Bench closes in on Campanella season mark
Johnny Bench blasted a two run shot and Lee May and Tony Perez added solo homers as Cincinnati throttled the Mets 6 1. Bench stood one homer shy of Roy Campanella's 1953 record for most by a catcher with 40 on the year. He has 33 homers as a catcher this season and 7 more while playing other positions.
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Konsdorf Wins City Junior Golf Tourney by Three Strokes
Bob Konsdorf shot 75 at Indian Creek to win the City Junior golf tournament by three over Dave Carpenter and Parry. Carpenter of Squaw Creek edged Elmecrest's Parry in a one hole playoff for second, Parry posting 76.
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Cubs Rehire Leo for 1971
CHICAGO AP Leo Durocher signed to manage the Cubs again in 1971 on a two year deal. Durocher, who turned 64, has guided the club to at least third in the NL since taking over in 1966. Herman Franks was hired as a coach to replace Joe Becker who was struck with heart trouble.
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Fillenworth Edges Mackey For Junior Crown
Glenda Fillenworth defeated Cindy Mackey in three sets to win the girls under 12 singles title at Memorial Tennis Center in the Gazette Junior Tennis Tour. Ginger Von Lackum beat Charlie Edwards 6 3, 6 4 for the under 12 singles title, then the pair won the under 12 doubles.
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Coaches Named For Stokes Memorial All Star Game
Red Auerbach and Dolph Schayes were named Thursday to coach the Maurice Stokes memorial all star game in Monticello New York. Proceeds will aid NBA players in need due to injury or illness with the game to be played at Kutsher's Country Club.
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My Saan Rei Od County Tale
Fragmentary OCR text shows a place name Coty Ta and a measurement 443 acres with unclear context. Readable elements include a location reference and land area but no clear event or person.
Cassius Clay Fight Hinges On Signatures For Atlanta Bout
Promoters say only missing signatures on a long contract keep a heavyweight title fight from Atlanta on Oct 2 between Joe Frazier and Cassius Clay. Atlanta officials say Clay holds a license and are optimistic, while Frazier’s camp disputes the reports and may seek the bout next year if negotiations advance. Georgia lawmakers say state law requires only a city boxing license, which Clay has.
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Dodgers Pitcher Bill Singer Breaks Finger in Pittsburgh
Dodgers right hander Bill Singer fractured his right index finger after being hit by Bob Moose in Pittsburgh. He returned to Los Angeles and will be examined by Dr. Frank Jobe to decide on possible 21 day disabled list status. Singer previously missed time with hepatitis.
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President Nixon Calls Ailin Lombardi From Georgetown
President Nixon phoned Ailin Lombardi in Georgetown University Hospital to wish him well after a second major operation. Lombardi thanked the president as congress praised the former Green Bay Packers coach and House leaders paid homage while Bill Austin served as interim replacement.
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Wolds Three Hits Lead Norway In Open Round
Wolds three hits including a homer and a double paced Norway to a 6 3 win over Winthrop in the Iawa Amateur baseball tournament first round. Des Moines Younkers beat Petersburg 4 1 with homers by John Kelly and Dave Hearn. Jim Overman homered for Petersburg.
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