Browns and Giants win exhibition games in NFL action
Fullback Jim Brown led the Cleveland Browns to a 21-19 win over the Los Angeles Rams as he showcases his rushing form. Chuck Mercein kicked the Giants to a 16-7 victory over Pittsburgh, while Gene Mingo’s three field goals powered Oakland past Kansas City 23-6. Other AFL results and NFL previews noted.
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Lema and Blancas Lead World Golf Championship Race
In Sutton Massachusetts Tony Lema and rookie Homero Blancas share the 54 hole lead at 209 amid rain and wind. A two stroke gap separates them from Jim Ferree while Arnold Palmer Gary Player Mike Souchak and Joe Campbell sit at 212. Blancas, bundled against the drizzle at Pleasant Valley Course, fights cold and adjusts his sweater as he pursues the title.
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New Albin and Tomah Reach Cashton Tourney Finals
New Albin Merchants blank Terrace Bar 3 0 and Tomah Tee Pee beat Cashton 6 3 to advance to the championship game in Cashton Wisconsin. New Albin will face Tomah Monday night at 8 15 after a 7 o clock third place contest between the losers.
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Pro Golf Leaders Tangle as Marr Seeks Lead
Lema joined Ferree and Campbell in a trio where Ferree fired 73 while Marr, the PGA champion, trailed by four at 213. Jack Nicklaus, the year's leading money winner, shocked by slipping from contention with a 74 to stand at 221.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Results
The standings show Los Angeles leading with 72 wins and 53 losses, San Francisco 69 51, Milwaukee 70 52, and Cincinnati 68 54. Weekend results include Pittsburgh 5 Milwaukee 4 in 11 innings, San Francisco 4 Los Angeles 3, Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 5, New York 7 4 St Louis 5 2, plus multiple Monday and Tuesday matchups across the league with several rain or postponement notes.
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Braves Rally Falls Short in 11th Win at Pittsburgh
Eddie Mathews pinch hits and Willie Stargell delivers in the late innings as Milwaukee and Pittsburgh trade leads. Del Crandall and Alley spark a rally in the 11th before Osinski walks in the winning run, giving the Pirates a 5 to 4 victory at Forbes Field.
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Line Scores National League Opening Games and Home Runs
National League results show St Louis 7 5 with White homer, New York 7 7 Hickman homer in St Louis game. Minnesota 6 2 Los Angeles 49, Piersall homer for LA. Cleveland 8 5 Washington 3 5 16 innings. Kline and Koplitz noted as pitchers in extended action.
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Detroit Edison Elimates Superior with 10-3 in Regional
Detroit Edison defeated Superior Wisconsin 10-3 to reach the Region 5 junior baseball finals against Arlington Heights Illinois. Pitcher Konik struck out 12 over five innings while contributing three singles and two RBIs as Superior exits the double elimination tournament.
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Lynn Esau Tops Amateurs in Omaha Open Golf
Lynn Esau of Rochester Minnesota led amateurs in the Omaha Jaycees Open women’s golf tournament but finished 21st with 74 75 75 for 224. Clifford Ann Creed of Alexandria Louisiana won the event with 67 71 for 208.
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Peters Sweep To 3rd Straight Softball Title
Eau Claire Peters Meats goes undefeated in the Wisconsin tournament to win a third consecutive title. They blank Galloway Tap 9-0 in the final as Don Amundson hits a grand slam and Gary Watland strikes out 11 to earn the win.
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Johncock Wins Bettenhausen 200 Mile Race at Wisconsin State Fair
Gordon Johncock of Hastings Michigan edged Joe Leonard of San Jose California in a late wheel to wheel duel for the Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 200 mile race. Leonard faded with a blown engine on the final lap as Johncock averaged 100.74 mph to claim the $11,875 prize, with A J Foyt strong but late to finish runner up after a dramatic battle featuring Dan Gurney and Mario Andretti.
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Industrial League Softball Tourney Opens Tonight
The Industrial League 16 inch softball tournament begins tonight at 6 30 p m with matches at Houska Park Trane South and Powell Park. French Island Legion meets Super Valu while Schumachers face Knights of Columbus and evening games include La Crosse Rubber Mills versus Norplex Pepsi Cola against the Schumachers winner Glen s Pizza King against Allis Chalmers Heilemans Local then semis Thursday at Powell Park leading to the 9 p m final.
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Leo Sirois Wins 100 Mile Midget Race at Wisconsin State Fair
Leo Sirois of Shelby Indiana won the 100 mile midget car race at the Wisconsin State Fair on Saturday with an average speed of 96.54 mph. Tom Bigelow and Dick Jones, both of Whitewater, finished second and third with Billy Wood of Kenosha fourth and Keith Thomas of Madison fifth.
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Twins Return Home For 14 Game Stand With Yankees
Minnesota hosts the New York Yankees at Metropolitan Stadium as Harmon Killebrew nurses an elbow injury. Jim Grant seeks his 17th win against Whitey Ford while Oliva recovers from a head impact, and the Twins aim to extend a 7 1/2 game AL lead amid pressure from the White Sox.
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Tavern League Games Set Tonight at Powell Park
Tournament games tonight feature Whiteys versus Patio Club at 6 30, Schmidt ys against Latches at 7 30, and Joes OK against Glens at 8 30 at Powell Park.
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Classic Playoff Set At Powell Tonight
Klein and Son face S and H Sport Shop Pizza Villa in Powell Park at 6 30 p m The Classic League second half title is at stake in this playoff night action
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Helen Duval Wins PWBA Tourinal in Cincinnati
Helen Duval of Berkeley California rolled 7089 to edge Milwaukee's Jeanette Bopp by 54 pins Sunday and claim the $1550 first prize in the PWBA event. Bopp settled for $925 as runner up.
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Mark Donohue Wins Formula C Sprint at Watkins Glen
Mark Donohue of Murray Hill New Jersey won the Formula C sports car sprint race at the Watkins Glen road course Saturday. Larry Skeels of Madison Wisconsin finished second in a Cooper.
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