Musial Eyesight Shines In Cards Hitting Spotlight
A long feature notes Stan Musial and St Louis Cardinals players undergoing eye exams during a routine physical. It recalls Musial's rivalries with Horace Stoneham, stories of big days at the plate, and his camaraderie with fans and teammates, highlighting Musial as baseball’s keen-eyed hitter. The piece also touches on manager firings, future All-Star night plans, and other national sports chatter.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Stan Musial
Musial
Giant
Horace Stoneham
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Stoneham
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Horace
Larry Jansen
San Francisco
Billy O'Dell
Cardinal
Barry James
Harry
del Mar
Lake Tahoe
Cardinals
Alvin Dark
Harry Walker
Dick Stuart
Japan
Charles O. Finley
World Swim Records Fall at University Games in Tokyo
American swimmers swept finals as world standards fell in seven events at the World University Games in Tokyo. Greg Charlton won the 400 meter freestyle, Charles Hockcox claimed 190 meter backstroke, and the 400 meter freestyle relay team set a mark led by Charlton. Other winners included Ken Merten, Madelaine Ellis, Linda Gustavson, Micki King, and the U S basketball squad beat Belgium 108-48 to move to 2-0 as Boston releases Jim Landis to clear roster space for Ken Harrelson.
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Tokyo
Greg Charlton
Arcadia
Charles Hockcox
Phoenix
Charlton
Ken Walsh
East Lansing
Mich
Don Havens
Granada Hills
Zac Zom
Buena Park
Ken Merten
Pacoima
Madelaine Ellis
Indianapolis
Linda Gustavson
Santa Cruz
Micki King
Ann Arbor
Belgium
Phillies Rally Past Reds 3-2 to Extend Win Streak
John Callison hit his 13th homer to break a 1-1 tie in the sixth, followed by a bases loaded balk by Gerry Arrigo as the Philadelphia Phillies edged Cincinnati 3-2 Monday night, pushing their winning streak to eight. Gene Oliver sparked the late sequence with a two-out hitting error to load the bases.
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John Callison
Gerry Arrigo
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati
Callison
Phils
Gene Oliver
National League infield play sparks late run to win
In a tight race, Arria's infield blunder and Bill White's RBI single allow Oliver to score the decisive run as the Phillies edge Cincinnati by one percentage point for second in the NL. Dick Ellsworth relieves, while McCarver Cepeda Maxvill pace the offense in a Cardinals win over the Mets. Clemente homers twice to lift the Pirates past the Braves, and Phillips scores the winning run on a wild pitch to lift the Cubs over the Astros.
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Bill White
Arriago
Oliver
Dick Farrer
Dick Ell
Reds
Phils
Cincinnati
Davis Sets World Bowling Record
Davis, 24, from Phoenix Arizona, broke the PBA 40 game record with 9416 pins at the Green Bay Open on Sunday, surpassing Billy Harewick’s 9283 mark set in Los Angeles in 1963, as he claimed his fourth PBA tour victory.
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UPI
Dave Davis
Phoenix
Ariz
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PBA
Billy Harewick
San Mateo
Los Angeles
Injuries Plague Angels in Key Doubleheader
Jose injures as Conchibity Herman and Joan Fre Ancele d od a dhening rally amid plays. Cardenal loses wind and needs X rays, sidelining him indefinitely. Brunet and Clark combine on pitching as McLain and Hier falter. Rip R oy schedule disrupted with a Tuesday doubleheader. Wright to be activated Sept 14 after Marine leave.
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Angel Angles
Herman
Joan
Ena Cardenal
Jose
Secord
Morton
Ben
de Duba Raveski
Cardenal
George Brunet
Rick Clark
Doe Dewey McLain
Dotm Hier
Anori
Pate
Baltimore
Rip
Clyde Wright
Detroit Star
All Australian Final Forms for U S Doubles Crown
In Brookline Massachusetts Newcombe and Roche defeated Drysdale and Moore 3 11 9 7 5 to reach an all Australian final at the 87th U S National Doubles tennis championship at Longwood The pair faces Bowrey and Davidson in a bid for the title aided by rapid play despite a rain soaked court.
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Brookline
Mass
John Newcombe
Tony Roche
Cliff, Drysdale
Ray Moore
U.S
Longwood
Newcombe
Roche
Bill Bowrey
Owen Davidson
Drysdale
Moore
Wild Throw Keeps Twins in 1st Place
Rich Rollins scored from second on a Pete Richert throwing error in the seventh inning as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3 2 to stay atop the American League standings. Richert had retired 15 Twins in a row before Rollins singled to left with one out in the seventh, and Rod Carew followed with a grounder that rolled into an infield hit. Jim Perry earned his seventh win.
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Rich Rollins
Pete Richert
Minnesota Twins
Baltimore OrieLles
Red Sox
Richert
Twins
Rol
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Rod Carew
Zoilo Versalles
Rollins
Jim Perry
al Worthington
Orioles
al Lyle
Dave Morehead
New York
Boston
Yankees
Rudolph Sikes Wins Westchester Classic Rainbound Round
Ailing Dan Sikes tied for the 36-hole lead at 134 after a course-record 62 at Westchester Country Club. Weather washed out three rounds, while Mason Rudolph faltered amid rain and fatigue as the world’s richest golf tournament reached its midpoint.
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N.Y
UPI
Dan Sikes
Mason Rudolph
Westchester Country Club
Sikes
Rudolph
Bob Charles
Nason Rusaiph
Chares
Mathews
Tigers
Kaline
Red Sox
Twins
Chicago
Angels
Lolich
Cere Angels
Fregosi
Bubba Morton
Detroit
Bob Verwe
Green
Cardenal
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Bison
Bruce Dew Stanley
Haute
Ob Keating
Prueahne
Mathews Nort
Skowron
Rue Hemmer
Freehan
Taylor c
Bily Cesar
Bob Benin Latch
Yeever
Coates
Reever Teen
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Woo
World Softball JSC Toomney at Reckteland All Star Scores
International League games feature Buffalo 44 against Syracuse 33 Toledo 3 Richmond 2 Columbus 7 Jacksonville 2 at Roches. Cleanup notes list players Yepes Avs and Lener Cato among others with unclear lineups and affiliations.
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Navy Softball Game at Yorktown Naval Station
Navy softball action at Yorktown Naval Station with Princeton and other teams competing. Readable names and scores appear, though the fragmentary text obscures exact results and full lineup details.
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