Orioles grip closer as Weaver crafts late rally
Orioles defeat Red Sox 5 2 to split the two game series and trim the deficit. Earl Weaver cites choke history with Dodgers 1962 and Phillies 1964 while emphasizing the team can erase a four game lead. Bill Baldwin and Devey contributed key hits and relief to seal the win amid a day of wide AL and NL results.
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Tigers Acquire Five Players From Evansville Club
Detroit Tigers purchase five players from Evansville, including Ed Glyning, Wayne Scrivener, and Bob Molinaro, plus Ve Grilli, Jerry omuel, Bert paneris, and Billy North. The group helped Evansville win the Little World Series. details on positions and prior seasons are noted.
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Phillies Still Dreaming of Miracle in Pirates Win
Pirates crushed Philadelphia 11 1 to extend NL East lead to seven games with 11 to go. Richie Zisk and Rennie Stennett sparked 15 hits as Stennett set a major league two game hit record, while Bruce Kison earned his Mth win.
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Nebraska small colleges lead in season statistics
United Press International reports show Midland’s John Smith leading rushers at 101.5 yards per game while Chadron State’s Duane Fritz tops punters at 40.7 yards per boot. Bardy Butts of Kearney State leads kickoff returns at 28.5 yards, Wayne State’s Maurie Mintken has 13 receptions for 123 yards, and Hastings standout Dave Dirrim is noted as best punt returner. Hastings leads in team offense and Concordia holds best defensive record.
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Baseball Standings and Leaders Highlight Busy Week
Mayberry of Kansas City leads American League batting with 33. Luzinski of Philadelphia tops NL with 116 RBIs. Lopes of Los Angeles holds 73 stolen bases. Rivers of California leads AL with 60. Pitching tallies show Seaver 21–9 in NL and Hunter 22–43 in the AL.
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Mississippi State Coach Says Morale High Despite Penalties
Mississippi State football coach Bob Tyler said morale was high after a NCAA penalty for recruiting violations. The team faces two-year probation, limits on postseason play, reduced scholarships, and a ban on NCAA telecasts. Two players face eligibility penalties. several athletic officials are admonished.
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Columbus Tevegran H Kay forces dead heat in feature race
In Columbus at Agricultural Park, the seventh race ended in a dead heat for first between Artist Chance and H Kay. Artist Chance led early and set the pace while H Kay surged late to tie at the wire. both owners split the win purse with $940 each.
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Maroons Fall at Fremont in Cross Country Meet
Norfolk Panthers led by Yon Johnson swept Fremont and Columbus at Fremont on Tuesday. Johnson ran 12:28 for the course, guiding Norfolk to top Columbus, M42, and Fremont 25 1. Terry Michael paced CHS with 13:48, amid a list of finishers including Mal Hedrow 13th and Dave Morse 16th among others.
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Porter Secures Multiyear Pact With Pistons
The Detroit Pistons announced a multiyear contract for Kevin Porter. Porter led the NBA in assists last season and was acquired from the Washington Bullets in a deal that included veteran guard Dave Bing.
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