Angels Rally Pair Pulls Shutout Of Orioles In LA Win
Dean Chance and rookie Bob Lee combined for a 1-0 victory as the Los Angeles Angels shut out the Baltimore Orioles for the second straight time, boosting their pennant chase hold. Lee pitched 3 scoreless innings and Chance earned the decision. Lennie Green drove in the only run with a third inning double. The Orioles stranded 10 runners as they dropped to futher back of the Yankees and White Sox in the AL standings.
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al Downing
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Morris Brothers Co Girls Softball Honored at Woodall's
Local brief notes the Morris Brothers Construction Co Girls Softball team being honored at Woodall's Barbecue with many attendees listed. An All-Star game at Delano Park is set for tonight at 7 between Civic and Church League All-Stars, followed by a playoff for the Church League Championship between Ninth Street Methodist and Central Baptist.
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Peggy Kimbrel
Dorothy Holbert
Anita Daly
Judy Holland
Judy Sherrill
Jackie Jones
Carolyn Schull
Mary Lech
Frances Nicholson
Shady Terry Jack Jones
J. Morris
Virgil McDonalds
Billy Morris
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Ninth Street Methodist
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Decatur Country Club Junior Boys Golf Tourney slated
The annual Decatur Country Club Junior Boys Golf Tournament will be played Tuesday and Thursday mornings August 11 and 13. The first 18 holes will be the qualifying round and players will be divided into flights by scores. It is 36 hole medal play with the qualifying round counted in the 35 hole total. The winner and runner up in the championship flight and the low scorer in the 13 and under group advance to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama PGA pre junior tournament August 23 and 24.
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Tuscaloosa
Alabama Pga
Vikings Reached North America Centuries Before Columbus
Archaeologists contend Viking exploration reached North American shores about five centuries prior to Columbus. Evidence from Norse sites in Greenland and Vinland-era artifacts suggests these early contacts occurred around the 10th century, reshaping views of pre-Columbian exploration.
Baseball results and upcoming games recap
Wednesday's results include Los Angeles 1 over Baltimore 0 and Kansas City 10 over New York 1. Cleveland beat Washington 9 to 6, Detroit defeated Chicago 3 to 1 in 13 innings, Minnesota won 6 to Boston, and New York visits Kansas City tonight with Terry and Segui noted. Texas League games list Fort Worth 4 San Antonio 2 and Tulsa 5 El Paso 1, plus Albuquerque 5 Austin 4. Eastern League scores show Elmira 1 Charleston 0 and Williamsport 1 Springfield 0.
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Mets Deny Casey Stengel Return For 1965 Season
The New York Mets denied an AP report about Casey Stengel's return as manager in 1965. The Giants were silent on a report that Alvin Dark could be dismissed. Stengel's contract ends this season. Dark's ends September 1. M Donald Grant, Mets chairman, commented.
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Jurgen or Stengel clash shadows Mets and Redskins news
Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen is benched for about two weeks with a knee injury but expected to be ready for the season opener with Cleveland on September 13. Mets manager Casey Stengel refuses to discuss retirement or future plans as Horace Stoneham remains silent on Mets leadership amid a Giants win over New York. Willie Mays hits two homers powering a 4 1 Mets loss and a Phillies leading the league. Dark remains firm on his stance as players hear his views in the clubhouse.
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Horace Stoneham
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Willie Mays
Mays Bursts With 2 Homers In Giants 4 Mets 1 Victory
Willie Mays, sidelined by a cold, defies lineup, appears late to SF at Shea and belts his 30th and 31st homers of the season powering the Giants to a 4-1 win over the Mets. Ron Herbel pitched a complete game for San Francisco as pennant hopes fade.
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Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Opens Friday on Dauphin Island
The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo starts at 5 am Friday on Dauphin Island with $17,000 in prizes across 19 categories. More than 2,000 fishermen and about 10,000 spectators are expected as boat registrations and ticket sales begin, with advanced Gulf Coast sales noted at sporting goods and tackle shops.
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Barons Sweep Doubleheader Behind Homer Power
Charlotte reliever George Miller delivered a three run homer in the sixth inning to spark a 11-3 win after an earlier 3-1 victory. The Barons swept Macon in a twin bill as Birmingham and other Southern League games produced several decisive scores. Miller earned the second game win for Charlotte in his 10th decision, while Larry Stahl and John Stutz hit two run homers in the opener.
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Joe Grzenda
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Jim Ponceroff
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Lists top hitters and pitchers from two seasons. Key figures include Clemente and Williams leading batting while Koufax and Marichal dominate pitching. Other leaders include Mays Allen Oliva Killebrew Aparicio and Powell with notable totals across runs RBI hits doubles triples and steals.
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Wills
Los Angeles
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Drysdale
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IB. Robinson
Baltimore
Bressoud
Boston
Yastrzemski
Fregosi
Versalles
Killebrew
Powell
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