United States dominates Pan American Games track events
The United States won five of six track finals to reach 20 of 22 golds, with overall medal counts at 96 golds, 53 silvers, 34 bronzes. Canada and Brazil trailed in golds, while rowing heats set up a five-boat final for Saturday. Pan American records fell in five finals but Wyomia Tyus’s wind-aided 200m time was disallowed.
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U.S
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Los Angeles
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Minneapolis
Decathlon champ Bill Toomey leads Laguna Beach relay feat
Bill Toomey of Laguna Beach wins the decathlon with 8044 points. John Carlos, New York native for Texas State, edges Jerry Bright in 200m with 20.5 seconds. Wade Bell from Ogden uses final burst to beat Bill Crothers in the 800 meters. Crothers clocks 1 49.9. Irene Martinez Tartan of Cuba wins the long jump at 20 feet 9 inches, breaking the Pan Am record. Mary Widge adds a third place.
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Laguna Beach
Calif
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New York
Texas State
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Oakland
Wade Bell
Ogden
Utah
Bill Crothers
Canada
Crothers
Cuba
Irene Martinez Tartan
U.S.A
Willye White
Chicago
Widge
Court Finds Cassius Clay Passport Limited
Federal Judge Joe Ingraham orders Cassius Clay to surrender his passport restricting travel to within the United States as he appeals a June conviction for draft refusal. Clay, who says he is Muhammad Ali, faces a five year sentence and ten thousand dollar fine and argues Japan is the only country where he can fight. The case follows his stripping of the title by the World Boxing Association amid antiwar actions.
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Cassius Clay
United States
U.S
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World Boxing Association
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Ingraham
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New York
Japan
Brock and Flood Carry the Cards to 4-2 doubleheader sweep
Lou Brock and Curt Flood sparked the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 doubleheader sweep of the Cubs, boosting their NL lead to five games. Brock collected six hits, raising his average to .429 while Flood added three singles and two more in the nightcap. Rose homered from both sides for Cincinnati as the Reds closed within two games of Chicago. Other NL results included Willie Mays driving in three for San Francisco and Philadelphia beating Los Angeles in 10 innings. in the AL Cleveland topped Chicago, Washington edged Minnesota, and California defeated the Yankees.
Two Relief Hurlers Reap Rewards
Relief pitchers Casey Cox and Moe Drabowsky earned wins as Washington and Baltimore split doubleheader action. Cox pitched the 11th for a 5-4 win over Minnesota, while Drabowsky worked the ninth to beat Detroit 2-1 after Brooks Robinson’s homer. Gladding started for Detroit but tired in heat, losing the nightcap after a strong early lead. Other AL games saw Cleveland beat Chicago 5-1, Kansas City top Boston 8-6, and California edge New York 5-4. NL results included St Louis over Chicago 4-2, San Francisco over Pittsburgh 7-2, Cincinnati over Atlanta 7-3, Houston over New York 5-2, and Philadelphia beating Los Angeles 3-2 in 10 innings. Hank Allen drove in Ed Stroud for Washington’s winning run. Minnesota’s Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, and Tony Oliva produced key innings in a later rally.
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Associated Press
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Jose Caredenal
Woody Held
Pro Soccer National League Result Summary
Wednesday matches featured Pittsburgh defeating Los Angeles 2 1, New York edging Atlanta 1 0, and Philadelphia drawing with Oakland 2 2. The results highlight Pittsburgh and Philadelphia securing points while New York and Atlanta split, with Oakland earning a draw.
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Baseball Today's Games and Standings Summary
Friday’s schedule includes Atlanta at Chicago as the lone game. Chicago leads the AL with 59 wins, Boston 57, Detroit 55, and Minnesota 54. pitching and batting leaders highlighted by Yastrzemski, Killebrew, Aaron, and Cepeda. Wednesday’s stars: Hank Allen and Mike Cuellar delivered key performances in decisive wins for Washington and the Astros respectively.
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Packers and All Stars Face Friday Night Showdown
Green Bay hosts the 44th College All-Star game at Soldier Field with a front four featuring Bubba Smith and Pete Duranko alongside Alan Page and Carel Stith. Jim Lynch calls the defense as Notre Dame and Michigan State stars collide, aiming to stifle the Packers passing game.
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State tourney climax at Hope K Park and local stars
Local readers await the Little League State Tournament at Hope with the K Park field nearly rebuilt and ready. Two semifinals at 5:30 p.m. will decide if Hope advances as fans and officials, led by George Frazier, crown a possible Cinderella run while KXAR broadcasts all state games live.
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Wire Products sweep completes City park Little League series
Wire Products, managed by Floyd Turner and assisted by Willie Stuart, swept the City park series over the Merchants led by Kenneth Muldrew. Game scores were 18 0 with De Wayne Jackson fanning 10, 1 7 with Jimmy Smith pitching a near no hitter, and 5 1 highlighted by Chester Peeny three run homer. Jackson struck out 10 of 15 in the final innings. The Merchants' final rally fell short as Jackson and Meridith Watkins led Wire Products hitters. Casey Smith serves as organization president.
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Willie Stuart
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Darrell Muld
Solunar Tables by Richard Alden Knight
Solunar periods schedule from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during major periods shown in bold. Major periods last about one to two hours. minor periods are shorter. Central Daylight Saving time.
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Saints Beaten by Field Goals in Exhibition Debut
ANNAHEIM CALIFORNIA Bruce Gossett kicked three field goals as the Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-0 in the NFL preseason opener at Anaheim Stadium. The Rams led 10-0 at halftime before the Saints rallied late in the third quarter, drawing 26,364 fans.
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