Dodgers Down Pirates On John Roseboro Blasts
In Raleigh Register report from August 2 1906 the Dodgers beat the Pirates 4 3 behind John Roseboro s big hit as ex Nationals Phil Regan earns the win. The box scores note rookie Jay Johnstone s early impact and California s 4 3 victory ties for third place with Cleveland a game behind Detroit. Second game recaps highlight Rigney s Angels using a revolving cast of NL castoffs including Adcock Burdette Reed and Sanford to top New York 4 3. Minnesota tops Boston 6 2 as Jimmie Hall hits two homers and Casanova plates a go ahead run for Washington in a 5 4 win over Kansas City.
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Standings and results from the National and American Leagues
National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 60 wins and 42 losses and San Francisco at 62 44. Pittsburgh 60 44. Philadelphia 56 49. St. Louis 54 49. Tuesday's games list several matchups and probable pitchers. American League leaders Baltimore 69 35. Detroit 55 47. Cleveland 54 48. California 55 49. Minnesota 52 52. Monday results include Washington over Kansas City and Minnesota over Boston. Tuesday fixtures feature further contests and pitching duels.
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Regan Drives Dodgers Win Streak With Run Support
Dodgers ace Phil Regan stays unbeaten in nine straight decisions as Los Angeles wins behind late offense. Roseboro and Gilliam homer in the ninth to back Regan who has allowed just two runs in his last 11 2/3 innings and 12 total runs for the team in his past two weeks. Dodgers maintain first place by three percentage points over the Giants amid a tight NL battle.
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Soothsayer Stargell Aims For 1966 Batting Glory
Pittsburgh Pirates star Wilver Stargell teams his mystical flair with strong stats. He predicted 1966 goals of 35 homers 125 RBIs and a .325 average, and by late season he stood at 24 homers 73 RBIs with a .327 average. He credits goals for pacing performance and recalls near misses in 1965.
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Steelers Down To 3 Quarterbacks
KINGSTON, R. I. (UPI) The Pittsburgh Steelers trimmed to three quarterbacks as Benjy Dial was waived. Kenny Lucas and Matt Szykowny were cut, leaving Bill Nelson, Tommy Wade, and John Stofa as the remaining passers. Coach Bill Austin signed Roger Pillath to try at tackle and moved Lloyd Voss to guard. An exhibition at Ithaca against the Giants is ahead, with Dick Leftridge under treatment for a leg injury and denying a $250 fine claim. Leftridge expects to rejoin in three to four weeks.
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Mount Hope football physicals set Wednesday at 1
Mount Hope High School and Junior High football candidates will take physical examinations at the Mount Hope gym Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Coach Jack Pack announced the plan on Monday afternoon.
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NCAA Members Hold Meeting On Baseball Relations
NEW YORK UPI Members of the NCAA Professional Relations Committee and the Major League College Committee met in William Eckert's office to discuss improving ties between college baseball and the majors. No proposals were made but topics included a better summer college program and possible changes to the college player rule. The ruling currently blocks signing a college player until after his sophomore year. Plans to raise the $75,000 annual major league fee for two summer leagues and to establish more leagues were also discussed with another meeting planned for October.
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Commonwealth Games Open in Kingston Under Hot Conditions
Kingston Jamaica is the site as the eighth British Empire and Commonwealth Games open with 37 nations and about 1500 athletes. The heat reaching 90 degrees is expected to upend events, with Great Britain leading entrants at 161, Australia 131, and Canada 108. Hong Kong, Malawi, Dominica and Zambia did not send teams.
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George Scott Struggles With Confidence At Bat
Boston Red Sox rookie George Scott recalls early taunts after booming home runs in Little League and still contends with self doubt as he leads AL rookies. He rose to All-Star status and tops league charts in home runs and RBIs while facing pitchers who may soon adjust.
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WVU Virginia Rivalry Schedule Set for 1972 73
WVU athletic director Robert N Brown announced that West Virginia University will host the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on September 23, 1972, and UVA will visit Morgantown on November 17, 1973. The interstate series stands Virginia nine wins WVU four with one tie.
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Leftridge Denies Fine to Hinton
UPI reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie fullback Dick Leftridge denies a $250 fine claim for reporting overweight at training camp in Kingston Rhode Island. He says he doesn't know the origin of the rumor and admits Coach Bill Austin had threatened a fine but did not collect it. Leftridge expects release from Hinton Hospital next week and to rejoin teammates in three to four weeks.
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Never Put Off The Things You Should Not Do
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Bases On Balls Costly To Pirates
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 as Pirates errors and free passes helped swing the game. Jim Gilliam hit a first homer of the year and Maury Wills and John Roseboro contributed run scoring hits. Roberto Clemente tripled and Gene Alley drew a first inning walk for the Pirates.
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Red Wings extend win streak as Bertaina shines
Rochester Red Wings won their ninth straight by defeating Columbus 2-0 behind pitcher Frank Bertaina. The 22-year-old lefthander fired a four-hitter and has four straight complete games, improving to 7-1. Toronto swept Jacksonville to stay within three games. Magrini earned his sixth win. Buffalo beat Richmond 12-3.
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National League attendance nears historic highs
Attendance across the National League is up 10.1 percent through July 31, with total NL turnout at 9,556,232 and projections suggesting a season total near 14.94 million. Six teams have surpassed one million in attendance, led by the Dodgers at 1,619,607, while a single day record of 194,087 admissions was set last Saturday. The Pirates face Don Drysdale tonight after Woody Fryman seeks win.
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Major League Leaders Report Highlights Top Hitter and Pitcher Men
Pitching and batting leaders across the National and American Leagues are listed with key figures such as Aaron and Torre leading home runs in the NL, Robinson and Powell among AL leaders in various categories, and standout pitchers like Regan, Perry, and Marichal shining with strong win totals and ERAs.
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Gowdy the 1914 Series Hero Dies at 76 in Ohio
Hank Gowdy, famed catcher for the miracle 1914 Braves and the first major leaguer to enlist for World War I, died in Columbus at 76 after a hospital stay. Born in Columbus, he hit .545 in the 1914 World Series, with five of six hits for extra bases. His enlistment marked a milestone in baseball military service.
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