1% Behind Chicago Cubs
The Mets narrowed the Cubs lead as Tommie Agee, Wayne Garrett, and Jerry Koosman powered a Mets victory, while the Reds swept the Giants in a doubleheader and the Pirates extended a win streak with a grand slam by Jose Martinez. New plans for playoffs under Kuhn add possible multiple rounds before the World Series.
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Mets
Chicago
Tommie Agee
Agee
Wayne Garrett
Bill Hands
Jerry Koosman
Cubs
Don Kessinger
Glenn Beckett
Billy Williams
Ron Santo
Reds
Pirates
Jose Martinez
Hope Camden
Hope
Camden
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Montreal
Mira Heads to Eagles in Trade as Mitchell Retires
Mira, a five year quarterback for the 49ers, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for Randy Beisler and two draft picks. Bobby Mitchell, 34, announced retirement from the Redskins after 20 seasons, planning a front office role.
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Sheila Moran
Associated Press
George Mira
Bobby Mitchell
Mira
San Francisco 49Ers
National Football League
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
NFL
Eagles
Randy Beisler
John Brodie
Steve Spurrier
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Solunar Periods Schedule From Knight’s Tables
Solunar periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish or hunt in prime territory or cover, timing activities to match the best sport potential each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
Ft. Smith Northside Tops Arkansas State Poll Again
Northside leads the Associated Press Arkansas high school football poll as the state champion for the third year running, earning 11 first place votes and 137 points. Hall slips to second with 123 points, Central third, Catholic fourth, and Springdale fifth, amid recap of class rankings and other votes.
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Fort Smith Northside
Associated Press
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van Buren
Little Rock Hall
Grigolies
Une
Hall
Warriors
North Little Rock Southwest
Wildcats
Little Rock Central
Little Rock Catholic
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Little Rock McClellan
Conway
Southwest
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Magnolia
el Dorado
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LR Central
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Dollarway
Southside
Harrison
McGehee
Mineral Springs
Newport
Sheridan
Texarkana
West Memphis
Arkadelphia
Bentonville
Camden
Fairview
Brinkley
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Alma
Ashdown
Berryville
Gravette
Nashville
Earle
Holly Grove
Bald Knob
Farmington
Gillett
Grady
Greenland
Hazen
Heber Springs
Horatio
Junction City
Murfreesboro
Parkin
Pea Ridge
Stamps
Baseball scores and standings from the National League East
The Associated Press recap shows New York leading NL East with 81 wins, Chicago 84, and Pittsburgh 75. Results include New York 3 Chicago 2, St Louis 4 Philadelphia, and Los Angeles 2 Atlanta 0. Upcoming games list Chicago at New York, Montreal at St Louis, and Houston at San Diego among others.
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Philaphia
Montreal
Cincinnati
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Atlanta
Houston
San Diego
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Philadelphia
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Bunning
Niekro
San Francisco
Perry
Merritt
Dierker
Co. Jones
Clemente
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Rose
Santo
McCovey
M. Alou
Kessinger
B. Williams
H. Aaron
Rain limits Washington in Baltimore as AL standings update
American League leaders shown with Baltimore at 95 45 and Detroit 80 60, Boston 75 63, Washington 72 68, New York 70 69, Cleveland 56 85. Afternoon and night games listed include Boston 5 Cleveland 4 and New York 3 Detroit 2. Notable stats: Carew .347 average, Jackson 115 runs, McDowell 234 strikeouts.
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Oakland
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Seattle
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Smit
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Harper
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Palmer
McLain
Giavaend
Lolich
Camden B Team Beats Hope 20-6 at Hattons Stadium
Camden B Team defeated Hope B Lizard 20 to 6 in a defensive bout at Hattons Stadium. Camden's Morris ran for 121 yards on 18 carries while Terry Vines of the B Lizards had a 75 yard interception return. Next week Camden travels to Magnolia for a Monday night game at 7:15 p.m.
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Camden
Hope
Hatnons Stadium
Panthers
Bobcat
Ronnie Higgins
Lizards
Panther Jayvees
Steve Morris
Morris
Ted Gammill
Sixtie
Gammill
Charles King
Lizard
Terry Vines
Carl Bostic
Panther
Pooch
Paydirt
King
Ray Wheelington
B’ Lizards
Magnolia
Dietzel Wristband Loss Sparks Onfield Ethics Debate
In a 1960 LSU game against Florida quarterback Jimmy Field found his wristband missing from the field. Dietzel reported the loss to the referee who later returned it from the Florida dressing room. Florida won 13 10 after halftime.
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Paul Dietzel
Louisiana State
Dietzel
Florida
LSU
Jimmy Field
Field
Newspaper Enterprise Asia
Raiders Ranked Tops in Football Ahead of 1969 Season
Raiders poised to unite strong offense and solid defense under coach Al Davis. Key players Daryle Lamonica Fred Biletnikoff Warren Wells and George Blanda anchor the attack while Tom Keating Bill Laskey and Chuck Oliver help anchor a tested defense. rookies Art Thoms George Buehler Drew Bule add depth. Team finished 12 2 in 1968 with first in the Western Conference and are favored to win the division and contend for the Super Bowl.
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Raiders
Boxing rounds report from Tokyo and Lethbridge
Susumu Hanagata of Japan KOed Roger Moreno of the Philippines in four rounds. George Chuyalo of Toronto knocked out Stanford Harris of Kingston Jamaica in two rounds in Lethbridge Alta.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Susumu Hanagata
Japan
Roger Moreno
Philippines
Lethbridge
Alta
George Chuyalo
Toronto
Stanford Harris
Kingston
Jamaica
Broyles Pleased as Razorbacks Rated No 2 in AP Preseason
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says he is surprised and pleased by the Razorbacks being named No 2 in the AP preseason poll. He notes the ranking sets high expectations and could help or hurt depending on whether players rise to the challenge.
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Harry King
Associated Press
Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Razorbacks
Broyles
Georgia
Parkers
Texas
Rose Bowl
Ohio State
Arkansas State Receiver Breaks Leg in Practice
Birgit Peyton a senior and three year starting receiver for Arkansas State University broke his right leg at practice Monday. The 6 foot 225 pound Memphian will be out of action for an indefinite period as the Indians prepare for a Sept. 20 season opener against Eastern New Mexico. The Southland Conference champions face possible depth issues on defense with injury concerns while early indications point to offense and defense showing strength. Best rookies Art Thoms Syracuse defensive lineman George Buehler Stanford offensive lineman Jackie Allen Baylor defensive back Drew Bule Catawba wide receiver also noted.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Oakland
Oakland Raiders
Raiders
Tom Keating
Bill Laskey
Kent McCloughan
Dan Birdwell
Daryle Lamonica
Fred Biletnikoff
Warren Wells
Hewritt Dixon
Pete Banaszak
Charlie Smith
Billy Cannon
Jim Otto
Gene Upshaw
Jim Harvey
Bob Svihus
Harry Schuh
Birdwell
Ben Davidson
Ike Lassiter
Carleton Oats
Keating
Dan Connors
Gus Otto
Laskey
Chip Oliver
George Atkinson
Willie Brown
AFL
Dave Grayson
Rodger Bird
Baylor
Jackie Aller
Syracuse
Art Thoms
Stanford
George Buehler
Catawba
Drew Bule
George Blanda
Lamonica
Blanda
Jonesboro
Ark
Birgit Peyton
Arkansas State University
Peyton
Memphis
Indians
New Mexico
Jackie Allen
Drew
Bule
Baltimore and Minnesota Hold Spots in Tight A L Race
In a busy baseball Tuesday, Baltimore and Minnesota kept playoff positions as rainouts and close scores shaped the pennant chase. California beat Minnesota 6-4 while Oakland lost to Kansas City 7-3, and the Twins stretched their lead with wins elsewhere. The Orioles and Angels also affected the AL standings as Detroit fell to New York and Boston edged Cleveland. The NL slate featured Cincinnati taking two from San Francisco, Los Angeles topping Atlanta, and other close results as the season nears October.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Bases Hall
New York Mets
Bowie Kihn
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Scien Sents
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Miguel Fuentes
Angels
Jim Perry
Ted Uhlaender
Rudy May
Ken Tatum
Perry
Sandy Alomar
Jim Fregosi
Cesar Tovar
Alomar
Bob Allison
al Fitzmooris
Bob Oliver
Lou Piniella
Royals
Joe Keough
Oakland Coliseum
Gene Michael
Mike Kekich
Yankees
Kekich
Jim Northrup
Jack Aker
George Scott
Red Sox
Rico Petrocelli
Tony Conigliaro
Fuentes
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White Sox
Angel Bravo
Walt Williams
Steve Whitaker
Rudy Bradford
Tommy Harper
Don Mincher
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