Orioles Top White Sox 4-2 as Robinson Bowens Lead
Brooks Robinson and Sam Bowens powered the Orioles to a 4-2 win over Chicago to reclaim the AL lead. Robinson homered twice in the fourth and Bowens drove in the go ahead runs in the ninth as Baltimore snapped a skid and moved a half game ahead of the White Sox. Also, Boston blanked New York 7-0 behind Haddix and Tillman homers, while Colavito and KC topped Washington 3-2.
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Yankees CBS sale draws Justice Department probe
The Justice Department has begun a preliminary inquiry into the CBS Yankees sale for possible antitrust violations. Cronin and other AL owners say DOJ questioned multiple clubs. Finley and Allyn protest the investigation while Griffith calls the probe a harmless comedy and defends the deal as legitimate.
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Pro Football Exhibition Louis Beats Baltimore 30 21
In an NFL exhibition game Louis defeated Baltimore 30 to 21. The contest showcased debut appearances by key players as coaches evaluated roster options.
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Baltimore
York teacher Garcy breaks weightlifting record at trials
Junior High teacher Tony Garcy of York Pennsylvania set new national marks at the Olympic trials held during the New York World's Fair. He lifted 276 pounds in the press 2714 in the snatch 344% in the clean and jerk and posted a combined total of 89242 for four records earning a berth on the USS Olympic team.
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Braves Lose To Houston In Tight 3-2 Contest
Houston Colts beat the Milwaukee Braves 3-2 as two fielding errors by Milwaukee and key hits by Gene Oliver and Denis Menke helped Houston pull ahead. Tony Cloninger pitched well, lasting all nine innings, with Ken Johnson earning the win for Houston.
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Milwaukee
Carty
Denis Menke
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Jerry Grote
Wickersham Beats Twins for 12th Win in Detroit
Detroit pitcher Dave Wickersham threw a six hitter as the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4 to 1. Wickersham improved to 12 4 against the Twins this season and 5 1 in his start against them this year. Bernie Allen and Jerry Zimmerman provided the decisive runs with a fifth inning double and Grote's sacrifice fly.
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Persol and Hank Battle to Draw in TV Finale
Johnny Persol and Henry Hank fought to a ten round draw in a Madison Square Garden television finale. Five thousand two hundred nineteen watched the brisk bout as the last weekly TV fights end their 20 year run. Referee Art Mercante favored Hank six rounds to four, while judges Rossi and Castellano saw it even.
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Detroit
Tony Rossi
Tony Castellano
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Snapshot
Standings show Baltimore and Chicago atop the American League with tight race margins. Weekend results include Boston routing New York 7 0 and Baltimore 4 Chicago 2 with multiple slated games Sunday and Monday.
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Phils Win 2-0 as Dark's Strategy Backfires on Giants
San Francisco slumped to their sixth straight loss 6-5 to St. Louis after an intentional walk setup a winning run in the ninth. Philadelphia, Cincinnati, New York, and Houston posted wins as the NL slate unfolded with Hart and Cepeda homers fueling the Giants lead before the late collapse.
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Tom Haller
Jim Hart
Orlando Cepeda
Hart
Cepeda
Ken Boyer
Cardinals
Chris Short
Phillies
Alex Johnson
Pirates
Bob Veale
Tony Taylor
Johnny Callison
La Crescent Wide Open Golf Tourney Held Sunday
La Crescent Minnesota hosts the La Crescent Wide Open Golf tournament at Ferndale Country Club Rushford. Open to residents of La Crescent with men starting 7 to 7 30 am for 18 holes and women at 10 am for 9 holes. A chicken dinner at 1 pm concludes with awards and prizes after dinner.
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Pine Creek Women Play At LA CRESCENT Winners Named
Charlotte Masewicz won low net, Mary Jane Blaschke high score, and Helen Vetsch scored blind hole on No 1 in Pine Creek Women’s Golf Club play in LA CRESCENT Minnesota. Final two-ball foursome set for September. club championship next week for members. luncheon at the Commodore. members must complete two qualifying rounds by Wednesday.
Venturi Collins Share Second Round Lead at Akron Classic
Ken Venturi and Bill Collins shared the second round lead at the $50,000 American Golf Classic in Akron. Venturi fired 33-33-66 for 137, overcoming a back injury. Collins carded 32-35-67 following back surgery and a Western Open withdrawal.
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Ken Venturi
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Tony Lema
Viasek's Lanes and Syl's Place Win Cashton Tourney Games
Viasek's Lanes of Tomah and Syl's Place of La Crosse won at Cashton Softball Tourney Friday night. Don Peth boosted Viasek's to 6-2 over Spartan Lanes with strong batting and pitching. Dave Bruha threw five-hit ball with 11 strikeouts as Syl's Place defeated Tomah TeePee 8-0. Bruha supported by a three-homer burst from Colburn Severson and Daffinson for Syl's. Tomah players Grovesteen and Shutter had two hits each. Saturday features Green Gremlins vs Camp McCoy and Melrose vs Cashton with semifinals Sunday and finals Monday.
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Our Savior's 9 7 Victory In YMCA Junior League
Our Savior's Lutheran won 9-7 over Trinity Lutheran in YMCA Junior Church softball. Pitcher Skip Grimslid earned the win with Jeff Hinds taking the loss. Dave Johnson hit a homer for Our Savior's Kronter also contributed for Trinity. Christ Episcopal beat English Lutheran 12-7 with Jeff Abraham besting Jack Clappier. Sam Sayles and Dave Largent homered for their teams. Standings show Our Saviors 9-2 Trinity Lutheran 8-3 English Lutheran 2-8 Christ Episcopal 2-8.
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