felix Mantilla
Eddie Bressaud
Red Sox
Dick Radatz
Athletics
Phillies Fall to Colts as NL Pennant Race Tightens
The Phillies lose 6-0 to the Houston Colts but gain another day in the NL pennant chase as Reds fall 3-0 to the Cubs. Don Larsen earns his 3rd win for the Colts while Dennis Bennett takes his 12th loss.
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Colts
United Press International
Philadelphia Phillies
Reds
Giants
Houston Colts
National League and American League standings and results update
Baseball standings show Philadelphia leading the NL at 80 52 and Baltimore tops the AL at 81 53. Thursday results include San Francisco 3 New York 1 and Houston 6 Philadelphia 0. Friday night matchups list pitching duels and team pairings across both leagues.
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New York Mets
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Los Angeles
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Boston
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Cincinnati
San Francisco
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Chicago
Houston
Machaffey
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Veale
W. L. Pet
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O’donooghue
Ares
Grant
Roberts
Newman
Jalick
Pizarro
Wickersham
Os‘en
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Kan. City
Notable Baseball Leaders and Batting Averages Listed
The data lists top hitters by team across leagues with names like Carty Mil Aaron Mil and Mantle NY. It records games played at bats hits and batting averages for players from teams such as Mets Chi and NY across several franchises and positions.
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Pet Clinnt Pitt
Carty Mil
Aaron Mil
Willis Chi
Santo Chi
Chis
Hr NY
Allen Phil
Torre Mil
Abnsa Cin
Hunt NY
Abasa Chi
Chance Cle
U S Olympic chances questioned by AAU official Ferris
Dan Ferris, a veteran AAU official, warns the United States may be overconfident about winning Tokyo Olympic track and field medals. He notes rivals beyond Russia and a first-time 300 foot javelin mark set in Oslo, urging caution and humility ahead of the Games. He cites sprinters Hayes and Carr as strong bets for gold and praises Long in shot put.
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UPI
United States
Tokyo
Dan Ferris
AAU
U.S
Los Angeles
Russia
Ferris
Sonny Liston
Cassius Clay
New York Yankees
Norway
Gian
Terje Pedersen
Bob Hayes
Henry Carr
Bob Schul
Jerry
Africa
Harry Jerome
Dan
Dallas Long
14 Year-Old Sets Downtime Channel Record in Dover Swim
Leonore Modell, 14, became the youngest to swim the English Channel with a 15 hour 32 minute crossing from Cap Gris Nez to Dover. Coach Paul Herron plans a four year program to make her the greatest female marathon swimmer. Claudia McPherson previously held the junior record at 17 hours 17 minutes.
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England
UPI
Leonore Modell
Sacramento
Calif
Paul Herron
Leonore
Cap Gris Nez
France
Herron
Claudia McPherson
St. James
Manitoba
Canada
Claudia
Lake Tahoe
Mary Kok
Netherlands
Barry Watson
Larsen Strikes Out Phillies In Four-Hitter Comeback
Don Larsen, pitching for the Houston Colt .45s, threw a four hitter to blank the first place Philadelphia Phillies. It was Larsen’s first complete game since 1959 and his fifth start of the season, aided by better breaking balls and more varied pitches.
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UPI
Don Larsen
Philadelphia Phillies
Big Don
New York Yankees
Houston Colt
Yankees
San Francisco Giants
Kansas City
American Association
White Sox
Don
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