Yankees and Dodgers Lead In Countdown To October Showdown
The American League leaders New York Yankees and the National League leaders Los Angeles Dodgers push toward the World Series as Mantle and Koufax face uncertain health. Mantle misses the All Star game and three-game set with Washington due to a knee injury while Koufax remains sidelined with a numb finger as the Dodgers prepare for a series against Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Mickey Mantle
Sandy Koufax
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Washington
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Claude Osteen
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All-Star Game Sparks and Confusing Plays
The American League beat the National League 9-4 in a lively All-Star game. Controversial calls drew heated discussion as Tommy Davis was charged with an error on Rocky Colavito’s drive, and Hank Aaron’s potential trap was debated, while Leon Wagner starred with a two-run homer and a spectacular catch. Mantle, sidelined by a muscle strain, watched from the dressing room as teammates triumphed.
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Joe Mooshil
Associated Press
Chicago
Tommy Davis
Rocky Colavito
Ken Burkhart
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee
Nationals
Colavito
Detroit
Davis
Houk
Billy Moran
Aaron
Burkhart
Fred Hutchinson
Cincinnati
Runnels
Wagner
Homer
Dave Stenhouse
Washington
Art Mahaffey
Dick Farrell
Houston
Brooks Robinson
Willie Mays
Ken Burkhardt
AL Domination at All-Star Game Boosts ROYals in Chicago
The American League routed the National League 9-4 at Wrigley Field as Rocky Colavito Leon Wagner and Pete Runnels powered the offense. Hank Aaron contended in center for the NL and Willie Mays sat out. Mantle re-injured knee in backup game. The AL improves to 2-6 in the last eight All-Star shows.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Chicago
Rocky Colavito
Leon Wagner
Pete Runnels
Houk
Yankees
Wrigley Field
Hutchinson
Warren Spahn
Bob Purkey
Jimmy Davenport
Hutch
Roger Maris
Jim Gentile
Mickey Mantle
al Kaline
Mantle
Yankee
Washington
Nationals
All Stars Defeat NL 9–4 With No Games Today
The American League All-Stars beat the National League 9 to 4 in today’s action. No games are scheduled as Chicago visits San Francisco, Philadelphia plays New York, Houston meets Milwaukee, St. Louis faces Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh travels to Los Angeles.
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Baseball Standings and All Star Schedule Preview
American League standings show New York leading with 61 wins and 39 losses, Los Angeles 57 45, Minnesota 57 46, and Baltimore 53 51. National League All Stars face New York in Washington with several twi night games on the docket.
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Washington
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Sentencing of Brown Delayed in Durham Case
Louis John Brown testified that gambler Aaron Wagman urged him to contact team members to fix games. Wagman and Jerry Vogel, a former University of Alabama player, are slated for Aug. 9 along with Joseph E. Greene who will plead guilty. Brown also awaits sentence in New York on similar charges.
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Henry A. McKinnon Jr
Dan K. Edwards
Durham Superior Court
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Aaron Wagman
New York
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Jerry Vogel
Fomer University of Alabama
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Joseph E. Greene
Edwards
Greene
Jersey City
Mantle and Maris Loom In All Star Lull After Big Home Run Night
The American League beat the Nationals 9 4 at Wrigley Field but stars Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle felt snubbed in the dressing room after the game. Mantle missed the postgame parade due to a knee injury. Maris faced booing and questioned reception despite his 1961 homer record.
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Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
Chicago
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Nationals
Wrigley Field
Rocky Colavito
Detroit
Pete Runnels
Boston
Leon Wagner
Los Angeles
Mantle
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
New York
Maris
Babe Ruth
Wilmington Holds Slight Edge in Legion Series
Wilmington leads Rocky Mount 3-2 in a best-of-seven for the Eastern North Carolina American Legion junior title. Rocky Mount won 5-4 in Rocky Mount on Monday with Jim Daniels doubling and scoring on an overthrow as Randy Pridgen drew a bases loaded walk. The Eastern winner advances to face Asheboro for the state title.
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Wilmington
North Carolina American Legion
Rocky Mount
Jim Daniels
Randy Pridgen
Asheboro
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