White Sox Struggle as Indians Sweep Series
Chicago and Cleveland clash as the Indians sweep the three game set 6-2. Bevacqua homered and Uhlaender led with three hits while Wilbur Wood took his ninth loss.
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National League baseball standings and upcoming schedule
NL East led by Pittsburgh 71 47 with Chicago and St. Louis close behind. West features San Francisco and Los Angeles atop the division. Thursday results include St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 2 and Atlanta 10 Houston 5. Friday night games list matchups across divisions with several key clashes.
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Prothro to give Dummit a chance
Dennis Dummit, unsigned in the NFL, may start the second half for the Rams under UCLA coach Tommy Prothro while Roman Gabriel remains No 1. Browns plan to start Mike Phipps. Tarkenton agrees to a one year Giants deal. Miami hosts San Francisco in a national telecast with Shula trying new looks. Nine exhibition games on Saturday schedule.
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Mills leads ladies open in Columbus
Mary Mills with an injured wrist shoots a par 72 at 6 635 yards Raymond Memorial in a pro am event as 62 pros and four amateurs begin the three round Imoke LPGA Open defense in Columbus. First prize is 3750 dollars. Mills beat Althea Gibson Darben and Sandra Haynie in last year’s playoff.
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Opdyke leads Quad-County tourney prep with 12-7 win
Opdyke 12 Seneca 7 in league play as Opdyke finishes 4-4. Donahoe Field hosts weekend matches with South Wilmington vs Seneca at 1 PM and Opdyke against Mazon at 3 PM on Saturday. Winners meet in the Sunday 3 PM championship. losers play 1 PM for third. Mike Miller earned the win with three hits. Johnson had two hits including two doubles.
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Harrelson charms crowd at Massachusetts Classic
John Schlee birdied seven times to seize a one stroke lead after opening round play at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Ken Hawk Harrelson drew fans as the crowd pleaser in the absence of Trevino Palmer Nicklaus and Player during the 72 hole event.
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Jamboree Opens in Joliet for Illinois Youth Track Meet
Joliet hosts the Illinois Junior Sports Jamboree with 483 youngsters contesting 41 state titles on Joliet Township High School east campus. Finals Saturday include an awards ceremony with dignitaries and sponsors from the Illinois Jaycees and Governor’s Office of Human Resources.
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Bowling Wednesday Night Ladies Inner League Scores
Bowling results show individual scores led by Marian Gill and Dean Gilbertson with 190 each. Team 6 Burton achieved a high game of 523 and Gilbertson team 1 posted 1873 in series. Notable splits converted included Mabie Carkhuff and Marge Southcombe among others.
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Next Week Softball Schedule Headed for Local Games
The paper lists a lineup of games for August 16 to 19. Tuesday features East NPC II vs Marthens and West NPC I vs Willies Tap, with other days showing East Charlie s Place and East Wagon Wheel matchups along with West Shel Mar Zimmermans and Amax.
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Hayes uncertain about new Big Ten rule
Woody Hayes expresses mixed feelings as the Big Ten faculty representatives repeal the no repeat Rose Bowl rule. He cites Christmas home time and rising costs, notes the 60 day window to challenge the vote, and hints at the financial impact of football while avoiding comments on a second bowl team.
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Dodgers Fall In 13th Inning To Phillies 3-1
Los Angeles led 1-0 after Wes Parker drove in Willie Davis in the sixth. Philadelphia tied it in the eighth on an unearned run, then Don Money delivered a two run double in the 13th off Pete Mikkelsen to lift the Phillies to a 3-1 win. Darrell Brandon earned the victory.
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Scoles Named WIU Assistant Track and Cross Country Coach
Donald Scoles a 28 year old former Columbus High School assistant in Waterloo Iowa has been named the new assistant track and cross country coach at Western Illinois University Scoles who was track team co captain at the University of Northern Iowa brings coaching experience to Macomb Illinois and the WIU program.
One More Year for Elgin Baylor with Los Angeles
Elgin Baylor says he is healthy for one final NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He turns 37 before practice on Sept 17 and plans to retire after this year if he remains healthy, citing past injuries and surgeries. Baylor scored 23,043 career points in 837 games and had over 11,400 rebounds in a career marked by knee issues.
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