Mobile Faces Dream Clash In Southern League All-Star Game
The Mobile A’s host the Southern League All-Star game after earning top place on July 31 with a three game edge. Managers McNamara and Noga have yet to reveal full lineups while George Bosworth leads Mobile’s pitching rotation. The roster spots include stars from Asheville Knoxville Columbus Evansville and Macon with pitchers Roberts Henry Shiflett Ellis Quezada Carlos Galligan and others plus catchers Mendoza Kenney James Pepper Leonard Robertson and outfielders Fenderson Thomson Barry Oliver Miller.
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Cassius Clay Seeks Best Path Ahead Before Next Fight
Cassius Clay, back in Chicago, meets Elijah Muhammad for guidance on his finances and management after a London knockout. He plans no renewal with the Louisville syndicate, may hire Herbert Muhammad as manager, and eyes a Sept title defense in Frankfurt against Karl Mildenberger following a 25th straight win and fifth title defense.
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Cleveland Open claimed by Dick Sikes in strong showing
Sikes captured the $100,000 Cleveland Open by three strokes at Lakewood CC with a 268 total after a final round 68. Goalby finished second at 271, Don January 274, while Nicklaus tied for 13th and Palmer ended tied for 25th. Sikes credited vitamin pills from Browns trainer Leo Murphy for strength.
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Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo sets records in 34th event
DAUPHIN ISLAND ALABAMA AP officials declared the 34th annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo a success as 1,581 anglers in about 400 boats caught an estimated 80,000 pounds of fish. Claude Gaspard of Brownsville Texas landed a 389 pound shark, while A Langham Mobile caught a five-pound blue fish and H O Peinhardt Cullman brought in a 35-pound red snapper. Mrs George Wallace presented the rodeo trophy to Bill Wildberger of Mobile. More than 21 categories awarded over $15,000 in prizes.
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Which League Will Add On New Orleans
AP reports debated who would claim New Orleans as the next pro football site amid merger chatter. Rumors claimed AFL first refusal on a city and NFL preference for a top quarterback, but Rozelle denied any expansion priority. Both leagues plan one new team in 1967 and 1968 respectively.
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Falcons Do Intend To Whip Somebody
The Atlanta Falcons showing promise as a new NFL club led by Ron Smith defensive brilliance. A 20 10 loss to St Louis followed a 10 10 tie, while Philadelphia edged them 9 7 in exhibition. Smith’s 88 yard punt return and 42 yard score boosted Atlanta, but the offense still struggled. Billy Lothridge punted well as Atlanta’s defense contained St Louis’ attack.
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Whitworth Wins Lady Carling Open in Sutton
Kathy Whitworth of Monahans Texas captured her 24th golf tour victory by carding a four under par 70 at Pleasant Valley to win the Lady Carling Open by one stroke over Carol Mann with a 54 hole total of 217.
Joe Gordon Signs Scout Contract With California Angels
Joe Gordon, famed spring batting instructor for the California Angels, has signed a contract to serve as a team scout. The former catcher solidifies his role with the Angels, expanding scouting duties for the organization.
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Lusteg Leads Bills Past Patriots In Exhibition Clash
Booth Lusteg kicked four field goals and an extra point as the Bills beat the Patriots 19-13 in AFL warmups. Brodie watched the 49ers fall to the Cowboys 24-13 as he sat after a long-term deal, while Groza scored Cleveland’s only points in a 16-6 loss to the Rams. Other NFL results included St. Louis over Atlanta 20-10 Philadelphia over Chicago 40-21 New York over Pittsburgh 16-14 and Minnesota 6 Detroit 6.
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Tiger Boss Hospitalized Again With Kidney Infection
DETROIT AP Charte Dressen Detroit Tigers manager was hospitalized Sunday for a suspected acute kidney infection. His condition is listed as serious, casting doubt on a return to the dugout. Dressen, 67, who had a second heart attack last May, had been recuperating in Detroit and recently visited Syracuse to watch farm-team prospects.
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McLendon Wins Bonnie Crest Invitational Golf Title
Mac McLendon captured the 18th Bonnie Crest Country Club invitational in Montgomery leading Ed Brown by five strokes. McLendon posted a 283 total while Brown finished at 288.
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