Indians edge Orioles in eighth for AL lead
The Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 3 2 in eight innings to shrink Baltimore’s AL lead to a single percentage point and stay atop the league standings. John Romano delivered the tie breaking bunt and Vic Davalillo added a run scoring double as Cleveland extended its winning streak to six.
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Piersall Shoots Beatle Preview in Kansas City
Jim Piersall of the Los Angeles Angels gave Kansas City a Beatle themed preview before a game. Los Angeles outfielder wore a Beatle wig at the plate in the seventh inning, prompting a conference with umpire Frank Umont before he batted without the wig. Charles Finley has booked the Beatles for a concert next month.
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Cullman Bearcats Prep for Sept. 11 Opener
Cullman Bearcats coach Oliver Woodard talks little about a hard working squad as they gear up for their season opener on September 11. The team trains intensely at Cullman High School with focus on defense and fast transition plays.
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Fullback Problem Faces Rams in 1964 Build Around Gabriel
Los Angeles Rams regroup around a solid defensive line and quarterback Roman Gabriel as they seek improvement after a 1963 campaign with two early losses and five wins in seven games. The article notes lineup shifts, new backs, and a strengthened offensive line, plus Cullman Bearcats preparing for a demanding schedule.
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Southern League Wednesday results and today's games
No games scheduled. Wednesday's results and today's slate include Knoxville at Macon, Asheville at Lynchburg, Charlotte at Birmingham, and Columbus at Chattanooga.
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Giants Backed Into Trouble as Mays Moonlights and Marichal Threatens Strike
Giants suffer 2-1 loss to Dodgers dropping 7 games behind NL leaders as Willie Mays fills multiple roles and Juan Marichal threatens to strike over readiness. Dark says Marichal will pitch Sunday, while Mays moves between outfield and infield amid lineup shuffles.
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Boxing Told To Escape Patsy Role At WBA Meeting
Norfolk AP report says Commissioner Abe J. Greene called boxing near elimination as a major sport. He urged restoring decency in coverage, noting boxing helped develop television but now faces reduced national exposure as other sports gain airtime. He called for ending rivalries and viewing boxing as a whole sport.
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Unranked Players Meet in Southern Open Semis
In Birmingham AP reports two unranked players, Robert Dow of Cleveland Tennessee and Bill Hester of Jackson Mississippi, reach the Southern Closed junior singles semifinals. Dow defeated second seed Phil Adams 4 6 6 4 6 3 while Hester eliminated fourth seed Tommy Kendall 6 4 1 6 2 The winner advances to face top seed Upton Giles in the final. Top seed Gray King beat Neil Tyson for the division title in Mobile.
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