Dodgers Lose Lead After Fairly’s 10th Inning Hit
Ron Fairly’s two run single in the 10th tipped the balance as the Dodgers broke a 1-1 tie with Pittsburgh. Donn Clendenon’s single and Bob Bailey’s homer gave the Pirates a late lead, but the Dodgers narrowly escaped a loss. Dodgers, Pirates and Giants remain closely bunched in the NL race.
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Ron Fairly
Los Angeles
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Jim Gilliam
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fairly
Phil Regan
Dodger
Don Sutton
Donn Clendenon
Bill Mazeroski
Bob Bailey
Orioles Lose to Cleveland as Siebert Dominates
Cleveland ace Sonny Siebert fired a five hitter to topple Baltimore 4-1, extending the Orioles lead but snapping Jim Palmer’s win streak. Frank Robinson doubled and singled, boosting his batting average to .320 as Detroit and New York results also shaped the pennant picture.
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Norm Cash
Willie Horton
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Ex Big Leaguer Heads All Stars
Manager Darrell Johnson of the Elmira Pioneers and outfielder Howie Bedell of York head the 1966 Eastern League All-Star team. Bedell, 30, is the only repeater from last year. Johnson and catcher Lloyd Flordin of Williamsport were the only unanimous choices of 15 writers who cast ballots.
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Baseball Standings And Thursday Results Across Leagues
The national league standings show San Francisco and Pittsburgh tied at 78 56 with .582, Los Angeles at 75 57 .568, then Chicago and New York both pursuing. Thursday results include New York 2 San Francisco 1 and Los Angeles 4 Pittsburgh 3, St Louis 7 Atlanta 4, Chicago 11 Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 3 Houston 1. Tonight games feature Philadelphia at New York and Chicago at Pittsburgh among others.
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Whitehead battles for Stateline late model crown
Johnny Whitehead leads with 1,408 points in the Stateline late model chase at Stateline Speedway. He must finish within 13 places of Chuck Piazza to defend his title, aiming to repeat his 1999 Grand Championship near-miss and secure possible two crowns as rivals like Piazza Johns Wilson Dill and Schnars push for the win in the 100 lap finale. A full card of sportsman racing and two long late model preliminaries accompany the 8:30 p.m. green flag.
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Ludlow Player First Stringer At Penn State
Penn State opened preseason drills with 55 players including 14 lettermen under new coach Joe Paterno. Changes moved Bill Lenkaitis to tackle and John Kulka of Ludlow started at center as the first unit shifted. Season opener is Sept. 17 at home against Maryland. Ron Jones, 48 rushing yards for Toronto Argonauts in a 24-0 loss to Ottawa, was released.
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John Kulka
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Maryland
Toronto
Ron Jones
Toronto Argonaut
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Tired Golfers Chase $35 000 Curling Championship Lead
Halfway through the $200,000 Curling Championship at Royal Birkdale, Bert Yancey and Kel Nagle held the lead while famed names like Bill Casper Doug Sanders and Gay Brewer struggle with fatigue. Casper and Sanders voiced exhaustion as the field narrows toward the $35,000 first prize.
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AFL Opens With Three Games as Exhibition Gives Way
New AFL season starts with a three game opening weekend led by Buffalo at San Diego expected to decide the title race. Sid Gillman hopes for a Chargers revenge mood while John Hadl and Lance Alworth form the key pairing for the Chargers. Buffalo shows a 3-1 exhibition mark with one loss to the Jets.
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Beman Takes Four Stroke Lead At National Amateur
Dean Beman shot a 67 at Merion Golf Club to finish 36 holes at 138 and lead the National Amateur by four strokes. He vowed to attack the course as Roger McManus and Jack W. Lewis Jr. trailed with 142 totals.
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Major Stars Pitching and Hitting Highlight Early Baseball Night
Dennis Ribant of the Mets scattered five hits and struck out seven to outduel Gaylord Perry as New York beat San Francisco 21. Don Kessinger of the Cubs collected three singles a double and three runs with three RBIs in an 11-3 win over Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
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Gaylord Perry
Warren Dragons Ready for Corry in Open Season Opener
Fred Bell enters his ninth season at Warren with a 49-24-2 mark at the Dragons and a 69-38-65 including two earlier stints. Warren will host Corry in the opener as the team returns nine lettermen and rebuilds after losing 25 seniors from the previous year.
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Darrell Pusateri
Corry Area High Names New Mat Coach Robert Benson
Corry Area High School appointed Robert Benson as the new wrestling coach at a joint committee meeting. He will begin teaching physical education on November 1, replacing Lou Hanne who moves to Junior High health. Benson, a Warren native and Lock Haven College wrestler, placed fourth in Olympic trials and has prior work in insurance and YMCA programs.
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Sutton Stops Pirates In 4 3 Dodger Win
Dodgers rookie Don Sutton, 21, defeating the Pirates 4 3, improves to 12 11 as he stymies Pittsburgh on Thursday night. The article lists various local prep games and scrimmages involving Warren Dragons and Punxsutawney with upcoming fixtures and scores.
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