AL divisional play proposal fails at league meeting
The American League proposal for eastern and western divisions was tabled by National League owners after objections about timing and tradition. Commissioner Eckert said further study could occur. Kansas City Athletics executive Finley announced hiring a consultant to assess Kansas City, Oakland, and Seattle for franchise future as lease nears end.
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Yaz Bags Five Assists In 10 Days As Yaz Triumphs
Boston slugger Carl Yastrzemski added another defensive highlight by throwing out Mike Hershberger at home in the sixth inning as Boston rallied for a 3-3 tie with Kansas City. Morehead pitched five scoreless frames for the win. Detroit blanked Baltimore 5-0. Atlanta beat Chicago 10-3 behind two homers from Joe Torre and Clete Boyer. Detroit's McLain earned his 13th victory.
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Rose's rare switch hitting homer prompts NL duo milestone
Pete Rose belted a left handed homer after a right handed shot in the eighth inning at Crosley Field against Atlanta. The feat sparked talk of an elite club as only two other NL batters have done it more than once. Rose shrugged off the attention saying he is paid for more than home runs and noted his power favors right handed hitting.
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Davenport and McCulloch clash in Pan Am hurdle duel
Davenport from Warren Ohio and Southern University meet Earl McCulloch in a high stakes 110 meter hurdles clash as the Pan American Games move toward the final days. Ralph Boston headlines the long jump while Harvard's heavyweight eight tops Canada in rowing qualifying.
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Reds Hoping To Cut Into Cardinals Lead
The Cincinnati Reds aim to trim the St. Louis Cardinals’ eight game edge as they open a three game set in St. Louis. Gary Nolan faces Larry Jaster in the opener after both matched up earlier this season with mixed results.
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Aqueduct Racing Actions This Afternoon
Focus shifts to Aqueduct where selections for this afternoon's races draw attention. Key contenders and odds emerge as bettors scout for potential winners and value in the day’s card.
Nightly Fitness Drills To Begin At Barnitz Field
The Middletown High coaching staff will launch a preschool level fitness program Monday at 6 15 pm at Barnitz Field. All local high school age boys are invited to join the nightly exercises, a prelude to later drills once the football programs resume.
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National League Results and Upcoming Games
National League results show Atlanta defeated Chicago 10 to 3. Upcoming games include San Francisco at New York and Houston at Philadelphia, with Atlanta at Chicago and other matchups listed for Saturday.
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Baseball Scores And Weather Affected Schedule
Boston defeated Kansas City 5 to 3 while Detroit beat Baltimore 5 to 0. Rain halted several games and a long Pacfiic Coast League tilt saw San Diego top Indianapolis 7 to 4 in 15 innings.
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Pee Wee Football Registration Deadline Stirs Hope
Pee Wee President Dr. Louis Bremer warns about crowding as registration ends tomorrow at Smith Park. So far 400 boys joined in the first three weeks and he hopes for about 250 more to reach 650 players this fall, with a $2 fee and birth certificates required for new Pee Wee or Knothole participants. Ages and divisions include Mighty Mites eight, Midgets nine to ten, Juniors 11 to 12, and Bantams 13 to 14 with weight limits.
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Pro Champions 2 TD Favorites in Classic Clash
The Green Bay Packers, two touchdown favorites, host the College All-Stars in the 34th midsummer classic at Soldier Field. Starters include Bart Starr directing the offense, with Elijah Pitts and Danny Anderson filling in for Hornung and Taylor. Bubba Smith leads a strong All-Star defense as Steve Spurrier or Bob Griese try to pierce the Pack. The series sits at 22 9 2 in favor of the pros.
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Browns Trade Of John Brown Brings Hope To Rooks
The Cleveland Browns traded John Brown to the Pittsburgh Steelers for two draft choices. The move is seen as good news for three rookies Bill House of Youngstown University John DeMarie of LSU and Charley Fowler of Houston who will get a chance to perform in the exhibition against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Hall of Fame ceremonies in Canton.
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Harayward Tops Toro in Close Middleweight Bout
Kitten Hayward defeats Pete Toro in a tight match, 149 to 148, in Philadelphia. The fight ends with Hayward narrowly leading New York’s Toro as the crowd reacts.
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Protecting Namath Is Jets' Aim
The 1967 exhibition season opens with the College All-Stars and the New York Jets facing worries about stopping Bart Starr and keeping Joe Namath healthy. Namath and Mike Taliaferro will share quarterback duties against Poston’s rookie defense in Bridgeport. In NFL action Philadelphia meets Cleveland in Canton while AFL games feature Buffalo at Miami, Kansas City at Houston, San Diego at Oakland, and Detroit at Denver.
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Suh Kang II Beats Placido Rodriguez in 132-Pound Bout
In Philadelphia and facing Placido Rodriguez of Mexico, Suh Kang II, 132, won by decision after outpointing his opponent in a 132 pound bout.
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