Records Smashing Pan American Games Inspire U S Swimmers
The United States swimming team crushed 11 world records at the Pan American Games with Elaine Tanner of Canada also setting marks. Star swimmers Mark Spitz and Don Schollander target peak form for the upcoming Amateur Athletic Union Nationals in Chicago August 11 12 13. The U S leads in medals as swimming and diving dominate with 14 golds and 66 total.
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Detroit
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Phoenix
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Elkins Park
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Miami Springs
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Helms Tops Reds In Split Doubleheader At Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds split a doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs 8-4 and 3-2 to stay third in the NL standings. Tommy Helms, on a Marine three day pass, had two hits and stellar defense in the nightcap. Bill McCool and Gary Nolan pitched in relief as Chicago's Ernie Banks, Clarence Jones, and Ron Santo supplied key hits. Reds open a three game set versus Atlanta with Mel Queen facing Phil Niekro.
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Americans Beat Puerto Rico 80 52 at Pan Am Games
United States coach Hal Fischer praised his team after an 80 52 win over Puerto Rico. Brazil failed to reach the final round, affecting the Pan Am Group A standings as Cuba edged Brazil for a final berth. The six final teams include USA, Puerto Rico, Panama, Mexico, Cuba, and Argentina. The Americans open finals against Cuba Tuesday night.
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Fast Pool Difference at Pan American venue noted by coaches
Winnipeg AP reports coaches and swimmers call the Pan American pool fast noting features like gutters, lane markers, bright lights and controlled water temperature. Gus Sager of Michigan and Olympic champion Don Schollander of Yale explain how gutters keep water flat and markers soak up water to reduce waves.
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Fetter Leads Browns Run Pro Member Four Ball Victory
Dale Fetter assistant pro at Brown's Run CC teamed with Dr. O L Layman Jay Irvin and Murray Wilson to win the Pro Member Four Ball Handicap at West Middletown Layout with a net 57. The foursome edged Steve Miller Dave Murray Paul Pardonner and Bill Sandston by one stroke. Low pro was Jack Ortman of Sycamore Creek Springboro with 69. Thirty one foursomes played in the annual classic.
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Laird Wins Pan American Walk After Delayed Verdict
Tom Laird of Pomona California completed the 20 000-meter Pan American walk in 1 hour 33 minutes 5.2 seconds but British verdict took nearly 12 hours to confirm him as winner. A misdirected path forced by a police officer or a ticket taker caused the confusion before Laird retraced and finished first ahead of Mexico's Jose Pedraz a Zuniga. The appeal jury ruled the error did not fault the winner and he gained no advantage.
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Major League Leaders Summary
All league leaders listed by category. F Robison Bast led batting at .331 with 225 at bats. Kaline Detroit 320 runs. Killebrew Minnesota 75 RBIs and 32 homers. Yastrzemski Boston 114 hits, 24 doubles. Campaneris Kansas City 38 steals. Triples leader Monday Kansas City six. Pitching leaders Glothlin California 9 2 with .818, Horlen Chicago 13 3 .813. McDowell Cleveland 154 strikeouts, Lonborg Boston 152.
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National League Sunday Scores Show Mix of Close Games
Houston edged New York 9 to 6 while Chicago beat Cincinnati 8 to 4 and St Louis defeated Atlanta 7 to 5. Pittsburgh beat San Francisco 4 to 3 as Philadelphia and Los Angeles played to a scoreless tilt.
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Dizzy Wynn Spins Astros With Six RBI in Doubleheader
Jim Wynn drove in six runs in a Sunday twin bill against the Mets, including a two homer and a double, then left with dizziness after a Saturday collision that knocked him unconscious. He was hospitalized as a precaution but expected to play tonight. Grady Hatton noted Wynn’s strength and condition remains a concern for Houston.
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Baseball Schedule Briefs From Night, N Tomorrow
The slate lists New York 7 5, Kansas City 2 2, Minnesota 7 and Boston 5. Chicago at Cleveland, North Kansas City at New York, Minnesota at Boston. Also Minnesota at Washington North Detroit at Baltimore North California at New York North Kansas City at Boston two twi night schedule remaining.
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Angels Do Not Need Finesse
Washington overwhelmed California 11-1 in the first game of a doubleheader before the Angels rallied to win the nightcap 10-2 as California’s seventh inning collapse with four pitchers yielded a string of runs. Casanova hit a grand slam and Howard added a solo shot in the opener while Fregosi’s two run triple highlighted the nightcap.
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1969 National League Offensive Leaders Compiled
Baseball statistics show leaderboards across batting runs and hits. Cepeda of St Louis led with 128 hits while Brock of St Louis stole 35 bases and Wynn of Houston drove in 83 runs. Pitchers Veale and Hughest posted 12 and 9 wins respectively with high strikeout totals by Marichal and Bunning.
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Baseball scores from multiple international league games
In a day of action several leagues posted results. Phoenix defeated Indianapolis 9 to 5 while Portland ran to a 10 1 win over Hawaii 9 to 2 in 11 innings. Tacoma beat Seattle 5 to 2 as Vancouver downed Spokane 9 to 4. Denver bested San Diego 4 to 1 and Oklahoma City beat Tulsa 9 to 2. Toronto defeated Columbus 8 to 4 and Syracuse won 3 to 2 against Richmond while Rochester beat Jacksonville 5 to 3. Buffalo at Toledo was rained out.
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Indians Rally to Win Opener as Williams Shines in Relief
Cleveland manager Joe Adcock praised Stan Williams after he delivered seven strong innings in relief to beat Baltimore 8-3 in game one, with San McDowell and the Indians dropping the nightcap 4-2 after a rain delay. Williams, called up from Portland, struck out nine and allowed four hits and two runs. Adcock said Williams is a valuable pitcher for both relief and spot starts.
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Miami pilot dies in hydroplane crash at Guntersville race
Lew Koehler of Miami Florida was killed when another hydroplane collided with his boat during the National Limited Hydroplane Championships on Guntersville Lake.
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Ladies Day Quip Sparks Tense Golfers Feud
A lighthearted remark on Ladies Day escalates into a public clash as a wife confronts her spouse over daily golf. The exchange, marked by a blunt ultimatum, hints at strain in their marriage while leaving the specifics of the dispute to rumor.
Ohioan Fifth in Road America 500 at Elkhart Lake
Chuck Dietrich of Sandusky Ohio finished fifth in the Porsche Carrera in the 125 lap Road America 500 at Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. The winning McLaren Chevrolet was driven by Chuck Parsons of Carmel California and Skip Scott of Devon Pennsylvania.
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Ray Kolp Former Reds Pitcher Dies at 67
Cincinnati AP report says Raymond C. Kolp former Reds pitcher and ex Browns hurler died Saturday at age 67. Kolp, who compiled a 69-95 lifetime record, managed Minneapolis in the American Association after leaving Cincinnati in 1934. The Ohio native started with the Browns in 1921 and joined the Reds in 1925, with a peak season 14-4 in 1922.
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