Teddy's Baseball By Associated Press
National League standings show St. Louis leading with 78 wins and 45 losses, Chicago at 64 and 57, San Francisco 62 and 57. Pittsburgh 57 and 63, New York 56 and 66. Houston 68 and 48. Today’s games include Cincinnati at Chicago and Atlanta at St. Louis among others. Bruins’ Bobby Orr may skate at opening camp Sept 14 in London after knee surgery. Toronto doctors report progress.
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St Louis Rebuffs Cubs in NL Batting Duel Showdown
Matty Alou and Pete Rose remain near the top of NL batting as St Louis defeats Chicago 8 to 0 while Houston and Philadelphia split. Alou lifts his average to .330. Rose leads at .333 with Alex Johnson third. Briles wins for St Louis, Blass notches 10th victory.
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Muscatine Swim Club members join Region Seven AAU team
Eight Muscatine swimmers represent Iowa at the Region Seven AAU Championships in Menasha Wisconsin. Darcie Wagner is the sole Muscatine girl, competing in 50m and 100m butterfly in the 11 and 12 age group. Other boys and girls from Muscatine race various events across 11 and 12, 13 and 14, 15 and 17, and Senior divisions including freestyle, backstroke, and medley relays.
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Major League Stars: Shannon's grand slam powers Cardinals past Cubs
Mike Shannon of the Cardinals drove in five runs with a single and his first career grand slam as St. Louis routed the Chicago Cubs 8-0. Steve Blass pitched a four hit shutout for the Pirates over the Giants, fanning six without a walk.
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Thursday's Fights ignoremitted card in New England title race
Portland Maine reports Jaynes from Lowell outpointed Jesus Alicia of Holyoke to win the New England lightweight title. Ishiyama and Persley fought in Tokyo with Ishiyama earning a decision. Rene Maci defeated Jose Moreno in Los Angeles.
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Carew Keeps Orioles Busy Despite Bad Knee
Rod Carew may be the AL's top hitter but his knee woes slow Baltimore as he helps Minnesota split a twi night doubleheader with a game winning grounder in the late innings. Carew also drove a first game single as the Twins beat the Orioles 4 3, while other scores sent Boston over Chicago and California past Washington.
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Connie Mack Tourney Scores at Olathe Kansas
West Central Regional results show Metropolitan Chicago defeating Independence Missouri 2 to 0. Hopkins Minnesota topped Olathe Rebels 3 to 2. Rock Island Illinois beat Davenport Iowa 4 to 2 in 11 innings. Today’s schedule lists Independence versus ? at 4 pm and Metropolitan Chicago versus Hopkins at 6 30 pm.
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Purdue Big Ten title favorite in coaches poll
CHICAGO AP Purdue was selected as the overwhelming favorite to win the Big Ten football title this season in a poll of conference coaches.
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Murphy Leads Westchester Classic With Opening 64
Bob Murphy, 25, in his rookie pro year, shot an eight under par 64 to lead the Westchester Classic after round one. Sikes, Wall, and Nicklaus trailed as Murphy credited God gifted body swing and mind.
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