Brosnan Stops Dodger Rally To Preserve Reds Win
Cincinnati reliever Jim Brosnan halted a Dodge r ninth inning rally to preserve a 5-4 Reds victory over Los Angeles. The result kept San Francisco within two games of the Dodgers as the teams head into a three game set in San Francisco. Jim O'Toole started for the Reds, Dan Williams took the loss for the Dodgers, while Eddie Kasko and Frank Robinson produced the early Cincinnati offense.
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Cincinnati Reds
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San Francisco Giants
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Dodgers
Reds
Giants
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Cincinnati
Fred Hutchinson
Jim Maloney
Billy Pierce
Dodger
Jim O'Toole
Jim Gilliam
Tommy Davis
Willie Davis
Eddie Kasko
Frank Howard
Ron Fairly
Bill Henry
Houston Wins 1962 PONY League World Series Title
Houston, Texas, captured the 11th annual PONY World Series with a 4-1 win over Greensboro, N.C. right-hander Hugh Hamilton tossed four hits, fanned 15, and earned his second win of the series. Dean Shore homered for Greensboro, while John Brock doubled and Homered for Houston in support.
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Tex
Hugh Hamilton
Hamilton
Greensboro
N.C
Texans
Dean Shore
John Brock
Mike Pearce
Corbey Robertson
Brock
Jack Vaughan
Lar
Hardy
Mike Long
Long
Norman Moser
Gunderson Vies for third Amateur Title at Rochester
Joanne Gunderson of Kirkland Washington advanced to the semi finals at the Country Club of Rochester in the national women's amateur golf tournament. She edged Barbara Williams of Richmond California 1 up in 20 holes after a tight match. Curtis Cup teammate Phyllis Preuss and Patricia Hahn also reached the semis as 17 year old Ann Baker advanced in the other bracket. Williams and Gunderson traded long final putts with humor and nerves marking the drama.
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UPI
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Kirkland
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Barbara Williams
Richmond
Calif
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Phyllis Preuss
Pompano Beach
Fla
Patricia Hahn
Wilmington
Del
Anne Quast Decker
Nashville
Miss Hahn
Ann Baker
Maryville
Tenn
Marcia McLachlan
Danbury
Conn
Miss Gunderson
Miss Williams
Joanne
Wright Heads Women Golfers
Spokane opening round of the 7500 dollar Spokane Women's Open underway led by Mickey Wright. The field includes Marlene Hagge Jo Ann Prentice Kathy Cornelius Barbara Romack and Kathy Whitworth among 24 pros and 22 amateurs over four days. Wright seeks back-to-back wins after a recent LPGA victory while Bev Hanson does not compete this year.
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Wash
UPI
Mickey Wright
Dallas
Tex
Miss Wright
Marlene Hagge
Delray Beach
Fla
Jo Ann Prentice
Chargers defense leads as offense seeks upgrade in 1962
San Diego Chargers, led by a top AFL defense, aim to raise an underpowered offense to win a third straight Western Division title. Injuries deplete backfield as Paul Lowe breaks his arm, tests depth with Bert Coan and Jacques MacKinnon competing for starters. Rookies Lance Alworth and Jerry Robinson join Don Norton and Dave Kocourek as receiving options while Jack Kemp and rookie John Hadl vie at quarterback.
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Raymond C
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Calif
UPI
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Sid Gillman
Paul Lowe
Lowe
Gillman
Ron Nery
Bill Hudson
Ernie Ladd
Farl Faison
Ladd
Faison
Bob Zeman
Denver
Keith Lincoln
Chuck Allen
Emil Karas
Bob Mitinger
Penn State
Frank Bumcon
Southern California
Paul Maguire
Dick Hudson
Memphis State
Wayne Frazier
Auburn
Don Rogers
Ron Mix
Lance Alworth
Arkansas
Jerry Robinson
Grambling
Don Norton
Dave Kocourek
Reg Carolan
Idaho University
Bert Coan
Kansas
Coan
Jacques MacKinnon
MacKinnon
Bob Jackson
New Mexico State
Jack Kemp
John Hadl
Hadl
Butch Baird Surges Through Adversity To Victory
Butch Baird a Texan with a stutter faced boil wrist flu and a car in surgery yet teed off at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc. After a rough start he hit a hole in one on the third hole winning a $5,200 car and a dramatic early victory amid hot sun and cheering crowds.
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Mich
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Fred But
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Con Vict
Sing Sing
Butch
Jalopy
Galveston
Tex
Cary Middlecoff
Middlecoff
Arnold Palmer
Butterfly Swimmer Having Girl Trouble
Ed Spencer of North Carolina State, the top U S butterfly swimmer, discusses his breakup with girlfriend Susan while recovering from pneumonia after winning the 100-meter butterfly at the AAU championships. He notes heavy training and limited social life, focusing on college duties and team spirit.
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Wolfpack
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Weil
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Wallingford
Spence
Philadelphia
N.C
Willis Casey
Casey
N.C. State
United Football League Pre Season Closes
The United Football League ends its pre season with most teams in action this week. Chicago hosts Grand Rapids and Toledo plays Sheboygan while Cincinnati visits Louisville and Cleveland goes to Dayton. Columbus meets Indianapolis on Labor Day as regular season starts September 8 with two games.
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Toledo
Sheboygan
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Cleveland
Dayton
Indianapolis
WVU Gridders Drill At Jackson's Mill In Camp
About 100 West Virginia University players reported for pre season training at Jackson's Mill West Virginia and underwent medical and dental exams and drew equipment. Practices begin Saturday with drills at 9 30 a m and 3 30 p m. Freshmen include all state players from WV Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Little Mountaineers stay a week then the varsity leaves Sept 13 to meet Vanderbilt Sept 15 at home. WVU finished last season 6 6 and beat Pitt while losing to Vanderbilt last year.
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West Virginia University
Art Lewis
WVU
Gene Corum
Broken Hand Davenport Delivers Key Giants Win
San Francisco Giants third baseman Jim Davenport, back after 14 games with a broken left hand, starred in a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Braves. Davenport hit his 13th homer to back Jack Sanford's 13th victory, then made a crucial ninth inning play to throw out Amado Samuel at home. Warren Spahn credited Davenport for the decisive defensive moment.
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UPI
Jim Davenport
San Francisco Giants
Davenport
Don Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Giants
Jack Sanford
Sanford
Braves
Henry Aaron
Jim
Amado Samuel
Tommie Aaron
Don Larsen
Spahn
Emerson Opens Defense On Singles Title
Emerson of Australia begins defense of the U.S. tennis singles championship in Forest Hills facing Pancho Contreras of Mexico in the opening round as Rod Laver eyes a grand slam. Seeds McKinley and Pietrangeli also in action while 127 players start in a colorless third day.
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Roy Emerson
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Rod Laver
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Mexico
Pancho Contreras
Laver
Chuck McKinley
St. Ann
America
Italy
Harry Hoffmann
Philadelphia
Don Budge
Baseball Leaders: Key American and National League Stat Totals
Summary of top season numbers across AL and NL including homers, RBIs, hits, and pitching wins and saves. Names include Mays, Aaron, Cepeda, Colavito, Killebrew, Robinson, Wagner, and Koufax with club affiliations Giants Dodgers Braves Reds Tigers Angels and more.
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Giants
H. Aaron
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Jimenez
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Snyder
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Pitt
Oilers Face Texans In Last Preseason Showdown
United Press International reports the Houston Oilers, defending AFL champions, play the Dallas Texans in Miami's Orange Bowl on Friday night as AFL teams wrap up exhibition schedules. Also on Friday Denver meets Oakland in Stockton. Saturday features Titans vs Chargers in San Diego and Bills vs Patriots in Boston.
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Golf World Worked By Triple Axis Of Stars
New York reports concern over Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player being managed by Mark H McCormack. Officials warn a single manager could dominate major events and TV revenues, while players benefit from exhibitions like the Golf World Series slated for Akron. Denver hosts protest over broadcast conflicts and scheduling.
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