College All Stars Skip Rough Stuff Against Packers
Chicago AP coach Norm Van Brocklin plans limited scrimmage and no field deluges as his College All-Stars prepare to face the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. He will call every play from the bench to reduce mental load and sharpen a pass happy game plan.
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Minnesota Vikings
Green Bay
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
Gibson's Wins Open Little League Series Clash
Gibson's and Gibson defeated Safey's Sporting Goods 4 2 in the American Majors playoff at Kent Stein Park. The win gives Gibson's the league title and sets up the best of three series with Johnson Oil for the crown.
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Ina Mae’s
HON Industries
Hafner Wins Class B in Iowa Horseshoe Tourney at Altoona
Byron Hafner of Letts won the Class B title in the Iowa Centennial Horseshoe tournament at Altoona with a 4-1 record. Madeleo Blake also of Letts tied for second at 3-2, while Jake Davis of Columbus Junction finished fifth with a 14 record. Ralph Crawford of Columbus Junction tied for fifth in Class D with a 2 14 record.
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Altoona
Madeleo Blake
Jake Davis
Columbus ‘Junction
Ralph Crawford
Columbus Junction
Tigers Lose Big but Still Hold Narrow Pennant Lead
Detroit drops 7-2 to the Yankees as Verbanic and McDaniel limit the Tigers. Orioles and Indians win to keep seven games back, while Boston sweeps a doubleheader and Red Sox gain ground on Detroit. Baseline notes show careening pennant pursuit with shifting results across the league.
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Jefferson Cubs Post a Victory in Softball Clash
The Jefferson Cubs beat McKinley Red 15 to 12 in a Cub Scout league game. Winning pitcher was Jim Coder with Daniel Welker as catcher. Jefferson pulled a triple play and Pat Meeker homered for the winners.
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Daniel Welker
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Pat Meeker
Culver’s no hitter caps Reds sweep of doubleheader
Cincinnati pitcher George Culver tossed a 6 1 victory over Philadelphia to seal a two night doubleheader sweep as Pete Rose and Vada Pinson spark the offense. Culver credited the no hitter as the greatest moment while Rose made two big plays to preserve the win.
Major League Stars Baseball and Golf Highlights
Major League Stars report a no hitter by George Culver of the Reds against Philadelphia 6-1, Luis Aparicio of the White Sox four hits and two RBIs in a 7-2 win over Oakland, and Lee Trevino winning the VIP Open with an 18-hole 64 at Iowa City setting a course record.
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Jim Hannan
Sammy Ellis
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Twins
Dean Chance
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Chance
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Angels
Roger Repez
Tom McCraw
Tommy Davis
Tim Cullen
Wilbur Wood
White Sox
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Associated Press
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Iowa City
Lee Trevino
Siroxe
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Marty Fleckman
Steve Spray
Gary Dill
Dale Douglas
Trevino
Finkbines
Spray
Indianola
Night and Wednesday Major League Baseball Matchups
Listings show multiple scheduled games across cities including Houston Chicago Atlanta New York San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Baltimore Boston Detroit Oakland Minnesota with two twi night designations. The page lists several Wednesday games and additional notices for today including matchups in the American and National Leagues.
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis
New York
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
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Oakland
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Washington
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Innin
Olympic Flame Path From Greece to Mexico City
The first Olympic flame to travel from Greece to the Americas will light in Olympia on August 23 to begin a month and a half journey to Mexico City's Olympic Stadium. Enriqueta Basilio, Mexico’s top female runner and Olympic team member, will carry the flame into the stadium on October 12 to open the Games of the 19th Olympiad. The route includes runners, ships, and a swimmer, underscoring Mexico's call for peace and friendship. Estimated local costs reach 40 thousand dollars with Europe expenses borne by Greece Italy and Spain. In other news the Iowa State Juniors Bowling Association will run a certified coaching school at Colonial Lanes, Iowa City on August 25. contact Jack Redon at Pla Mor Lanes.
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Olympia
Olympic Stadium
Enriqueta Basilio
Mexico
Europe
Italy
Spain
Iowa State Juniors Bowling Assn
Colonial Lanes
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