Soviet Track Team Cancels U S Dual Meet
The Soviet Union pulled out of the Los Angeles dual track meet with the United States over the Viet Nam war, prompting U S officials to warn of possible 1968 Olympic exclusion. The cancelation, reported by Tass, also affected the U S Russian basketball series and swimming events.
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Heat, Heat, Go Away Pro Footballers Want To Play
Pro football camps opened with veterans and rookies joining summer drills as teams ease into workouts six weeks before the regular season. Notable rookies Rick Norton and Randy Johnson showed promise while knee and back injuries created cautious timelines. Otto Graham greeted 42 rookies at Washington’s Carlisle camp as teams prepare for the College All-Star game in Chicago.
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Opening Pitcher Sandy Takes Mound in All Star Game
The 37th annual All Star Game at Busch Memorial Stadium featured Sandy Koufax starting for the National League, chosen by Walter Alston over Juan Marichal. Koufax, with a 4-1 record and 0.00 ERA in appearances this season, faced Denny McLain as the AL opposed lineup included stars like Kaline and Robinson. The game highlighted power hitters including Mays, Clemente, Aaron, and Torre for the NL and Kaline, Robinson, and Scott for the AL as 50,000 fans watched the broadcast by NBC.
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All Star Game Facts and Figures at Busch Memorial Stadium
Facts and figures for the All-Star game at Busch Memorial Stadium paint a hot humid day with American League led by Sam Mele facing Walter Alston's National League. Probable attendance 60 000, with starters playing at least three innings and pitchers limited to three innings unless extra innings occur.
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Hammond Leads Harborcreek Comeback Title Bid at Loveland Field
Jim Hammond's squad edged Harborcreek 10-6 at Albion as Mick slugged a three RBI performance with two home runs and a single. The victory secures at least a tie for the Erie County American Legion League championship.
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Corry Skeeters Edge Spartansburg On Skeet Range Victory
Corry Skeeters beat Spartansburg 231 to 222 on the local skeet range Sunday led by Sd Bielawski’s 50 and strong 46s from Bill Mitchell Bud Watrous and Art Knapp. Tony Lamendola added 43 as Hallberg led Sparta with a 44, while Shambaugh Montoro and Montgomery countered.
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AllStar Game Workout Sparks Davis Weight Talk
At the AllStar Game workouts on Thursday Davis weighed 319 pounds, roughly 39 pounds above his playing weight. He acknowledged the extra heft and aimed to trim down, while coach Allie Sherman cautioned the camp isn’t a slimming program and described a strict all meat no bread diet as part of his regimen.
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Beaver Club ticket sale ends for Pittsburgh trip
Beaver Club announced all 40 baseball excursion tickets for Sunday to Pittsburgh are sold. Directors reported the last ticket disappeared at last night’s meeting. The chartered bus departs Sunday at 9 AM, while a doubleheader features the Pittsburgh Pirates against Teague-led San Francisco.
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Lutherans rout MYF in church softball with big sixth inning
Lutherans defeated Methodist Youth Fellowship 20 to 0 as Clayton and Braun hit home runs. The Lutherans scored over 10 runs in the sixth to seal the win while MYF’s John Claypool homered in the second. In a separate Church League game, the Mennonites beat the Roman Catholics 18 to 1 with Hob Hostetler on the mound and Angelo Frisina taking the loss.
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VFW Beats Moose Rally In Little League Game
VFW overcame an 8 3 deficit with a six run sixth inning to defeat Moose 14 6 at Bracken Field. Bob Cummings hit two doubles for VFW while Bob Long doubled for Moose. Mike Roden earned the win with Mike Williams taking the loss.
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Pirates Garner Ninth In Row At Loveland Field
The Pirates defeated the Yankees 7-5 to extend their win streak to nine. Mike Balog and Bob Steaves sparked a comeback with key hits while Mark Chase contributed in the offense. Ian Clark earned the win with five earned runs allowed in seven hits and three strikeouts.
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