City Derby Thrills Amid Delays and Close Finishes
In the City Championship 17th Annual Opti-Soap Derby, Singhoffer and Schaeffer fall short to Trepanier in a tight race. The 92-car field competes at Jacot Park with heats starting at 2 p.m. The Middletown winner advances to Akron for the All-American Derby on August 23.
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Last Journal
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Jack Trepanier
Jacot Park
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Akron
Aaron Fails Braves As 2,900th Hit, 536th Homer Tie Mantle
Hank Aaron reached his 2,900th career hit and 536th homer, tying Mickey Mantle for third on the alltime list, but the Braves fell 8-7 to Montreal. The loss followed early Expos homers and a bustling NL slate with New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis winning elsewhere.
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Mickey Mantle
Babe Ruth
Willie Mays
Atlanta
Mel Ott
Eddie Mathews
Ted Williams
Jimmy Foxx
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Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Chicago
Philadelphia
Houston
San Diego
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
San Francisco
Expos
Phil Niekro
Bob Bailey
Coco Laboy
Bailey
Adolfo Phillips
Mack Jones
Laboy
Rusty Staub
Tides Back In Race With Cliff-Hanger Wins In IL
Tidewater revived its challenge in the International League by winning tight games. Toledo climbed within one game of first place as Louisville stumbled in a one-run defeat to Columbus. Buffalo was routed by Toledo 9-3, and Rochester’s game at Syracuse was rained out.
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Associated Press
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Toledo
Richmond
Braves
Louisvalle
Columbus
Buffalo
Stars and Pitching Define Narrow Wins in Baseball
Reggie Jackson belted his 38th homer with a man on and two out in the seventh to spark Oakland past Washington 4-3. Andy Messersmith limited New York to two hits as California shut out the Yankees 6-0.
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Reggie Jackson
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Washington
Piching
Andy Messersmith
Angels
New York
California
Yankees
Nine Players on Team at Game Start
A historical game record notes nine players on the basketball squad when the match began. The brief entry emphasizes roster size at tip-off and reflects early team practice norms.
Bernice Gera Becomes First Woman Umpire in Organized Baseball
New York AP reports Bernice Gera a 37 year old Long Island housewife will umpire in the NYP league next Friday. She will work Auburn Twins versus Corning Royals in Class A at Auburn New York. Gera received league appointment notice from Vincent McNamara of Buffalo, ending a three year fight to land an umpiring job. She aims to prove herself and hopes to become the first woman in the major leagues.
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Jackson Heights
Auburn
N.Y
Auburn Twins
Corning Royals
Jets Namath shines in Hofstra scrimmage despite retirement
Joe Namath played a first competitive appearance of the season with the New York Jets at Hofstra. He completed four of 10 passes for 73 yards with a 22 yard TD to Don Maynard. Parilli and Woodall split the next quarters as Jets aim for College All Stars game.
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Weeb Ewbank
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Parilli
al Woodall
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John Dockery
Wayne Stewart
Woodall
Lee White
George Nock
New Orleans Saints
Gary Lane
New York Giants
Giants
Browns Scrimmage in Hiram as Four Veterans Remain Unsigned
The Cleveland Browns open their Hiram College training camp scrimmage with four veterans unsigned. Walter Johnson signed a three year contract Friday, joining defensive captain Jim Houston Monte Clark Dick Schafrath and Milt Morin who are still working out. Morin’s recovery from knee surgery sidelines him until mid season. Tickets go on sale for the exhibition doubleheader at Cleveland Municipal Stadium on August 30 featuring Bills vs Bears and Browns vs Packers.
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Jim Houston
Monte Clark
Dick Schafrath
Milt Morin
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium
Buffalo Bills
Chicago Bears
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Green Bay Packers
NL Baseball Roundup and Schedule Highlights
Results from today's NL games include New York over Cincinnati 4-3, St Louis defeating San Francisco 2-1 in 13 innings, and Philadelphia beating Houston 7-3. Upcoming matchups list Cloninger at Seaver, Singer at Selma, and more, with several city games and Monday doubleheaders noted.
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Houston
San Diego
Pittsburgh
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Atlanta
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McCormick
Carlton
Perez Steward Fall Short In Reds Mets Duel
New York Mets edged Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 as Tony Perez battled back and Jimmy Stewart delivered the performance he sought. Perez rallied late but the Reds failed to complete the comeback in Friday night action.
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Tony Perez
Jimmy Stewart
Cincinnati Reds
New York Mets
Hill Turns McLain On. Wins 15th
Perez doubled to lead off the ninth as the Reds faced a final-score deficit. The Mets had taken the lead in the eighth on J. C. Martin’s two-run homer. McLain pitched a six-hit shutout for Detroit, and Lolich caused off-field tensions before a win over Kansas City.
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Reds
Dave Bristol
Stewart
Ken Harrelson
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J. C. Martin
Dim Maloney
Clay Carroll
Carroll
R Funs
Abeau
Duke Sims
Jackson
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Darold Knowles
Oakland
Albut
Ron Perranoski
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Chuck
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