Phoenixville Wins Babe Ruth Regional on Way to World Series
Phoenixville Pennsylvania defeated Marva Maryland 8-2 to claim the Babe Ruth League Regional title at McCurdy Field. Nearly 3,000 attended as Frederick surprised by hosting, advancing to an 18 inning win but falling in the final. Nick Plateco and Marty Doyle starred for Phoenixville with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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McCurdy Field
Bob Marendt
Melvin
Hun) Ambrose
Blue Ridge
Phoenixville
Marva
Maryland
Anderson
Indiana
Niagara
Ambrose
American Legion
Niagara Falls
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Marty Doyle
Billy Byrne
Marylanders
Nick Plateco
Gary Carter
Mike Gearinger
Ted Zink
Delaware
Wayne Flanagan
Rich Sider
Gearinger
Jim Amadio
West Virginia
Zink
Carter
Bryne
Sider
New Jersey
Port Chester
N.Y
Clarksburg
Petey Cooper
Don Englar
Englar
Marr Winner and Father Within Hours After PGA Victory
Ligonier Pa AP Dave Marr won the PGA Championship over Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper, earning 25000 dollars, a World Series berth, and a Ryder Cup spot. He rushed home to Larchmont N Y where his wife gave birth to their third son a few hours later. Marr, 31, his first win since 1962, edged a heat fraught final round at Laurel Valley.
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Ligonier
Dave Marr
Larchmont
N.Y
Marr
Dave
Jack Ninlaus
Billy Casper
Royal Birksdale Course
Southport
England
Laurel Valley Golf Club
Casper
Nicklaus
Houston
Sutton
Mass
Gary Player
Peter Thompson
Insurance covers Breen’s fourth hole-in-one bet
Ace golfer Thomas Breen of Circencester England, a 49 year old policeman, has taken out insurance after his third hole-in-one this season. The policy costs him two shillings six pence and pays about ten pounds if another ace occurs, covering the drinks for friends.
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Circencester
England
Thomas Breen
Breen
Truce Declared Between AAU and NCAA Over Amateur Sport Feud
Washington AP reports a moratorium between the Amateur Athletic Union and the National Collegiate Athletic Association to avoid penalties for athletes during the pause. Senator Warren Magnuson chairs hearings with Gerry Lindgren detailing NCAA bans and open meets as a way to field a stronger U.S. team for future Olympics.
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Washington
Athar
Amateur Athletic Union
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Congress
Gerry Lindgren
Russia
Lindgren
United States
Linden
Unitedates
Tracy Walters
John Rogers High School
Spokane
Rep
Thomas
Foley
Senators
Magnuson
Everett D. Barnes
NCAA
Albert F. Whestle
Balti
Warren Magnuson
Washington State University
Senate Commerce Committee
America
Brooks Nears Lead In AL Batting Race
New York AP reports Brooks Robinson of Baltimore closes in on the AL batting lead with a .323 average aided by a .538 week. Carl Yastrzemski sits at .331 with Tony Oliva at .310, while Mantilla slips to .303. In NL, Hank Aaron narrows gap on Roberto Clemente as Mays fades.
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Brooks Nears
NEW York
Baltimore
Brooks Robinson
Robinson
Carl Yastrzemski
Tony Oliva
Minnesota
Baltimore Star
Yastrzemski
Boston
Oliva
Felix Mantilla
Red Sox
Milwaukee
Hank Aaron
Roberto Clemente
Aaron
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Willie Mays
San Francisco
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Rich Allen
Mays
Deron Johnson
RBI
Ernie Banks
Chicago
Rocky Colavito
Cleveland
Willie Horton
Detroit
Colavito
Horse Race Card Racing Notes Fourth To Ninth Races
Results and entries across races three to nine with times, prices, and participant names including Hidalgo, Graham, Hunt, Tom Jay, Green Hat, Star Parade, Fatal au, and Dean W.M. Gordon. Multiple claims, allowances, and maidens listed with purse values and finish times. notable horses include Samba Man, Shira, Prince Pronto, and Thunder Hill.
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Another Wish
Hidalgo
Graham
Quiet Life
Hunt
Shira
Tom Jay
Green Hat
Bullets Announce 38-Home Schedule for Nation’s Capital
Baltimore announces a 38 game home slate at the Civic Center including first NBA doubleheaders. Open Oct 16 vs Philadelphia 76ers with doubleheaders on Jan 5 and Feb 23. Home on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Kingston King’s Day night is delayed.
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Baltimore
National Basketball Association
Civic Center
Baltimore Bullets
Philadelphia 76Ers
Awards Made At AL Annual Banquet
Three American Little League players and four teams received trophies at the annual banquet in Baker Park. Gary Davis won the Jack Markey sportsmanship award. John Thomas was named best all around pitcher and Bernard McClellan had the highest batting average. Trophies were also given to players on the Tall Cedars Elks Amvets and Oxco teams.
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Baker Park
Gary Davis
Jack Markey
John Thomas
Bernard McClellan
Tall Cedars
Elks
Amvets
Oxco
Nelson Named Ryder Cup Non Playing Captain
Byron Nelson was chosen as non playing captain of the U S Ryder Cup team to face Great Britain at Southport England October 7 to 9. The selection was made by a committee led by President Warren Cantrell of the Leon Golfers Association. The American squad will assemble in New York September 29 and depart for Britain October 2.
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New York
Byron Nelson
United States
Great Britain
Southport
England
Nelson
Warren Cantrell
Leon Golfers’ Associaton
Britain
Wilt to Stick With Basketball for Now
Wilt Chamberlain said in a Philadelphia Bulletin interview that he will remain a basketball player with the 76ers and will talk new contract terms with team owner Ike Richman. He rejected a boxing career despite a D Amato offer that could pay up to a million dollars in three years.
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Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain
Aadelphia 76Ers
Chamberlain
Philadelphia Bulletin
79Ers
Ike Richman
Wilt
National Basketball Association
Gus D’amato
Floyd Patterson
D’amato
Los Angeles
Basket
Astros place waiver on Gus Triandos to clear roster
Houston Astros announced Monday waivers on catcher Gus Triandos to grant his release and make room for Dave Adlesh, who has been called up from Amarillo in the Texas League. Triandos, 35, was recently obtained from Philadelphia.
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Gus Houston
Tex
Houston Astros
Gus Triandos
Dave Adlesh
Amarillo
Triandos
Philadelphia
Miami Wins AFL Franchise For 1966 In Miami
Miami became the AFLs ninth member and first in the Deep South when a 1966 franchise was sold for more than 7.5 million dollars to a group led by Danny Thomas and Joseph Robbie. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss signed the papers. Thomas did not attend the news conference.
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Miami
Fla
Danny Thomas
Robert King High
AFL
Joe Foss
Joseph Robbie
Minneapolis
Thomas
New York
Buffalo
Boston
Kansas City
Houston
San Diego
Denver
Oakland
Robbie
America
Foss
Hollywood
Calif
Toledo
Ohio
Dan Reeves
Los Angeles Rams
Ashe Invited for Private Australian Tour
Melbourne AP report says the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia invited Arthur Ashe of Richmond to a private Australian tour if the U S Davis Cup team misses the challenge round. Ashe, a Davis Cup player, would join the Spain tie this week and could come to Australia in December to bolster the tour. Nancy Richey of Dallas was also reaffirmed for a similar invitation to tour Australia.
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Melbourne
Australia
Council of the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia
Arthur Ashe
U.S
Richmond
Ashe
United States
Spain
LTA
Nancy Richey
Dallas
Tex
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Tony Lema
Gene Littler
Johnny Pett
Julius Boros
Ken Venturi
Tommy Jacobs
Don January
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French
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Winkler
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Ray's Choice
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King Strome
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Tinkling Va
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Glenoca
Espinosa
Myers
da Bois Casey
Miss Chan
Gordon
Thunder Hill
Riston
Jacques Danza
Prince Pronto
William L
Mark Twain
Allen's Delight
le Sean
Red
Toy Dancer
Sitsit Tahm
Macias
Willie
Fil Rowe
Rive Chateau
Starlite
Mearly
Securus
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Todd
Silk Pajamas
Linda
Ferde
Ray
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Trojan Mirage
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Magic Me
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Wire Gold
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Challamar
A. J. Lacoste
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Aljomar
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Dancing Master
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Gregory K
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Core
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Peete Sum
New Muir
WWF
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Baby Wander
A-Pencader
AR. Winstead
J. L. Bradford
Prince Dion
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Davidson
C. C. Smith
Milanopy
Tarstan
New Pond
Charlie's
Hanete Sel
iBullets’ State
John Bean
Fishin
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Phillips 66
Philheat
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