Dodgers cling to first as .500 pace continues
Dodgers maintain first place with a .500 run since July, while Giants Braves and Phillies chase. Mays homered in both Giants games as Alou, Gabrielson, and Stargell also homered. Cardinals, Pirates, Reds win varied games. Astros hang tough with late rally.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Recap
The American League table shows Minnesota leading with 74 wins and 40 losses, Baltimore and Cleveland behind, while Detroit and Chicago chase. Friday night matchups include Angels at Tigers and Twins at Indians, with several night games across the circuit. In the National League, Los Angeles leads, followed by San Francisco and Milwaukee, as scores and late games outline a packed weekend slate.
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AAU Swim Meet Resumes Today in Toledo
The AAU national swimming and diving championships return to action with 800 entrants. 11 heats and finals are scheduled at Lucas County Recreation Center as Kathy Ferguson defends the 200-meter backstroke against Christine Caron of France. Patty Caretto of Commerce, California, set a new world record in the 1500 meters with 18 237, edging Sharon Finneran of Santa Clara.
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Clubhouse Boy Merritt Beats Yankees on Rhythm Return
Jim Merritt, 21, former Dodgers clubhouse boy, credited rhythm for a comeback. Drafted by Minnesota in 1961, he led the Twins to an 8-2 win over the Yankees as Detroit, Baltimore, and the Dodgers area results also highlighted. Braves edged the Cardinals in 13 innings. Phillies topped the Astros and the Giants split a doubleheader.
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Venturi eyes comeback after hand surgery at PGA event
Former U S Open champion Ken Venturi rests at Laurel Valley after July surgery on both hands to restore circulation. He vows to return to practice in weeks, plans TV duties for the PGA Championship, and remains hopeful despite last Open showing.
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Palmer Railed Bridge Penalty Costs Him Two Strokes
Arnold Palmer faced a two stroke penalty on the first hole at the PGA Championship after his ball neared a recently erected bridge. He accepted the ruling, saying he should have waited for the ruling and restored the railing. Palmer finished the round with a 72 one over par.
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Major League Leaders Show Strong Batting and Pitching Figures
A compilation of top players across leagues highlights Giants Mays and McCovey with home run counts, Aaron and Rose among batting leaders, and Koufax and Perry leading pitching. The data covers average, hits, runs batted in, and win-loss records, naming teams like Dodgers Reds Braves and Tigers.
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Santrock to defend title in WV Open tennis
West Virginia Open at Oglebay Park in Wheeling stages quarterfinals with defending champion John Santrock Jr. of Nitro set to face Jack Wright of Wheeling after a 6-0 6-1 win over Mike Miller of Weirton. Wright beat Bob Pruett of Charleston 6-2 6-1. In women's singles Snookie Nutting of Wheeling takes on Ruth Sadler of Cleveland after Nutting’s 6-0 6-1 win over Janet Thomas of Pittsburgh.
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Outstanding Bowlers and Series Across Event Names
Edith Gorsica 481 series Mary Merrylees 464 series Beverley Redden 448 series Va Clayton 442 series George Corey 727 series 225 game Ed Corey 725 series L B Carper 723 series 205 Roe Robinson 710 series Carl Perry 747 series Bill Tigert 764 series 226 Bill Coughlin 728 series 214 John Gorsica 725 series Tom Williams 791 series 212 212 games Kyle Phipps 728 series Ross Phipps 748 series 200 210 200 games
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Atlanta Crackers poised for late surge in IL race
Atlanta refreshed hopes after a 6-4 win over Toronto, pulling within five games of Columbus leaders. Arnie Umbach earned his 10th win with a three-run homer, while Rochester beat Columbus 5-1 and Buffalo topped Jacksonville 6-4. Syracuse beat Toledo 3-2 in 14 innings.
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U.S. Netters In Tennis Tourney
Forest Hills set for the U.S. National Championships with Dennis Ralston Chuck McKinley as men’s leaders and Nancy Richey Billie Jean Moffitt as top U.S. women. Roy Emerson and Maria Bueno seek titles as 30 plus nations enter the 300-player field starting September 3.
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Whitworth Mann Enter $12500 St Louis Women Open
U.S. Women’s Open champion Carol Mann and leading money winner Kathy Whitworth head the 31-player field for the $12,500 St Louis Women’s Open at Norwood Hills. The 54-hole, three-day event unfolds under clear skies on the 6 350-yard par 72 course once riveted by rain.
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Fishing Tips From Operators on A Hot August Day
Resort operators advise bait as the best tactic in heat, arguing slow, natural minnow or worm baits outpace artificial lures. Guides note anglers slow their retrieves to match the sluggish fish, with drifting bait luring big mouths. Mercury Associates add local advice may favor salamanders or unfamiliar baits. The note ends with a quirky comparison of Caracalla baths to Pennsylvania Station.
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