Dodgers and Yankees Extend Separate League Leads in Sweep and Split
In a key baseball weekend, the Yankees swept the Kansas City A's 8-6 in 10 innings and 11-3 to pull 2 1/2 ahead in the American League as Roger Maris homered twice and Yogi Berra drove in the decisive runs. The Dodgers split with the Phillies but still held a 2 1/2 game edge in the National League, boosted by John”s six-hitter and Roy Sievers’ 12th homer for Philadelphia. Elston Howard and Bill Skowron provided power for New York.
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Baseball Box Scores From Padres and National League Games
Box scores show Tommy Davis driving in four for the Dodgers and How ard Fairly and Daryl Spencer homering. Mets beat Giants 5-3 then lost 9-8. Cards edge Pirates 3-2 in 10, Pirates win nightcap 8-7. Brewers blank Reds 5-0 then lose 3-2. Colts top Cubs 5-4, Cubs win 4-1 in nightcap. Orioles sweep Indians 6-4 and 6-5. Twins top Red Sox 5-3 with Killebrew keying win. White Sox extend streak to six with rally over Tigers. Angels split with Senators, opener 5-1 Angels, nightcap 10-4 Washington.
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National League standings and weekly results overview
National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 62 wins and San Francisco 59, followed by Pittsburgh 56 and St. Louis 40. Sundays featured upset wins and extra inning thrillers, with Pittsburgh 8 St. Louis 7 in 2nd and Milwaukee 5 Cincinnati 0 in 1st, while New York and San Francisco split and the Dodgers split with Philadelphia and Houston. Monday night forecasting lists San Francisco at New York and St. Louis at Pittsburgh, with other NL matchups scheduled.
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Amino League by United Press International
United Press International reports on the International League coverage titled Amino League, outlining league events and key developments across baseball’s secondary circuit. The brief notes standings, player movements, and upcoming schedule highlights with concise league context.
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Local Boys Leagues Week Schedule With Pairings
Bluefield area play begins Thursday with Ronceverte against Quinwood and Rainelle versus Marlinton. Final Saturday features Saints, Marlins, Chicks and Royals. District and section matchups listed with postponements beyond the tournament window.
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Historical RBI Leaders by League and Player
In the National League T Davis of the Dodgers led with 95 RBIs followed by Mays of the Giants with 82, H Aaron of the Braves 77, Robinson of the Reds 74, and Cepeda of the Giants 72. In the American League Wagner of the Angels 69, Siebern of the Athletics 68, Robinson of the White Sox 68, Colavito of the Tigers 60, Killebrew of the Twins 59, and Rollins of the Twins 59.
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Folley Sealed With NBA Suspension Amid Misunderstanding
Phoenix AP report says third ranked heavyweight Zora Folley faced a brief suspension from the NBA after a clash between the Arizona Athletic Commission and the National Boxing Association. The commission claimed Folley must face Al Gonzales before Doug Jones, a decision later contradicted by a commission member who said no action was intended.
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Baseball Standings Mix From National and American Leagues
National League top performers Purkey Reds 14 3 Drysdale Dodgers 16 4 Koonce Cubs 8 2 Koufax Dodgers 14 4 Face Pirates 6 2. American League leaders Donovan Indians 12 3 Wickersham Athletics 8 2 Foytack Tigers 7 2 McBride Angels 9 3 Wilson Red Sox 6 2.
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Cyane wins Dwyer Handicap at Aqueduct
Christiana Stable's Cyane captures the $84,350 Dwyer Handicap for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct amid a day of UPI sports results including Carry Back upsetting Kelso at Monmouth, Davis Cup clinching for the United States, and other racing and golf highlights.
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Crampton Wins Motor City Open in Palmer-Like Finish
26 year old Bruce Crampton of Sydney Australia defeats the field by three strokes to win the Motor City Open worth 35000 dollars. He eyes the PGA championship at Newton Square Pennsylvania next. Palmer’s status in doubt as travel plans loom.
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Eastern League All Stars Meet Williamsport Grays Tonight
The Eastern League All Stars face Williamsport Grays in the ninth annual game at Williamsport Pa with Sonny Siebert expected to start for the All Stars and Dave Getz or Jim Poncer off for the Grays. In Sunday action the Grays beat Binghamton 8-4 as Ray Culp went the distance.
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U S Davis Cuppers Face Mexico Next Hurdle
In Cleveland UPI reports the U S team after a 5 0 win over Canada shifts focus to the American Zane Davis Cup semis against Mexico in Mexico City August 4 5 and 6. Captain Kelleher Pancho Gonzales and Chuck McKinley express confidence while noting altitude and home court as Mexican advantages. McKinley who won three matches in the opening round vows they can win. Dennis Ralston and Hart Fauquier faced singles wins as the U S dominated Canada.
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Charleston Indians Get A Day Off
Elmira defeated Charleston 5-4 as the Eastern League All-Star game in Williamsport caused a day off for the Charleston club. Elmira led 5-0 by the fourth, Charleston rallied for three in the sixth and Hector Cardenas homered in the eighth. Dave Vineyard improved to 5-7, Dick Beres took the loss at 3-2.
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Tork Takes Second in Pole Vault at Field Championships
Former WVU star Dave Tork finished second in the pole vault at the Amateur Athletic Field Championships in London. Finland's Pentti Nikula won with 15 feet 3% inches, setting a meet record, while Tork cleared 15.0 feet.
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Branca Faces Thomson In Old Timers Game
Ralph Branca pitched to Bobby Thomson in an old timers game, recreating the famous 1951 moment. Branca feared the crowd’s reaction and his daughter’s tears, while Thomson joked about a hit. The scene echoed the past, with Durocher in the dugout and Snider catching Thomson’s drive.
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Weekend Fight Results From UPI In Brief
Lane of Muskegon outpointed Carlos Hernandez from Venezuela in a 138 and 134 pound bout. Dalio Loi of Italy defeated Fortunato Manca in a 145 to 144½ margin, with judges scoring 15 rounds.
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