Cardinals Top Giants 6-4. Phillies Open Four-Game Edge
Bill White starred for the Cardinals with three hits and two key rallies in a 6-4 win over the Giants, widening Philadelphia’s lead to four games after a 6-5 Phillies victory over the Cubs. Koufax earned his 18th win for the Dodgers, and other results included Milwaukee over Houston 5-1 and Pittsburgh defeating the Mets 5-4.
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Mantle and Bowens Hit Two Homers In AL Action
Mickey Mantle and Sam Bowens each homered twice as Baltimore beat Boston 7 0 and New York won 7 3 over Chicago. Mantle connected for a 500 plus footer at Yankee Stadium and Bowens socked 375 and 425 foot drives in Baltimore's shutout of Boston. Other AL results included Los Angeles beating Cleveland 4 2 Detroit 6 2 over Minnesota and Washington 4 3 over Kansas City.
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Four-Year Congo Effort Ends In Confusion, Crisis
The United States expands aid as four US Air Force transports land in Leopoldville to bolster the central Congo government amid a deepening crisis. Rebels seize Stanleyville while U Thant cautions about the uncertain future, with 1,500 Americans in the Congo and 40 paratroopers ready to protect the planes.
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Missouri River Barge Traffic Hits Record Ahead of Eight Month Season
Maj. Gen. George Walker reports Missouri River barge tonnage reaching an estimated 1.6 million tons this year, with 17 percent ahead of last year. He cites the nine-foot channel from St. Louis to Kansas City as boosting capacity and predicts continued growth. More than 30 barge companies operate on the river as water storage remains high. He aims to deepen the channel to nine feet by July 1, 1967, to Sioux City within about two years.
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Argentina Wins South American Club Championship
Argentina defeated Nacional of Uruguay 1-0 to win the South American Soccer Club championship before a crowd of 100,000 in Buenos Aires.
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Careful Of That Bear In Warroad Minnesota
Andy Streiff recounts a bear encounter while delivering milk on his truck route. A 250 pound bear attacked. Streiff shot it, then wrestled with the wounded animal before killing it with his rifle. He survived with multiple injuries including a ripped stomach and a broken hand.
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Girl Swept Into Sewer in Willimantic Drain
A 9 year old girl Rita Racette stepped from a stalled car and fell into a flooded street sewer. She was swept 75 feet underground into the Willimantic River before three men rescued her with a stick aiding from the bank. She was found safe at home in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Farm Fame Hall funds raised to date in Kansas
Bonner Springs Kansas AP The state has raised 206000 of its 250000 quota for the Agricultural Hall of Fame construction. Wilburn Levering state fund raising chairman said the funds largely come from the western half of the state. The eight eastern counties have not yet met their quotas.
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Baseball Scoreboard National League Standings and Results
National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 67 wins and 43 losses followed by San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York. Wednesday results include Philadelphia 6 Chicago 5 and Pittsburgh 5 New York 4 plus St Louis 6 San Francisco 4 and Los Angeles 4 Cincinnati 1.
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Tournament Opens Friday in Wichita Nonpro CBC baseball begins
The National Baseball Congress nonpro tournament launches Friday with Osceola Arkansas facing Denver Colorado and the Wichita Dreamliners meeting Fulton Missouri. The Marietta Georgia Roosters are certified as the 28th team, set to play here August 20. Mansfield Ohio Bankers are state champions and will face Michigan champions in a biestate playoff this weekend, with the regional win net entering the CBC event.
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Colts Are Hopeful Despite Big Loss
Baltimore coach Don Shula plans a fast start for the Colts despite Gino Marchetti’s retirement. Don Thompson must step into Marchetti’s role, with potential shifts by Fred Miller if needed. Johnny Unitas remains sharp, and the offense expects early progress, aided by new backs Lorick and Davis and a strengthened line. Defense faces the challenge of filling Marchetti’s end position alongside returnee Billy Ray Smith.
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Cards Picked As Champs
LAKE FOREST Ill AP On the theory that the St. Louis Cardinals matured in the heat of a tight four club race in 1963 many pro football observers tab the Eastern champion ship contenders this season. Lemm cites experience from last year and strong passing and receiving options with Charley Johnson Sonny Randle Bobby Joe Conrad Taz Anderson Jackie Smith Pren tice Gautt and Joe Childress as key playmakers. He hopes Crow back from injury plus additions like Willie Crenshaw and a bolstered defense led by Silas Brumm and Stovall will lift the club to a top NFC East finish.
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Phillies Stay On Top As Cubs Fall In Tight Win
Chicago AP By CHARLES: CHAMBERLAIN CHICAGO Phillies edge Cubs 6 5 as Wes Covington belts a three run homer in the eighth to push lead to 4 2. Manager Gene Mauch warns against relaxation while the Phillies chase a six game win streak and praise GM John Quinn for assembling a versatile roster. Covington notes more Ws as key to keeping momentum.
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Mantle and Stottlemyre Lift Yankees In Big League Debut
Newcomer Mel Stottlemyre pitched seven strong innings as the Yankees beat the White Sox 7 3 in his major league debut. Mickey Mantle powered the win with two home runs and a single, scoring three times, while Clete Boyer and Roger Maris also homered. Mantle’s first homer cleared the center-field screen in dead center, estimated at 500 feet, a landmark shot rare in Yankee history.
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Scot Favored In Roosevelt Raceway Championship
Speedy Scot, harness racing's Horse of the Year in 1963, drew post No. 2 as the 3-5 favorite for the $50,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway. He was to face six other trotters Saturday night.
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Topeka In Tournament Opens Regional Softball Event
In Topeka Kansas the Western regional women's softball tournament opens with nine teams from four states. Defending regional champion Topeka Ohse faces strong rivals including Kansas City Dons and Topeka Willies. Tonight's games include Topeka Willie's versus Wichita and Kansas City versus Hutchinson in a double elimination event running through Sunday. The winner advances to the national tournament.
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Giardello Carter Bout Approved by Nevada Commission
The Nevada State Athletic Commission approved contracts between Silver State Sports Club and champion Joey Giardello and Rubin Hurricane Carter for the October 23 middleweight title bout in Las Vegas.
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