Pirates Seek First Pennant Since 1927 As Cubs Fall
Pittsburgh tightened the NL pennant race with a 4-0 win over Philadelphia while Chicago lost ground. Dick Schofield drove in two with a sixth inning triple as Pittsligh claimed its eighth win in 12 games. In the AL, the Yankees beat Detroit 4-1 lifting within a half game of first place Baltimore. Minnie Minoso and Luis Aparicio drove in two each for the White Sox who beat Baltimore 4-2. Raw earlier actions included Washington over Cleveland 8-2 and Kansas City topping Boston 3-2. San Francisco beat Cincinnati 4-2 and dropped the second game 3-2 to the Reds in a twin bill. Dick Groat out for Pittslgh, with Ernie Banks and Frank Thomas errant throws aiding Chicago miscues.
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Dodgers Rally Over Braves in Pinch Hitters Victory
Dodgers pitchers Stan Williams and Larry Sherry combined on a five hit 5-3 win over the Braves to pull within 3.44 games of third place while ending Charlie Dressen’s pennant dream. Sherry returned from a back injury to seal the victory with a scoreless ninth as Hank Aaron hit his 36th homer and Frank Howard drove in three runs.
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Rams Bow Over 49ers 41-17 for Fourth Straight Win
At the Coliseum 51,398 watched the Rams overpower the San Francisco 49ers 41-17. Coach Bob Waterfield praised the defense as Hugh McElhenny was limited to 44 yards. John Brodie and Y A Tittle struggled for the 49ers as the Rams built a steady, decisive victory.
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Let's Get Some More Aopach Bl Wade Leads Rams Passing
Wade connected on 20 of 37 passes for 267 yards and the game ball as Clendan-Thomas Det Shofner and Yim Phillips aided a Rams offense. Waterfield pleased with Thursday night preparations as Los Angeles hosts the Giants at the Coliseum after a 75 yard Matson drive and a near return by Pardee.
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Dodger Saves Victory In Braves Game For Williams
Larry Sherry entered with bases loaded and none out in the eighth inning and retired six Braves in a row to seal a 5-4 Dodgers win for Stan Williams.
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Rams edge 49ers in high scoring late rally
Rams led 21-7 early in the third as Wade connected with Shofner for an 18 yard pass then Phillips scored after a Wade to Shofner exchange. San Francisco closed to 21-17 on a Tommy Davis field goal and Tillie’s late TD pass to Wilson, but Rams finished with a 21 yard reverse by Thomas and a nullified Stregar TD as the game ended in controversy.
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Owens Responds To Brundage On Olympic Progress
Jesse Owens rejects Avery Brundage's claim that soft living threatens U S athletic power and argues Americans must bolster fitness as global competition grows. He notes 29 Olympic track records shattered and cites the world changing beyond dominance by big nations.
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Shea backs New York bid for 1968 Olympic Games
Bill Shea, leader of a committee for a new stadium in New York, urges city officials to bid for the 1968 Olympics. He envisions using Flushing Meadows facilities for both the World Fair and Olympic needs, with some permanent fair structures serving Olympic use after the event.
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Russ Stars Disappear for Home at Olympic Village
In Rome the sole occupant of a Russian Olympic village office said all athletes had left for Moscow after victories. Still here, 14 golds remain possible in gymnastics weightlifting and marathon as Western reporters found a silver papier mache mock silver Soviet insignia bullseye at the press office.
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Russia's modest rise in Rome mirrors Melbourne victory
In Rome the USSR team, once seen as subdued, displayed growing strength after a Melbourne repeat. Coaches acknowledged talent, with expectations of three track golds all in women’s events. Analysts note large state support and central planning backing athletic development amid a rising sports culture.
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Chargers Open League Season Clash With Texans at Coliseum
The infant American Football League debuts tonight as the Chargers meet the Dallas Texans at the Coliseum in an 8 pm kickoff. Dallas enters as the three point favorite behind a high scoring pre season run led by Cotton Davidson Spikes and notable backs and ends filling the Texan offense.
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St Paddy Wins British St Leger in Doncaster
St Paddy owned by Sir Victor Sassoon captured the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster today. Die Herd, trained by John McShain of Philadelphia, finished second, while Winston Churchill's Vienna placed third.
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