Howard's Bat Kills Pirates in Dodgers Win
Dodgers top Pirates 5-3 as Frank Howard drives in two with a bases loaded single. Howard extended a 10 game hitting streak to raise his average to .320 and boost Los Angeles NL lead while Saints Giants beat Cubs. Other majors notes include Broglio four hitter for Cards and Mahaffey grand slam for Phils.
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College All Stars Hope to Run Scared Packers Tonight
Otto Graham predicts the 1962 College All Stars will be run ing scared by the Green Bay Packers in the 29th annual series. Packers favorites by three touchdowns, with Hornung back from service and Lombardi coaching. All Stars seek upset after calm practice and a guiding scrimmage against the Bears.
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Brewer Trails Nagle by Four at St Annes Pro Golf
Gay Brewer of Crystal River Florida stands four behind Australian Kel Nagle after two rounds in a 72 hole pro golf tournament at St Annes England. Brewer carded a 71 on Thursday while Nagle shot a 67 in the second round.
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Wall Leads Field Into Second Round Of Insurance Open
Art Wall of Pocono Manor Paion led the Insurance City Open after a six under par 65 as the second round began at Wethersfield. He held a one stroke edge over Paul Harney and Frank Boynton with six others at 67 and a larger group at 68, following Cramp ton’s nine hole 29 record for the halfway mark. Wall's round featured four outward nine birdies and two on the back, including a 25 yard pitch on the 12th.
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Beckley Bengals Seek First Victory Over Danville Senators
Beckley Bengals aim to end their season with a win at Warren Williams Field in a Saturday doubleheader against Danville Senators. Pitchers Wendell Backus and Scotty Murray will start, after they combined for a no hitter and three hits allowed against Guthrie Air Force Base and Thurman's Drive-In. First game at 6:30 p.m., second 20 minutes after. Next week they face Henson's Pontiac in the Warren Williams Field playoffs.
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Two tied for lead in Waterloo Open golf event
Marilyn Smith of Jupiter Florida and Mary Lena Faulk of Sea Island Georgia shared the Open lead with 71s as the second round began. Mickey Wright Dallas struggled to a 76 leaving her five behind with Sandra Hayne and Shirley Englehorn tied for third at 72.
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City Softball Finals Set as Combined Insurance Faces Mabscott
In the City Softball League post season Combined Insurance upset New River 9-7 after trailing 4-0, with Willie Joe Chandler and Sam Tassitino leading a four-run third and fourth innings surge. In the nightcap Combined pummeled W Va Casket 29-10 as Chandler again led with four hits and four runs.
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State Legion Tourney Opens At Mullens Park
Parkersburg and Weirton start the West Virginia American Legion baseball tourney at Mullens Park with Williamson Morgantown in the first opening game. Friday losers enter Saturday’s first elimination. winners meet later. Sleeping quarters sought for players ages 15 to 18. meals served at Moose Lodge.
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Charleston Hopes To Make It 2 In A Row
Charleston aims to win a second straight game over Springfield after Charleston rallied with a three run second inning and forced a 6-5 lead before Springfield tied 5-5 in the seventh. Rifles then beat Charleston 11-8. In Los Angeles, John Lovetere and Urban Henry signed 1962 NFL contracts as defensive tackles for the Rams, with Lovetere a three season standout at 290 pounds and Henry joining from the Canadian Football League.
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Oak Hill Wins Senior LI Title On One-Hitter
Oak Hill defeats Berkley Springs 8 to 0 to claim the Senior Little League state title. Roger Perdue strikes out 14, allows no hits until the seventh, and gets offensive support from a five-run first inning plus adds in the fifth and sixth. Oak Hill advances to the divisional tournament in Harlan Kentucky.
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Kubek Returns to Yankees after Army Service
The New York Yankees add Tony Kubek to the roster as he returns from eight months in the Army. Manager Ralph Houk will assess his fitness before deciding whether to restore him at shortstop or place him in left or center field. Kubek owns a .277 career batting mark across five seasons and has appeared in four World Series with the Yankees.
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Schaffernoth Notches 14th Round Victory
United Press International reports pitcher Joe Schaffernoth of the Jacksonville Suns won his 14th decision in 21 starts as the Suns beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 8-2, widening their league lead to 10 games. Mack Jones hit a two run homer in the ninth.
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Local Little League Matchups Across State Parks
Today’s schedule features Martinsburg at Caretta in Ceredo Renova and Weirton at Mullens with several key showdowns. Williamson hosts Morgantown while Trap Hill II faces the Cardinals and Braves clash with the Redlegs in a packed card. Beckley Little League hosts two games Tigers vs Red Sox and Braves vs Yankees along with top tier showdowns Orioles No 1 vs Indians No 2 and Warren Williams Post 32 against Eppy’s Drug Duncan Catron vs Post 70.
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1st Of Four Games Joey Jay Seeks No 16 Tonight Against Mets
Cincinnati Reds suffer a 5 1 loss to St Louis as Ernie Broglio blanked them on four hits. Purkey’s errors and wild pitches aided the Cardinals while Don Blasingame led Reds with three hits. Joey Jay to start versus Mets, with Jay Hook and Johnny Klippstein also in line for the road trip.
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