Oliva Keeps Swinging Hot For Twins In 2 1 Win
Minnesota rookie Tony Oliva continued his torrid hitting, collecting a double and a single and scoring the winning run as the Twins edged Washington 2 to 1. Maury Wills and Wes Parker hit homers to back Don Drysdale as the Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 12 to 3.
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Major League Averages in Batting and Pitching Leaders
American League leaders include Oliva of Minnesota with a .332 average and 99 runs, Killebrew driven by 42 home runs, and Aparicio stealing 50 bases. National League leaders feature Mays with 103 runs, Santo 95 RBIs, Clemente 175 hits, and Koufax with 223 strikeouts.
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Lopez plans pitching staff shift for pennant drive
Manager Lopez charts a final push with a three-man rotation led by Pizarro Peters and Horton to rest the bullpen for a stretch of 20 games in 27 days. The White Sox aim to use their top three starters in most series through Labor Day, with 19 of the remaining 28 games against Cleveland Kansas City and Washington.
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Chicago
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Six Teams Compete in National Non-Pro Baseball Tourney
Six teams battle in Fairbanks Alaska and Eureka California clash as two or more are eliminated tonight. Schedule includes Ponchatoula vs Wichita Glass at 5 15 CST Bellingham vs Wyoming at 9 45 CST with finalists to be set by Wednesday and a possible second finals game Friday. The 32 team event began August 14 delayed by rainouts and Eureka loses key players reducing roster to 11.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Highlight National League
The American League standings show Washington and Baltimore leading, with mixed records for Boston and Chicago. Tonight’s schedule includes Baltimore at Minnesota and Boston at Kansas City, plus matchups in the National and Eastern Leagues.
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Tulane prepares for large squad amid tough SEC schedule
Tulane coach Tommy O Boyle welcomes 69 players to the opening picture session as drills start across the SEC. Ole Miss opens with 25 lettermen, LSU and Alabama report strong, Georgia adds depth concerns, and the league expands to 11 teams with Georgia Tech gone.
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Ray Rissmiller
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Bil Dooley
Lynn Hughes
Preston Ridlehuber
Paul Davis
Richard Weaver
Buddy Hodges
LSU
Charlie McClendon
Paul Bryant
Georgia Grant Field eyed for All-America Bowl site
Georgia Tech and the University System Board of Regents may decide by September 16 whether Grant Field in Atlanta will host the All-America Bowl. Athletic director Bobby Dodd negotiates with the bowl association to move the game from Buffalo to Tech stadium, expecting 35 000 to 50 000 spectators vs about 20 000 in Buffalo.
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Cowboys Trade For Roach To Bolster Quarterback Depth
Dallas signs veteran quarterback John Roach from retirement to cover for Don Meredith who may return from knee injury. Eddie LeBaron offered a comeback but Dallas chose Roach while trimming roster to 43. Meredith injury status and Roach’s availability shape Cowboys opener against St Louis.
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Tom Landry
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Meredith
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Baltimore
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Looney
American Football League
Decatur Midget and Pee Wee Football Practice Times
Local youth leagues announce practice tonight at 6 o'clock for all midget teams with east side players at Delano Park and west side players at Austinville Park. Pee Wee players in Decatur High and Austin High School zones meet at 4:30 at Delano Park and 5:30 at West Town baseball field respectively.
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Austin
Four-Team Football Jamboree Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
Ticket sales begin Thursday 8 a.m. at Riverside office for a Friday night jamboree. Adult tickets 1.25, student 0.50. General admission at the office. students may buy at gate three. Community outlets listed in Athens Cullman and Hartselle include Limestone County Drug Store Nu Way Cleaners and Fowler Drug Store.
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Rams Trade Draft Picks for Bill Truax from Browns
The Los Angeles Rams swapped a second round pick for a second round choice and acquired defensive lineman Bill Truax from LSU. Truax, the Browns’ second selection in last December’s NFL draft, is 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds and is expected to get significant playing time.
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Louisiana State University
Lynchburg Closing In On Barons In Southern Race
Lynchburg moved within two games of Birmingham in the Southern League after trouncing Birmingham 12-6 as Johnny Odom struggled in the first inning. The Lynsox piled up six hits and eight runs early on and keep pressure on the Barons with nine games left. Columbus swept Knoxville in a doubleheader 7-3 and 6-1 while Macon took two from Chattanooga 10-2 and 8-4. Charlotte topped Asheville 2-1.
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