Otterbein Freshman Cox Shines In Season Opener
Jim Cox the Madison High standout is a productive freshman at Otterbein College and has risen to the No 2 right halfback spot as Otters open against Kenyon College. Cox clocked 4 6 seconds for the 40 yard dash and three of Otters backfield starters are Canadians with Jerry Elliott the U S quarterback.
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Seven AFL Originals Remain From 1960 Formation
Ernie Wright of the Bengals is one of seven remaining players from the original American Football League a dozen years after its start. Still active are Jim Otto and Ron Mix of Oakland Don Maynard and Larry Grantham of the Jets Johnny Robinson of Kansas City George Blanda of the Raiders. Two others retired last week Jim Hunt and Gino Cappelletti of the Patriots.
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Edgewood Faces Must Win In Dual League Showdown
Edgewood Cougars enter their second game clinging to life in both the Mid-Miami and Paper Valley leagues. A loss at Monroe High to Fenwick would complicate their conference chances as Mohawks vie for PVL momentum.
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Orioles Debut Orange Uniforms Amidmixed Player Reactions
Orioles unveiled bright orange doubleknit uniforms for their lineup drawing whistles from Yankees players and fans during a Thursday night fielding drill. Boog Powell and Frank Robinson skipped practice as teammates weighed the look, while front office had eyed the colors since last off season. The orange outfits will be worn for variety at home and on the road, with postseason use undecided.
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Nine Horses Finish In Money At Barrington Fair
Barrington Mass trainer Joe Cesarini sent nine horses to the post on a nine race card at the Barrington Fair this week. All nine horses finished in the money.
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Also Raw Race All AL Has Also Raw Race All AL Has
The AL pennant chase tightens as Cleveland and Washington battle to avoid last place while California inches toward third in the West with a 2-1 win over Kansas City. Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins loom close behind in the battle for playoff money. Manager quotes emphasize finishing higher and developing young players as teams jockey for positions and post season rewards. California trails KC by 8 ½ games with 12 to play.
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Padres Pull Off Surprise Win Over Dodgers in San Diego
San Diego Padres topple Los Angeles 1 0 in a pivotal NL West clash at Dodger Stadium. Fred Norman pitched seven solid innings for the Padres as Nate Colbert Larry Stahl and John Jeter homered to pace the upset. Walt Alston lamented the Dodgers inability to manufacture offense while Presto Gomez praised his club for finally generating runs and chatter.
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National League West Game Summaries and Standings
NL West results show Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at Montreal among Friday matchups. Cincinnati hosted Houston, Atlanta visited Los Angeles, San Diego played San Francisco, and New York faced Pittsburgh in league action.
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Oakland and Kansas City Face Split Resulting Standings
Thursday results show Detroit 3 Washington 1 and Baltimore 6 New York 2. California 2 Kansas City 1, Boston 10 Cleveland 7, Minnesota 7 Milwaukee 3. Several twi night games listed with matchups at New York Chicago Detroit Washington and others.
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Foster's Slam Seals Reds Win Over Ex-Giants 8 1
In San Francisco, George Foster hit a grand slam as Cincinnati beat the Giants 8 1. Ross Grimsley spun three hits, and Pete Rose, Tommy Helms and Lee May fueled a first inning burst. Foster said he still roots for old Giants teammates despite the trade.
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Harmon's Health Comes First as Killebrew Goes Deep
Harman Killebrew slugged his 25th homer of the season to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 7 3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The 35 year old tied Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews for eighth on the all time list and moved within striking distance of Ted Williams in the 521 club. Killebrew emphasized health over records, saying he plans to focus on staying healthy and not predicting the length of his playing career.
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Scots Give Champ Big Welcome Home
About 100000 Scots lined Edinburgh streets to greet Ken Buchanan after he retained the world lightweight title with a 15 round decision over Ismael Laguna in New York. He rode an open double decker bus through a five mile parade amid cheers and celebration.
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Cubs edge Mets 1 0 behind Pizarro six hitter
Juan Pizarro of the Cubs limited the Mets to six hits and eight strikeouts as Chicago won 1-0. George Foster starred for the Reds with a double and his 11th homer driving in four runs in Cincinnati’s 8-1 rout of the Giants.
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