Phillies and Orioles cling to 11 2 game leads in pennant race
In a tense pennant chase the Phillies and Orioles each maintained a 1 ½ game edge. Cookie Rojas sparkled for Philadelphia with 14 hits in 21 at bats over a hot stretch driving in runs as they beat the Dodgers 3 1 in a key NL matchup. The Orioles’ tight win kept pace with leaders as the season neared its end.
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Pitcher Dean Chance Shines as Angels Beat Red Sox 1-0
Dean Chance struck out 15 in a 1-0 Angels win over Boston, allowing two hits in 9 innings and keeping the Red Sox hitless through 5 2/3 before a late single. Chance’s 2.12 ERA and 4-2 record highlight a standout start as chain of contract tensions with Angels GM Fred Haney looms.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Slips in Brief
A garbled sports brief lists American League teams with wins losses and percentages and mentions upcoming games. It also notes twilight games and doubleheaders with matchups including Baltimore Chicago New York Boston Cleveland Los Angeles Kansas City and Philadelphia.
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Peas
Braves edge Indians in Junior League clash at Loveland Field
Larry Darnofall Jr. star for the Braves struck out seven in four innings after relieving Greg Savko, driving in two with a triple home run as Loveland Field hosted the Junior League game. The Braves totaled 11 hits while the Indians managed five.
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Loveland Field
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Durnoall
Ken Marah
Wetmore
Savko
Bemis
Barnofall
Nazarene Nine Triumphs Over Valley EUB in League Clash
Nazarene Nine baseball team won 4 to 3 against Wayne Valley EUB in a low hitting Church Snitball League game. Shubert Slagle and Harrington led offense, scoring multiple times, while pregame errors limited the visitors to five hits.
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Trade talk swirls as Burdette moves to Cubs in midseason shuffle
The St Louis Cardinals traded 87 year old Lew Burdette to the Chicago Cubs for Glen Hobbie as the deadline nears. Dodgers seek pitching help after Johnny Podres injury while Hank Aguirre and other veterans face possible moves. Yankees, Twins and Angels also discussed moves to bolster rosters amid injuries to Mickey Mantle.
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Epsom Derby field set for richest race as rain soaks Downs
Seven teen colts race for a prize topping 201 801 dollars with Americans owning five. The wet track at Epsom Downs favors contenders while Arrigo faces Elston Howard and bases-loaded jams test pitchers in other games.
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Sample Fans 14 In Lb Triumphs Over Ellis In Bracken Battle
VFW overcoming Ellis 93 at Bracken Field as Samble, Baressi's crew closed with six runs late. Jeff Jackson, Joe McLaughlin, Mark Bloom and Scoop Sample fueled the win with strong hitting and pitching. Schwab homered for Sample. Elks pitcher Mike Thomas took the loss.
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Beal and Bromley Spark Erie Plastics to Narrow Win
Beal and Bromley sparked Erie County Plastics to a 13 42 victory over Lorraine Hotel in the City Softball League. Beal went 4 for 1 with three runs, Bromley 3 for 5 with a triple and a homer, and both contributed on defense at third base and shortstop. Vanderhoof hit two homers for Lorraine, with Czech Roach and Silvis adding two hits each.
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Moose's and Mike's Pizzeria Face Off Tonight
Baseball game listing features Moose's Restaurant and Mike's Pizzeria as teams. Lorraine Hotel appears in the venue notes. Key players include Vanderhoof Creek Roach Bromley and pitcher Chase with Jackson as loser. Umpire Ted May officiates.
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Murtaugh's Son Urged as Major League Prospect
Worcester report says Tim Murtaugh Holy Cross catcher and son of Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh is a bona fide major league prospect. Scouts praise his arm and swing and note a strong left handed bat with three singles in his latest showing.
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Ex-Champions Lead Qualifiers In Open Tourney Trials
Six former U S Open winners are among 473 players seeking 64 Open spots in Detroit New York and other sites. Notables include Cary Middlecoff Lew Worsham Ed Furgol Jack Nicklaus Tommy Bolt and Sam Snead who has not won the Open yet. Exempts include five Open champions since Bell.
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Tony Manero
Lew Wordsam
Ed Furgol
Jack Peck
Tommy Bulk
Bell
Sam Snead
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Spend
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Labron Harris Jr
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Bob Goalby
Johnny Pott
Doug Sanders
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