Olympic Berths Up For Grabs At US Trials
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosts the final U S track and field trials for Tokyo 1964. Winners in the New York semifinals are set for Friday and Sunday, with second and third-place finishers vying for remaining team spots. Notable athletes include Hayes Hansen Long Oerter Carr Connolly Lindgren and more as heat nears 100 degrees.
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Giants
Gerry Lindgren
Spokane
Twin Double Record Falls at Roosevelt Raceway
Robert Froner a 22 year old Brooklyn draftsman and his group won the Twin Double at Roosevelt Raceway for a $172726.80 payout after betting by the last two races. Froner married four months ago and worked days while attending college at night.
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Packers Open Season With Bold Win Hopes Over Bears
Pro football opener preview with Packers favored to beat Bears 17 7 as Hornung starts and Lombardi aims to avenge last year's opening loss. Cards Cowboys Giants Eagles Redskins Browns Vikings Jets Rams Steelers 49ers Chargers Houston Bills Chiefs Oakland all featured with predicted outcomes and key players named.
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Phils Open 6-Game Gap In NL Race
Philadelphia ace Chris Short powered the Phillies to a 5 1 victory over St. Louis while matching up at the plate with a key triple and single. Short earned his 16th win, struck out 12, and helped widen Philadelphia’s NL lead to six games as Cincinnati and San Francisco edged closer. Johnny Callison homered in support as the Reds blanked Pittsburgh and the Giants beat the Dodgers in NL action.
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Associated Press
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Ruben Amaro
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Chicago
Houston
World Series Opens Oct 7 In National League Park
The 1964 World Series could start Oct 7 with two games at the Phillies park if Phillies face Orioles or Yankees, no travel day if only Eastern or Midwestern teams. A possible three-way AL tie could trigger a six-day round robin, with potential end by Oct 10 or start Oct 12 after weather and open-day considerations.
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Orioles Win After First Triple Play Of Season
Orioles beat Washington 12.5 as three baserunners score from a fourth inning rally. A bases loaded triple play ends Aparicio’s run, but Baltimore still gains in standings behind Chicago and ahead of New York. Milt Pappas improves to 15th win. Bowens adds a three run homer and two RBIs.
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Associated Press
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Milt Pappas
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Jim Kaat
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Sox
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Elston Howard
al Downing
Yankees
Joe Pepitone
Downing
Tigers
al Kaline
Sonny Siebert
Chico Salmon
Indians
Don McMahon
Red Sox
Dick Stuart
Tony Conigliara
Phillies End Slump With 5-1 Win Over Cardinals
The Philadelphia Phillies halted a three-game skid by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 in Philadelphia. Chris Short struck out 12 for his 16th win against seven losses, while Ray Sadecki took the loss as St Louis’ five errors helped fuel the Phillies' runs. Both teams have 22 games left, with three matchups remaining in September. The Cardinals head to Chicago to face the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
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County Bans Bow and Arrow Hunting in Cook County
Chicago (AL) reports Cook County chambers moved to outlaw hunting with bow and arrow. Board President Seymour Simon led the ordinance amid concerns the practice would threaten residents as the county’s population exceeds five million.
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Cook County
Seymour Simon
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