Orioles sweep Indians with two one run victories
Boog Powell belted his 22nd and 23rd homers as Baltimore edged Cleveland 4-3 and 2-1 to extend its AL lead to three games over the Yankees. Wally Bunker improved to 9-2 with three hits allowed. Sam Bowens hit a ninth inning homer to seal game two with Harvey Haddix getting the win. The Yankees beat Washington 6-5 behind three walks and key hits in the eighth.
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Phillies edge Reds as Callison nabs late run from right field
All star Johnny Callison powered Philadelphia to a 4 3 win over Cincinnati with a ninth inning three run homer and a perfect throw from right to nail tying runner Robinson at the plate. Deron Johnson added a run with a single in the sev enth. Reliever Jack Baldschun finished with two innings of one hit ball. Giants beat Cubs 9 4 behind Mays and McCovey homers. Dodgers stumble, Mets top Cardinals 4 3.
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Floyd Patterson Named Fighter Of The Month
Floyd Patterson climbs from seventh to second in The Ring ratings and earns fighter of the month after a decisive 12 round win over Eddie Machen in Stockholm. Ex-champ Sonny Liston tops the heavyweight list. Machen falls to seventh and Doug Jones drops to fourth due to inactivity. Light heavyweights see Johnny Persol return to No. 8, Olson falls to sixth, Wayne Thornton rises to fifth, and Peralta and Mina switch spots in the top three.
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Panthers Open Football Drills On Aug. 24
Pitt announces pre-season drills to begin August 24 at Allegheny College Meadville for 10 days with 63 players, followed by a week of camp. The Panthers open the season September 12 against UCLA. Returnees include 21 lettermen from last year’s 9-1 squad.
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Rockets Sign 220-Pound End Tom Colbert
Charleston UPI reports Thomas Colbert a 220 pound end who runs 100 yards in 9.4 seconds signed with the Charleston Rockets of the United Football League. Colbert, from Central State College Edmond Ohio, did not play football until his junior year at college. He last played with the Syracuse Stormers in the FI Rocket league. GM Perry Moss says he is the third end to sign.
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Mourners bury Bozon and 13 alpinists after Mount Blanc avalanche
In Chamonix France more than 10 000 mourners attended the church and burial services for former world slalom champion Charles Bozon and 13 other alpinists killed in a Mount Blanc avalanche. Maurice Herzog secretary of state for sports and youth represented the government.
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Liver, the largest gland in the human body
The liver weighs about 3 to 4 pounds and is the largest gland in the human body.
Major League Leaders Fall 1965 Strike Zone Picks and Runs
American League leaders include Harmon Killebrew on the Twins with 30 home runs, Brooks Robinson’s Powell with 23, and Tony Oliva with 22 as the Twins dominate a list featuring Rugged Allen and Wagner. National League story shows Mays Giants leading in homers with 25 while Santo Cubs add 16, and early RBI tallies list Mantle Powell and Santo among top run producers. Pitching leaders show Bunning and Koufax atop NL and Arrigo and Ford leading AL with strong 6- and 10-win tallies.
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Swatters Have Good Day In IL
The International League saw 45 total runs across four games as the Atlanta Crackers defeated the Jacksonville Suns 8-1 behind Jim Merritt’s seventh win. Syracuse beat Buffalo 8-1 as Mack Jones hit his 18th homer and Cliff Adams earned his fourth win. Columbus outslugged Richmond 8-7 with Sam Jones getting the win and Tom Metcalf taking the loss. Toronto routed Rochester 9-3 as Ron Piche notched his seventh win and Nelson Chittus took the loss.
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Belinsky Still Belts Out Showman Image In Hawaii Interlude
Bo Belinsky, the Angels lefty, shows no real change despite headlines and life off the field. He enjoyed pitching in Hawaii, hinted at a trade, and recalled contract disputes, fines, and a past rumored move to Kansas City. Belinsky also pursued clubs, night life, and acting offers while maintaining his showman persona.
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Young Pitcher Debuts With Indians In Tough Loss
Eastern League roundup highlights the Springfield Giants splitting a doubleheader with York to stay 3½ games ahead of Elmira. Reading beats Pioneers 6-5 while the Giants lose 1-0 in a pitching duel. Debutant Jim Rittwage, 18, goes the distance for the Indians in the nightcap, allowing three hits in a six inning effort.
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Bears Sign Two Brown Beginnings with NFL club
BEARS SIGN TWO CHICAGO UPI Linebacker Jim Purnell from Wisconsin and guard Joe Wendryhoski from Illinois, both free agents, signed Thursday with the Chicago Bears of the NFL. CHIEFS SIGN TWO KANSAS CITY UPI Orville Hudson, 6 foot 2 inch, 240 pound middle linebacker from East Texas State College, signed Wednesday with the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL. SET FOR PHYSICAL NEW YORK UPI Pitcher Bill Wakefield of the New York Mets is scheduled to take his pre induction service physical examination today and then fly back to New York to rejoin the club in time for its game with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Shelem Asch Naturalized Citizen In 1920
Jewish author Shelem Asch, born in Poland, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1920, marking a key milestone in his literary career and personal life.
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National League Standings and Friday Baseball Schedule
National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 48 wins, San Francisco 49, and Cincinnati 47. Thursday results include San Francisco 9 at Chicago 4 and Milwaukee 11 at Pittsburgh 6. Friday pitchers feature Sadecki vs Fisher in New York at St. Louis.
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