Namath Faces Draft as Jets Quarterback Fight Heats Up
New York Jets quarterback hopeful Joe Namath, 22, weighs a potential draft into military service amid a three way battle for the No. 1 spot with Mike Valiaferro and John Huarte. Namath’s pre induction physical is set for Sept 1 after papers moved to Peekskill. The right knee surgery looms as a test for his eligibility.
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VEW Grabs II Crown In Little League Title Clash
VFW clinched the league crown with a 15 to 4 victory over Corry Jamestown at Bracken Field, improving to 15 wins 3 losses. Ron Bailey led the VFW offense with a homer, double and single as Lanny Fitch added two doubles and a single. Bailey earned the win, Spear took the loss after yielding four runs in the first inning and seven hits overall.
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Athletes Tell It To Senate Squeeze Over Amateur Athletics
Senate Commerce Committee led by Sen. Magnuson opens a two week probe into the NCAA and AAU dispute. He vows a peaceful settlement to allow athletes to compete without fear of sanctions or retaliation and notes possible federal chartering of a new sanctioning body. California tops Philadelphia in U S Girls Tennis Team Championship with semifinals set after wins over Texas and Western.
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Dodgers Edge Mets 1 0 to Stretch NL Lead in Torrid Chase
Don Drysdale pitched with help from a shaky defense to subdue the New York Mets 1-0, earning his first win in 24 days. The Dodgers remained in first place, widening their edge over the Giants as Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia trailed in a tight NL race.
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Senators Suffer One-Hitter As Pizarro Dominates
In the nightcap, Puerto Rican lefty Pizarro threw a one hitter for Cleveland. Woodie Held collected the Senators' only hit with a fifth inning single. Washington managed two base runners on walks before the shutout. The doubleheader split left the Senators with a hard game to swallow.
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Longden Four Wins From 6000th Victory
Jockey Johnny Longden, 18 years after starting, needs four more wins to become the first rider to achieve 6000 career victories. He missed a chance in his only Ex ibition Park ride Wednesday night after finishing third.
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Older Versus Younger Bantam Ben Seeks PGA Gold
In heavy competition at Laurel Valley PA the 47th PGA Championship opens with Ben Hogan still a top contender despite age. Jack Nicklaus Gary Player and Arnold Palmer headline a young round of challengers, while Hogan notes a rough front nine but remains confident on the challenging course.
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Golf’s Elite Set For Test As Weather Clears
A field of 157 includes past POA champions Santad Hogan Nicklaus Player and Nichols. After Friday’s second round the field will be cut to the low 7, with the final 18 holes to finish Saturday and Sunday televised by ABC.
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Penny a Lineup To Face Texans In Big 33 Clash
Pennsylvania coach George James named co captains Mike Reid Altoona and Harry Oraulak West Mifflin North for the Big 33 game to be played Saturday. He also announced the starting defensive unit including Ends Dave Bradley Chief Logan and Ted Sebastianelli Blakely Tackles Rom Kamzelski Ambridge Dennis Woomer Pennsbury and others. Texas stars practiced in pro style drills as they prepared for the showdown in Harrisburg with two workouts planned before tonight’s downtown parade.
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Wednesday's Stars: Pizarro Dominates in White Sox Win
Juan Pizarro pitched the nightcap for the White Sox, allowing only a fifth inning single by Woodie Held and securing his first win in two months as Chicago routed Washington 7-0. Hank Aaron belted his 25th homer and drove in four runs in Milwaukee's 5-2 victory over St. Louis.
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