AL pennant race stalls as Yankees near title
The American League title race slows with rain delaying Baltimore and New York. The Chicago White Sox gain ground with a 2 1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels while New York positions itself to clinch the pennant with a four-game margin over rivals. Bruce Howard earned his first win with Hoyt Wilhelm saving. Meantime Kansas City and Minnesota endured a 15-inning, five-hour slog, ending in a 7-6 A’s win on Rocky Colavito's 34th homer.
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Tigers
Yankees
Lopez
Cleveland
Wile
Sox
Kansas City
Minnesota
Rocky Colavito
White Sox
Chance
Pete Ward
Jim Fregosi
Ward
Bill Skowron
Fregosi
Ron Hansen
Mike Hershberger
Harold Claasen Selects College Gridiron Winners
Harold Claasen selects this week’s college football winners for AP Sports. Predictions include Texas over Army, USC over Michigan State, and Alabama over Vanderbilt, with notes on team strengths and key players guiding each matchup.
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Harold Claassen
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Bill Tate
Wake Forest
Texas
Army
Longhorns
California
Michigan State
Spartans
Mike Garrett
Auburn
Kentucky
Wildcats
Mississippi
Jimmy Sidle
Arkansas
Texas Christian
Frogs
Michigan
Navy
St Louis Alumni Smoker Set for Thursday Night
A St Louis Alumni Football smoker is scheduled for tomorrow at 8 PM in St Josephs Parish Hall. Movies from last week’s games will be shown with Coach Bob Cote providing commentary. Refreshments will be served.
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St. Louis
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
Bob Cote
Meagher
Dulac
St. Louis Eagles
Cote
Fights Last Night From Associated Press Summary
In Birmingham Chip Johnson of Naples Florida and Johnny Prescott of Britain boxed to a draw. In Terracina Salva defeated Burrini with a points win. In North Dartmouth Dick French stopped Greg Gavin in a welterweight bout. In Fresno Gabe Terrenez fought Gaspar Ortega to a decision.
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England
Chip Johnson
Naples
Fla
Johnny Prescott
Britain
Drew
Terracina
Italy
Salvatore Burrini
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Barcelona
Sapin
North Darmouth
Mass
Dick French
Providence
R.L
Greg Gavin
New York
Fresno
Calif
Gabe Terrenez
Biddeford Saco Teams Set For Local Area Showdown
Biddeford High coach Dave Redmond reports his squad in good condition despite recent miscues and injuries. Thornton Academy visits Saturday for a football clash as Biddeford aims to sharpen offense and defense. Co captain Ronnie Forest and Pat Chapman face knee and foot injuries, with Ever ett Mink listed as day to day. St Louis and Cony prep for morning and afternoon games, while Cony lines up Michaud Morrill Cyr Gagne Drouin Laphan Young and Dulac at key positions.
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Old Orchard Beach
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Rhode Island League of Anglers
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Jack Nichols
Ed Macauley
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Brad Leach
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Bob Cote
Cony High
Jerry Michaud
Eric Morrill
Jim Cyr
Denny Olsen
Bert Gagne
Don Drouin
Bob Laphan
Bob Young
Tom Smith
Pete Meagher
Paul Dul
Baseball leaders and stats from Major League Baseball
Baseball leaders across both leagues are listed by batting averages runs and RBIs with Oliva and B Robinson among top performers. Pitching leaders include Bunker and Koufax with key strikeout totals. A golf quip from Bill Meyers ends the excerpt.
Cumberland Fair Trotters and Pacers Showcard Tonight
At Cumberland Fair the harness card begins with eight racing events all on one mile tracks. Night odds list pacers and trotters including Mary Hill J Foss Thunder By N Murray and Freddie W H L Wing Jr. along with multiple drivers. Post time is 7 30 pm and purses run from 350 to 400 dollars per race.
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J. Foss
N. Murray
Indicio
Shaunna
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W. Fisher Davey
L. Wing Jr
Billie Reynolds
H. Renauds
Brenda Chief
T. Vanidestine
Majorie Bold
H. Richards
A. Tweedie Wise
H. Pike
R. Howard
L. Bryant
C. O
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Viola
S. Smith
Knight
Kim
F. Woodbury
C. Murchison
Freddie W. H
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C. Connor
L. Bubier
Cato Hanover
Helen Hayes
W. Strout
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Magic Lily
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Java
Jack of Diamonds
J. Giddis
Joe Mac
R. Gartley
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Heather Brook
B. Smith Barrister Dares
J. A. Vanidestine
Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Notebook
The page shows standings with teams and records for the Pet. G.B. and 2% notes, plus Tuesday results including Kansas City beating Minnesota 7 to 6 in 15 innings and Chicago defeating Los Angeles 2 to 1. Rain affected Cleveland at Boston and Detroit at New York, while Washington at Baltimore and Detroit at New York had two twi-night games. Upcoming games list include Kansas City at Minnesota and Washington at Baltimore twin bill nights, with several rain delays noted and Thursday’s schedule highlighting more matchups across the circuit.
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Minnesota
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Washington
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Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Houston
Schultz Key Figure In St. Louis Drive
Schultz, a 38 year old knuckleball specialist, has become a key figure for the Cardinals in their pennant push. He has pitched 28 games since late July, covering 47 2 3 innings with a 1.69 ERA, and in the last five outings has allowed only one hit as St. Louis tied for first with Cincinnati. The Cardinals remain in the mix with four games left while Philadelphia falls further back.
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Tulane
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Tom Myers
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Associated Press
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Barney
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Johnny Keane
Keane
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Schultz
Ray Sadecki
Philadelphia
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Bob Friend
Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds
Major League Stars Pitching End Reds Streak in NL Clash
Bob Friend of the Pirates rescued his outing by escaping jams after allowing 11 hits and earned a 2-0 victory that halted Cincinnati's nine game win streak and left them tied with St. Louis atop the NL. Matty Alou of the Giants belted his first major league homer in two years, an 11th inning leadoff shot, as San Francisco beat Houston 5-4 to keep pennant dreams alive.
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San Francisco
Houston
Matty Alou
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee
New York Mets
Cardinals
Dennis Bennett
Curt Flood
Dick Groat
Julian Javier
Mike Shannon
Tim McCarver
Flood
Sadecki
Gus Trian
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Pirates
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Reds
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Giants
Bayer and Venturi Teed Up For Golf Challenge
Long hitters George Bayer and U S Open champion Ken Venturi prepare for a marquee golf matchup. Both veterans bring explosive driving and experienced finesse to the course, aiming for an edge on the front nine and critical approach shots mid round.
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George Bayer
Ken Venturi
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