Geiger, Carty pace NL action as Astros top Phillies
Geiger delivered a game winning pinch hit in the 11th inning to lift Houston past Philadelphia 3-2. Carty homered twice for Atlanta in a 8-2 win over Montreal, sparking a seven run seventh. Braves sit atop tight NL West as Dodgers, Reds, Pirates win. Geiger overcomes health issues, Carty back from tuberculosis, both contributing key performances.
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Aaron and Snead Tie In Canada for playoff edge
In Montreal Sam Snead and Tommy Aaron clashed for an 18 hole playoff to decide the Canadian Open after both finished 72 holes at 275, 13 under par, at Pinegrove. Snead, 57, seeks a fourth title while Aaron, 32, aims to break his winless streak in his 10th season. weather threatened Monday’s finale with possible showers.
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Perri Wins 30th National Sweepstakes Regatta on Navesink River
Red Bank New Jersey AP reports Bob Perri of Oceanport wins the 30th annual National Sweepstakes Regatta for hydroplanes on the Navesink River. The victory marks a notable achievement in hydroplane racing with competitors from New Jersey and beyond.
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Golf standings and heartbreak at Twin Pines meet recount
The report details a four way tie for sixth at 150 including Hall Lawrence Evashevski Ed Miller Denny Watson and Glenn Kerres with Don Robb. Frosty Evashevski suffered a brutal 18th hole collapse at Squaw Creek and Elmcrest delays, while Steve Estes improved to 73 and Jack Welk cut 10 strokes to 74 as next rounds set at Ellis Park and Elmcrest.
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Lyle Collingwood Dominates Cordova Drag Meet
Lyle Collingwood, sponsored by Roy Elmore’s Sports Motors, won the A fuel open division at Cordova drag races. He posted a 9.93 elapsed time and 146.36 mph, prevailing Sunday behind Roy Elmore’s sponsorship in Cedar Rapids.
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Leo Durocher AWOL sick a mystery for Cubs
LAKE GENEVA Wis AP Leo Durocher reportedly left the Chicago Cubs dugout during a game with a stomach disorder and was absent Sunday. Cubs president Phil Wrigley said he was told Leo was sick and not confined to his home. The Chicago Today account placed Durocher at Camp Ojibwa during parents weekend with his bride, Lynne Walker Goldblatt, who has two sons at the camp.
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Floyd Wins American Golf Classic With Solo Clinic Insight
Ray Floyd claimed $25,000 at the American Golf Classic after shooting 65 in the final round to post 268 on the Firestone South course. Host pro Bobby Nichols finished second with 272, while Tom Weiskopf tied for third at 274 as Nicklaus and Littler faltered.
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Mixed Baseball Results Spread Across Leagues
Weekend scores from American, Southern, and Western leagues show scattered results with several rain delays. Notable figures include Rochester at Syracuse and Amarillo vs. El Paso, while Birmingham faces Savannah and Birmingham on Sunday.
Want ads work call 369-1234
Read as a brief notice inviting readers to test classified advertising by calling the listed phone number 369-1234 to place a want ad. The wording is concise and promotional, with no extra details or context.
Hulme Wins In Can-Am Race Test
Denis Hulme of New Zealand in a Chevrolet powered McLaren Mark 8B won the Klondike 200 Can Am road race at Edmonton leading 60 laps and finishing about 11 seconds ahead of teammate Chris Amon. George Eaton of Toronto finished third two laps back. Surtees and Dutton followed.
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England
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Bob Rudd Wins Jones Park Golf Title in Flooded Park
Bob Rudd scored 39 to beat Jones Park Pro Charlie Hough at the Jones Park Golf Assn at-the-pro event held at Ellis due to Jones Park flood damage. George Earnest and Rudy Schultschik followed in scoring. Cal Levsen won the handicap event with 54-18-36, Ted Lewandowski and Nick Dickens next. Next Sunday’s two-club tournament is at Twin Pines at 7:30 a.m.
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ASA Tourney Underway in Coralville Softball Event
Rain delayed the ASA district softball tournament in Coralville. A 16-team double elimination event runs through Aug 2 with the winner and runner-up advancing to substate at Coralville. Notable results include Muscatine Henderson 12 over Davenport Ivil Star Farm 5 and many early games in both brackets.
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Cedar Rapids Legion advances in state bid with 4-0 win
Cedar Rapids Legion defeated Fort Madison 4-0 in Muscatine to open district play. Star pitcher Mark Tschopp tossed a three hitter with 15 strikeouts, aided by timely hits from his teammates. The victory sets up a probable rematch with Waterloo for a spot in the state tournament at Rippey.
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Gurnett Sets Iowa Soaring Record In 208 Miles Flight
Donald Gurnett of Cedar Rapids, a Cedar Rapids Soaring Assn. member, flew home built sail plane 208 miles from Marion soaring port to Frankfurt Illinois. He departed 11 30 Sunday morning and landed five hours later, surpassing the prior 100 mile record. The flight earns a Gold C distance award for at least 180 miles.
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