Tigers Rally Past Senators 6-4 to Reclaim AL Lead
Detroit Tigers erased a 4-3 deficit with two run scoring singles by Jim Price and Gates Brown in the eighth inning, beat the Washington Senators 6-4, and stretched their American League lead to six games. Denny McLain earned his 19th win despite allowing eight hits, as Cleveland slipped into a tie with Baltimore after the Orioles won 8-6.
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Paul Casanova
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Mike Epstein
Freehan
Mayo Smith
Mets Stop Braves 2-1 Behind Kranepool and Swoboda
Ed Kranepool and Ron Swoboda powered the New York Mets to a 2-1 win over Atlanta as Tom Seaver earned his ninth victory. Cal Koonce escaped an eighth inning jam to preserve the lead, while Tito Francona and teammates produced a late Braves rally.
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Cal Koonce
Tom Seaver
Mets
Kranepool
Pat Jarvis
Swoboda
Jarvis
Tito Francona
Hank Aaron
Joe Torre
Francona
Tomovic Aaron
Aces Brecht and Moore Spark Pony League Opener
Western tops Dixie 9 5 as Marty Brecht drives in four runs and Donnie Moore fanned 15 to lead Southern past North 5 2 in the first round of the double elimination tourney at Southern Park. In second round action Southern meets Lynn and Western faces Southwest.
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Cards Dominate Phillies in 11-5 Victory
St. Louis powered to an 11-5 win over Philadelphia as Roger Maris drove in four with two doubles and Mike Shannon added a pair of runs. The Cardinals collected 14 hits and improved to 10 wins in 15 starts, while the Phillies dropped to five straight losses.
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Minnesota Twins Split Doubtful Twinbill In Twin Cities
Minnesota scratched out three unearned runs to back Jim Merritt as they edged California 3-1 to split the twilight doubleheader. The Angels won the opener 5-1 behind George Brunet who improved to 11-9 with a six-hit effort.
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Minnesota Twins
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Police investigate car and home burglary reports
Officers probe a series of breaks reported across the city including a home at 3103 Auburn Street looted after a 10 day trip with a $750 loss. Other incidents involve autos at Holiday Inn Parkway Drive and Sunset Motel with clothing and items stolen. A pistol and a car battery were also reported missing in separate cases.
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Grady Malone
Pickpocket Sentenced After Wallet Theft in Philadelphia
James Colter 55 of Washington received 2 to 6 years in prison for pickpocketing a wallet with $2 from a passenger entering a bus in Philadelphia. County Judge Juanita Stout imposed the sentence Monday. U.S. District Judge Thomas Clark testified Colter and an accomplice snatched the pocketed money near the federal courthouse.
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PGA feuds flare over arbitration and TV rights
Disputes linger after November meetings when pros threatened boycotts of the PGA Championship and PGA. A proposed arbitration board with three PGA Advisory Committee members has seen no action. An entry form demanding commitment to play in the PGA and cession of radio TV rights faced flat rejection. A promoter reportedly offered 2.5 million dollars to back an independent tour with guaranteed payments to top players for 20 events.
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Reds Hold Off Pirates In 12th For 7 6 Victory
In Pittsburgh Tony Perez and Tommy Helms drove in runs in the 12th to lift Cincinnati past Pittsburgh 7-6. Bill Virdon, activated coach, hit a two run pinch homer in the ninth to force extra innings as the game went to the 12th. Lee batted with one out in the 12th.
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Tommy Helms
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Willie Stargell
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Sunday Baseball Scores and Standings Highlight Tight Races
In the American League the Yankees beat the Red Sox 4 1 and the Orioles topped Cleveland 8 6. Detroit defeated Washington 6 4 while California battled Minnesota 1 3. Oakland visits Chicago after rain. In the National League New York beat Atlanta 2 1 and Philadelphia edged St Louis 3 1. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 7 6 in 11 innings. Leaders show Detroit and Baltimore leading AL and New York and Cincinnati among NL leaders. Also notes midweek matchups and late game heroics from Johnny Bench and Willy Stargell.
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Kimbrough Signs Saints Contract
SAFETY Elbert Kimbrough signed a 1968 NFL contract with the New Orleans Saints after reporting to training camp at California Western University. Saints GM Vic Schwenk said efforts secured Kimbrough’s return from San Francisco business commitments. The team also cut four rookie defensive backs: Mike Ringer, Dave Sturgis, Doug Robinson, and Stan Quintana.
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Bell Red Cheks Clinch Hub City Title and State Berth
Tommy O Jibway snapped a 3-3 tie with an eighth inning single to lift the Bell Red Cheks over Post 808 and clinch the Hub City American Legion title and a State Legion tournament berth. Glen Palmer pitched seven scoreless innings for the Red Cheks, allowing one hit as five Red Cheks errors produced three runs. Bell stands 17-2. Post 808 drops to 12-8. In Mackenzie Park play, Furr Food defeated Auto-Glass as Gary Smith batted two doubles in three hits with two runs batted in, while Dan Curry and David Cravens added two RBIs each. Auto-Glass falls to 7-12. Holt's idle at 3-17. Remaining league games move to Mackenzie Park.
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Senators recall Gene Martin from Burlington
The Washington Senators recalled outfielder Gene Martin from Burlington of the Carolina League while shortstop Ed Brinkman is on National Guard reserve duty. Brinkman is slated to return August 6.
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Civil Litigation Enters Second Day Of Hearing
The 849000 damage suit moves into its second day at 9 a.m. in T2nd District Court. Leslie Arnold McNeely seeks 49029.47 against Ronald Jerry Bell and W Floyd Bell for injuries from a July 31 collision on 31th Street near Avenue Q. Jury selection completed. Judge William R. Shaver presides. Snoderass seeks 15500 from Fort Worth and Denver Railway Co for a collision with a train on Avenue A near Plains Co-Op Mill on Aug. 9, 1966.
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Accountants Plan Seminar In City
The National Association of Accountants will hold a chapter operation seminar Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Pioneer Hotel. Harry M. Russell of New York will direct, with officers and directors of the Lubbock area chapter taking part. The program aims to assist officials in developing high quality activities and set Russell as vice to members. Russell joined NAA headquarters staff in 1957 and has held multiple leadership roles in prior chapters.
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Hehas
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