Al Jones Claims Medalist Honors in Decatur Invitational
Al Jones of Decatur won medalist honors in the Decatur County Club Invitational golf tournament after firing a 71 in the first round on a par 71 course. A record 238 participants competed as the first round continued to dusk. The field will resume with round two at 8 am and round three is set for Sunday.
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Nats Homer By Sinking Orioles
Washington Senators beat the Baltimore Orioles 4 2 as Ken McMullen and Fred Valentine hit consecutive first inning homers. McMullen had three of the Senators 11 hits, while Bob Humphreys pitched eight strong innings. Orioles used walks to push two runs in the opener but managed only two hits the rest of the game.
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Koufax Dominates Astros In Dodgers 12-1 Victory
Sandy Koufax improved to 18-4 with six innings of two hit ball striking out 10 as the Dodgers crushed the Houston Astros 12-1 before 46,995 fans. John Roseboro and Ron Fairly fueled the offense with three hits apiece while rookie Jim Barbieri added two extra base hits. Joe Morgan returned for Houston as a pinch-hitter and drew a walk in his first action since June 29 after a fractured knee cap.
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Bob Bruce Drives In Four Runs in Two Hits
Bob Bruce produced four runs with two hits and a walk, driving in the first inning and contributing another hit in the second while none were out, as Los Angeles teams cap a strong early game.
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Jets defensive back Paul Rochester injured in practice
Peekskill New York AP reports Jets defensive back Paul Rochester suffered a fractured fourth finger on his right hand in a late Thursday practice. X rays confirmed the injury on Friday.
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Cards Defeat New York 7-1 On Tim McCarver’s Ninth Inning Homer
Tim McCarver hit a three run homer in the ninth, his eighth of the season, as St. Louis crushed New York 7-1. Steve Carlton earned his first major league win on a six hitter. Julian Javier added a two run shot in the seventh and Tito Francona homered in the fourth.
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Leagues to Meet in Chicago on Aug 25
American and National baseball leagues will hold a joint meeting in Chicago on Tuesday Aug 25. Commissioner William D Eckert said topics include player relations and winter league legislation.
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Packers Dominate College All Stars 38 0 in Soldier Field
Green Bay Packers led by Bart Starr passing and Paul Hornung Jim Taylor rushing crushed the College All-Stars 38 0 in front of 72 000 at Soldier Field. Taylor and Hornung scored while Starr connected for two touchdowns and Adderley snagged a 34 yard interception TD.
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Cassius Clay to Fight Brian London in London Bout
Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay headlines Fight a Month in Earl's Court Stadium London against veteran Brian London. The bout, telecast live in the United States via Early Bird Satellite at 5 p.m. EDT, is a lopsided match with Clay a 1-10 favorite. Crowd around 18,500 expected. payout includes Clay $250,000 plus FV share and London $112,000. Bookmakers report brisk betting despite the mismatch.
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Ex-Vandy Star Clyde Lee Likely to Sign with Warriors
Clyde Lee, All-America guard from Vanderbilt last season, was expected to sign a three year no cut contract with the San Francisco Warriors within 48 hours. The Banner noted Lee, selected No 1 by the Warriors in the NBA college draft, delayed signing to tour Europe with other players under State Department sponsorship.
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Kansas City Tops Minnesota By 4-2
Danny Cater drove in two runs and Gil Blanco earned his first major league win as Kansas City defeated Minnesota 4-2. The Royals capitalized on a fourth inning rally off Jim Merritt with Cater and Ed Charles starting a scoring chain, Green driving in Cater, and Nossek tallying on a sacrifice fly. Chavarria doubled and Cater again drove in a run in the fifth, with Hershberger scoring on Oliva’s error in the seventh. Minnesota countered with a Tovar triple and a squeeze by Uhlander in the seventh.
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Braves Slam Phillies 9 2 in nine inning rally
In Philadelphia, Joe Torre and Denis Menke drove in five ninth inning runs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Phillies 9 2 ending Philadelphia seven game winning streak. Torre hit his 27th homer after Hank Aaron walked Rico Carty followed with a single and Menke homered for insurance.
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Brewer tied for lead at Cleveland Open after 36 holes
Gay Brewer and Bob Goalby share the halfway lead at seven under par with 135 totals after 36 holes at the Cleveland Open. Julius Boros shot a course record 64 to sit one stroke back with Johnny Pott tied at 136. Phil Rodgers was disqualified for failing to sign his scorecard.
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