Greenberg encouraged sons to choose their own paths in sports
Hank Greenberg told his sons Glenn and Steve to pursue their own interests in college and pro sports. Glenn played football and teaches English after Yale, while Steve chose baseball, following his father’s path. Greenberg, 11 season Tiger star and Hall of Fame inductee, also faced talk of a new commissioner role.
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Skinner seeks final word on Phillies exit and TV role
Former Phillies manager Bob Skinner says his resignation was due to front office interference with Richie Allen and contract issues with Bob Carpenter. Skinner, 6 years out, plans to join Channel 39 as a baseball analyst after negotiations.
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Labor Day Night Races Set at Santa Maria Speedway
Santa Maria hosts the sixth annual Labor Day weekend ACRE stock car and jalopy special with straight up starts and qualifying from 7 to 8 pm. The 18 stock cars and 20 jalopies will determine pole positions for two heat races and a final. Top drivers and point leaders compete as prize money and year-end titles loom.
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Aaron Helps Demolish Forbes Field With Braves Win
Hank Aaron powered the Atlanta Braves to an 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field driving in six runs with two homers including a grand slam. The 35-year-old slugger, 12th career slam and 36th homer of the season, lifted Atlanta to within a half-game of the San Francisco Giants in the NL West title chase as George Stone earned the win.
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Giants Old Timers to Honor Willie Mays at Candlestick
A reunion event at Candlestick Park features Bobby Thomson Whitey Lockman Monte Irvin Wes Westrum Davey Williams and Don Mueller from the 1951 Miracle Giants. Players and staff including Jerry Westrum and Bill Rigney will join in the Old Timer's game celebrating Mays and the 1951 pennant chase.
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Jim Brown to stand trial for felony assault in Beverly Hills
UPI reports actor Jim Brown will face a Superior Court trial on a felony assault charge after a preliminary hearing. Judge Leonard S. Wolf ordered the case bound over despite concerns about the prosecution case. Principal witness Arthur Brush Sr. described Brown driving away after an auto collision and a struggle on the hood. Brown said Bill Russell was in the car and would testify at trial.
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Orioles rally for 4 3 win over Pilots in 11 innings
Baltimore scratches to beat Seattle Pilots 4 3 in 11 innings as Curt Morton singles to start the 11th, Frank Robinson draws a second and Tommy Harper sacrifice bunt leads to Chico Salmon bunt in fair territory for the winning run. Boston edged Kansas City 9 8 and Detroit beat Oakland 5 3 in 13 innings.
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Ralston Seeks Laver Clash at U S Open
Bakersfield’s Denny Ralston healthy and confident as he aims for Rod Laver in the U S Open. Laver elbow trouble and social pressures affect the field with Ashe, Gorman, and Newcombe advancing in a crowded draw.
Top golf stars lead opening at Greater Hartford Open
The $100 000 Greater Hartford Open began with Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino and Frank Beard leading the field. Arnold Palmer was absent due to a hip ailment. The winner earns 20000 with Ryder Cup and Alcan qualifiers at stake in Hartford Connecticut.
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Foreman vows to assert rights over Oaks players
San Francisco based report says new owner Earl Foreman plans to enforce contract rights as the Washington Cups open practice around Sept. 18. He expects Rick Barry to report, while noting possible moves if coach Alex Hannum resists relocation or contract terms. Foreman aims to firm up agreements in final purchase details.
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TV station sues Oaks over potential move to Washington
KEMO, an Oakland UHF station, files in Alameda County seeking a restraining order to stop the Oakland Oaks from moving to Washington DC. Publicity director Don Feil cites revenue loss and Bay Area representation. The Oaks aired 19 ABA games and five playoff contests last season. four years remain on the current agreement. A hearing was set for today.
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Missouri title game to feature Cardinals versus Chiefs
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Kansas City Chiefs in the second Governor's Cup clash as both teams sit unbeaten in four preseason outings. The series winner receives a Missouri mule as a playful prize before next year’s rematch in Kansas City.
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Mason Poised for Big Rams Season After Exhibition Start
Fullerton reports Mason, 30, the 195-pound running back, is in top form after knee surgery. He will start at fullback for the Rams in the exhibition against the Chargers, with coach George Allen hoping to keep him through the first quarter. Mason has 395 yards on 108 carries last season, and his best year was 763 yards in 1963 with the Vikings. He clocked 40 yards in practice at 4.8 seconds as Allen also tests Mike Dennis, a second-year back from Mississippi.
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Lassiter to play in Oakland exhibition against 49ers
Ike Lassiter will attend Oakland's exhibition with the San Francisco Forty Niners on Sunday, but Hewitt Dixon is left out due to injury. Lassiter returned to camp after skipping workouts, while Dixon, an All AFL fullback, suffered a shoulder ligament pull and could be out up to three weeks after offseason knee surgery.
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