Mantle Ford May Hold Key To Pennant Chase
Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle anchor the Yankees as they chase the lead after a long injury layoff. Ford’s three hitter win over Baltimore signals form return while Mantle tests his ailing knee in Detroit, with Detroit, Cleveland, and Los Angeles vying for position as the pennant race tightens.
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Art Mahafffey
Today’s Games Feature Dense MLB Lineup Across Cities
The schedule lists games including Los Angeles at Minnesota Kansas City at Chicago New York at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Boston at Baltimore Philadelphia at Chicago Houston at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Los Angeles Milwaukee at San Francisco Toronto at Richmond Buffalo at Columbus Atlanta at Syracuse Jacksonville at Rochester Indianapolis at Louisville Denver at Omaha with many matchups marked N as noted by the listing.
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Washington
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One in seven U.S. servicemen wear eye glasses
A health statistic notes that about one in seven men serving in the U.S. armed forces wear eyeglasses. The figure reflects the prevalence of vision correction among military personnel.
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U.S
Turk Wrestlers Move Into Lead In World Championship
In Toledo, the Turks surged to the lead after an opening session at the World Wrestling Championships. They posted six victories and one loss plus a bye, later reaching eight wins midway through the second round. Russia, Japan, and Iran were at six of ten, while the United States stood at four wins, four losses, and two draws.
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Ohio
Russia
Japan
Iran
United States
Nesbitt Golden Cola Ban tam Bowling League update
The Nesbitt Golden Cola Ban tam Bowling League will not bowl Saturday. Athens Travelers will play Lawrenceburg Tennessee tonight at Athens Fairgrounds with admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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Braves B team thumps Giants B 13 to 8 on Thursday
The Minor League Braves B defeated the Minor League Giants B 13-8 on Thursday. Braves B improved to 7-0 on the season with the win.
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Giants
Eight Championships On Line Tonight At AAU Meet
Walnut California AP reports the 74th annual National AAU track and field carnival opening tonight at Mt. SAC Memorial Stadium. More than 400 athletes including Dallas Long Frank Budd and Robert Hayes compete as eight world records are anticipated to be challenged across events such as the 10 yard dash 120 yard high hurdles shot put and broad jump along with the 440 yard hurdles javelin and the six mile run.
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Calif
Dallas Long
Frank Budd
Robert Hayes
Homer Lodge
Gary Gabner
New York
Hayes
Harry Jerome
Hayes Jones
Detroit
Jerry Tarr
Oregon
Tarr
Belinsky Hurls Angels To Win Over Athletics
Bo Belinsky pitched the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Kansas City Athletics to lift the Angels to second in the American League. He avoided early trouble, retired nine of last 12, and earned his seventh win in seven decisions this season. Belinsky faced off against the Athletics amid ongoing off field fame and a team-imposed fine coupled with a post midnight incident involving Belinsky, Chance, and a Hollywood party.
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Ford
Orioles
Marshall Bridges
Clete Boyer
Hector Lopez
New York
Bill Skowron
Earl Wilson
Dick Radatz
Cleveland
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Twins
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al Smith
White Sox
Bo Belinsky
Angels
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Boston
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Holywood
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Junior Chamber States Teenage Golf Tournament
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce stages its annual teenage golf event at the Country Club Monday with the four leaders eligible for the State finals. Players must be under 18 before Aug. 15 and should contact Pro Bill Curtis before 8:30 a.m. Monday. Medal play will determine the 18 hole round. The state tournament runs July 11 to 14 at Gadsden.
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Five Tracks Host Races Saturday for 3 Year Olds
Three year old male and female stars race at five tracks Saturday. The Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park carries 100000 added over 1 1/16 miles for fillies. Colts race in Leonard Richard Stakes at Delaware Park and Warren Wright and Cinema Handicaps at Arlington and Hollywood over 1 1/8 miles. Lamplighter Handicap at Monmouth is 11 16 miles. Michigan Mile and a Sixteen Handicap at Detroit and the Orraha cap at Ak-Sar-Ben round out the program.
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Monmouth Park
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Doug Ford Leads Eastern Open On Opening Day
Doug Ford shot a 3 under par 69 to lead first day scoring at the Eastern Open in Baltimore. Bobby Nichols Terry Dill and Moon Mullins posted 70s among 119 competitors with Ford holding a four stroke edge on the final hole before a three putt finish.
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Doug Ford
Bobby Nichols
Terry Dill
Moon Mullins
Mount Pleasant
Ford
Lions Seek Missing Linebacker Dave Lloyd
DETROIT AP report says 246 pound linebacker Dave Lloyd has vanished after being traded from the Cleveland Browns last March. Bud Erickson the Lions assistant general manager says the club has wired, written, and tried to reach Lloyd at several places with no luck and may offer a reward. Coach George Wilson said he spoke with Lloyd once after the deal. Lloyd has not been heard from since.
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Faulk Whitworth Lead Women's Golf Tourney
In Plainfield New Jersey Mickey Wright, a frequent U S Women's Open champion, trailed the leaders by seven strokes after the first round of the J E McAuliffe Golf Tournament. Mary Lena Faulk and Kathy Whitworth each shot 72 to lead the 27 pros in 72 hole event with $9000 prize. Carol Mann stood solo third at even par 73 while Beth Stone and Barbara Romack were tied for fourth at 74.
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Mickey Wright
J.E. McAuliffe
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Dallas
Plainfield Country Club
Mary Lena Faulk
Sea Island
Kathy Whitworth
Jal
N.M
Carol Mann
Olympia Fields
Ill
Beth Stone
Muskogee
Okla
Barbara Romack
Grossingers
N.Y
Underdogs Grab Three Berths In Tournament
In Stanford, Rafael Osuna survived a knee issue to reach the NCAA Tennis semifinals after a grueling match against Rod Mandelstam. Marty Riessen and Bill Lenoir upset seeded opponents to join him, while USC secured its fourth team title, first since 1958.
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Calif
Rafael Osuna
California
Marty Riessen
Northwestern
Bill Lenoir
Arizona
Osuna
Rod Mandelstam
Miami
Riessen
Larry Nagler
UCLA
Lenoir
Bill Bond
USC
Ramsey Farnhart
Paul Palmer
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Summary of top leaders across batting and pitching categories from the season. Includes Williams and A&Ston among batting leaders, Mays and Koufax leading runs and strikeouts, plus key figures like Davis, Banks, Wills, and Robinson in various stats. Also notes pitchers Purkey and Donovan with wins and era, and other notable leaders across teams Cincinnati Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Detroit and Los Angeles.
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Chicago
H. A&ston
Milwaukee
Musial
Mays
San Francisco
Wills
Los Angeles
T. Davis
Robinson
Cincinnati
Virdon
Pittsburgh
Ranen
Houston
Fairly
Banks
W. Davis
Purkey
Koufax
Gibson
St. Louis
Rollins
Minnesota
Runnels
Boston
Kansas City
Pascual
Belinsky
Decatur Rebels win 9-1 over Industrial Uniforms in Girls Softball
Decatur Rebels defeated Industrial Uniforms 9 to 1 as Pat Townson Wanda Wallace and Myra Wooldridge led with hits. Wooldridge earned the win allowing five hits with 11 strikeouts. Dick Coffey Ford beat Baugh-Wiley-Smith 6-4. Coffey's Bowling and Daly led. Tonight the Rebels host Dick Coffey at Walter Jackson Field.
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Margaret Watkins
Martha Slaton
Francis Slaton
Linda Ruth Legg
Nancy McMinnemore
Myra Slaton
Semi Finals Of Women's Tourney Slated Today
In Albuquerque AP report, Sandy Palmer of North Texas State ousted her opponent after a breakfast win and advances to face Judy Hoetmer, defending champion from Washington, in today’s semifinal. Hoetmer defeated Sharon Fladoos 2 and 1, while Palmer beat Helen Marie Weiland 1 up in 19 holes.
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North Texas State
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University of Washington
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University of Iowa
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Rosemont
Julie Hull
Anderson
Ind
Purdue
June Robinson
Oregon State
Carol Sorenson
Arizona State University
Mary Jo Campbell
New Mexico
Eight Remain In Running For Golf Title
Eight players remain alive in the Southern Amateur golf championship at Ormond Beach Florida led by 45-year-old Truman Connell who upset Dale Morey 2 and 1 in the quarter finals. Young hopefuls include 18-year-old Bunky Henry of Valdosta and 29-year-old Robert Hinson of Lakeland as matches continue with Connell facing host club champion Doug Putnam.
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Jupiter
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Morganton
N.C
Bunky Henry
Valdosta
Robert Hinson
Lakeland
Doug Putnam
Walt Fondren
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Dynamite) Goodloe
Georgia Tech
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Tyndall Air Force Base
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Ala
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Davie Franklin
Statesboro
Duke University
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Tenpins
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Charles Harrison
Atlanta
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Sonny Ellis
Clayton Cole
Monroe
Cole
Smith
Tigers Beat Red Sox 9-4 in Colt League Action
The Tigers defeated the Red Sox 9-4 at West Town Field last night. Metcalf earned the win with five for five at the plate, adding five hits, while Hinds took the loss. The Tigers totaled 18 hits led by Westmoreland with four hits and Haraway and Mathis homering. The Red Sox managed three hits with Hinds hitting a double and a single and Jeffries adding a double.
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Haraway
Mathis
Jeffries
Red Legs Roll Over Yankees 8-0 in Pony League Action
The Red Legs defeated the Yankees 8-0 Thursday night at West Town Field. Red Legs collected 12 hits to 2 for the Yankees. Leading Red Legs hitters were Casey with two singles Terry a triple and two singles Leroy Johnson two singles and Robinson two singles. Yankees batters Bethune and Henry had singles. Winning pitcher Larry Johnson, losing pitcher Bi Bethune.
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Leroy Johnson
Robinson
Bethune
Henry
Larry Johnson
Bi Bethune
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