Pirates Sweep Doubleheader Claim NL First Place Lead
The Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader from the San Francisco Giants 7 4 and 7 1 to move one game ahead in the National League pennant race. Donn Clendenon, hot since June, collected four hits to lift his average toward .300, powering a key rally with a third inning bunt and a late eighth inning triple. Roberto Clemente contributed a tying triple and later scored, while Bill Mazeroski added a two run double. Other NL results included Philadelphia blanking Los Angeles 3 0, New York sweeping Houston, Atlanta beating Cincinnati, and Chicago defeating St Louis in 11 innings.
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Savings, Loan tops Irvine on shutout in District 29 action
Larry Persing pitched a three hit shutout, fanning 13 and walking none, as Savings and Loan blanked Irvine National Forge 3–0 at Loveland Field. Corryites collected eight singles with fine baserunning producing all scoring in the District 29 playoff preview.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games across major teams
Scores show New York 4 7, Houston 2, St. Louis 42, Chicago 3 7 in extended play. Atlanta beat Cincinnati 9 6. Today’s slate includes Houston at New York, Los Angeles at Philadelphia, San Francisco at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Atlanta, Chicago at St. Louis.
Nichols wins Minnesota Golf Classic by one stroke
Bobby Nichols captured the $20,000 first prize at the Minnesota Golf Classic, finishing 72 holes at 14 under par 270. He praised a new putter named Branding Iron, saying it helped secure his victory and plans to discover its maker in Chicago.
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Keystone Kegler Cups Tourney Won By Wilcox In Miami
John Wilcox Jr. of Williamsport Pennsylvania won the men's singles in the Bowling Tournament of the Americas in Miami with a 3040 score. Ramiro Munoz of Mexico placed second with 2941 and Miguel Correa of Venezuela finished third with 9293.
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Indians Sweep Doubleheader Over Tigers For Two Wins
Chuck Hinton of Cleveland had six hits including three home runs and a triple, driving in six and scoring five as the Indians swept Detroit 7-3 and 15-2. Chris Short pitched two hitter as the Phillies won 20 in the opener of their doubleheader at Los Angeles. Nichols fended off late challengers to win a golf event at Keller with a $20,000 purse. Schlee shot 66 in the final round for 271 total and $12,000 in second place. Cupit and Dill earned $5,250 each for third place.
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Indians Power Past Tigers in Doubleheader Sweep
The Indians rout Detroit 7 3 and 15 2 as Chuck Hinton headlines with three home runs six RBIs a triple and five runs. Hinton, rejuvenated since mid June, hits .333 in the past month and boosts Cleveland after a rough stretch. Other AL results include Yankees sweeping Minnesota, White Sox splitting with Baltimore, California blanking Washington then losing, and Kansas City and Boston splitting two close games.
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Froehling Ups No 1 Ralston to Reach Clay Court Final
Eighth seed Froehling of Coral Gables defeats United States No. 1 Ralston 26 63 0 64 to reach the Milwaukee National Clay Courts final. He later falls to Cil Richy 13 11 61 63 as Ralston and Clark Graebner of Ohio win doubles over Froehling and Pasarell.
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Litz Johns Capture Stateline Speedway Late Model Feature
Dick Litz of Erie became the first Erie County driver to win the Stateline Speedway late model 25 lap feature, piloting a 1966 Chevy Impala to victory before 3,634 fans. Jamestown’s Jim Seely and Paul Hellman finished second and third as outsiders dominated. Marty Rater led early but retired with transmission troubles. Ron Blackmer of Youngsville won the sportsman class with Jamestown’s Terry Seely and Bruce Greene close behind as the track marks its 10th anniversary next week.
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Heroic Ninth Inning Win Sparks Baseball Doubleheader
In the second game Joe Foy delivered the heroics with an inside the park homer to start the 10th inning, sealing the extra inning victory. The earlier game featured a standout performance, underscoring a strong day for the team.
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Squirt Johns wins 25 lap late model feature at Brier Speedway
Squirt Johns clinched his third 25 lap late model feature in five nights at Brier Speedway during a 50 lap mid season championship. Blackmer led early but retired with a puncture after 20 laps. Jim Scott of Garland finished second and Chuck Piazza of Jamestown took third. Blackmer also won the sportsman feature for the fourth straight week.
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U S Swimmers Top Russia In Moscow Meet
Coach Don Gambrill hailed experience as the United States edged Russia 11 to 6 in an unofficial meet. The Soviet team, despite defeat, set two world records in the event while the American men won 64 events and the U S girls also performed strongly.
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Ryun Smashes Mile World Record At Berkeley
Kansas freshman Jim Ryun clocked 3 minutes 51.3 seconds for the mile at Berkeley to set a world record, adding to his 880 and 1500 meter marks. The event came amid Poland’s withdrawal from dual meets with the USA, with Ryun also clocking 3:36.1 for 1500 meters and preparing for the half mile in Los Angeles.
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