Colts Beat Bills 20-7 in Exhibition Game
Baltimore Colts, with Johnny Unitas returning from a sore elbow, threw two touchdown passes including a 70 yard strike to lead the NFL squad to a 20-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Friday night. It was the Colts fourth pre-season win against American Football League opponents as they showcase strength ahead of the regular season.
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Pirates Sweep Reds and Mets Take Edge in NL Standings
Roberto Clemente and Oliver powered the Pirates to a doubleheader split with Cincinnati as Pittsburgh surged, while New York Mets beat Los Angeles and San Francisco swept Montreal. The pennant race tightened with St Louis and Chicago also winning, leaving Cincinnati a game up in the NL West and the Cubs clutching a narrow East lead.
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Stateline Closes Out Racing Season at Dirt Oval
Stateline Speedway finishes the 1969 season with back to back double point races for Late Models and a 100 lap Grand Championship after last Saturday rained out. Jay Plyler clinches Sportsman title as delays kept scores close across the field. Jim Scott leads Bob Schnars by 20 points in Late Models, with Hellman Johns and Brown close behind. Skip Vincent holds a 170 point lead over Dick Gilbert in the Hooligan division as Schnars pursues a third title.
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Battle of Little League World Series Final
In Williamsport Pa United States the Little League World Series final pits Nationalist China star Chih Yuan Chen against California hopes led by Chuck Carbis as bats controversy swirls. Officials say the bats are legal and the game will hinge on pitching, with Chen having struck out 21 in nine no hit innings in earlier action and Beatty signaling Carbis as a possible starter.
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Finale To Hurlers Finale To Hurlers
The Chinese coach notes Saturday's game will hinge on pitching and discipline while describing California as strong on offense and defense. The 2 p.m. matchup will be taped by ABC TV for a national 5 p.m. telecast.
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Tom Shaw Tops Aveo Golf Classic Lead
Tom Shaw built a five stroke cushion after a second straight 68 to reach 136 at the half of the Aveo Golf Classic in Sutton Massachusetts. Billy Casper missed the cut with 151, Canadian George Knudson stood second at 141, while Gary Player and George Archer barely advanced to the weekend rounds.
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McLain Reaches 20 Wins as Tigers Beat Angels 3 1
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain, 25, won his 20th game, seven hitters, in a 3-1 victory over the California Angels. He has 12 wins in his last 13 decisions and leads majors with 20 wins despite a quieter season after last year. Doc notes mention a Red Sox, White Sox, and Royals games as AL action.
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