Johnson Is Declared Winner At Weaverville Speedway Rage
A mob seized control of the Asheville Weaverville Speedway for about four hours demanding refunds after officials halted the Western North Carolina 500 at 129 miles due to track holes. Junior Johnson won the 1961 race. about 4,000 of 10,000 spectators stormed the flagstand, with several injuries reported. NASCAR promised rain checks. Turner was banned and did not attend.
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Area gridmen prep as schools start gear handout
Local schools including High Point High Ragsdale High and Allen Jay begin distributing football equipment as coaches plan practice to start tomorrow. High Point coach Herb Hipps runs a two week camp sessions set morning and afternoon with drills six days weekly and about 100 players expected. The Bison open season September 8 at Reidsville after opening games on September 1 for others.
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Tests Probe Ruth Era Ball Versus Mantle Homers
A Times funded test by chemists and engineers examined seven baseballs from Ruth to Mantle eras, including autographed 1936 and 1960 league balls, to see if modern balls differ. Firm chief says balls are identical, but no funding proved modern balls easier for home runs.
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Carry Back Fights To Hold On In 1961 Title Duel
Beau Prince, Calumet Farm, wins American Derby at Arlington Park in 2 03 for 54 210. Carry Back prep race at Atlantic City for United Nations Handicap on grass Sept 16 after originally planned Travers bid. Brooks earns 1 percent of purse as rider.
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Dodgers Rally as Old Timers Lead March to Series
Dodgers press forward with Duke Snider fueling a 6 game win streak and a 2 game NL lead over the Reds. Cincinnati stays close after beating San Francisco 8-1 while Philadelphia endures a 16th straight defeat. Maris and Mantle each 45 homers as Yankees split two with Washington. Williams shines for the Dodgers and Sturdivant earns Pirates win as pennant chase tightens across majors.
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Yankees A L Boys Close On Ruth Record
Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle trail Babe Ruth by 15 homers with the Yankees at 45 this season. Ruth reached 45 on Sept 6 in his historic 60 homer year, as the pursuit of the all‑time mark continues amid a famed September surge.
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Mantle Maris Vs Babe Ruth Pace In 1927 Record Tables
The Associated Press compares Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris with Babe Ruth’s 1927 pace. Mantle 45 games and Maris 43 at Aug 12 both near Ruth’s 132-game pace, while Ruth reached 45 homers in 132 games on Sept 6. The column notes Washington split with Detroit, Minnesota and Los Angeles results, plus early-season context and other league standings.
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American League Sunday Results Summary
Baseball results show Washington beat New York 124 to 2, Baltimore defeated Boston 6 to 5 in 11 innings, Los Angeles edged Cleveland 8 to 7, Minnesota defeated Detroit 13 to 5, and Chicago triumphed over Kansas City 9 to 3. Monday slate lists Kansas City at Minnesota and Los Angeles at Washington.
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Red Shield Playoffs Continue At Harvell
Red Shield playoff action returns tonight at Harvell with Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs in a best two of three American League series. After earlier 4-2 and 5-2 wins by Rotary and Mercury and a 7-4 Kiwanis setback to VFW, the decisive game determines who meets Exchange for the league title. A 7:40 Coaches vs All-Stars classic tops the schedule amid the playoff drama and seaside smiles.
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Late Season Baseball Scoreboard Highlights
Pittsburgh 13 over Philadelphia 4 Milwaukee 8 over Chicago 3 Cincinnati 8 over San Francisco 1 Los Angeles 8 over St. Louis 0 St. Louis travels to Los Angeles Pittsburgh visits Milwaukee Philadelphia at Chicago Cincinnati at Los Angeles St. Louis at San Francisco N designated games noted as neutral site.
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Eagles Romp Bears as Jurgensen Sparks Exhibition
Philadelphia Eagles, missing Norm Van Brocklin, start Sonny Jurgensen and roll past the Chicago Bears 38 to 10 in a Saturday exhibi tion. Dallas defeats Denver 31 13 as Abner Haynes sparks a 98 52 and 34 yard TD set. Pittsburgh tops Baltimore 24 20 while New York beats San Francisco 21 20. Eagles build lead in third, with Jurgensen’s throws and Dick Hoak three TDs highlight a 30 yard pass to Retzlaff sealing the game.
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Larson's Coffee Reducing Diet Claim Exposed as Scam
An old advertisement promotes a one meal a day plan using Larson's Coffee and other items to reduce weight quickly without calories counting drugs or exercise. It promises large losses from chin to thighs and urges readers to swap lunch for a drink.
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