Roberts Hurls 4-Hit Shutout as Astros Blank Phillies
Robin Roberts, ex Phillies ace, pitched a four-hitter to carry the Houston Astros to an 8-0 victory over Philadelphia. Robe rts, signed after being cut loose by Baltimore, dominated NL foe in his first non-dome start in years. Tony Gonzalez led Phillies with three hits, Burdette struggled, and Chance starred for the Angels with a 9-0 win over Cleveland.
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Cards Nip Braves In I Opener 4-3
The undefeated Cards edged the Braves 4 to 3 in the opening game of the city championship series. Darrell Dixon hit a decisive fourth inning home run after a walk and fielder’s choice, lifting the Cards to the lead as Dixon struck out key batters to close out the win. The Braves had led early 3-1, with Jose Rodriguez scoring on a wild throw and J. E. Meadows scoring on a defensive miscue. Dixon held the Braves to one hit after the first frame, while Griffith and Hale contributed for the Braves before Dixon’s late firepower sealed the victory.
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Choo-choo” Jackson
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Fred Griffith
Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Box Blast
The American League standings show Minnesota first with 72 wins and a .649 mark. Baltimore and Cleveland trail, while Los Angeles and Kansas City sit lower. Tuesday schedules feature Washington at Chicago, Kansas City at Detroit, Los Angeles at Cleveland, Minnesota at New York, and Baltimore at Boston. Wednesday matchups include Minnesota at New York, Washington at Chicago, Kansas City at Detroit, Los Angeles at Cleveland, Baltimore at Boston, plus several late-night NL games including Philadelphia at Houston and New York at Los Angeles.
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Arnold Palmer Aims For PGA Win In His Back Yard
Arnold Palmer speaks like a Brooklyn Dodger as he heads into the PGA Championship at Laurel Valley in Ligonier Pennsylvania. At 35 his health and sight are fine yet a five tournament drought tests him while facing new star Jack Nicklaus and a fickle gallery. Palmer vows not to quit and plans only a few events after the PGA if he does not win, stating he believes his best shot is now.
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Pirates, Giants, Dodgers Open Series This Week
The Pirates begin a three game set with the San Francisco Giants today and then visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for three. Giants have won six in a row to move second in the NL, one game behind the Dodgers. Juan Marichal faces Don Cardwell in a key pitching matchup.
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Par 3 Tourney Deadline Set
The Par 3 golf tournament deadline is Friday and registrations update shows 10 men and one woman. Mattie Pennington became the first lady entrant with an 86 after a 42 on the front and 44 back nine, while Tony Misiti leads qualifiers at 55 for 18 holes, nine strokes ahead of Joe Herrera Jr. at 55.
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Marmet Wins State American Legion Tourney Title
Marmet defeated St. Marys 73 to claim the West Virginia state American Legion Baseball championship and earn a spot in the Mid-East Regional on August 18 in Bridgeton. Mike Kitchen led Marmet with a two run triple, a run scoring single, two runs, and 3 RBI. Allen White earned the win with 14 strikeouts in seven innings.
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Stratton gridiron coach calls for player report
Stratton coach Murray Jeffries urges all Stratton boys to note that notices will be issued Thursday and Friday August 12 and 13 so the squad can begin hard work next Monday. Jeffries is at a football coaching school at North Carolina College with Asa Parsegian, Notre Dame coach, as guest speaker. He will return to Beckley to assist Coach Hannah with equipment.
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Boxscores Night Game Philadelphia Houston
Phillies and Astros meet in a night game with mixed batters and pitching notes. Roberts and Gonzalez lead hits while Burdette and Mahaffey pitched. Houston edges Philadelphia 4 6 1 in the box score highlights.
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Major League Leaders Overview Highlighting Top Hitters and Pitchers
The listing shows leading players in the National and American Leagues by batting average hits and at bats with names like Mays Callison McCovey Mathews Santo Aaron Stargell Mantilla and Colavito. It also notes home run leaders with Colavito Horton Killebrew Conigliaro and Wagner and RBIs leaders including Johnson Banks Stargell Callison Mays Horton Kell. Pitching leaders include Koufax Jay Nuxhall Maloney Marichal Grant Perry Pascual Terry Hall and Koufax with win loss records.
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Rockets Team To Beat In Continental League
Charleston coach Perry Moss calls the Rockets the team to beat in the Continental League after two preseason wins 34 13 over Newark and 30 6 over Ft Wayne. He cites strong quarterback depth led by Ron Miller and Ron Pennington, plus solid receivers and a rugged defense led by Bill Miller Dick Kaczor Coy Bacon and a speedy linebacking corps. If injuries hold, Charleston expects tough competition from Providence and Richmond with a test at Providence looming Sunday.
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Midget Football League Opens Second Registration
Beckley Midget Football League President John Hindsley announced a second registration session for 9 to 12 year olds on Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the U S Armed Forces Examining Station. Last Saturday 70 boys registered and first-string spots are open. safety record noted with only one broken arm and one broken finger in ten years.
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Marlins and Hawks Vie for Minor League Title
The Marlins rallied to beat the Millers 9-6 in a fifth inning comeback and earn a shot at the Hawks for the league crown. If the Hawks win Tuesday they claim the title. if the Marlins win again later, a deciding game will follow. Neal earned the win, Hager the loss.
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Steelers release former Wheeling signal caller
Quarterback Dave Mathieson a rookie from Washington State who played with Wheeling Ironmen was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday. He saw one intrasquad quarter last weekend completing four of nine passes but failing to move the offense. Coach Buddy Parker trims roster to 53 players with six more cuts needed before next month.
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Cards vs Braves in City Series opener
Beckley II hosts the Cards and Braves in the City Series game one with Cards leading 1-0. Minor Li tourney features Hawks against Marlins as title hopefuls. Swimming trials begin at 9 am in the Black Knight Invitational with several local schools competing.
Smith Williams Defeat Amoco to Close Season
Smith and Williams defeated Sophia Amoco 12 0 at Albert Veneri Park near Glen White in Sophia Little League action. McGraw pitched a strong 11 strikeouts with two hits allowed by Amoco, while Osborne Sellards Daniels and Cooney led the hitters with two safeties each. Builders Franklin must beat Slab Fork to claim the crown, or risk a first place tie with Smith Williams.
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65 Schedule The Charleston Rockets Schedule
The Charleston Rockets list their 1965 schedule with opponents and dates from August through November including home and away games at Providence Norfolk Richmond Newark Fort Wayne Wheeling Toronto Hartford Philadelphia Wheeling and other venues.
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Sophia League States Twin Bill Tonight in Slab Fork
A doubleheader in the Sophia Softball league doubles as a double elimination event near Slab Fork. Sophia Finance meets Sophia Cash Market at 6:15 p m in the opener, followed by Hall Chevrolet vs Stover's Appliance. The second game starts immediately after the first ends.
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Fifth Annual Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament Entry
Applicant submits entry for the Fifth Annual Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament at Little Beaver Lake. The entrant waives claims for bodily injury against tournament officials and attendees and agrees to abide by the director’s decisions to make the event best possible.
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