Giants rally past Cincinnati as McCovey returns
San Francisco gains in the National League pennant chase by sweeping Cincinnati 6-2. Sad Sam Jones fired a two-hitter, improving to 13-7, with Willie Mays and Jim Marshall driving in key runs before Mays left with an ankle injury. Pittsburgh and Chicago also won, keeping the NL race tight as Milwaukee and St. Louis won in the making of the pennant scramble.
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Bills Seek AFL Title With Ramsey Offensive Plan
Buffalo coach Buster Ramsey builds a detailed offensive system in a downtown office as he prepares the Bills for the AFL. He targets a veteran quarterback like Tommy OConnell or Richie Lucas, aims to solidify the defense with pros such as Gene Graboski, and plans to draft Lucas while developing a strong two quarterback setup.
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Buster) Ramsey
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National All Stars Tie Pennsylvania in Hershey All‑Star Game
The National and Pennsylvania All-Stars played to a 0-0 tie in rain soaked Hershey. National squad members included Bluefield’s Bunky Brooks and Mullens’ David Humphrey as both teams failed to score after advancing inside the opponent’s 10 yard line.
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Dodgers press Pirates and Brewers in tense pennant race
The Dodgers rise to third, four games back, as they head to Pittsburgh for a three game set. Strong pitching could push them as contenders for the NL pennant while Pittsburgh and Milwaukee fight to maintain pace. In the AL, the White Sox surge behind Roy Sievers while the Yankees stumble with weak pitching.
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Move Again Top Driver At Beckley Speedway
Ernie Moye dominated Beckley Speedway racing on Sunday winning the Modified division and Stock Consolation. He also led the Consolation race, won the Modified Heat, the Australian pursuit, and the Feature. J Covey and Irvin Sutphin followed in key places with strong showings in multiple events.
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Teen Race Results Rise to Second Place
Emile Lilly of Shady Spring earned a second place finish in the Oa Teen race as stock results highlighted the event.
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Athletic Heat Results and Participants
The records show Heat 1 winners R Hawkins from Huntington, J Garrett of Prosperity, H Hornsby from Bradley. Heat 2 lists C Hughes of Soak Creek, R Rice of Prosperity, R Bradley of Coal City. Consolation features Ernie Moye of Nimitz with F Lilly of Shady Spring and C Massie of Prosperity. Australian Pursuit highlights Ernie Moye with J Covey. Feature credits Ernie Moye with Sutphin and Covey.
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Clovis Wins Tri State Golf Tournament in Pro Debut
KINGWOOD AP Dave Clovis of Clarksburg won the Tri State Golf Tournament in his first appearance. He totaled 284 after 72 holes, 14 strokes ahead of runners up Jay Randolph and Bob Mewbrough. Randolph won a playoff with a 15 foot putt on the fifth hole.
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Patty Berg Heads For Waterloo Open
Patty Berg heads to the Waterloo Open in Waterloo Iowa after winning the American Women's Open in Minneapolis. The 42 year old regained her sharp chipping and putting touch, edging Kathy Cornelius by one stroke with a 3 under par last nine. Cornelius finished at 293, tied with Mickey Wright and Marlene Hagge at 294 after late rounds.
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Pro Football Edges Into Sports Picture
Professional football joined the sports scene with two exhibition games by the new American League. The Boston Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 28 7 in Buffalo on Saturday as Spikes scored twice in the second half. The Dallas Texans defeated the Oakland Raiders 20 13 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco on Sunday.
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Marmet Tops Beckley 5-3 To Stay Unbeaten In KVL
Marmet remains unbeaten in the Kanawha Valley League as Beckley drops its second game in the doubleheader. Highlights include Wil ley Joe Chandler homeruns for Beckley and a Marmet win by 5 to 3 after a tense late innings stretch. The contest followed a 9-2 Beckley win in the opener at Woodrow Wilson Field with Marmet extending a 17 game league streak.
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Williamson Moundsville In Title Game
Williamson and Moundsville reach the state American Legion Junior baseball final after Moundsville edged Fairmont 7-5 in the northern region and Williamson beat Parkersburg 13-3 at home. Restner Hatfield Barker drove in 11 of Williamson’s 13 runs. Angelich Pearl led Moundsville with two RBIs.
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Little Kanawha Bowl Opens All-Star Month
Parkerburg hosts the Little Kanawha Bowl Friday night as the first of five scholastic all-star football games in West Virginia this month. The schedule includes events in Wheeling and Charleston August 13, a Kanawha East West clash, Bluefield August 19, and Williamson August 20 featuring Southwestern West Virginia standouts against Kentucky.
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Arizona Youth Sweeps National Tennis Finals
Tucson player Bill Lenoir dominates the National Junior and Boys Tennis Championships in Kalamazoo, capturing the singles crown by defeating top rivals Dennis Ralston and Frank Froehling. Lenoir, with Froehling, also won doubles against Ralston and Bond, while Mike Belkin won the boys 15 and under title in 35 minutes.
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Campbell Seeks 400 mph Speed Record On Utah Salt Flats
AP News profile of Donald Campbell aiming to break the land speed mark at Bonneville. He describes the Bluebird car, its 400 to 500 mph goal, and the scientific, lonely nature of the endeavor. Campbell cites tire risk, energy dissipation, and family support, including wife Tonia Bern.
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Senators Lose James To Cards
Charleston Senators lose Charley James to the St. Louis Cardinals after a .370 hitting stretch since July. Right-hander Jack Urban is sold to Class AA Little Rock of the Southern Association after posting a 3-1 mark and a rough season with 107 hits allowed in 88 2 3 innings.
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