Mizell shuts out Cubs as Pirates win sixth straight
Pirates ace Wilmer Mizell pitched his fourth straight complete game, limiting the Chicago Cubs to one run on five hits. Bill Virdon made two great catches and three double plays backed the nine, as Pittsburgh rolled to a 7-1 victory extending their winning streak to six. Mazeroski, Skinner and Mizell drove in runs with a third-inning burst and a seventh-inning run capped the scoring.
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Cardinals sweep Phillies behind Musial and Simmons on Tuesday
In Philadelphia, Stan Musial and Curt Flood provided the power as the Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Phillies. Musial drove in runs and homered, while Simmons hurled well and helped St. Louis tighten the pennant race.
Coaching School Crowds Not Big
Dallas reports show the 28th annual Texas coaching school drew 3,083 coaches, a record for attendance at the clinic, but all star games attracted small crowds with 11,731 at the Friday football game and a low Thursday basketball turnout in Memorial Auditorium. The basketball crowd ranked third all time, while the football game was the seventh best gate.
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Thompson to meet Benny Paret in New York title bout
Argentine welterweight champion Thompson announced a 15 round world welterweight title bout with Benny Kid Paret of Cuba in New York. The report notes the St Louis Hawks play the Cincinnati Royals in Lubbock and have dominated the NBA Western Division for four straight years, with 1967-58 marking a world title run.
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Kid) Paret
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Twyman Improves As Years Roll On For Royals
The 26 year old Jack Twyman of Cincinnati eyes another strong NBA season with Oscar Robertson as the Royals face the St. Louis Hawks in Lubbock. Tickets priced 3.00 2.50 and 2.00 with a 1.00 student rate in end zones. early orders receive best seats.
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Big O) Robertson
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Graham in Hope His Stars Flash Against Colts
Chicago AP Otto Graham warned that his quiet College All-Stars could strike Friday night at Soldier Field in the 27th Chicago Tribune All Star game. He said the squad, the cream of 1959 college seniors, must prove its hard work and potential against the Baltimore Colts who are 18 point favorites in the NFL charity clash.
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Women golfers tie for medalist honors in Lub bock tourney
In a club women’s tournament at Lubbock Country Club 1960 event, Helen Humphries and Ann Morrow tied for medalist honors with 85. Beth Hill won the A division putting prize, Phyllis Imbordino and Maurine Curtis tied for B division putting with Imbordino winning playoff, and Doris Cheaney and Christine Lewter tied for C division putting with 16 putts each.
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Flowers Wins Berth As Starting Back
Carnage Calif UPL Charlie Flowers promoted to starting fullback of the Los Angeles Chargers for Thursday's exhibition with the Houston Oilers. The former Mississippi star resumes his rivalry with Billy Cannon of LSU, a long standing personal clash with each earning honors.
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Vatican Says Reds Fear Trip To Rome
The Vatican newspaper reports Italian Communists and Radicals fear athletes will come to Rome for the Olympic Games. They accuse the Vatican of planning to spread anti Communist and pro Western propaganda under religious education.
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Perkins Favored To Whip Lopes In Chicago Encounter
Eddie Perkins ranked third among lightweight challengers is favored to defeat former top contender Joey Lopes in tonight's bout in Chicago. Perkins, 23, has six losses in 25 fights with six knockouts, many coming from his right hand after boxing foes into position. Charley Wolf, ex Villa Madonna College mentor, now coaches the Cincinnati Royals who meet the St Louis Hawks at Lubbock Coliseum on October 4.
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Larsen Leads A's To Victory In Tight World Series Tilt
Don Larsen, 10th start of season, earned his first major league win as the Kansas City Athletics defeated Washington in a doubleheader opener. Harmon Killebrew hit a clutch two run homer in the 12th inning of the nightcap, while Ken Hamlin and Norm Siebern fueled the A's offense with timely hits. The Senators used Julio Becquer as a pitcher in his first major league appearance, with Tom Morgan closing out the 11th as Washington won game two 3-1. Larsen pitched 7 1/3 innings in the opener and fanned five without issuing a walk.
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U S Weightlifters Embrace Underdog Role in Rivalry
U S weightlifters relish an underdog label against Russia after two recent team titles. Four American golds to three for the Soviets marked the era of dominance in 1952 and 1958 while team trainer John Terpak noted continued unlikely top finishes.
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Giles Ends Fine Suspension for Billy Marlin After Hearing
National League President Warren Giles announced no change to the $500 fine or five day suspension on Cincinnati Reds second baseman Billy Marlin for slugging Jim Brewer of the Chicago Cubs last week. The suspension ends after Tuesday night’s game and the fine is due Friday.
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Soviet official doubts pep pills with 13 golds at Rome
In Moscow Nikolai Romanov, head of the Soviet Sports Committee, said the Soviet Union expects to win many medals at the Rome Games starting August 28. He denied knowledge of harmful stimulants and said vitamins and doctor advised preparations would be used. He listed track and field, gymnastics, wrestling, boxing, rowing, and more as strong events and floated Moscow hosting a 1962 European games and bidding for 1968 Olympics in Moscow.
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