Willie Mays Opens Door To Ruth's Record With 535th HR
Willie Mays blasted his 535th career homer at Candlestick in a 48 victory marked by his rise to the second most career homers and the greatest right handed homer. Koufax left elbow soreness limited him to a short relief stint as the Dodgers beat Cincinnati and he may miss a start. In NL action, New York edged Pittsburgh, Chicago beat Philadelphia in 10 innings, and Atlanta defeated Houston as the pennant race tightened.
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Orioles Use Ninth-Inning Blitz To Top Red Sox 8-4
Baltimore rallied for five runs in the ninth inning to erase a deficit and defeat Boston 8-4. Russ Snyder Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell sparked the rally as Hank Bauer praised late-inning comebacks while Boston manager Billy Herman lamented the ninth-inning onslaught. Elsewhere Detroit beat New York, Minnesota shut out California, Cleveland edged Washington, and Chicago swept Kansas City. Al Kaline homered for Detroit and Earl Wilson blanked the Yankees.
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League standings show Baltimore Pittsburgh Detroit and New York atop their leagues with varying records. Game results include Kaline's 22nd homer and a Minnesota rally sparked by Don Mincher two-run single, plus Cleveland and Chicago homers. Local Legion baseball openers note South Scranton 6 0 win and Cheltenham 4 1 over Allentown with dramatic late innings elsewhere.
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Emanuel toughened by rugged football career at Dolphins
All-America fullback and 1965 Tennessee star Frank Emanuel, rumored for a $200000 signing, is set to start at middle linebacker for the Miami Dolphins in a Saturday exhibition against the Jets in Jacksonville. He has battled Wahoo McDaniel for the position as coach George Wilson confirms Emanuel joined the pro ranks after a controversial stint at Tennessee and youth group work, while other Dolphins players negotiate contracts in Boca Raton.
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Ex-Keystone Gridders In Pro Trade Involving Paluck
The Washington Redskins traded defensive end John Paluck to the Chicago Bears for veteran defensive tackle Stan Jones and a future high draft choice. Jones, 34, in his 13th NFL season with Chicago, played guard before moving to defensive tackle after Maryland roots.
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Gridder Dies Of Heat Stroke In New Orleans
New Orleans AP reports 16 year old Rob ert Mocabeab died after football practice from suspected heat stroke. Autopsy by Dr. Lloyd Locascio notes findings compatible with heat illness though exact cause remains unconfirmed. Also Yankees, Detroit dominate All-American Amateur Baseball.
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Two Sports Fans Back Football In Early Poll Lead
In The Journal poll baseball vs football, football gains an early 31 lead as voters cite action and crowd energy. Notables like Ace Bracken and Fred Schwab cast votes for football while Willie Mays hits his 535th homer and a Saratoga horse sells for a world record $310,000.
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Meadville Grid Turnout One Of Best Ever
Meadville High School football shows strong early turnout with 125 signed to date for 1986, up 39 from last year and more than double the first day totals in 1964. Stellato notes breakdown by grade and expects more signups before the week ends, with eight lettermen returning: Hall, Johnson, Whalen, Terrill, Luben, Mears, Kneeland, Musica.
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Want No-Contest Call For Torres Ring Victory
Seattle attorney Clay Nixon seeks a no contest ruling for Eddie Cotton versus Jose Torres after a U S round decision. Nixon plans to file on behalf of Cotton and manager George Chemeres citing a KING TV stopwatch indicating the 14th round ended at least 20 seconds early. A KING spokesman confirmed the time check and shortages noted by viewers. A separate golf note reports Cathleen Ahern of Dallas leading 16 girls into round two at the JSGA Junior Women's Golf Tournament after a 4 and 3 win over Carol Semple.
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