Pirates rally past Astros 10 8 in 11 innings for seventh straight win
Pittsburgh to within 4 1/2 games of Dodgers after an 11 inning 10 8 victory over Houston. Andre Rodgers and Bob Bailey delivered clutch hits as Deon Clendenon and Rodgers fueled a six-run ninth inning rally. Don Drysdale earned his 18th win for the Dodgers as Willie Mays hit his 40th homer for the Giants in a separate NL action.
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Grant's 17th win fuels Twins past Indians in 2-hitter
Tim Grant, 30, hurled a two hitter and drove in four as Minnesota beat Cleveland 4 0 to stretch its lead to nine. Grant improved to 17-4, while McDowell fell to 19-10. Singles by Pedro Gonzalez and Fred Whitefield were Cleveland's only hits. The White Sox split with Boston, and Baltimore lost to Washington in extra innings.
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Major Stars Pitching and Batting Highlight Weekend Baseball
Jim Grant of the Twins pitched a two hit game and earned his 17th win becoming the AL's winningest pitcher in a 7-0 victory over Cleveland. Andre Rodgers of the Pirates pinch hit in the ninth, singled in two runs in a six run rally, and delivered the winning run in a late inning single as Pittsburgh beat Houston 10-9 to stretch its winning streak to seven.
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US dominates Tel Aviv Games swimming as Kathy Cole makes mark
Kathy Cole, 14, from North Miami Beach, leads American medal haul with seven swimming medals at the World Maccabiah Games. She wins 100 meter freestyle and anchors the 400 medley relay, setting games records as the U S secures multiple golds, silvers, and bronzes. Len Nathanson begins track with a decathlon win. Israel takes boxing golds. Italy and Britain also win.
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A's Hire Dark And May Elevate Him In Kansas City
Alvin Dark was hired as an administrative assistant by Charles Finley of the Kansas City A's in a surprise move. Dark may soon become manager or general manager or both, with duties to be detailed at a press conference. Dark left the Chicago Cubs and had contacted Finley about 8 to 10 days earlier.
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Orange Faces Final In World Softball Tourney Title Duel
Undefeated Orange California advances toward the championship of the women's world softball tournament. It won 10 against Stratford to stay unbeaten as Pekin Illinois, New Haven Connecticut, and Nashville Tennessee were eliminated in earlier rounds. Pekin then knocked out Nashville and Stratford to reach a potential final against Stratford or Pekin.
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65 Grid Clinic Adds Up To Full Evening Football Plan
The article outlines an all‑out grid clinic program for the preseson football event led by school officials. Activities start at 7 pm with introductions of players from upper and lower classes, coaching explanations, and an intrasquad scrimmage, followed by season ticket sales and Beaver Club memberships at gates.
LL Playoffs Edge Toward Final Showdown in Williamsport
About 20,000 fans were to watch the 19th Little League World Series final as Stoney Creek Ontario faced Windsor Locks Connecticut with Waco Texas and Jeffersonville Indiana in earlier rounds. Stoney Creek sent Joe P to the mound in pursuit of Canada’s championship while Palatogo blanked Hola Spain earlier. Windsor Locks defeated Maracaibo Venezuela in the semifinals to reach the final. Maracaibo beat Arakawa Japan for fifth place and Phoenix Arizona beat Spain for seventh.
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Mets recall Lirry Bearnorth to join September roster
Relief pitcher Lirry Bearnorth was recalled from a New York Me hery Buffalo Tntery League farm club and will report to the Mets on September 2. He had limited SB ap inees with the Mets this season and was one of 10 players from four minor leagues named by the club.
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Dodgers Rally to End Slump with 9-4 Win Over Phillies
Dodgers slugged past Philadelphia 9 to 4 as Don Drysdale earned the win. Alston shrugged off pitching woes, stressing hitting to clinch the NL flag. Drysdale overcame early trouble after five hits including a Tony Gonzalez homer.
U S Gold Winner Eyes Olympics Debut
Bill Toomey of Laguna Beach Calif, quiet and bespectacled, won the World Student Games decathlon with 7 506 points a Games record. He aims to break Chang's world mark and train in Europe this winter to pursue Olympic gold, eyeing a U S gold cluster in multiple events.
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Redskins Vikings Set For Big Test in Charlotte
The Redskins face the Vikings in a major NFL exhibition in Charlotte, the top game on a weekend schedule featuring all 22 teams. It marks the first meeting of the two clubs, with many predicting a future title clash.
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Palmer Seeks Miracle Round At Akron Classic
Arnold Palmer sits one stroke behind leaders Bobby Nichols and Al Geiberger after two par rounds totaling 140. Jack Nicklaus fatefully needs a super round to contend, while George Knudson and others chase through wind lifted conditions at the American Golf Classic.
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