Dodgers in First Place A Rerun of 1965
UPI reports Maury Wills sparked renewed tension with Dodgers teammates twice, prompting heated exchanges that instead released steam and aided a late season surge. The pattern echoes September 1965 when Wills and Jim Gilliam argued after a tough game, yet Los Angeles won 15 of 16 to clinch the pennant.
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Big Cat Williams Next on Clay's List
Cassius Clay defeats Karl Mildenberger by TKO in 12th round in Frankfurt on route to his fourth title defense. He departs for Chicago, then Houston to face Cleveland Williams on November 14 in Houston, continuing his globe trotting schedule amid lingering controversy.
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Lions Upset Bears In Major NFL Shock Sunday
Detroit quarterback Milt Plum, after Carnegie course work on winning friends, led the Lions to a 14-3 upset of the Bears with a 25-yard TD pass to Pat Studstill and a setup pass, while Detroit’s defense stopped two Chicago drives in the third quarter. Other NFL results included Rams over Falcons 19-14 in Atlanta’s opener, St. Louis 16-13 over Philadelphia, Cleveland 38-14 vs Washington, a 34-34 tie between New York and Pittsburgh, a 20-20 tie Minnesota and San Francisco, and Green Bay 24-3 over Baltimore.
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Twins sweep Orioles as Worthington four two hits lead
In aSunday game, reliever Al Worthington capped a 9-run eighth with a two-run double, giving the Twins a 6-1 win over the Orioles and completing a three-game sweep to climb to second in the AL standings. Manager Sam Mele hails the club as having the best hitting pitching staff.
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Sausville boys sweep Bennington horseshoe title
Bob Sausville won the class A title at Memorial Park as Rosaisville defeated all seven opponents. Mike Sausville dominated B division with 9-0, while in A he placed second 5-2 behind his brother. Leon Odell placed third in A and Stuart Preston was runner-up in B. Ralph Watson edged for third on point total among 5-4s. Complete Class A results list, with several 4-3 and 2-7 records. Tournament supervised by Ted Sausville, Leonard Farrington and Fred Butler.
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Little League Meeting Announced for Tonight at Field
Bennington Little League president Bill Hassenpflug calls an important meeting of league managers coaches and executives tonight at 6 30 at the Little League field to discuss upcoming plans and issues.
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Chargers and Oilers Achieve First Regular Season Clean Sheets Since 1963
San Diego and Houston blanked opponents in AFL action to improve to 2-0. San Diego, the league’s high scoring squad, used four interceptions, including a 7 yard return for a TD by Ken Graham, after Dick Van Raaphorst kicked a 10 yard field goal. The Chargers beat the Patriots 24-0 following an earlier 27-7 win over Buffalo.
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Stolle wins first major grass title at Forest Hills
Fred Stolle of Australia defeated John Newcombe 4-6 12-10 6-3 6-4 to claim the U S men's championship, his first major grass title after years as a runner up. Maria Bueno, 26, returned from knee surgery to win the women's crown 6-3 6-1 over Nancy Richey, marking her fourth Forest Hills title.
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Runnerup Owen Davidson Seals Mixed Doubles Crown
In the final, Owen Davidson defeats Carol Hanks Aucamp of St Louis and Ed Rubinoff of Miami 6 1, 6 3 to win the mixed doubles title.
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Littler Wins World Series of Golf With 22-Foot Putt
Gene Littler captures the $50,000 World Series of Golf title at Firestone with a 22-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a sudden death playoff. He edges Jack Nicklaus and Al Geiberger after a dramatic final round on the 7,180-yard course. Littler clinched the win while overcoming an opening backdoor entry via the Canadian Open victor rule and a late double bogey at the 16th.
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Wright sets two records in Eugene golf win
Mickey Wright wins the Pacific Ladies' Golf Classic at Eugene Country Club posting a 72-hole 284 to break the course record of 289 and set a new 18-hole mark of 67 in the third round. The victory adds 1500 to Wright's earnings and follows her recent win in Springfield, Ohio.
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High Point Trophies Awarded at Lebanon Valley Speedway
Ed Demolino of Sheffield Mass won the 30 lap Ed Carey Memorial Race in the sportsman class at Lebanon Valley Speedway Saturday night. Scootch Scoonmaker of Coeymans Hollow N Y finished second with Jerry Townley of Catskill N Y third. Karl Haeussel of Latham N Y clinched the 1966 season point championship with sixth place, while Butch Jelley finished fourth to place second in season points. Barry Purdy of Bennington extended his lead by winning the 15 lap feature and Lyle Jelley finished second in points. Lebanon Valley will wrap up the season this weekend with the Lebanon Valley 200 on Sept 25.
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Mets Shortstop Roy McMillan to Undergo Shoulder Surgery
New York Mets announced that Roy McMillan will undergo surgery on his right shoulder Thursday. The news confirms the planned procedure for the veteran shortstop ahead of the season.
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Hobby Feature Goes to Ely at Fairmont Speedway
Chuck Ely of North Pownal won the hobby class feature Sunday at the Fairmont Speedway during its first afternoon card of the fall season. Graham Trude, a track favorite, exited in the qualifying heats due to engine trouble. Vince Quinville of Whiting captured the 35 lap sportsman Coca Cola Trophy Race.
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Baseball Standings From California to Detroit Update
Baseball standings show California 8 Cleveland 2 New York 4 Boston 2 Chicago 4 Washington 1 Minnesota 11 Baltimore 6 Kansas City 5 Detroit 1 with varied team positions and scores across the ledger.
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