Mantle may return to Yankees amid mixed retirement talk
Mantle strong in three for five against Cleveland rekindles Yankees future talk. Mike Burke denies trade, hints Mantle back next season with possibilities of front office role. Umpire Emmett Ashford praised. Hyatt undergoes knee surgery. stock car racer Rhea Greenwell profiled with Grand National plans uncertain.
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Falcons Trim Roster With Three Departures
Atlanta Falcons release tight end Larry Jordan tackle Hall and fullback James Bellamy. GM Frank Walsh explored trades for camp holdouts Leo Carroll and Jerry Richardson but no deals were completed by nightfall. Rookie Carlton Dabney starred in a scrimmage with strong play.
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Culver Sails Past Phillies for No-Hitter in Reds Sweep
George Culver pitched a complete game no-hitter as Cincinnati upended Philadelphia 7-6 to complete a two-game sweep. Pete Rose and Vada Pinson provided key run support while Richie Allen's second-inning run counted for the Phillies on an unearned tally.
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Rebels Sweep doubleheader 5-2 victories over Senators
Montgomery Rebels beat Savannah Senators twice by 5-2 scores in a Monday doubleheader. In Game 1 they had seven hits for five runs in the first inning. Savannah led Game 2 2-1 until the final frame, when Montgomery scored four runs for another 5-2 win.
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National League standings and Monday results summary
National League standings show St Louis leading with 68 wins, San Francisco 58, Cincinnati 49, Chicago 46, New York 49, Houston 38, Los Angeles 45, Pittsburgh 48, Philadelphia 46, and Atlanta 49. Monday results included San Francisco 4 Chicago 1 and St Louis 5 New York 2. Upcoming games feature San Francisco at Chicago and Houston at Los Angeles with several night matches.
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Tigers Fall to Yankees in New York Scuffle
Yankees blank Detroit 7-2 as Verbanic and McDaniel dominate. Red Sox sweep Baltimore in a day-night doubleheader while Cleveland and Baltimore trails expand to seven games behind Detroit. Chicago White Sox rally in 13th to beat Oakland 7-2.
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Olympic Flame Tour Seeks Peace Across Continents
The Olympic flame departs Olimpia on August 23 to begin a 45 day journey to Mexico City for the 1968 Games. Seventeen Mexican swimmers will escort the flame through Veracruz Harbor and runners wear white uniforms with peace symbols.
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Rain Delays Start Of Dixie Boy Baseball Tournament
Rain pounded Herman Bailey Field washing out the first round of the state Dixie Boy's Baseball tournament. Pleasant Grove vs Saraland opener was postponed and later rescheduled as rain forced a halt before players could take the field. Officials planned a revised schedule with games set to resume if conditions permit.
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Bryant’s Alabama Teams Reach 179th Win Milestone
In 23 seasons as head coach Paul Bear Bryant has tallied 179 victories for Alabama. The long time coach has built a storied program with consistent success and leadership.
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