Colts Rally Behind Unitas in 20-7 Preseason Win
Johnny Unitas threw two touchdown passes including a 70 yard strike as the Baltimore Colts beat the Buffalo Bills 20-7 in exhibition action. The win extends their preseason record to four against AFL teams after a Super Bowl loss to the Jets.
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Shula Weighs Unitas Push For Colts Glory This Season
Coach Don Shula says John Unitas must stay healthy and pass well as the Colts aim for a stronger defense to reclaim NFL supremacy. Unitas has completed 26 of 40 passes for 321 yards and 7 points in three exhibitions, while Morrall remains No. 1 quarterback for now.
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Negro Stars at Derby Highlighted by NAACP Parade
A 256 racer field was set for the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron with good weather and racial harmony noted after NAACP leaders criticized lack of Negro celebrities. A. J. Simpson, Heisman winner from USC, and Gus Johnson, Baltimore Bullets player, arrived to boost derby week and participate in today’s events at Derby Downs.
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Pirates Top Reds In Doubleheader Clutch Wins
Roberto Clemente drove in four as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 8-2 in game one. Al Oliver followed with a two run homer in the ninth to seal a 5-3 nightcap, lifting the Pirates and tightening NL standings amid a busy Friday slate. Clemente totaled a two-run triple earlier. Oliver sat out game two and homered late in relief.
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Associated Press
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McLain Gains 20th Win as Tigers Rally Past Angels
Denny McLain improved to 20-6 with a seven hitter in Detroit's 3-1 win over the California Angels, his 12th victory in 13 decisions and his 20th win of the season. Manager Mayo Smith praised him, noting McLain could reach 25 wins, while the Tigers trail Baltimore in the AL East and remain out of the pennant race. In other AL action, Minnesota defeated New York 6-0, Baltimore beat Oakland 4-3, and Chicago White Sox topped Boston 4-1.
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National League standings and Friday results
National League pennant race shown with teams Chicago New York St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal and more. Fridays games saw New York defeat Los Angeles Houston beat Chicago St Louis over Atlanta Pittsburgh over Cincinnati and San Francisco winning at Montreal.
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Twins crush Yankees 6-0 as Oliva drives in five
Tony Oliva hit his 16th and 17th home runs driving in five runs to power Minnesota past New York 6-0. Rick Wise blanked San Diego 10-0 on six hits with 10 strikeouts, his second straight shutout.
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Coniey Named Hartford Capitols Coach in EBL
Gene Coniey former Braves pitcher and Celtics player was named Friday coach of the Hartford Capitols in the Eastern Basketball League. He previously played baseball for Boston and Milwaukee and basketball in the 1960s.
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Unbeaten Overcall Wins Tar Heel Pace at Roosevelt
Westbury New York AP reports Overcall, unbeaten this season, won his 11th straight race by taking the $25,000 Tar Heel Pace at Roosevelt Raceway. The 6 year old paced the mile in two minutes flat and paid $2.40.
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Major Lee Leaders in Batting and Pitching for 18-22 Open
Major league batting leaders include Clemente and M Alou with high averages. Pitching leaders feature Meritt and Carlton with strong win records and low ERAs. An Ottawa report notes Curis Kartkowicz winning the women's Canadian Junior Open Tennis title, beating Lourdes Diaz 6-2 6-3.
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Reign Predicted For New Bantamweight Champ Olivares
Lionel Rose, the former bantamweight champion, says Ru Ben Olivares is a great boxer who could hold the title for some time. Olivares, 21, from Mexico City, dethroned Rose in a brisk five round bout at the Forum with a sharp left hook. The fight ended 2:24 into the fifth as Rose went down for a third time.
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Bengals and Dolphins clash for first pre season victory
Cincinnati hosts Miami in a pre season tilt as Griese leads the Dolphins to chase a win. Cincinnati plans to start Cook Wyche and Robinson with Robinson playing rookie of the year Robin son and Essex Johnson in the backfield. Warren McVea and Bob Trumpy return to bolster the offense while Crabtree and Coslet are probable starters.
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