Phillies Ride Out Storm Despite Slump in NL Pennant Race
The Philadelphia Phillies, still first in the NL pennant chase, defeated the Milwaukee Braves 6 3 to open a three game series. Despite a rough stretch, manager Gene Mauch praised the team’s early season clean play and noted the need to reduce left handed pitching losses. Bobby Wine and Tony Taylor homered in the 14 hit attack as Milwaukee fell 6 4 from pace.
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Worthington Dominates City Softball To Lead Standings
Worthington pitchers held Prestolite to no runs as Hen Miller nearly pitched a perfect game, facing 21 batters. Worthington scored in the first inning and added defense, while Dan Mote took the loss. In another game, 3M beat Shangrila 6-1 behind Harold Converse’s two hit pitching and power at the plate with Ellenburg Bradford and Farrish contributing multiple hits.
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Orioles Slump Deepens As Miller Struggles In July
Orioles ace Stu Miller, once vital in July, has faded along with the team. Miller saved 14 games up to July 1 but has since lost three more, dropping the club to second in the AL standings five games behind the Yankees. He yielded a baseload homer to Willie Smith to spark a July 2 10-6 loss, then struggled in a twilight doubleheader against Cleveland as John Romano homered three times.
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All Stars to Clash at Wingfoot in Decatur Area
Little League all stars from Decatur Falkville and Huntsville meet at Wingfoot Field tomorrow for openers at 2 and 4 p.m. The winners play Friday for a district playoff spot. WAJF radio covers all games. Managers Todd Nipe lead their teams. No admission charged.
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American League standings and Tuesday results brief
The American League standings show New York leading with a .614 winning percentage and Baltimore at .656, followed by Chicago and Detroit around .604. Tuesday results include Cleveland 4 Baltimore 2, Los Angeles 2 Chicago 0, New York 7 Washington 1, Boston 7 Detroit 5, Kansas City 5 Minnesota 4. Today’s games list Cleveland at Baltimore, Washington at New York, Los Angeles at Chicago, Kansas City at Minnesota, Detroit at Boston.
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Local Briefs Alabama City post dominates Legion tourney
Post 15 of Morgan County fell 10-1 to Alabama City at home. Post 15 faces Huntsville today at 4 p.m. in Alabama City. Church Softball League begins Thursday at 7 p.m. Central Baptist vs Brookhaven Baptist at Austinville Field. Second game at 8:30 features First Baptist and Flint Baptist.
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Giraffe Neck Length Shares Seven Vertebrae With Cow and Mouse
The giraffe has the longest neck among modern mammals yet retains seven neck bones, the same number found in cows and mice. This anatomical similarity highlights surprising vertebral conservation across distinct species.
West Morgan InIL Junior World Series Game Tonight
West Morgan Little League Stars suffer 7 3 loss to Anniston American League in the Junior World Series elimination. Pell City defeats Weaver 4 0, setting up West Morgan vs Weaver at 7 30. Losing pitcher Steven McKee, leading hitter Danny Hightower with a single and a double.
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Hartselle Takes Unbeaten Stance In Babe Ruth Meet
In Fort Payne the Babe Ruth District tournament saw Hartselle defeat Florence 5-1 to remain the lone unbeaten team in the double elimination. Mike Hampton earned the win with a one hitter and 16 strikeouts in seven innings.
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Eastern League Scores Open With Shutout Setbacks
Springfield defeated York 1 to 0 in a narrow game while Reading routed Elmira 4 to 0. Williamsport's game at Charleston was postponed due to rain.
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Yankees Move To First Place
Yankees top Washington 7-1 to gain AL lead as Cleveland sweeping Baltimore 4-2 8th inning surge boosts Indians past Orioles. Power hits key single in Angels 2-0 3-2 wins over White Sox. Bouton earns ninth win. In 1657 Nieuw Amsterdam officials began first antilliterature fines.
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Barons Extend Unbeaten Run As Southern League Rebounds
After a day off the Southern League resumes with Birmingham leading the standings by four games. The Barons have led most of the season and show no sign of easing the drive for the league title as Knoxville heads to Chattanooga and Asheville visits Birmingham while Lynchburg plays Charlotte and Columbus meets Macon.
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Estimated 9000 Women Die from Ovarian Cancer in 1964
An estimated 9,000 women will die from ovarian cancer in 1964 according to health projections. The figure underscores the impact of the disease and the need for awareness and research efforts.
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