Dodgers Clinch NL Pennant After Cubs Beat Cardinals
The Dodgers clinched the 1963 National League pennant as the Cubs defeated the Cardinals 6-3. Dodgers players reacted with relief and champagne celebrations after a season with few naps between late surges and crucial wins. The Yankees prepared for the World Series after routing the Angels 8-1 as their lineup, led by Mantle and Maris, showed the regulars in action for the first time since June.
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John Koro
Wally Moon
Tommy Davis
Moose Skowron
Roseboro
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St. Louis
Los Angeles
New York Yankees
Los Angeles Angels
Yankees
McKinley Ready For Interzone Final In Davis Cup
Chuck McKinley, Wimbledon champion, declares himself fully fit to lead the United States against Britain in the Interzone final in Bournemouth. He had back trouble and a throat infection but says he is fine and stayed in bed briefly. Bob Kelleher is expected to name McKinley as No 1, with Dennis Ralston or Frank Froehling for the other singles. Britain to choose Mike Sangster as No 1 and either Bobby Wilson or Billy Knight as No 2.
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Bob Kelleher
McKinley
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Frank Froehling
Coral Gables
Fla
Britain
Mike Sangster
Bobby Wilson
Billy Knight
Major League Leaders Summary of 1966 Stat Leaders
Major League Leaders list top batters and pitchers by league. Boston’s Yastrzemski and Detroit’s Kaline lead at various categories with key figures such as 181 hits and 45 home runs. National and American League leaders include Aaron, Killebrew, and Koufax among others, with wins, strikeouts, and RBI tallies noted.
Oldest Lane Bowling League opens at Pastime
At Pastime Bowling Center in Biddeford the oldest lane league in the Twin Cities began with four five man teams. The Holy Name league starts its 32nd season as pioneers retire and many young bowlers take over, keeping the sport rolling.
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Pastime
Biddeford
Twin Cities
Holy Cross Leads as Bois Aces First Bowlers in 331 Roll
Holy Cross posts a total of 1521 aided by the two oldest bowlers from prior years and a 331 by newcomer Bob Bois. Boston College, Notre Dame, and Georgetown are the competition in the event.
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Holy Cross
Boston College
Notre Dame
Georgetown
Bob” Bois
Omaha bout results blink in New York findings
Omaha action shows Brian O'Shea 140, Minneapolis outpointing vaeee Diaz 139, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Lutheroe 196 4 Denver outpointing Hubert Hilton 185 Glen Cove New York in a brief card.
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Brian O'Shea
Minneapolis
Vaeee Diaz
San Juan
P.R
New York
Lutheroe
Denver
Hubert Hilton
Glen Cove
N.Y
Saints Aim at Class A Title Despite Green Squad
A prior column called St Louis the front runner for the Class A title aided by favorable schedule. They face winless Cony and a weak Cheverus in October with no top opponents until Bangor or Lewiston meet. Bob Cote’s scouting could steer St Louis past remaining rivals as Ed ward Little looms for Bangor.
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Cony
Augusta
Cheverus
Sanford
South Portland
Portland
Deering
Thornton
Bob Cote
Jack Chenard
Lewiston
Bangor
Edward Little
Auburn
Trotters and Pacers Harness Race Card Tonight
A detailed harness racing program lists eight races starting at 7 30 pm with mile tracks and purses from 300 to 800. Entries include Roylene Hanover Mahoney Hanover Just Mike Hap Hanover Mr Champ Nim's Widower Firecracker and more across each race with drivers and horse names.
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F. Parker Mahoney
Hanover
Hamilton
Big Deal
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R. McCaleb
Colonel Con
T. Harris
L. Welsh
Hap
C. Bennett
Liston To Resume Tour Of Europe
Sonny Liston will resume his European boxing tour in a couple of weeks and then head to Capetown Union of South Africa. The tour includes an exhibition for American servicemen at Frankfurt Germany. The heavyweight champion cut short his European trek in Great Britain last week and has not disclosed his reason.
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Sonny Liston
Capetown
Union of South Africa
Frankfurt
Germany
Great Britain
Fecteau Captures Pre-Season Rolloff
The Catholic Order of Foresters held a pre-season rolloff with 21 bowlers vying for team placement. Emile Fecteau led with 304, Fern Fecteau 297, and Henry Camire 290 in third. Next Sunday the league opens at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford with six teams.
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Emile Fecteau
Fern Fecteau
Henry Camire
Pastime
Biddeford
Scapino Ballet to make first American appearance
Western Europe’s only ballet company devoted to juvenile audiences, the Scapino Ballet of Amsterdam, will perform at Philharmonic Hall during Christmas week. The company, 25 dancers strong, has been touring since entering the American stage.
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Europe
Philharmonic Hall
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Amsterdam
Classen Picks College Winners By Harold Claassen
In a week’s college football picks Harold Claassen predicts winners for twelve games. USC over Oklahoma, Alabama over Tulane, Texas over Texas Tech, Navy over William and Mary, Northwestern over Indiana, Notre Dame over Wisconsin, Arkansas over Missouri, Georgia Tech over Clemson, Pittsburgh over Washington, Penn State over UCLA, Minnesota over Nebraska, and Princeton over Rutgers with notes on key players and coaching decisions.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Southern California
Oklahoma
Trojans
Beathard
Brown
Bedsole
Bame
Sooners
Jim Grisham
Alabama
Tulane
Joe Namath
Navy
William & Mary
West Virginia
Roger Staubach
Northwestern
Indiana
Tom Myers
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Irish
Hugh Devore
Arkansas
Missouri
Pittsburgh
Washington
Huskies
Pacific Northwest
Penn State
UCLA
Rip Engle
Minnesota
Nebraska
Minesota
Carl Eller
Princeton
Rutgers
Cosmo Jacavazzi
Tiger
Musial To Start New Career Next Season
Stan Musial will move from player to vice-president in charge of goodwill with the St. Louis Cardinals next season. The 42 year old star, revered for records, consistency, and leadership, earned praise from managers and teammates for his discipline and impact.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Mound City
Atest
Billy Southworth
Eddie Dyer
Marty Marion
Eddie Stanky
Harry Walker
Fred Hutchinson
Solly Hemus
Johnny Keane
Keane
Morehead Hurls Victory Amid Slim Fenway Crowd
Rookie Dave Morehead pitched seven hits allowed and struck out 11 as Boston beat Kansas City 5-1 at Fenway Park. Despite a paid attendance of 674 and an official tally with 32,746 empty seats, Morehead earned his 10th win of the freshman season. Ed Charles and Norm Siebern contributed early and late hits, while Carl Yastrzemski extended his league lead with a hitless night lowering his average to .320.
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Kansas City Athletics
Fenway Park
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Earl Wilson
Kansas City
Orlando Pena
Norm Siebern
Ed Charles
Felix Mantilla
Russ Nixon
Charles
Carl Yastrzemski
Dick Stuart
Ed Bressaud
Stuart
Carl
Detroit
al Kaline
Major League Stars BATTING Seals Dodgers Pennant Race
Ron Santo of the Cubs hit a two run single to break a 3-3 tie in a 6-3 win over St. Louis that eliminated the Cardinals from the NL pennant race and clinched the flag for the Dodgers. Ray Herbert of the White Sox pitched his seventh shutout, a two-hitter in a 15-0 rout of Baltimore, lifting his AL lead in shutouts. During the week’s run twelve matinees will be held with a dancing version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea as the feature.
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Bobby Richardson
Tom Tresh
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Elston Howard
Joe Pepitone
Clete Boyer
Whitey Ford P
Ralph Terry
Elstonward
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Bob Gibson
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Frank Robinson
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Milwaukee
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Hal Woodeshick
Houston
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Philadelphia
San Francisco
John Herrnstein
Ray Herbert
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
Joe Azcue
Cleveland
Minnesota
Jim Bunning
Don Wert
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Felix Mantilla
Ed Bressaud
Kansas City
Jack Chenard
St. Louis
Jayvee
Portland
Portland High School
Portland High
Associated Press
Los Angeles Dodgers
White Sox
Hans Christian Andersen
Princess and the Pea
Baseball standings and results from AP league summaries
The AP reports American League standings with New York leading at 103 55, Chicago 91 66, Minnesota 89 70, and Baltimore 83 75. Results include Boston 5 Kansas City 1, Detroit 1 Washington 0, Cleveland 5 Minnesota 1, Chicago 15 Baltimore 0, New York 8 Los Angeles 1. National League pennant race shows Los Angeles 97 60 and San Francisco 85 72, with multiple results such as Chicago 6 St. Louis 3 and Cincinnati 4 Milwaukee 2.
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San Francisco
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Boyer
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Schedule of NBA Games This Week
The slate lists Pittsburgh at Houston Philadelphia at San Francisco and New York at Los Angeles with the three games marked as national interest. No additional details or results are provided.
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Houston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
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