White Sox top Tigers in 10th to keep AL lead
Tom McCraw powered Chicago with two homers, including a go-ahead shot in the eighth, as the White Sox beat Detroit 6-4 in 10 innings to extend their AL East advantage to two games. Minnesota and Boston moved within four games, while Cleveland beat Baltimore 5-3 in 10 innings.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
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Tom McCraw
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Wash’n
Travs Rally Past Albuquerque for 10-5 Win
Arkansas Travelers toppled Albuquerque 10-5 in Texas League action. Tomy Smith slugged two homers and Joe Hague added one, with Hague homering for the 17th time this season to put Arkansas ahead in the third. Albuquerque dropped to third, while El Paso beat Amarillo 6-1.
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Maris Finds Solitude and New Role With Cardinals
In St Louis Roger Maris, the man who set the single season homer record, now hits as a singles threat. He adapts to a larger park and a team in pennant contention while enjoying normalcy away from celebrity scrutiny. He credits the trade for renewed enthusiasm and remains a valued fielder and hitter.
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Curt Flood
Redskins and Bears Clash in Pro Action Exhibition
The Chicago Bears visit the Washington Redskins in a nationally televised exhibition game in Washington. Gale Sayers and Charley Taylor loom as key players as the Bears seek a repeat win from last year. Washington trades Dick Shiner for Jim Ninowski, aiming for an experienced backup behind Sonny Jurgensen.
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Rules Barry Must Stay With NBA Rules Barry Must Stay With NBA
San Francisco based report details Rick Barry and Clyde Lee staying aligned with Warriors amid court and league rulings. Barry barred from other teams until Sept 30, 1968, under reserve clause, while Lee’s status shifted under New Orleans club discussions. The piece covers contractual terms, court injunction, and the league’s stance on reserve rights.
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Charles McMurtry
SAN Francisco
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American Basketball Association
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Pappas Delivers Nine K's as Reds Beat Astros 5 0
Milt Pappas fired a two hitter and struck out nine in Cincinnati's 5 0 win over Houston. He retired 16 straight at one point and walked none while yielding two hits. Lee May and Tony Perez provided key runs with singles and Perez added his 20th homer in the seventh. The win snapped Cincinnati's three game skid.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
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Julio Goray
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Ton Perez
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Skeet Shoot at Airport Range Sunday
The Hempstead Skeet Club hosts an open 50-target shoot at the Municipal Airport range this Sunday August 13 with four classes and two prizes per class Entry is 7.00 per shooter and entries close by 3 30 p m after practice rounds on Saturday and Thursday evenings
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Pro Charts Oilers face rebuild after Blanda era ends
Oilers shift to youth after seven years without Blanda with Trull leading offense and rookie depth chart rising. Key veterans depart, Trull needs a standout season, while defense and special teams show scattered depth. Prediction places them fourth in the East.
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Sid
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Lemm
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Hempstead Skeet Club offers Junior Shooters program
With dove season near, Hempstead Skeet Club announces a public service program for juniors. Eight skeet rounds cost 15 dollars, covering targets and shells. guns may be provided. Open to teens, sessions after five pm on weekdays or Saturdays, with 2 dollars per round if fewer than eight, minimum six rounds. Contact Hope Youth Center now.
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Hempstead County
Hope Youth Center
Elston Howard Leaves Yankees for Red Sox Trade
Elston Howard, after 13 seasons with the New York Yankees, is traded to the Boston Red Sox at age 38. In the locker room, teammates like Frank Crosetti and Bill Monbouquette reflect on Howard’s era, his World Series appearances, and his impact as a perennial mashers presence alongside Mantle and Yogi.
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Tresh
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Mel Stot- Uemayrer
Bill Monborquette
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Bill
Mantle
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Skowron
Kubek
Richardson
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Fire Firemen Contain Capri Forest Blaze On Island
CAPRI Italy AP A forest fire raging over central Capri died out Sunday after about 1,000 firemen police soldiers citizens and tourists battled it for nearly two days. Miles of underbrush in the mountainous middle of the island near Naples were blackened.
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Italy
Isle of
Naples
Solunar Tables by Richard Alden Knight Formula for fishing and hunting times
The Solunar Tables outline daily Major and Minor periods from Richard Alden Knight's work. Plan outings to align with peak fishing or hunting intervals using Central Daylight Saving Time. The text explains bold Major periods lasting about one to two hours and regular Minor periods of shorter duration.
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