Tahoe Miss Favored In Harrah's Tahoe Regatta Title Chase
The Harrah's Tahoe Regatta ends September 27 with 16 to 20 top unlimited hydros racing for the Hurrah's Tahoe Trophy. Chuck Thompson sails the Tahoe Miss, built by Les Staudacher, powered by an Allison engine delivering about 3000 hp.
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United Press International
Y. A. Tittle
John Baker
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Giants
Allie Sherman
Sam Huff
Rams
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Jock Race Set to Highlight Thunderbird Downs Meet
After 24 races at Thunderbird Downs the riding title battle is tight with 13 victors. Leaders include John Cantarini Joe Valenzuela Robert Boileau and apprentice Bill Fleming each with three wins. Veteran Orrel Topham remains a top challenger as illness and weight limits reduced his mounts.
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Joe Valenzuela
Robert Boileau
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Orrel Topham
Mike Duran
Jerry Gibbons
Wilt Chamberlain lifts for layup as Warriors edge All-Stars
At USF gym in San Francisco Wilt Chamberlain scored two points on a layup against USA Olympic team defender George Wilson as the Warriors beat the All-Stars 67 to 61. The exhibition game featured the U S Olympic squad and a local team lineup.
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George Wilson
Detroit Blanks Orioles as Rakow Shuts Them Out
Rakow earned his eighth win with three in relief, replacing Hank Aguirre after two outs in the first with bases loaded. He allowed six hits while Detroit plated all their runs in a two-out first inning thanks to Jerry Lumpe’s single and Kaline’s 15th homer. Pappas suffered his sixth defeat after a string of good decisions.
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Detroit
Milt Pappas
Jerry Lumpe
Kaline
Pappas
Secret Rivalry Between Oilers and Raiders Sparks Curiosity
A playful note hints at an upcoming reveal of official figures for a charity game between the Oilers and Raiders played last month. The writer presses readers to guess why they withhold an accounting, promising publication of the official numbers as the prize.
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Raiders
Odds on today's baseball games and football charity bets
Selections list key pitchers and matchups with favored teams and run lines. Horlen over Brunet in Chicago, McNally or Roberts in Baltimore, Regan over McNally in Detroit, Downing and Sheldon favored in New York and Cleveland, Sadecki over Fisher in New York, Bennett favored in Cincinnati, Marichal over Larson in San Francisco with two-run spread, odds even on several picks. charity football figures due Friday the 27th.
Griffith Retains Title In Crowded Wembley Showdown
27 year old Curvis gave Griffith a stern challenge as the Southpaw faced his 10th title fight in Wembley Indoor Stadium. At 145 pounds each, Griffith and Curvis traded heavy blows through 15 rounds for a crowd of 10 300. Griffith earned a decisive victory with Curvis sustaining cuts and a nearly closed left eye, while referee Harry Gibbs issued warnings and counted to nine twice.
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Baseball Nightline Pitches and Standings
Detroit hosts Boston while Chicago visits Los Angeles in night games. Probable pitchers include Horten versus Brunet in Chicago Los Angeles and Boswell against Krause in Minnesota Kansas City. Downing and Sheldon meet Krolick and Donovan in a twi night matchup.
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Thursday's Night MLB Schedule Partial Card
Chicago plays Los Angeles. St. Louis hosts New York. Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh. San Francisco at Houston. Night games feature Sodecki Fisher and Cron Ginger matchups, with notable players Bennett Larsen Merida listed in brief.
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Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Houston
Sodecki
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Bennett
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Pet
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York
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