Cardinals Sweep Braves as DP Pairings Click in Twin Bill
The St. Louis Cardinals swept Atlanta 3-1 and 7-3 as two double play combos failed to turn a DP but four infielders contributed. Javier tied the opener with a fifth inning homer after a Bressoud walk, while Maxvill delivered the go ahead with a seventh inning single in the nightcap. The win moved St Louis one game ahead of the Cubs in the NL lead as Chicago split with San Francisco.
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Standings and results from major leagues and previews
The National and American Leagues show St Louis leading NL with 56 39 563. Chicago 55 40 579. Cincinnati 52 45 524. In the AL Chicago 53 40 570. Boston 52 40 565. Detroit and Minnesota near .533. Sunday results include New York beating Los Angeles 4-1, Cincinnati 2-1 over Philadelphia, Houston 8-2 over Pittsburgh, and St Louis 3-8 losing to Atlanta. Upcoming games list Chicago at St Louis, Philadelphia at Houston, and more. Hall of Fame game noted at Cooperstown, N.Y. Orioles vs. Cincinnati listed. Tuesday slate highlights New York at San Francisco and California at Boston among others. Pacific Coast matchups Spokane at Vancouver, Tulsa at San Tulsa, Portland at Tacoma. International League results Toronto 3-3, Columbus 3-1, and other scores with rain interruptions.
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Andretti Repeats At Raceway Park With 113.612 MPH Victory
Mario Andretti won the 150 mile Indianapolis type car race at Raceway Park in Indianapolis driving a Brawner Hawk Ford. He topped the field at an average speed of 113.612 mph, marking his third straight win.
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Doubtful Status Hovers Over Cokes Harris Title Bout
In Dallas the world welterweight title fight between Curtis Cokes and Gypsy Joe Harris hangs in the balance with weigh in at noon and doubts about both boxers’ attendance. Promoter Kenneth Hayles expects a showing, while Harris’ camp cites pressure to keep him away. If Cokes appears he may seek back pay from past bouts and his $35,000 title guarantee. weight questions loom as Harris’ manager says he is seven pounds over the 149-pound limit. The bout, if held, is at 9 p.m. and will be televised by TV Sports Inc.
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All-Texas Finale Set in PGA Championship Playoff
Don January and Massengale will duel in an 18 hole playoff for the PGA Championship at Columbine Country Club after tying at 261. January fired 68 while Massengale posted 66. Nicklaus and Sikes finished at 282 for the Sunday finish as Geiberger and Boro trailed. The prize money totals 25 000 to the winner and 15 000 to the runner up with the playoff at noon local time.
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Boston Fans Rally as Red Sox Return Home in Style
A 6,000 strong crowd welcomed the Boston Red Sox at Logan Airport after their doubleheader sweep of the Cleveland Indians. Manager Dick Williams and slugger Carl Yastrzemski praised the turnout, which reflected a city swept up in pennant fever as the team clung to a slim AL lead.
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White Sox, Red Sox clash as lead holds in pennant race
The Chicago White Sox swept Kansas City to stay a half game ahead of the Boston Red Sox in the American League standings. Boston closed strong with doubleheaders wins at Cleveland, while California joined the chase with six straight victories. Detroit and Baltimore also won as the pennant race tightens. Reliever Dan Osinski expressed confidence, saying wins feel certain now.
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Burdette Returns to Minors as Angels Send Him to Seattle
Lew Burdette, 40, was optioned from the California Angels to the Seattle Pirates of the Pacific Coast League. He will serve as player coach at Seattle, aiming to return for September and aid the Angels in the stretch drive after posting a 14 9 record in 19 games this season. Burdette once starred in Milwaukee’s 1957 World Series run with three wins and two shutouts against the Yankees.
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Browns Holdout Trio Challenge Modell Trade Demands
Five Cleveland Browns players led by Leroy Kelly refused training camp, facing $100 daily fines. Their attorney said if one is traded, the others must follow, while Art Modell stood firm. Carl Stokes, their lawyer and Cleveland figure, framed the dispute as money driven, not race related.
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Bentley Post Dominates with 7 Runs in Cin cinnati Victory
Dave Reckers of the American Legion Post 218 was held to a single as Bentley Post, a top Legion Tournament power, produced a 7 run victory in Cincinnati. Dropp led the attack with 11 strikeouts and a five run blitz in the fifth inning after early runs in the second and fourth.
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Latonia Race Course Entries Preview
Latonia Race Course lists entries for ten races with horses across pace and trot divisions. Notable names include Frosty Sky, Nancy Flash, Rokmoe Zephyr and Goldie Adio among others, with fields spanning Indiana to Kentucky venues.
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Middletown 77 Cab Falls 5 2 to Servall
Middletown 77 Cab lost 5 to 2 against Servall Electric in Cincinnati. Troy Harrison homered after Adrian Morningstar walked, spoiling Servall's shutout in the top of the ninth. Luke Harp took the loss.
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Rod Laver Wins Round Robin in Newport Pro Tennis Tour
Rod Laver of Australia won the round robin playoff at the Newport Casino Pro Tennis Tournament in Newport Rhode Island, earning a share of the $15 000 prize.
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Petty sets multiple records in Volunteer 500
Richard Petty of Randeman North Carolina extended his season win total to 16 in the NSACAR Grand National circuit by winning the 250 mile Volunteer 500 at Bristol International Speedway. He also broke the Bristol track speed record in his 1967 Plymouth with an average of 78.705 mph, surpassing Fred Lorenzen’s 78.04 mph mark set three years earlier.
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