Hand-Wrestling Champ Merz Retires Unbeaten
Curt Merz a 6-foot-4 Kansas City guard retires as the world hand wrestling champion after a career defined by an unbeaten run. The title run began when Ken Harrelson challenged him, prompting multiple matches and Merz ultimately stepping away after considering the stubborn chase for another bout.
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Mike Rathet
Liberty
Curt Merz
Kansas City
Merz
Ken Harrelson
Kansas City A’s
Martin
Harrelson
Verre Young
Middletown’s Cindy Snyder Wins Montgomery County Tennis Title
Cindy Snyder of Middletown defeated Betty Miller of Dayton to win the Montgomery County women’s tennis title, dropping the first two games before rallying to take the last 12. Her brother Sparky and teammate Kent Chalfin, both from EKU, earned invites to join the Ohio Valley Association Junior Davis Cup squad in Chicago.
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Middletown
Cindy Snyder
Butler
Montgomery County
Cindy
Betty Miller
Dayton
Sparky
Kent Chalfin
Eastern Kentucky University
Ohio Valley Association
Chicago
Freddie Nori Aims for Major League Breakthrough
Former Fenwick High athlete Freddie Nori, now a Duluth Superior third baseman in the Class A Northern League, shows progress toward the majors. The Indiana University alum is batting .268 with 22 hits in 82 at bats, 17 runs, one homer, and 10 RBIs as he climbs the Met farm system.
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Freddie Nori
Fenwick High
Nori
Indiana University
Duluth Superior (Minn
Falcon
Irish Haven Sellouts Push Notre Dame Gridiron Fame
Ticket officials report three of five Notre Dame home games are sold out with the other two nearing sellout status. Ohio State has not reported sells though first two home games loom before students return. Eddie Portsmouth notes high demand for Buckeye tickets but is not selling them. inquiries should go to the Ohio State Ticket Office at St John Arena, Columbus.
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Eddie Portsmouth
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Buckeye Squad
St. John Arena
Columbus
Unbeaten rookie Nash lifts Kings to 6-1 win over Twins
Yesterday's Stars pitcher Jim Nash of Kansas City scattered seven hits and extended his unbeaten rookie streak to six in the Atlantic's 6-1 victory over Minnesota. Willie McCovey of Francisco homered twice in the Giants split a doubleheader with Cincinnati, collecting five hits, four runs, three RBIs and a steal.
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Jim Nash
Kan City
Thetlantics
Minnesota
Willie McCovey
Francisco
Giants
Cincinnati
McCovey Power Sends Giants Split Of Twin Bill
Willie McCovey slugged two homers in the day game and a solo shot in the nightcap as the Giants split with the Reds. Cincinnati remained six behind in the standings while San Francisco tied Pittsburgh for first. Mays left the field briefly after a final inning tumble but remained in the game. Deron Johnson collected five hits for Cincinnati as Leo Cardenas and Tommy Helms added big blows.
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Franks
Mays
Deron Johnson
Leo Cardenas
Tommy Helms
W.L. Pet.g.b. Baltimore
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Fuentes
California
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McCovey
New York
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Kansas City
Washington
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Alou
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Lanier
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Chicago
Helms
Baltimore
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Perez
Nottebart
Simpson
Shamsky
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Pacific Coast
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Ellis
Tulsa
San Diego
Nuxhall
Spokane
Oklahoma City
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Columbus
Toronto
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Coker
Johnson Perez
Cardenas
McCovey (29) SB
Record 520 athletes enter Little Olympics here
AP reports a record 520 athletes from 18 countries have entered the second Little Olympics in Mexico City, with the event scheduled for October 14 to 23.
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Giants Rally Past Reds On Mc Covey Home Run
In another game the Giants battered Sammy Ellis to lead 4 0 in the first inning and later two more. The Reds tied 5 5 in the fourth on singles by Coker Baldschun and Rose. Mc Covey belted his 23rd season homer in the seventh to give the Giants the edge.
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Giants
Sammy Ellis
Reds
Jim Coker
Jack Baldschun
Pete Rose
McCovey
Traffic Jam Boosts Stadium Push For Reds
Cincinnati crowds, as traffic clogged Crosley Field, backed up miles as fans headed to see the Reds and Giants in a twi night double header. City leaders push a riverfront stadium to handle large crowds and reduced travel times.
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Cincinnati
Dave Bristol
Reds
National Foot
Crosley Field
Itiow
Thomson Tourney Set In Hamilton
ASA sanctioned double elimination softball tournament drawn Thursday at 7 p.m. for the weekend of August 26 entry fee is 30 dollars with drawings at North End Fieldhouse Hamilton officials announce the event.
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Hamilton
Thomson Park
ASA
North End
Menke Delivers Braves 10-9 Thriller Against Dodgers
Denis Menke sparked a late rally with a ninth inning RBI single as Atlanta beat Los Angeles 10-9, dropping the Dodgers to third in the tight NL pennant race. The Giants split a doubleheader with Cincinnati, winning 7-5 after a 10-6 loss, tightening the Pirates’ lead.
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Associated Press
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Joe
Felipe Alou
Rico
Denis Menke
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Menke
Atlanta Brave
Braves
Dodgers
Giants
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh ‘Pirates
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