Dodgers pull ahead in pennant race as Koufax wins
Sandy Koufax blanked the Pirates on five hits for his 24th victory as Los Angeles increased their NL lead to 3½ games. Willlie Mays and Bud Harrelson fueled the Mets comeback to beat the Giants 5-4 in the ninth. Bob Gibson earned his 20th win as St. Louis topped Chicago 3-1.
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Lights Out: A New Way To Cool A's Lights Out
A power failure in D C Stadium halted the Kansas City Athletics versus Washington Senators game as four of eight light towers failed due to a transformer fire. The A's had a seven game win streak and hoped for a first division finish. the lights outage will require 48 hours of repairs and the game was suspended to resume Sunday. The note mentions other AL action with Horlen and Aguirre winning for Chicago and Detroit respectively, with Yastrzemski delivering a late two run double for Boston over California.
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Washington Squad Uses Spot Play To Edge Opponents
Washington grinds out a 20 point first half and later relies on selective substitutions to beat its rival. Waller, sidelined by illness, returns for limited carries as coach Sheets credits the tactic for the win.
National League Standings and Friday Schedule Snapshots
The standings show Philadelphia at 79 69 and St Louis 78 70 with teams including Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago and Los Angeles in pursuit. Friday games list Cincinnati at Philadelphia Los Angeles at San Francisco Houston Atlanta Chicago Detroit and New York hosting various matchups.
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Montezuma Beats Eng Valleys to End Streak in South Iowa Cedar
Montezuma defeated English Valleys to snap their unbeaten run in South Iowa Cedar league play. English Valleys led 8-6 in the third on a Caskey TD and a safety before Montezuma’s Russ Cox scored a four yard TD to reclaim the lead. Joel Greer added an 11 yard reception from Jim Grimes as the rally started.
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BGM Beats Tri-County 39-12 In Non-Conference Clash
Brooklyn-BGM scored 39 while Tri-County delivered 12 in a non-conference game Friday night. Gene Doty threw four TD passes to Dalmar Miller two catches and Don Paynter added two touchdowns from a 40 yard pass and an 8 yard run. Wendall Ridenour caught a 69 yard TD pass for Tri-County.
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Denver Edges Janesville 8 7 On Safety
Denver wins 8-7 over Janesville after a third quarter safety caused by a bad center pass. John Knudson threw a 57 yard TD pass to John Andrew. Mike Henry scored all Janesville points with a 3 yard TD run and conversion attempt. Both teams are 1-1 in Cedar-Wapsie league.
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Waterloo Ousted in Stan Musial Tourney Battle Creek Brawl
Waterloo Iowa was eliminated from the Stan Musial baseball tournament in Battle Creek Michigan after a 6 0 loss to Evansville Indiana. It marked Waterloo s second defeat in the event.
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Lafayette College Goes 4-24 With Two Ties In Three Seasons
In the last three seasons Lafayette College football has won four of 28 games. Two games finished in ties, underscoring a stretch of losses and draws for the program.
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Decorah Tops Oelwein 28 19 in league clash
Decorah broke a 7 7 halftime tie and surged past arch rival Oelwein 28 19 to seize 2 0 season start. Marland Fretheim and Steve Wicks each threw 60 and 8 yard TD passes as Decorah pulled away in the fourth quarter. Oelwein’s Jim Forth raced 85 yards for a kickoff return TD.
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Jefferson Romps Over Moline In Late First Half Rally
Jefferson jumped to a strong lead late in the first half, then stretched it with a series of big plays and fumbles by Moline. Rudd sealed the drive with a short TD and Schmickle scored as the J-Hawks built a commanding 20-6 edge, while subs saw the pace shift in the second half.
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Goalby Leads Portland Open After 36 Holes
Bob Goalby posted his second straight 67 to grab a one stroke advantage at the Portland Open. Pete Brown matched his 67 first round then shot 68 to sit at 135, with Bert Yancey Gay Brewer and Dave Hill at 136 on the Columbia Edgewater course.
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Benton Tops Center Point In 19-13 Pinicon Victory
Benton Community opened Pinicon play with a 19-13 win over Center Point. Jim Brecht and Bob Hepker each scored two touchdowns. Brecht added a 51 yard run and a 12 yard reception from Brian Kozlik.
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Monticello Triumphs Over Independence 28-7 in Wa mac Opener
Monticello defeated Independence 28-7 in the Wa mac conference opener on Friday night. Glenn Kuhns scored on a four-yard run, caught a nine-yard pass from Tom Rieken, and added three extra points.
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Vinton Edges Tipton 14-12 in Wamac Action
Vinton defeated Tipton 14-12 with Tom Froning eight points and Terry Edwards scoring the other Vinton touchdown. Joe Kopsa and Jim Fuchomel each scored for Tipton.
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Anamosa Tops Maquoketa 19 7 In Open
Anamosa defeats Maquoketa 19 to 7 in the Wamac conference opener. Dan Miller scored two touchdowns on a four yard run and a 20 yard pass from Dan Nesserli. Mike Lint added a 25 yard reception from Nesserli. Stead scored Maquoketa’s TD on a three yard run and kicked the extra point.
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M F L Triumphs 27 0 Over Edgewood Colesburg
Monona M F L blazed to a 27 0 victory over Edgewood Colesburg in Upper Mississippi football action. Dean Montour rushed for 9 and 13 yard TDs leading the scoring, with Jeff Kling and Dale Goeke adding touchdowns. Kling and Montour also connected on conversions.
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Clay Cleared Of Contempt In Alimony Case
Miami AP reports heavyweight champion Cassius Clay was cleared of a contempt order after posting 50 000 security for 1 250 a month alimony to Sonji Clay. Judge Harold Sapte signed the clearance once the bank notified funds deposited in a Mohammed Ali savings account. Interest benefits Clay per defense agreement.
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Vikings Trade For Carpenter
Washington Redskins sent tight end Preston Carpenter 32 to the Minnesota Vikings for a middle draft choice after a waivers move and recall.
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West Union North High tops Sumner 37 to 20 in football
West Union North High defeated Sumner 37 20 in a Upper Iowa conference game. Bruce Whitcher and Jim Knight starred for North with Whitcher scoring twice and throwing three passes while Knight returned a kickoff 80 yards and scored. Sumner failed to score in the first half but added three touchdowns in the second.
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Schweitzer 22 Points Lead Mt. Vernon Rout Durant
Mt. Vernon dominated Durant 46 to 0 with Vaughn Schweitzer scoring 22 points. Steve Andrews connected on multiple passes including a 76 yard TD to Mike Brennaman and a 20 yard TD to Tim Thompson as Mt. Vernon rolled to the victory.
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U-High Defeats Solon 25-0 in East Iowa League
University High of Iowa City ran to a 25-0 win over Solon Friday night in the East Iowa Hawkeye league. Dick Tucker threw for two touchdowns to Denny Frederick and Dan Norton, ran for another score, and Steve Andrews added a one yard TD run. Mitch Kaelber kicked the extra point.
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Tripoli Shuts Out Turkey Valley 13 0 in Cedar Wapsie Clash
Tripoli carried its Cedar Wapsie league lead to a 13 0 victory over Turkey Valley Friday night. Sam Kehe and Karl Karumm scored on two and three yard runs, with Dan Biesterfelt kicking the extra point for the hosts.
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Jeff Mile Team Beats Marion in Dual Meet at Kingston
Jefferson's varsity mile squad defeated Marion 6 15 at Kingston to claim its second dual win of the season. Jeff JV won the 880 test with Marion 10 12 as Dave Balvanz led Jeff in the 880 and Dave Dryland paced the varsity mile with a 4 55.2.
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Postville and Valley settle 7-7 in Upper Iowa football
Elgin Valley High and Postville played to a 7-7 tie Friday night. Valley scored on a 23-yard interception return by Curtis Bullhofer while Postville answered with a 16-yard run by Glenn Dean.
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Waukon Shut Out West Central in Upper Iowa Conference
Gerry De Duhr paced West Central of Maynard to a 12-0 shutout of Waukon on Friday night in the Upper Iowa conference. De Duhr scored on runs of five and three yards for the only scores. West Central dominated play and held Waukon scoreless.
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Elkader Dominates Fayette 40-0 in Upper Iowa Conference
Elkader rolls to a 40-0 victory over Fayette in Upper Iowa Conference action. Gary Patrick and Bob Cheesman each run in two touchdowns while John Costigan and Dean Helming also score. Helming adds four extra points.
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Big O Signs His Contract
Oscar Robertson and the Cincinnati Royals reached a 1966 67 contract agreement estimated at $100 000.
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