Richert Regains Lead In La Crosse IMCA Feature
Forest Lake’s Jerry Richert wins the 15-lap IMCA feature at La Crosse Inter-State Fair racing in Chevrolet No. 63 with a 6 12.96 time, close to the two year old track record. Dick Fries, Gordon Woolley, and Ron Larson place in heats and semi mains as a busy program faces weather-delayed schedules.
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Richert wins at La Crosse in late August speed event
Jerry Richert of Forest Lake wins the 15 lap championship feature at La Crosse after taking the lead from the start. The program lists time trials and heats with top finishers including Dick Fries Gordon Woolley Dale Reed Stan Hesselorave and Don Carmichael among others.
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Woolley
Reed
Hesselorave
Weld
Grandstand
Major League Standings and Midweek Results
National League leaders include Los Angeles Cincinnati and Milwaukee with tight race lines. Milwaukee 4-2 over Los Angeles and San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 3 in 10 innings highlight a busy series. American League shows Minnesota and Baltimore atop the table with several late innings wins.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
The list names season leaders across the majors with top figures for batting average at bats runs and RBIs. Figures include Clemente Rose and Mays for various categories, with teams like Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco and Boston represented. Pitching leaders show Koufax Veale Lolich Pascual and others with wins strikeouts and ERA highlights.
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Cincinnati
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
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Philadelphia
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Veale
Yastrzemski
Boston
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Minnesota
Maniila
Oliva
Versalies
Colavito
Cleveland
Detroit
Killebrew
Former Washington coach wins libel suit against Post
John A. Grayson, ex head basketball coach at the University of Washington, wins 175000 in a King County jury verdict. He claimed the Saturday Evening Post article Basketball Bullies damaged his career and sought 300000. The piece by Al Lightner alleged inciting crowds at a game against UCLA in 1962.
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University of Washington
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Curtis Publishing Co
Saturday Evening Post
al Lightner
Salem
Ore
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UCLA
Jim Owens
Washington
Mrs Versalles Gives Birth To Daughter In Twins Family
Mrs Josefa Versalles gave birth Tuesday to a baby girl, the fourth daughter born to the wife of Minnesota Twins shortstop Josea Versalles. The report comes from Minneapolis St Paul. The story notes family details and the continued success of the Twins in regional coverage.
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Josefa Versalles
Minnesota Twins
Tough 45 Minute Scrimmage Vars Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers held a 45 minute scrimmage under 70 degree weather as Vince Lombardi praised the effort. Offense surged late scoring two touchdowns including a 12 yard Bart Starr pass to Boyd Dowler, while Elijah Pitts added a 12 yard run. Several sophomores and veterans earned praise as Hank Gremminger sat injured.
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Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi
Elijah Pitts
Bart Starr
Boyd Dowler
Dennis Claridge
Nebraska
Wally Mahle
Syracuse University
Jim Taylor
Billy Symons
Colorado
Bob Long
Wichita
Giardello Wins New York Boxing License for Tiger Title Fight
Middleweight champion Joey Giardello was granted a New York State boxing license and planned to defend the title against Dick Tiger, likely at Madison Square Garden in late October. Krulewitch announced approval after Giardello, 35, reorganized his management. Giardello last fought in New York in 1956 and beat Tiger in a 1963 title bout in Atlantic City.
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N.J
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New York
Dick Tiger
Madison Square Garden
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Melvin Krulewitch
New York State Athletic Commission
Michael Delcollo
Atlantic City
Rubin
Hurricane) Carter
Paterson
Bartholomay Doubts Braves Lawsuit Will Block Move
William Bartholomay chairman of the Milwaukee Braves said recent Milwaukee County anti trust actions will not stop the team from moving to Atlanta for 1966. He spoke at the TV Day event and noted the move plans despite court actions. Milwaukee County seeks a new franchise or sale to keep the Braves in Milwaukee under a Sherman act challenge.
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Staubach To Lead All Stars In Friday Clash With Browns
Chicago AP Roger Staubach, Navy ensign and 1963 Heisman winner, is named starting quarterback for Otto Graham's All Stars to face the NFL champion Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Teammate Bob Hayes and Yale's Chuck Mercein bolster the offense. Butkus stars on defense as the Browns hold a 14 point edge in a 70,000 attendance expectance.
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Otto Graham
Cleveland Browns
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Roger Staubach
Navy
Bob Hayes
Florida A&m
Yale
Chuck Mercein
Collegians
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Chicago Tribune Charities Inc
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Soldier Field
ABC
Staubach
Pat Donnelly
Ken Willard
North Carolina
Hayes
Dick Butkus
Illinois
A Day for Kids at City Park Fishing Derby
The City Park and Recreation Department hosts its annual fishing derby with families enjoying Lagoon events. Photo captions note Bobby Burk halter of Houston among visitors, while winners include Dan Peterson for frog jumping and Joyce Soller and Lisa Zimmerhakl in fishing and turtle contests.
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Bobby Burkhalter
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Thomas Talley
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Lisa Zimmerhakl
Tribune
Braves and Dodgers Split a Rosy Two Game Set
Braves win 4-3 in 10 innings as Bragan argues disputed call with umpires. Dodgers take nightcap 3-2 to hold first place. Giants topple Reds in 10 as Marichal gains 17th win. Pirates blank Mets as Veale fans 12. Cardinals beat Astros 9-4 while Phillies top Cubs 7-2.
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Braves
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Jim Lefebvre
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Jim Hart
Hal Lanier
Giants
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Gordy Coleman
Andre Rodgers
Pirates
Mets
Bob Veale
Don Schwall
Ted Savage
Cardinals
Curt Simmons
Phillies
Cubs
Chris Short
Dick Stuart
Wills Keeps Running Despite Greater Pressure
New York AP Maury Wills of the Los Angeles Dodgers says the element of surprise is gone as pitchers watch him closely and teams drag the basepaths to slow him. He recalls 72 steals in 106 games and credits mental drive and mentors Bragan and Reiser for his success.
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Maury Wills
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Wills
Dick Bertell
Maury
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Pirates
Bobby Bragan
Pete Reiser
Bragan
Reiser
Largemouth Bass Limits Highlight Area Fishing Outlook
A Kenosha man near Victory in Vernon County posted successive days with limits of five largemouth bass. Clifford R. Miller landed a 14% pound string, with a 3 pound 12 ounce 13 inch largest fish, all on artificial lures. Other area reports noted active walleyes, strong bass, and widespread normal water conditions across Trempealeau Monroe and surrounding counties.
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Homer Moe
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Carl Frick
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Harold Kubsiak
Round Lake
Monroe
John Adamski
Calvin Clark
Tomah
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Jackson
William Barton
Werner Radke
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Buffalo
Stanley Apel
Elliot Peterson
Vikings Shine Both In Offense Defense
At Minnesota training camp, quarterbacks endured pressure from Carl Eller Bob Taylor, while Tommy Mason broke a long run for a TD and Tom Hall Red Phillips connected on scoring passes. Jim Marshall swallowed a grape causing a hospital visit and several injuries were reported including a bruised shoulder for Bill Brown and knee injuries to Garry Larsen and Darrell Lester.
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Minnesota Vikings
Carl Eller
Bob Taylor
Paul Dickson
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Tom Hall
Red Phillips
Jim Marshall
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Larsen
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Trinity Edges Christ Episcopal In Tight Junior League
Trinity leads the Junior Church League at 5-1 after a 6-5 win over Christ Episcopal while Our Savior's defeated English 16-7. The two results tighten the season as Trinity holds the top spot.
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Elorde defeats Narvaez in New York boxing bout
Flash Elorde of Manila outpoints Frankie Narvaez of New York over ten rounds in a boxing match held in New York. Narvaez loses on points as Elorde dominates the action.
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Jim Brown Plans to Retire After 1966 Says Browns Star
Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown, amid a court case tied to a teenage girl, indicates retirement after 1966. He notes ten years with the team could cap a career while aiming to help repeat as champions. Brown joins camp at Hiram College after late arrival.
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Glen's Bar Edges Local 1263 In Tavern League Action
Glen's Bar pounded out 21 hits to beat Norplex Local 1263 20 to 4 at Powell Park in Industrial League play. Other scores included Super Valu 28 over Knights of Columbus 13, Rubber Mills 11 over Allis-Chalmers 7, and Legion 7 over Roosevelt 4. Priebe and Stang led Glen's with hitting while Kramer and Hafner aided the win.
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