Allen Stars For Phillies In 9-3 Win Over Pirates
Richie Allen homered twice and singled, driving in four as Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 9-3. The slugger raised his average to .313 with 23 homers and 66 RBIs, boosting MVP and Rookie of the Year chatter and flashing his signature orange shoes and buckled jackets.
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Wills Accuses Giles In Balk Rule Hassle
Dodgers star Maury Wills accuses National League president Warren Giles of not enforcing the balk rule, saying the policy was relaxed after umpires faced penalties. He cites a stoppage requirement, notes 38 steals this season, and recalls a 104 steal record set in 1962.
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Larsen Clinches Sixth Straight Victory Over Braves
Charlie Smith delivered a clutch run scoring single for Larsen in the ninth inning to cap a 5 hit Braves allowed effort. Larsen had not pitched a complete game since July 2, 1959 with the Yankees, and the Colts extended their win streak to three over the Braves despite limited hits and a long stretch of consecutive outs.
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Dick McAuliffe
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Bears Trade for Arnett Boosts Patchwork Offense
Chicago Bears acquire 29 year old Arnett from the Los Angeles Rams in a three for one deal also involving guard Davis center Wendryhoski and defensive back Budka. The move aims to add breakaway speed after Willie Gallimore death while facing Green Bay in the NFL Western Conference. Jordan Hornung led Packers to a 21 7 exhibition win over the Bears with two rushing touchdowns a receiving score and three extra points.
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Venturi Wins American Golf Classic In Satisfying Victory
Ken Venturi secured a five stroke win at the $50,000 American Golf Classic earning $7,590 to raise his 1964 season total to $53,840 and proving his U S Open victory was not a fluke, with Joe Mooshil and Aaron Onio reporting for AP.
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Youth Football Meeting Open to Parents in Decatur
A youth football meeting for players ages 9 to 14 and their guardians is set for Thursday night August 27 at 7 30 pm in the Decatur High School gym. Classes will be Midget and Pee Wee with East and West districts and age weight limits. Players must bring signed Consent to Play forms and have doctors approval before first practice. A second item notes a new humidity device that uses a radioactive surface for improved measurement.
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Baseball Scores From Eastern and Texas Leagues
In the Eastern League Elmira and Williamsport split one game with Elmira scoring 5 and Williamsport 5 while Springfield beat York 3-1 and Charleston defeated Reading 11 to 6. In the Texas League El Paso topped Austin 2 to 1 while Albuquerque won 7 to 2 at Fort Worth and San Antonio prevailed 7 to 4 over Tulsa.
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Major League Leaders From Batting to Pitching Highlights
The season notes top performers in both leagues with Oliva leading American Batting at .335 and 175 hits for Minnesota while Killebrew drives 42 home runs and 95 RBIs. Clemente and Santo lead in NL batting and RBIs. Koufax dominates NL pitching with 19 wins and .792, plus 223 strikeouts.
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Robinson Sparks Oriole Victories
Orioles surge with Brooks Robinson powering three wins in four games against the White Sox as Baltimore moves one and a half games ahead. Robinson collects eight hits in 16 at bats, raises his average to .308 with 22 homers and 85 RBIs. In other AL results, Yankees tie Boston. Cleveland sweeps Los Angeles. Minnesota beats Detroit.
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Barons Rally Past Tourists in 13-12 Slugfest
Birmingham outslug Asheville 13-12 in a Southern League game with 9 homers and 31 total hits. Barons Larry Stahl, Ossie Chavar ria, Hoss Bowling and Woody Huyhe homered, while Ron Sada and Bobby Pena each hit twice for Asheville. Chattanooga outlasted Knoxville 4-3 in 15 innings. Charlotte beat Lynchburg 6-2. Macon split with Columbus, Yankees 4-3 win in game one and Macon 7-2 in game two.
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One third of Canada’s foreign trade moves on the St Lawrence River
A historical note reports that about one third of Canada’s foreign trade transits via the St Lawrence River routes. The article highlights the river’s central role in national commerce and transport during the period.
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