Dodgers Move Toward Pennant with Lead Still Strong
Dodgers extend NL lead to two games with six remaining after 2 0 win over St Louis. Don Drysdale shut out the Cardinals on four hits for his fourth straight victory. Ron Fairly and Jim Lefebvre drove in runs as Los Angeles forged toward clinching their second straight pennant.
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Alligator Wrestler Wins After Altercation at Fair
Dell Winders, an alligator wrestler at the Mid-South Fair in Memphis, lost a bout when a gator bit his leg. He sought aid from an Indian companion to wrestle again and prevailed. Doctors treated his wounds at Methodist Hospital and urged rest.
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Mays Pledges Fight as Dodgers Near Pennant Lead
Giants star Willie Mays drives in four runs in a 6-3 win over Atlanta, saying the Dodgers likely clinched the NL pennant with five games left. He hits his 36th homer and reaches 1,503 RBIs, tying major records while San Francisco stays four games back of Los Angeles and one behind the Pirates for a wild-card chase.
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Johnson Named Pro Player of the Week
Charley Johnson of the St. Louis Cardinals earned Offensive Player of the Week after guiding a 34-28 win over the Cleveland Browns at Municipal Stadium. Johnson threw three touchdown passes, completing 11 of 20 for 218 yards. Defensive honors went to Alvin Haymon t for the Colts with tackles an interception and blitzes against the 49ers.
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Bobcats, Crossett Lead 4AA Conference Race
Three teams remain undefeated in the Div 4AA standings as Crossett leads with a 3-0 mark followed by Camden and Hope at 2-0. Last week Crossett beat Magnolia 33-7 while Hope defeated Smackover 19-12 and Fairview beat Warren 13-6.
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Baltimore Names Sr. for Robinson
Baltimore names a street in honor of Frank Robinson during a week of public tributes. Robinson, the Orioles slugger, speaks frankly about loyalty and honesty while recalling past racial slurs faced as a minor leaguer. He notes lingering anti Negro sentiment during a Baltimore housing search in spring training.
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Baseball race leaders and standings snapshot
Major League updates show Los Angeles atop the National League with 93 wins, Pittsburgh 90, San Francisco 89, and Philadelphia 71. Dodgers beat St Louis 2 0, while Chicago and New York games were rain affected. Batting leaders include Alou and Aaron. pitching leaders include Marichal and Koufax. Folds for the future notes Tarkenton’s running limits and a Alabama signing spree adds six high school swimmers to the roster.
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Hooples Crystal Ball predicts college football upsets
A playful prognostication lists scores for various games led by Notre Dame over Northwestern 38 8, Ohio State over Washington 19 13, and Mississippi over Alabama 17 15, with Air Force toppling Navy 16 14 and Illinois beating Michigan State 28 22 among other pairings.
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Notre Dame Star Jim Seymour Earns Weekly Honor
Notre Dame sophomore end Jim Seymour was named AP Lineman of the Week for his standout debut against Purdue. The Berkley Michigan native caught three touchdowns, including an 84 yard score, and set Notre Dame records with 13 receptions for 276 yards, helping the Irish win 26 14. Other ends receiving votes included Clancy Harris Mills Rice Simpson and Hahn as college gridiron season highlights continued.
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Computer picks predict TCU loss to Arkansas week 1
Newspaper column lists football forecaster figures for week 1966 with picks including Michigan State over Illinois and Arkansas over Texas Christian. It notes AI might replace human betting and cites several game predictions and a basketball rookie highlight.
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