Four Way Tie For AL Lead Sparks Late Season Swagger
A crowded AL race left Minnesota Chicago Detroit and Boston in a four way tie at 78 61 with a .561 and .560 pace. Detroit an Eddie Mathews led with timely homers while Boston barely edged by. Twins and White Sox slipped as Tiant outdueled Boswell. Cleveland lurked to influence the logjam with seven games left against Chicago and four with Boston.
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Steelers Cowboys Favored In East Title Race
AP report projects the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys as favorites to win the Eastern Conference title in the NFL. Dallas appears solid to repeat as East champion, while the Capitol and Century divisions feature a wide open battle with teams like Washington Philadelphia New Orleans St. Louis Cleveland New York and Pittsburgh in contention. The piece discusses key players and potential rotations including Sonny Jurgensen Charley Taylor Bobby Mitchell Don Meredith and Bill Nelson, with the Cowboys seen as the strong pick to reach the NFL title game. The Century Division faces questions about Frank Ryan Ray McDonald and Charley Johnson before Army service altered the outlook for the Cards Browns and Giants.
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Sox Ready For Decisive Seven Game Homestand
Boston Red Sox brace for a pivotal four game series with the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Jim Lonborg to start the opener as Boston chases first place momentum while Mel Stottlemyre counters for New York. Jose Santiago cleared for tonight after eye injury scare. second baseman Mike Andrews remains a doubt.
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Prospective 21team pro soccer league eyed for next year
Oakland officials report Ken Macker says a 21team National Professional Soccer League is possible next year. Merger talks between the 12team National League and 10team United Soccer Association could yield a final decision at a Chicago meeting Friday.
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CIO Ladies League Opens 1967 68 Season at 20th Century Lanes
The CIO Ladies League starts Monday and Wednesday evenings September 11 and 13 at 6 30 pm. John Chupka league on Monday and William Pollock league on Wednesday, with eight five girl teams. Contact Rita Doran Rolando Roy Priscilla Guertin Phyllis Tanguay or Nick Gillis for openings as season promises prizes, mid season dance and annual banquet.
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Ladies Union Bowling League Preseason Meeting Set
The T W U A A F L C ladies auxiliary bowling league will hold a pre season meeting at 20th Century Lanes this Sunday at 7 PM. It kicks off the fourth season with a 28 week schedule and top prizes plus a banquet. New bowlers of all averages are welcome. call Nick Gillis for details.
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Marcotte Defends Rolloff Crown At 20th Century Lanes
The fifteenth weekly handicap rolloff for the 20th Century Lanes men’s league is this Friday at 7 PM. Bob Marcotte defends his title after winning the event two weeks running, with prizes for top bowlers based on entries. Other past winners include Ricky Lemieux Paul Gregoire Leroy Kalex Dennis Nadeau Steve Buzzell and John Mazeiko.
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Entry List to Stay Open Until Roll Off Time
Gordon Michaud reports that the entry list will remain open until rolloff time, signaling final chances for competitors to enter the event and secure a place in the lineup.
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Yawkey vows Red Sox stay in Boston despite stadium debate
Boston owner Tom Yawkey says the Red Sox will not move from Boston as long as he owns the club he sees Boston as the best AL franchise and pledges to campaign for a new stadium urging local support while noting recent financial losses. He compares Boston favorably to Detroit and cites strong home attendance this season at Fenway Park.
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Major League Leaders A L batting and pitching leaders
American League batting leaders: Robinson Baltimore .322 and Yastrzemski Boston .312, runs Yastrzemski 94, McAuliffe Detroit 86, RBIs Yastrzemski 102, Killebrew Minnesota 92, hits Yastrzemski 158, Gonzalez Minnesota 154, doubles Tovar Minnesota 29, Campaneris Kansas City 12, Buxton Chicago 8, home runs Yastrzemski 38, Killebrew 35, steals Campaneris Chicago 47, Buford Chicago 28, pitching (12 decisions) Merritt Minnesota 14-4 .733, Lonborg Boston 18-7 .720, strikeouts McDowell Cleveland 104, Lonborg Boston 200. Batting (300 at bats) Celeste Clemente Pittsburgh .349, Cepeda St. Louis .345, runs Aaron Atlanta 102, Brock St. Louis 98, RBIs Cepeda 107, Wynn Houston 98, hits Brock St. Louis 177, Cepeda St. Louis 174, doubles Staub Houston 40, Cepeda St. Louis 34. Page notes AME Chicago 11, Robinson Cincinnati 11, Morgan Houston 0, home runs Aaron Atlanta 35, Wynn Houston 32.
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Buoniconti Set For Return Saturday Night
Nick Buoniconti returns at middle linebacker for the Patriots for the AFL game against the San Diego Chargers on Saturday night. He missed time with internal kidney bleeding and a virus, but says he is ready to play. Rookie Ray Ilg filled in during his absence as Boston aims to balance defense and offense after a 26 21 loss to Denver.
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Bruins Open Training Camp With Orr Sidelined
Boston Bruins begin NHL training camp in London Ontario with 38 players including Bobby Orr who is limited by a knee injury. Orr, rookie of the year last season, will have his leg cast removed this week and receive daily treatment from Dr Ronald Adams and trainer Dan Canney. First practice set for Friday morning. Ed Johnston Gerry Cheevers and Don Awrey signed for 1967 68 season.
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Largest tree in the world Montezuma Cypress shines in Oaxaca
The famous Montezuma cypress in Oaxaca Mexico may be the world’s largest tree. It has a 40 foot diameter a height of about 135 feet and provides shade for about 8600 square feet of ground at midday.
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Baseball Season Stat Highlights From League Leaders
Stolen bases show Brock of St Louis with 44 and Wills of Pittsburgh with 27. Pitching decisions list Hughes of St Louis 14 5 for a .737 winning percentage and McCormick of San Francisco 19 7 for .731. Strikeouts top Phil Bunning with 210 and Jenkins of Chicago with 201.
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Relief Hurler Fills Vacancy as Briles Shines for Cardinals
Nelson Briles reinforced the Cardinals after Bob Gibson’s injury with six straight wins and a 2.50 era as St. Louis beat the Mets 3-1. Gibson returns tonight while Briles keeps his spot. Red Schoendienst moves Larry Jaster to the bullpen.
Dame Pattie Tests Columbia Ahead of America’s Cup Trials
Newport Rhode Island AP Dame Pattie skippered by Jock Sturrock met former U S winner Columbia in informal races off the Rhode Island coast. The two 12 meter sloops sailed twice over a short course in 7 to 14 knot winds with Dame Pattie edging Columbia as the practice session drew praise from observers. Intrepid also trained offshore with its trial horse Constellation for eight hours testing sails.
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World Series Dates May Shift Amid AL Pennant Shuffle
Baseball Commissioner Eckert announced the 1948 World Series dates set for Oct. 4 to Oct. 12 unless an American League pennant tie forces playoffs. At press time Minnesota Chicago Boston and Detroit led a tight AL race. playoff plans to be announced in about 10 days. Cardinals lead NL by 11 games and may print World Series tickets.
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Perry Extends Scoreless Streak in Giants 2-0 Win
Gaylord Perry pitched three hits allowed in 34 straight scoreless innings as the Giants shut out the Astros 2-0. Eddie Mathews homered for Detroit in the first game of a doubleheader sweep over Kansas City 8-5, 6-3. World Health Organization reports about 30 000 confirmed cholera cases worldwide last year.
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