Gypsy Joe Harris to Face Emile Griffith in Key Midweight Bout
Philadelphia scene hosts a 12 round middleweight clash as Gypsy Joe Harris 22 meets Emile Griffith 29 at the Spectrum the winner eyeing a future shot at Nino Benevenuti Promoter Herman Taylor expects a 12000 plus crowd and over 100000 gate with Griffith boasting 55 9 20 KOs in 64 fights Harris 24 wins never stopped in three losses with a notable nontitle decision over Curtis Cokes
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Perkins Seeks Improvement After Raiders Mistakes
Colt split end Ray Perkins says he blames himself for missed passes in the 14 12 exhibition loss to Oakland. He reports steady practice, notes competition from Jimmi Orr and rookie Bo Ryan, and previews the Birmingham Bears game with John Unitas throwing. Perkins also mentions knee recovery and looks forward to returning to Birmingham for a strong showing.
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Triple Crown In View For Bosox's Hawk
Boston fans see Leee Harrelson, the outfielder nicknamed the sartorial wonder, as a key to the AL Triple Crown. Harrelson slugged his 28th homer and leads the league in RBIs and average as Boston clings to pennant contention, with manager Dick Williams praising his surprise breakout season.
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Oak Ridge Rips Flint Baptist 9 2 In Church Loop
Rassie Wallace homered and singled with Les Griffith adding three more hits to lift Oak Ridge Methodist past Flint Baptist 9-2 in the Decatur Church Softball League. James Lee and Davis Shaniny had two hits for the losers.
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Sandy Jewel
Charles Riggins
Fairview
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James ‘Strickland
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Lynn Hollisday
Truman Peden Hom
Three Advance In Dothan Meet
In opening round of the Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament three winners emerged in pitcher battles. Dothan Americans hit four home runs led by Ronnie Brennan and beat Midfield Birmingham 11-6. Montgomery Eastern edged Birmingham Southside 3-1 in extra innings. Underwood Florence won 3-0 on a one hitter over Prichard. Clanton broke a 2-2 tie to top Dothan International 3-2.
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Gibson Is NL Player Of July
St Louis pitcher Bob Gibson dominated July, winning all six starts and earning the National League Player of the Month award. He worked 59 innings with a 0.50 ERA, 48 strikeouts, and a 12th straight win on July 30, while Chicago’s Glenn Beckert and Hank Aaron of Atlanta trailed in votes.
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Lions Bounce Rotary In Civic
Decatur Lions Club powered to 14 hits to defeat Rotary Club 11 to 3 on Monday night. Jimmy Brown homered and doubled to pace the winners. Gene Callahan, Joel Carter, Larry Lyda, Ned Anderson, Marvin Taylor, and David Cauthen added safeties. Archie Wilson doubled and singled for Rotary. Bill Hutto earned the win. Hank Wilson took the loss.
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Orioles Rally Past Red Sox In Extra Innings
Powell belted his 20th homer to spark a 10th inning rally as Brooks Robinson followed with his 12th against Dooley Womack. Richert pitched 3-2 to retire the Yankees side in order after Richey returned to the active list.
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Cardinals Rally In Tight Split With Reds And Giants Defeat
Versalles delivers a decisive 10th inning run as the Dodgers fall to the Cardinals. Briles exits early due to Briles’s arm and Nelson Granger rescues Granger. Runners score in the 6th as Cepeda scores on Shannon’s double. Rallies by the Reds and Astros highlight a day of late-inning drama across National and American leagues.
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Wes Thompson Returns to West Morgan Coaching Challenge
Wes Thompson resumes coaching at West Morgan after a brief retirement from Decatur and Athens. He aims to lift the 0-19 Rebels, opens drills Aug. 19, and faces a tough schedule including Hatton Falkville Courtland Clements New Hope Colbert Heights Hartselle Town Creek West Limestone. Donnie Turner joins as assistant.
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