Five-Team Fight League's Best In History
AP report by Joe Reichler notes the current five team NL pennant chase among Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee Cincinnati and Pittsburgh as the tightest in circuit history. Pirates and Dodgers share near lead while Giants Braves Reds trail by varying margins with remaining games highlighting home schedules and remaining first division matchups.
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Campaneris to Field All Positions for Insured Night
Kansas City Athletics star Camp Campaneris will play every position for one inning against the Los Angeles Angels as owner Charles C. Finley insures him for 1 million dollars for the game. Finley notes insurers for actors and says four firms backed the policy. Campaneris normally bats and mans shortstop and Wednesday is Campaneris Day showcasing his versatility.
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Broncos Trim Two Veterans in AFL Roster Cutdowns
Denver Broncos cut quarterback Jacky Lee and defensive halfback Jim McMillin as they shrink to 38 players in advance of the AFL roster limit.
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Grid Briefs From Virginia Football Scrimmages
Virginia teams held practice Tuesday with emphasis on defense and scrimmage work across multiple venues. Virginia Tech reported strong showings by backs Eddie Bulcheller and Sal Garcia plus reliable kicking by John Utin as the defense improved with maturity. Richmond noted freshman impressions against WVU and praised tackles Bob Albright and Bob Andrews with concerns on pass catching and a transfer quitting the squad. Randolph Macon reported star guard John Cowles breaking a hand, sidelining him for up to eight weeks, as two-a-day practices continued ahead of classes starting September 17.
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Small Keydets Shine In Punt Return Drill
In Lexington Virginia VMI tuned up with punt return work led by Paul Herbert and Eddie Willis. Herbert 5-7 165 and Willis 5-10 180 were praised by coach John McKenna for their running and return skills. Pass defense also rated high during the session.
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Fis cher Ties Lead in Capablanca Memorial Chess Tourney
Bobby Fischer, U S champion from Brooklyn, defeated Gilberto Garcia after 53 moves in an adjourned game. The win leaves Fischer tied for the lead with Borislav Ivkov of Yugoslavia and Wassily Smyslov of Russia, each on seven points after nine rounds in the Capablanca Memorial Chess Tournament.
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Pro Teams Downgrade Jets Cut Heisman Winner Huarte
John Huarte, 1964 Heisman Trophy winner, was dropped by the New York Jets as AFL teams trimmed rosters to 38. Huarte signed for about 200000 and was placed on waivers with five Jets veterans, including Bob Schweikert and Gordy Holz. Other AFL cuts included Denver quarterback Jacky Lee and Buffalo tackle Jim Davidson, as teams prepare for the season opener.
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Right Height Gets Howgill Scholarship
18 year old Martyn Howgill from Essex earned a basketball scholarship to New Mexico State University as a freshman, after a British height measurement impressed coach Jim McGregor. He will pursue a business administration degree, though he is not yet eligible for varsity this season.
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Nicklaus Leads Money Race as PGA Totals Show Gap
Jack Nicklaus sits atop golf's money list with $138,633 in earnings for the year, nearly $30,000 ahead of Tony Lema. The top 10 standings show Nicklaus at $138,633, Lema $108,870, Billy Casper $71,060 and others: Gary Player $71,060, Bruce Devlin $70,923, Doug Sanders $65,130, Dave Marr $65,130, Gene Littler $63,203, Arnold Palmer $80,560, Bruce Crampton $63,629.
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Saldivar Defends Featherweight Title In Tough Bout
Vincente Saldivar scored a lop-sided 15 round decision over Welsh challenger Dave Winstone at Earl's Court to retain his world featherweight title. The 22 year old Mexican fought aggressively, opened cuts on his opponent, and earned AP rounds 3,5,6,7,9,10,13,14,15 while Winstone claimed rounds 1,4,11 with several even rounds. Saldivar reportedly earned about $70,000 with Winstone around $20,000 as a sell-out crowd of 18,000 witnessed the bout. A preliminary featured a badly injured Jesus Saucedo hospitalized in a coma after a knockout in four rounds.
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Nicklaus Favored To Win World Series Of Golf
AKRON Ohio AP Jack Nicklaus favored to win the World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club a 7 165 yard course Nicklaus seeks a third straight win in the 36 hole event with 50 000 prize money He faces Gary Player Peter Thomson and Dave Marr who also qualified Nicklaus has par or better in his two prior World Series appearances while last month he shot 23 over par in the American Golf Classic final six holes of each round aired on NBC from 4 to 530 p m EST
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Redskins Trade Breedlove to Steelers for Draft Pick
Rod Breedlove, a 6 foot 1 inch, 227 pound linebacker and former Maryland star, is traded from the Washington Redskins to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an undisclosed 1966 draft choice. Breedlove has played five NFL seasons, the last four with Washington.
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Willie Mays Unanimous MVP Award Winner
Willie Mays was the first unanimous NL MVP choice as 50 voters all backed him for August. The 34 year old Giants outfielder hit 17 homers, drove in 29 runs in 31 games, and moved past Lou Gehrig into fifth on the career list with his 494th homer on August 29.
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Sam Mele Joins Fans For Indians Night in Chicago
In Chicago the Minnesota Twins arrive after a split in Kansas City to watch the White Sox host the Cleveland Indians in a twilight makeup. Manager Sam Mele backs his 17-game winner Mudcat Grant and Jim Kaat for a two game set against Chicago’s John Buzhardt and Joe Horlen, while Camilo Pascual returns from shoulder surgery for relief pitching in the doubleheader context.
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Osuna Stages Hard-Fought Comeback to Reach Round of 16
Mexico’s Rafael Osuna, the 1963 champion and sixth seed, endured a tense battle before defeating Herb FitzGibbon of Garden City New York 1-9 8-6 6-2 12-10 to reach the round of 16 at the National Tennis Championships. Also advancing were Dennis Ralston and Cliff Drysdale as top contenders, while Keith Carpenter edged John Powless in a 344-hour marathon match.
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Yankees Release Jimenez Metcalf from 40 man roster
New York Yankees released outfielder Elvin Jimenez and right handed reliever Tom Metcalf outright to the Toledo farm club in the International League. The moves clear space on the 40 man roster for Roy White Rich Beck and Mike Jurewicz who were recalled from Columbus the Southern League champions on Monday.
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Redskins Acquire Guard Ted Karras For George Seals
Carlisle, Pa AP News Redskins announce Tuesday they traded veteran guard Ted Karras from the Chicago Bears for Redskins guard George Seals. Karras, a seven-year NFL veteran, will report to practice for the game with the Detroit Lions in Canton, Ohio. Seals, a two-year veteran from Missouri, left camp a week ago and has not reported.
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Baseball Figures Highlight 6-1 Milwaukee Starter and Others
Milwaukee pitcher with a 6-1 record links to standout season. Jim Maloney of Cincinnati hurled a 10-inning no hitter on August 19. Lou Brock of St. Louis and Houston Astros' Ken Aspromonte both batted .352, leading the league in hits and average.
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