Braves surge to claim NL pennant chase lead
Milwaukee Braves run to a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants as Hank Aaron hits a solo shot and Ed Mathews belts two two run homers. Mathews rises to 19 homers in 19 games with a three homer burst over two nights. The Braves extend their edge while Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia win to stay within reach.
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Brown Dominates Rosi In Ninth Round TKO For Lightweight Crown
Brown, 33, from New Orleans, defeats Paolo Rosi by ninth round TKO at Uline Arena to extend his title defenses to seven. Rosi suffered a deep cut over the left eye as blood flowed, while Brown earns a $25,598 purse with 3,968 in attendance and a televised pot boosting total purses. Brown names contenders Kenny Lane and Carlos Ortiz as next possible opponents.
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Baseball scoreboard summary of early standings and results
American League standings show Cleveland at 20 wins 6 losses trailing with Baltimore and Kansas City close. Wednesday results include Washington routing Cleveland 4 0 and Chicago defeating Baltimore 6 1. Other 5 3 Kansas City over Boston and New York 6 5 over Detroit. National League table lists Milwaukee leading with 30 17 and San Francisco 27 21 behind.
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Junior Legion Team Plans Baseball Drills
John Walter announces Junior Legion State Line League will practice at Recreation Park Sunday at 1 30 p m with open positions for Green County boys born by Sept 1 1941. Monroe faces Edgerton in Recreation Park Wednesday at 8 p m.
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