Two Main Boxing Showdowns Highlight Silver Slipper Card
Rocky Rivera of Argentina faces Las Vegas rival Nate Williams in one main event while San Diego’s Ronnie Wilson battles Tommy Kearse of Los Angeles in another 10 rounder at the Silver Slipper casino arena. Williams seeks bounce back after recent setbacks as Rivera pursues a high level puncher’s test. Two preliminary bouts precede the featured dobleheader.
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Stitches Boswell Wins Again
Winnings pitcher Dave Stitches Boswell led the Minnesota Twins past the Washington Senators 6-4 with a homer that sparked a four run third inning. Boswell left after 6 2/3 innings with a blister, improving to 14-9 in his season, in his third appearance and second win since his famous fight with manager Billy Martin.
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Pro Football Star Keyes Offered CFL Deal
Vanouver BC reports Leroy Keyes, Purdue All-America halfback, offered a substantial contract to join the British Columbia Lions after a pro negotiation with the Philadelphia Eagles stalled. Keyes drew NFL interest but could not reach an agreement with the Eagles.
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Freeman ruled ineligible for off season Borah game
Oregon State forward Gary Freeman, a 6 9 standout expected to key the Beavers this season, is ruled ineligible by the NCAA for playing in an unsanctioned March 28 seniors and alumni game at Borah High School in Boise Idaho. Freeman led OSU with a 15.9 scoring average last season and recorded 226 rebounds while shooting 88 of 106 from the free throw line.
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Briles Fans 13th Win as Cards Split Twin Bill
In St Louis, Nelson Briles earned his 13th victory in the first game on a four hitter as the Cardinals beat Houston 1-0. In the nightcap, the Astros won 4-2 thanks to a two run ninth inning keyed by pinch hitter Julio Gotay.
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California Rookie Powers Angels to 8-4 Win Over Indians
Au relio Rodriguez drove in three runs with a single and double as the California Angels beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4. Rookie Vern Geishert earned his first major league victory in relief of Steve Kealy, pitching four innings with three hits and two runs allowed. Rich Reichardt and Joe Azcue added RBI singles in the first inning, and Voss homered in the fifth.
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Mets break Padres as Seaver earns 18th win in 100th start
Right hander Tom Seaver pitched in his 100th major league game for the Mets and logged his 18th victory of the year in an 8-4 win over San Diego in the first game of a doubleheader. It was his first complete game in six starts and his first strong outing since July 26.
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Yastrzemski Drives In Three As Red Sox Top Royals 4-1
Carl Yastrzemski drove in three runs with his 33rd homer and a pair of singles to pace the Boston Red Sox over the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Tuesday night. Mike Nagy earned the win, his ninth, backed by five double plays and solid defense for his sixth complete game.
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Yastrzemski Hits Lead as Boston Tops KC in Slow Victory
Boston outhits Kansas City 8 to 6 and wins 9 to 2 behind a strong pitching start by Nagy. Yastrzemski launches a homer, O'Brien and Butier contribute, while Nosy W earns the win. Orabowsky mops up as KC falls to 2-9-2 on the road.
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Cowboys Schedule Night Practice at Sahara Space Center
Local football fans can watch the Las Vegas Cowboys practice at the Sahara Space Center at 8 p.m. The session lasts 60 minutes with light drills, then moves to Cashman Field for wind sprints. The team beat Spokane 21 14 last week and hosts San next Tuesday at Cashman Field.
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Packers Ace Dowler Skips Meetings Amid 1969 Uncertainty
Green Bay veteran Boyd Dowler the Packers top pass receiver not yet signed for 1969, skipped two team meetings and a practice Monday. Coach Phil Bengston not available for comment.
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