Cleveland's NFL double header draws 77,000. Steelers blanked
A Saturday night crowd of 77,000 witnessed Cleveland dominate Pittsburgh in a rare NFL double header on the lakefront. Pittsburgh’s offense was shut out except for one pass interception, while Steeler coach Buddy Parker considers changes amid injuries to Red Mack and John Reger. The piece links Pa. stars like Unitas, Nellie Fox, Babe Parilli, and Em Jen Tunnell as notable parallels in football and baseball legends.
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Dodgers Rally Past Reds to Stay In Front in NL Lead
Los Angeles slugger Willie Davis powered a ninth inning rally as the Dodgers defeated Cincinnati 5 to 1 to extend their first place lead over San Francisco to three games. Frank Howard opened the scoring with his 21st homer, and Maury Wills and Jim Gilliam added key hits in a late surge. Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle feature in later notes, with era-wide trivia and player notes peppering the page.
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Yanks explode in 21 7 rout of A’s after big time drama
In a sensational Saturday card, New York Yankees pounded Kansas City 21 to 7 as Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard powered a 15 RBI duo with three homers, a triple and two doubles. Los Angeles Angels held pace with a 5 2 win over Washington, while Minnesota swept Boston 4 2 and 7 4 to tighten the flag race. Baltimore beat Cleveland 6 4, Detroit and Chicago split, and other NL results included Los Angeles 2 4 6 San Francisco 6 4 1. Sunday showcased more league action and a mix of standout performances across both leagues.
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Parker Smarts After Defeat By Cleveland
Buddy Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers considers more trades after a 33-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Parker criticized Ed Brown’s quarterbacking, noted poor team play, and indicated several trades may be completed this week as Steelers assess injuries to Bob Ferguson and Ray Lemek. The Browns led 14-0 early as Jim Ninowski threw two TD passes, with Frank Ryan connecting later for the Browns.
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Three Legion teams fall in double elimination tourney
Abardson Blairsville York and Carmichaels exit the Pennsylvania Americas Legion event after dropping their second game. Easton Beaver Falls and West Lawn remain unbeaten as Easton topped Tripp 21 with Ron DeBona striking out 17 in a three hitter.
Hank Aaron Seeks Third NL Batting Crown
Milwaukee slugger Hank Aaron, 28, hot for a third National League batting title, boosted his average to .312 with two homers in a 13-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. He extended a 1 game hitting streak and claimed 43rd home run this season, reflecting power and consistency as Braves lead in several departments.
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Battle For U S Baseball Crown Sets Final Clash
Washington and Milford Mass clash in the finals of the All American Amateur Baseball Association tournament. Milford seeks the crown with an undefeated run while Washington, after a loss to Milford, could force another game by winning tonight. Milford defeated Detroit 6 1 and Washington beat Clifton Nedy 7 6 in the prior round.
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Weekend boxing bouts with scattered international results
The report lists multiple fighters across Argentina, New York, Portland, and Detroit with mixed outcomes. Names include Federico Thompson, Ricardo Paleeh, Emile Grif Aun, Denny Moyer, Alberto Sert, Gra cioux Lampriit, Teky Little, Sunny Purbd es, and others, with weights around 145 and 12 rounds noted.
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Medford dodge ends dream of world championship bid
Dallas APA suffered elimination in the eastern regional playoff and will not advance to the World Championships at Williamsport Pa this week. Patnod debated Pallay. Blondie Mallard is noted.
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Erie Sailors Take Two in NY-Penn League Split
Erie Sailors grabbed a half game lead over Jamestown after a double header sweep 5-4 and 0 at Geneva. Jim Merritt started Saturday, endured an early rough patch, then pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief and a complete game shutout in the nightcap. Jamestown won at Batavia 5-4. Batavia topped Jamestown 14-11 on Saturday. Auburn split a doubleheader with Olean, winning game one 5-4 before losing game two 12-4.
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Sanders Wins St Paul Open In Narrow Victory
Doug Sanders of Ojai California fired a seven under par 65 to capture the St Paul Open first prize of 4300. He posted a 260 total for 72 holes, beating Dave Hill of Jacksonville Florida by three strokes. Sanders secures his second win of the year. Hill finished 273 and tied with PGA champion Gary Player and Dave Ragan for position.
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Williamsport caps World Series with Hempstead win
In Little League Senior Division action in Williamsport Pennsylvania Steve Krines earned the win on the mound after Gl Moran delivered muliple hits and three RBIs. Dav Chew limited La Habra California to six hits as Tot Williams caught a two run homer.
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Big League Stars Rally In High-Scoring Games
Elston Howard drove in eight runs with two homers a triple and a single as the Yankees crushed Kansas City 21 to 7. Mickey Mantle batted in seven with a grand slam and two singles in the rout. Don Drysdale pitched a three hitter and struck out seven for his 22nd win as the Dodgers topped the Reds 5 to 1 after five ninth inning runs.
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Browns rout Ninowski in doubleheader clash and N F L action
Paul Brown pivots to Ninowski as starter in first game doubleheader, Kansas City era style. Ninowski throws five TDs for Browns while Plum struggles, Lions beat Cowboys as Morrall leads late surge. Green Bay rolls past St Louis, Philadelphia over Bears, and Los Angeles defeats Minnesota. 49ers, Bears, Cardinals defense notable with late scores and returns.
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Pennsyl golf tourney starts at Hershey Country Club
A field of over 160 golfers tees off at Hershey Country Club for the Pennsylvania open championship offering 2.70 dollars in prize money. Notable entries include Art Wall of Pocono Manor and defending champ Al Besselink of Philmont along with Ed Furgol Lew Worsham and John Guenther of Reading.
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Reilly Wins Third West Penn Amateur Title
Bob Reilly of Highlands Country Club dominated the West Penn Amateur Golf Tournament from Baldoe Hills in Irwin. He posted rounds of 71 70 and 71 for a 234 total, seven strokes ahead of Bob O Block of Alcoma and former champ Jim Curti of Churchill Valley.
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Pirates sign pitcher Avallone to 1963 minor league deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of right handed pitcher Robert N. Avallone of New York City to a one year minor league contract. The 1963 signee will report to Batavia New York farm club in the class D New York Penn League following graduation from Talh High School.
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