Falcons coach halves roster in purge after rout
Atlanta coach Nort Hecker trimmed seven players including Bobby Franklin and Phil Sheridan as the Falcons pressed toward the league cutdowns. With a 42-3 exhibition loss to Cleveland fueling the shake up, Hecker warned 12 or 15 more could go Monday.
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Top Batter in YMCA Church Softball Led by J White
James White of St Marys St Mathias led the church league with a .542 average after 35 at bats and 19 hits, while John Painter adding .533 and James O Toole hitting .320. Other top batters include Lance Williams Grace Lutheran .400 and Gary Minor Calvary Baptist with five home runs across the season.
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WBA President James Deskin Critical After Heart Attack
Panama City AP James Deskin president of the World Boxing Association remained in critical condition after a heart attack at the WBA annual convention. The 62 year old was taken from the opening session to Social Security Hospital with severe chest pains. Deskin, of Las Vegas Nev, had started the morning session healthy, but collapsed at the head table. Dr Alexander Robbins of Miami Beach treated him and requested a priest. Robbins warned the condition was critical and that sudden death was possible.
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McKeever Returns to Rams Camp After Injury
McKeever star Rams pass receiver reports back to Orange training camp after a Newport Beach Hospital stay for injuries from a car crash. He lost the ring finger of his right hand but hopes to begin running later this week. Coaches say the finger loss should not affect his catching ability as it is the least-used finger.
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U.S. Banking on Youth in Tennis Doubles Event
The United States reshuffles doubles teams to challenge Australia in the National Doubles. Ashe teams with Riessen, Graebner partners with Ralston, while McKinley sits out. Rain paused play as Australia’s Emerson Stalle defend, Newcombe and Rahe seeded third. Women begin first round with Bueno and Richey leading Mottitt and Casals.
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Cedar Rapids Seizes Midwest League Playoff Bid
Cedar Rapids clinched the second half Midwest League title by sweeping Quincy in a doubleheader 24 51 Monday night. They will face Fox Cities, the first-half champion, in a best of three series after next Sunday’s season end. Pitcher Jerry Pruett or Difabio paced the win with two hitters allowed in the opener and four hits allowed in the nightcap. Quad Cities edged Burlington 5-4 in eight innings. Fox Cities defeated Waterloo 4-2 and 6-3, while Decatur beat Clinton 2-1. Dubuque’s game at Wisconsin Rapids was rained out.
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Baseball Standings and Results From A Monday Card
Weekend and Monday results show Chicago beating New York 8 to 4 and Pittsburgh defeating Philadelphia while St Louis topped Houston 3 to 0. Los Angeles won 4 to 3 against Atlanta and San Francisco defeated Cincinnati 5 to 2. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at San Francisco. American League leaders list Baltimore atop the standings with 80 wins and 43 losses.
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Major League Stars Hit Two Doubles To Drive Cubs Past Mets
Ron Santo of Chicago collected two doubles and a single, driving in two runs as the Cubs defeated the New York Mets 8-4. Steve Carlton of St. Louis scattered seven hits for his first major league shutout, leading the Cardinals to a 3-0 win over Houston.
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Aussies Launch New Challenger Dame Pattie
Dame Pattie, the 12 meter yacht, was launched Monday on Sydney harbor to challenge the United States for the America's Cup in September 1967. It will sail trials against Gretel next year for the right to compete off Newport, Rhode Island.
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Confusing Factors Seen On Prosperity Pathway
AP analyzes economic signals showing rising profits and incomes alongside high living costs and tight credit. The piece notes wage pressure with unemployment low, steady demand for loans, and a government fiscal stance ahead of elections, while households face higher prices and mortgage costs.
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Elmira Clinches Eastern League Title in 6-1 Victory
Elmira Pioneers defeated Pittsfield Red Sox 6-1 to clinch the Class AA Eastern League pennant. Pioneers hold a 14 game lead with 14 left in the season.
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