Vermont Racing Commission Eyes Swanton Raceway Plan
Vermont racing officials moved the Swanton International Raceway project closer to reality as Edmund Dupont stated a state engineer approved the plans. The three member Vermont Racing Commission met at Green Mountain Park last week. Dupont said there were few objections and a decision could come within a week with Fred Davis likely convening a session. Davis was ill and recently released from hospital.
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U S Open Tennis Sparks Amateur Victory Parade
In Forest Hills Virginia Wade of England claimed the women's title while amateurs dominated the event earning top prize money. Tom Okker of the Netherlands and Americans Bob Lutz and Stan Smith reached the men’s final as pro players trailed in prize totals and status.
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Honolulu
Hemion lifts Western Washington to 58 56 win over Australia
In Sydney, Western Washington State College edged the Australian Olympic team 58 56 as forward Dave Hemion hit a field goal with two seconds remaining to seal a two game sweep on the UPI report.
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Boston Stadium Hope Grows As Talks Advance
Patriots president Billy Sullivan says a Boston stadium may be alive again after meeting with Hale Champion of BRA to discuss options. Champion notes Mayor Kevin White will study all approaches, with a decision likely by February to avoid relocation. project hinges on a 50,000 seat site by 1970.
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Twins Get Needed Aid Five Months Too Late
Nettles arrives five months late to boost the Minnesota Twins as Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison struggle. He drives in a key home run in a 3-1 win over Detroit, after previously homering off Pat Dobson and Denny McLain in recent games. In other AL action, McNally earns his 20th win, Chance works six plus, and Bahnsen and Hunter help push the Yankees and Athletics to series wins.
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Cardinals Snap Four Game Skid With 11th Inning Win
Tim McCarver cites pitching as the Cardinals’ strikeback approach as they end a four game losing streak with a 3-2 11 inning victory over the Giants. Joe Hoerner worked the 10th and 11th to seal the win as Phil Gagliano’s pinch single in the 11th capped Hoerner’s eighth win. In NL action, Chicago routed Philadelphia, Atlanta beat Houston, Pittsburgh over New York, and Los Angeles edged Cincinnati.
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Alou Injured In Foul Tip Incident
Pittsburgh outfielder Matty Alou cut his face under his left eye when struck by a foul tip during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against Houston. The injury prompted attention from the training staff but no further details on severity were provided.
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Lions Seek New Quarterback To Reprise Layne Legacy
Detroit coach Joe Schmidt pushesBill Munson as the next signal caller in the wake of the Bobby Layne ghost. The Lions eye a stronger passing attack, drafting Landry Barton and McCullouch, plus rookies Roberts and Depoyster while upgrading the receiving corps and defense led by Lem Barney.
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Pittsburgh
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St. Louis
Joe Robb
Darris McCord
Almost Forgotten Ruben Amaro Number One Yankee Benchwarmer
New York Yankee Ruben Amaro feels a mix of pride and frustration as his .122 batting average and 43 games play tally sit below his past heights. He contributes in practice, bullpen warmups, and dugout energy while pondering a future with a possible expansion club.
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National League standings and week’s results summary
The National League table shows St Louis leading with 78 wins, San Francisco 66, Cincinnati 68, Chicago 75, Atlanta 73, Pittsburgh 70, Philadelphia 67, Houston 65, New York 65, and Los Angeles 64. Sundays yielded St Louis 3 San Francisco 2 and other scores. upcoming games list San Francisco at Atlanta and Los Angeles at St Louis among others.
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