Packers Browns NFL Favorites Open 43rd Season
The Packers and the resurgent Browns emerge as favorites as the NFL begins its 43rd season. Green Bay relies on a powerful lineup that routed the Giants 37-0 in last year’s championship playoff and opens at home against Minnesota. The Browns seek to reclaim the division title after years of struggle.
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Jim Hackleman
Associated Press
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ACC Teams Scrimmage Highlights from Early Fall Football Tour
Newsmen tour eight ACC camps led by Jim Weaver during the second week of fall practice visiting Maryland Virginia Wake Forest North Carolina Duke Clemson South Carolina NC State. Reports highlight strong performances from Duke North Carolina Clemson Wake Forest and NC State with praise for blocking running and defense.
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Stan Crisson
Jim Hickey
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Sam Green
Jimmy Redgood
Wayne Welborn
Frank Howard
Marvin Bass
Earle Edwards
Yankees Lose Doubleheader Sweep in 16 Innings versus Red Sox
The New York Yankees dropped two games to Boston 9-3 and 5-4 in 16 innings, their eighth doubleheader loss this season. Boston won with a late two-run score in the 16th after Bob Tillman doubled and Billy Gardner sacrificed in a perfect bunt to drive in the decisive run.
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Jim Becker
Associated Press
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City Touch Football League Opens for Sponsors and Teams
The City Parks and Recreation Department announced a fall touch football league inviting teams and individuals to participate. Sponsor contacts are urged immediately as six adult teams played last year and at least that many are expected to return.
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Jimmy Ellington
Parks and Recreation
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Baseball scores and standings update with multiple results
MLB results include Chicago beating Washington 4-3 and Boston defeating New York 9-5 in 16 innings, plus Baltimore over Los Angeles 4-3 in 14 innings and Cleveland 12 Kansas City 7. Standings show Los Angeles 93 51, San Francisco 92 51, Cincinnati 88 57, Pittsburgh 84 60, St. Louis 77 67, Milwaukee 73 72, Philadelphia 71 75, Houston 56 87, Chicago 52 92, New York 35 109. Sunday results list Philadelphia over Milwaukee 4-2 and St. Louis over Cincinnati 5-3.
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Weatherly Wins Capitol City 300 in Richmond Race
Joe Weatherly of Norfolk Virginia defeated Jim Paschal of High Point North Carolina by a lap to win the Capitol City 300 stock car race in Richmond Virginia. Weatherly drove a 1962 Pontiac for a $2000 first prize and his ninth win of the year. Fred Lorenzen finished third in a 1962 Ford and Richard Petty was fourth in a 1962 Plymouth. The day also saw Shorty York win a 40 lap modified sportsman race at Tar Heel Speedway and Larry Wallace take a 50 car demolition derby at Union County Speedway Monroe.
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Conover
Mel Bradley
Bob Welborn
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Dick Getty
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Jimmy Pardue
North Wilkesboro
Wills Sparks Dodgers To Narrow NL Lead In 5-3 Win
Maury Wills stole three bases and had three singles in four at bats to pace the Dodgers past the Pirates 5-3. He extended his hitting streak and added two runs scored as Los Angeles clung to a half game atop the National League over the Giants.
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Associated Press
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Choo-Choo Coleman
Felix Manilla
Nicklaus Dominates World Series with 50 000 Prize
Akron report says 22 year old Jack Nicklaus won the World Series golf event, beating Arnold Palmer by four strokes as Gary Player tied for second. Nicklaus earned 50 000 dollars, Palmer 12 500, Player 12 500, in an exhibition event that still marks a career milestone for the Columbus native. Palmer, 33 today, led after round one but faltered with bogies and a late collapse, while Nicklaus closed with birdies and a 69 final round to claim the title and cash.
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