Cubs Blank Giants as Holtzman Fires Shutout in NL Action
Ken Holtzman fired a two hit shutout to blank the Giants 7 0, improving to 7 1 with his third straight shutout after the Cubs scored no homers in the win. The Cubs moved within one percentage point of the Reds in the NL race as other NL games saw Houston beat Philadelphia Pittsburgh top San Francisco Mets beat Los Angeles.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Across Leagues
American League standings show Detroit and Cleveland leading with Baltimore and New York chasing. Tuesday games feature Detroit at Minnesota, Oakland at Cleveland, and Baltimore at New York among others with day and Sunday schedules listed. National League tables place St Louis atop the circuit with Atlanta and Cincinnati in pursuit and multiple interleague matchups on tap.
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White Sox Fall in Milwaukee as Senators Rally
The Chicago White Sox lose 11-6 at Milwaukee as Washington Senators rally behind Camilo Pascual for a 11-6 victory in County Stadium. Tim Cullen and Ron Hansen supplied key hits for Washington. Boog Powell homered for Baltimore later. Oakland, California, and Detroit win or lose in other AL action.
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Coach Banks resigns from Parsons College baseball
Fairfield Iowa Duane Banks who coached Parsons College to 91 victories and 10 losses in two seasons resigned yesterday leaving the Parsons baseball program without its recent winning leader Banks built a strong record guiding Parsons to two productive seasons and departs for unknown opportunities in college baseball circles
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Start Of '68 Grid Practices Set Start Of '68 Grid Practices
Eleven lettermen lead the Corry Area High School football roster as players report August 12 at 6 p.m. for the 1968 season. Over 60 varsity and junior varsity players plus 63 junior high entrants are expected. Key lettermen include Hasbrouck Wascak Corbett Boutwell Blynt Sample Dubrosky Harrison Burrows Taylor Downey. Coach Hanna begins his first full year with assistants Lukac and Karasinski. new staffers John Wilson and Randy Ewing join for varsity and junior high. Physicals and equipment issues occur August 12 to 14. Recreation grid participants must report to Hatch Building at 5 20 p.m. with seventh graders under 140 pounds required to join junior high football if over age.
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Drop 34 17 Tilt All Stars Prove You Can Run Against Green Bay
The College All Stars lost to Green Bay 35 17 in Chicago in the 35th midsummer classic. Star ground gainers included Larry Csonka for the All Stars, while Bart Starr and Carroll Dale led Green Bay’s passing attack. Norm Van Brocklin acknowledged limits but noted the run defense was exposed. The game drew 69 917 fans as the Packers built a decisive lead with three touchdown passes to Dale and one to McCullouch. The Argonuts later beat Edmonton 32 4 in a Canadian Football League game.
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Keystones and Legion Host Baseball Action at Loveland Field
Keystone team opens Shaughnessy Cup playoffs against Sherman at 2 30 with players reporting by 2:00. Legion squad hosts Ash tabula Rubbermen at 4 30 with reporting at 4 00. Keystones practice at 5 30 per manager Jim Hammond.
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Church League Softball Alliance Game Report
In a Church League softball matchup, Catholics defeated George Fox Sr with R. Ottaway earning the win and George Fox Sr taking the loss. Final score details are not provided in the readable text.
Dragons Set Sept Seventh Opener Against Warren
Coach Hanna plans for a strong season with returning lettermen and players from JV and junior high. Preparation centers on the traditional rivalry as the Dragons host Warren on September 7 at their field.
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Exhibition Games On Top For Pres Hy Debut Bengals Bears 49ers
Vince Lombardi era begins with a 34 17 Packers win over College All-Stars in Chicago. Bart Starr connected on 30 36 and 18 yard TD passes to Carroll Dale. Bengals Bears and 49ers prepare for Friday night exhibitions with Brown leading Cincinnati against Kansas City at Nippert Stadium. Colts visit Oakland as 49ers travel to San Diego. Hall of Fame festivities in Canton honor Cliff Battles Art Donovan Elroy Hirsch and others.
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Races Cancelled At Wattsburg Speedway This Saturday
Word came late yesterday that there will be no racing tonight at Wattsburg Speedway. The cancellation affects the Saturday programs including the Powder Puff events, with all future Saturday night racing canceled while Friday night events continue.
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Yanks to Meet Indians After 7-5 Teener League Win
The Yanks beat the Braves 7-5 at Loveland Field to secure a Monday showdown with the Indians for the Teener League title. Gary Zajac allowed three hits while teammates had four, and Rod Skiff took the loss as the Braves committed four errors. The championship tilt begins at 6 pm.
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