Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Summary
American League standings show Baltimore 95-58 and Detroit 85-68 in first and second place. Thursday results include Chicago 4 New York 1 and California 5 Detroit 3 with Detroit 7 California 0, plus Baltimore 6 Kansas City 1.
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Braves Romp Pirates 14-1 in Big League Tilt
Atlanta Braves pounded Pirates pitchers for 13 hits including three homers and three doubles to win 14-1. Eddie Mathews drove in two, Hank Aaron hit his 40th homer, while Steve Blass took the loss as Pittsburgh fell further from pace in the pennant race.
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Norwalk and Tiffin Fight for First Win in Weeknight Clash
Norwalk High and Tiffin Kenny battle for their first victory as head coach Tony Zuppe claims the real contest begins tonight at Tiffin. He promises a higher scoring effort while warning the Tornadoes led by Orwig and Bivens pose a tough test for Norwalk.
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Orioles clinch first pennant with Robinson’s clutch season
Frank Robinson fuels Baltimore’s 6-1 win over Kansas City to clinch the American League pennant as the 1966 season reaches its peak. Robinson leads the league in batting, homers, and RBIs with a .316 average and 120 RBI, while Hank Bauer hails a year that defies injury and doubt.
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Romeo Hanover Eyes Next Super Horse After Jug Victory
In Delaware Ohio Romeo Hanover son of Dancer Hanover won the 21st Little Brown Jug pacing classic for 3 year olds at the county fairgrounds in two heats. Driver George Sholty guided the horse to wins by 13/4 and 21/4 lengths after rain dampened conditions. The earnings push Romeo closer to Bret Hanover's mark with total prize money this season at 214970 and season winnings at 341784 in 1965.
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Colavito's Year Spurs Trade Talk
Cleveland outfielder Rocky Colavito hints at possible trade as the Indians finish the season with a first division target. The 33 year old has 30 homers and 72 RBIs but a .238 average amid boos from fans after benching incidents and a strained relationship with manager George Strickland. Colavito recalls a long career from the Indians system to Detroit and back in 1965.
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Browns Favored In Week Card Game By 6 1 2 Points
The Cleveland Browns hold an 11 1 record and lead the NFL in scoring with 58 points as they are favored by 6 1 2 points in Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals who have won their two prior meetings this season.
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