Orioles Hold Steady Split With White Sox Weekend Showdown
Orioles take three of four against Chicago as Brooks Robinson shines with eight hits in 16 at bats, boosting average to .308 and RBI to 85. Yankees, Indians, and Tigers win elsewhere as East bowling champ Lenning claims $1,000 prize in regional finals.
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Allen Drives Phillies Win with Two Homers and Key RBI
Richie Allen, Phillies third baseman, hit two homers and a single driving in four as Philadelphia crushed Pittsburgh 9 3. The performance boosted his average to .313 and put him in MVP contention alongside teammates Callison and Bunning.
Pitt Practices At Meadville Ahead Of Season Opener
Pitt and Allegheny College will host a two day drills session starting Wednesday as 62 players undergo physical examinations. The camp at Meadville, Pa will include team pictures and concludes September 12 with a season opener against UCLA at Pitt Stadium.
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Bullets Cage Champs In YMCA Summer League Victory
The Bullets won 45 to 35 over the Royals on the outdoor Y court to claim the title. Tiny Schwab scored 23 as the Bullets turned a 19 18 halftime deficit into a 39 26 lead after three periods. Rick Schwab added 13, with Furst, Downey, and Downey contributing for the champions.
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Opening pairings named for 18th Little League World Series
World Series in Williamsport announces opening game pairings for the 18th annual event. AP reports the schedule set by league headquarters in Williamsport with teams matched for the first round.
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Connellsville Nets Third in Eastern Regional Little League
Connellsville Pennsylvania finished third in the Eastern Regional Little League Baseball Championship by defeating Smithfield Rhode Island at Mid Island Staten Island New York. Mid Island New York beat New London Connecticut 41 to secure the regional title and advance to the national championship in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Open round pairings include Bartlesville Oklahoma vs Monterrey Mexico and Mobile Alabama vs La Puente California on Tuesday, Weisbaden Germany vs Staten Island New York and Valleyfield Quebec Canada vs Tachikawa City Japan on Wednesday with semifinals on Thursday and the final Saturday at 2 pm. The California entry has won the series the last three years.
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Bears Acquire i Jon Arnett To Bolster Infantry
The Chicago Bears acquire running back Jon Arnett from the Los Angeles Rams in a three for one deal to boost the offense after a rough stretch. The Rams receive guard Roger Davis center Joe Wendryhoski and rookie defensive back Frank Budka. The trade comes as Green Bay and Chicago prepare for a potential Western Conference showdown following weekend exhibition results.
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Venturi Captures Classic Crown at Firestone
Akron AP Venturi won the $58,000 American Golf Classic at Firestone by a final 275 total, securing $7,300 and confirming his U.S. Open title as no fluke. He led Mason Rudolph by two, then four, clinching with a birdie two on the 11th as Rudolph faltered. Rudolph finished one back, Palmer third.
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Savings, Loan Closes Season With 4-3 Win
Corry Savings and Loan closed its season with a 4-3 victory over Mill Village at Loveland Field yesterday afternoon. John Stramahan drove in George Koestner with the winning run in extra innings as Morton and Saal pitched well. Morton allowed two hits after the first inning and fanned nine in a 4-3 win. Spravers finished 10-3 with an 8-8 tie against Waterford.
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500 Attend Spring Creek Field Day
A crowd of about 500 attended the Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club Field Day near Turner Hill, West Spring Creek. The event featured a Chinese Auction with white elephant prizes and top prize winners including Warren Rey nue, Paul Kaster lin, George Sayko, Robert Metcalf, and RR. 7. Sickler, with club president Bob Damon and member Dick Sickler noted among organizers.
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Big League Stars Drive Phillies to 93 Run Win Over Pirates
Richie Allen of Philadelphia drove in four runs with two homers and a single as the Phillies walloped Pittsburgh 93 to 4, extending their National League lead. Phil Ortega of the Dodgers tossed a three hit nine inning complete game, ending Cincinnati's six game winning streak.
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Northeastern York Wins Pennsylvania Legion Title on Strong Hitting
Northeastern of York claimed the state American Legion baseball championship behind southpaw Jim Gabert, who pitched a four hitter and drove in four runs with a double and three singles. The team totaled 19 hits, including a three run homer by catcher Dim Rife, defeating Old Forge 15 to 2 in the title game.
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McLeans Win Father Son Golf Tourney at Corry Club
Danner McLean and son Hodie topped 26 teams in the first annual Father Son tourney at Corry Country Club. Danner shot 42 and Hodie 29 for a TL net, with a 10 handicap half combined, over a field using half handicap. Other title winners included Petersons Carl and Jim, Lanpheres Lloyd and Linyd, and Carvig Mike with Dyckes Denny in various age brackets. A dinner followed the event.
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