Plott Captures Opti-Derby City Title at Jacot Park
Mike Plott, 14, son of Ben and Mrs. Plott, led 42 entrants to win the 19th annual Opti-Derby at Jacot Park defeating Jim DeHart in the finals with a 25.9 second run. Deslart won Class B, Micomonaco and others placed in finals as rain moved in after the race. Plott earns a $500 savings bond, a Journal Traveling Trophy and a prize haul to Akron All-American Derby.
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Bengals Edge Rookie Marshall Faces Tough Camp Competition
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown praises Ed Marshall a 6 5 200 pound rookie receiver as fast and reliable after Wilmington College drills. Marshall, a Cameron State College graduate, challenges Chip Meyers Eric Crabtree Speedy Thomas Paul Dunn and Tommie Smith for two wideout spots while Mark DeBeve leaves camp for personal reasons and contemplates quitting.
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Super Kangaroo Wins Western Open Amid Tough Shotmaking
Bruce Crampton, 35, Australia, overcame four traps and seven missed fairways to win the Western Open with a five under par 279 and collect $60,000. Trevino finished strong at Olympia Fields, sharing 32nd with an $80 payoff, while Bobby Nichols earned $17,100 for second.
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Derby Path To Fame Derby Path To Fame
Yesterday’s derby progress shows CLASS A and CLASS B rounds with numerous byes and sprint times. Finalists Micomonaco and Plott reach the finals, Plott beating Micomonaco 25.90 to claim the CLASS A crown.
Corrales Guides Grimsley as Reds Blank Padres
Cincinnati pitcher Grimsley and catcher Corrales formed the Reds battery in a rain shortened win over San Diego. Grimsley, recalled from Indianapolis, has won six and lost four with three complete games and two shutouts. Corrales praised Grimsley’s sinking fastball and growing poise as he gains confidence in a new slow curve.
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A’s Okay Says Brooks After Slam
Brooks Robinson predicts the Oakland A’s will vie for the AL playoffs while Baltimore aims for an East Division berth. He belts a grand slam in a 7-3 win over the A’s, his fifth career slam, offsetting Frank Robinson and Boog Powell’s absence.
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Walker Narrowly Missed No Hitter Against Dodgers
Luke Walker of the Pirates carried a no hitter into the ninth before Jim Ferguson of the Dodgers broke it up with a leadoff homer. Walker settled for a 7-1 win as Pittsburgh extended its NL East lead and swept the doubleheader, with 11 straight victories.
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Lombardi Widow to Lead Canton Hall of Fame Parade
Marie Lombardi will serve as parade marshal for the July 31 Professional Football Hall of Fame procession in Canton Ohio. She plans to arrive July 30 for the enshrinees dinner. Vince Lombardi died last September 3 of cancer. Enshrinement honors will be presented to son Vincent Jr. by Giants owner Wellington Mara. The weekend ends with an exhibition game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Houston Oilers.
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National League baseball standings and results
National League standings show Pittsburgh leading the West with 62 wins and 31 losses while Chicago tops the East at 42 11. Montreal trails in 5th. Sundays results list Chicago an 8 4 Montreal. St Louis 8 New York 5. Philadelphia 1 7 Houston 0 10. Pittsburgh 3 7 Los Angeles 2. Cincinnati 3 San Diego 1. Monday schedule has eight night games including Dodgers at Pirates and Mets at Cardinals.
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American League standings and late games wrap
AL table shows Baltimore at 57 34 best, Boston 53 38, Detroit 48 43, New York 45 48 with gaps. Scores recap: Kansas City 84 Detroit 2-3, Milwaukee 5 Boston 4, Chicago 2-1 New York 3-6, Cleveland 1 California 3, Balt 7 Oakland 3, and night matchups include Detroit Lolich vs Kansas City Rooker and Cleveland McDowell vs California Messersmith.
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