US Swimmers Still Seeking High Gear
The United States swimming team opened the Pan American Games with strong performances and multiple golds, led by Melvin Nash, Mark Chatfield, and Frank Hecki amid a broader Games day that also saw the U.S. basketball team eliminated in a controversial group setup. Canada and Cuba challenged U.S. dominance in women’s and relay events while the U.S. total medal haul stood at 60 golds, 44 silvers, and 27 bronzes after the opening session.
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Minnesota
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Mexico
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Stargell Leaves Hoerner with Numbered Luck in Loss
Willie Stargell zapped no homer in a 3-2 Pirates loss as Phillies pitcher Joe Hoerner stifled him with a planned strategy by Frank Lucchesi. Willie Mondanez provided a two run shot for Philadelphia while Tom Seaver dominated Atlanta with 11 strikeouts and a four hitter as the Mets won 4-1. Cleon Jones and Ken Singleton homered for New York.
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Free Admission For Pee Wee To Babe Ruth Baseball Players
All boys who played baseball in the Ottawa Pee Wee Midget Junior League or Babe Ruth program will be admitted free to Monday afternoon state American Legion tournament games at Orris Cox Field. The free offer applies only to the Monday afternoon session.
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Baseball Scoreboard with Standings and Schedule
Baseball standings show Pittsburgh leading the East with 69 wins and 43 losses, St Louis 62-50, Chicago 60-50, New York 56-54, Philadelphia 49-62, Montreal 44-68, and West division leaders San Francisco 67-48, Los Angeles 60-52, Atlanta 59-57, Houston 56-56, Cincinnati 53-62, San Diego 41-74. Friday results include Cincinnati 9 Montreal 1 and New York 9 Atlanta 1. Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 2. San Diego 4 Houston 3. St Louis 12 San Francisco 8. Upcoming games feature Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and San Francisco at Chicago among others with multiple night games and a Sunday slate.
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Houk May Be Right But Dobson Just Plain Wrong
Pat Dobson’s 12 game win streak ended as the Orioles were routed 12-3 by the Yankees. Ralph Houk’s Yankees climbed over .500 for the first time this season, while Dobson blamed rhythm issues after allowing six hits and six runs in 3 2/3 innings. Orioles still lead the AL East by 4 1/2 games.
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OCC Men's Pairings Set for Ottawa Country Club Tournament
The Ottawa Country Club announces five flight pairings for its annual Men's Golf Tournament with 39 players. Defending champion Bob Soph is exempt from qualifying, while Ray Meyer Jr posted a 69 to pace the qualifier. First-round must finish by Aug 15.
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Women’s Golf Roundup at Ottawa CC Pairings Listed
Tuesday’s Ottawa Country Club women’s golf roundups show pairings: Daugharthy Johnson H Kramer. Stecher South Hysom. Elder Wolgast Lyman. Henning Damron Warnock. Walker Sheldon Gilroy. Earnshaw Moline Morissey. Matthias Peters Crawford. Freed an Speer. Reservations or cancellations: 242 4983 or 242 3635.
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Heard Leads American Golf Classic At Firestone
Visalia pro Jerry Heard shot seven under 133 for a 36 hole lead at Firestone South, expanding his cushion to three strokes over Bob Lunn. Nicklaus praised the score while predicting Heard would need to sustain form through the cut.
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Colts Chasing Bounce Back in Preseason Opener
Baltimore coach Don McCafferty says the Colts are in good shape physically for the NFL preseason opener against Kansas City. He praises the Chiefs as having great personnel but notes last season’s 44-24 loss, with key absences including Fred Miller Jim Bailey and John Unitas.
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