Simpson Leads Reds Past Cards in 7 4 Victory
Red outfielder Dick Simpson key hit a bases clearing double in a seven run seventh inning to beat St. Louis 7 4 after Floyd Robinson's injury opens his plate appearance. Banks had advised Simpson to switch to a lighter bat, contributing to the Reds rally as Chicago moved within one game of first and Cincinnati closed to 2 1/2 games back.
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Oak Hill Wins Area II Tourney Over Fayetteville
Oak Hill defeats Fayetteville to claim the Area II Senior Little League title. Pitcher John Traynham throws a four hitter with six strikeouts and homered, while Ken McFarland collects three hits and six stolen bases. Oak Hill advances to face the Hin ton tournament winner for the regional crown at Oak Hill. The state tourney is set for Charleston July 28–30.
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Blass Pitches One Batter in 8th Inning
Blass entered in the eighth for the Tigers and faced one batter before being retired. The reliever logged a 2:43 game time and did not record an out in that appearance.
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Sophia Team Tops Williamson in Area Six Baseball Tourney
Sophia posts a 9-4 come from behind win over Williamson in game one of a best of three series. David Cuthbert and Steve Lickliter lead Sophia with multi hit games as Kent Martin and Oakey Calvert combine on the mound for the victory. Williamson's lineup features Jim Van Zant guiding a spirited Post 49 squad, but Sophia explodes with four runs in the fifth and adds runs in the sixth and eighth to secure the win and force tonight's playoff at Williamson.
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Indians Beat Red Sox In Mullens Little League Duel
In Mullens on Tuesday the Indians routed the Red Sox 83 in the opener while the Cardinals edged the Giants 43 in the nightcap. Indians led from the start, scoring early and later breaking the game open with runs across innings. Red Sox managed all their runs in the final frame as the Indians controlled the rest. Cardinals rallied late to secure the win against the Giants.
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Paul Burdette District Manager Route 2 Beckley WV
Paul Burdette listed as district manager for Route 2 Box 65 Beckley West Virginia with contact phone 252 2330. Brodern Woodmen of America Home Office Rock Island Illinois is cited.
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Watson Named Xavier Assistant Coach
Bob Watson 24 a recently discharged Army Vietnam combat veteran was named as assistant basketball coach at Xavier University. The Pittsburgh native and Virginia Military Institute graduate will assume duties August 1 as an aide to Coach George Krajack former West Virginia University assistant.
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WVU to Meet SMU in 1975 Texas Kickoff Game
WVU athletic director Red Brown announced a 1975 football clash with Southern Methodist University in Dallas to open the Texas State Fair. This marks WVU's sixth trip to Texas. Past results include a 24-0 loss to Rice in 1964 and a 7-6 win over Texas in 1956 with Krutko 45 yard TD run and Snider extra point.
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Standings and schedule notes from National League update
United Press International reports St Louis on top with 52 wins and 37 losses, Cincinnati and others close in the pennant race. Tuesday results include Chicago over Atlanta and Philadelphia routing Los Angeles. tonight’s games feature key matchups among Houston New York, Los Angeles Philadelphia, and St Louis Cincinnati.
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Lonborg Delivers 6-2 Sox Win Over Orioles In Major League Debut
Boston pitcher Jim Lonborg dominated Baltimore with 11 strikeouts over five hits in seven innings, earning his 13th win as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-2. He joined the rotation on three days rest to return to Boston for reserve duties, citing a stronger sinker when tired.
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Gary Leads Legion Series With 5-1 Win Over Mullens
Gary Post 106 defeats Mullens 5-1 in game one of a two of three American Legion series at Mullens. Jim Gregory allowed three hits for the win while driving in two runs. Mullens struck first, Gary answered with four in the fourth inning to seize control. Reed struck out 17 in a losing effort as Mullens managed only four hits. The series continues tonight at 6 p.m. in Mullens.
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Palmer, Nicklaus Highlight PGA Prep On Columbine Course
Arnold Palmer, chasing his first PGA Championship, leads the final pre event session with a 68 or 69 as Jack Nicklaus struggles at Columbine Country Club in Denver. Players endure altitude with oxygen at five holes while expectations rise for a 10 under par winning score.
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Jewelers Take Babe Ruth Win
In Babe Ruth League action at Lewinfield on Tuesday night Harry's Bays Buick 18 2 and Eric's New River Supply 8 6. Harry's jumped to a 6 2 lead in the first inning and maintained it to a 15 hit victory. Eric's moved ahead of New River 8 6 as New River failed to rally after trailing 8 3.
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Major League Leaders Overview with Top Batters and Pitchers
The record lists top MLB performers by league. National League leads include Wynn Cepeda Santo Perez with rising RBI marks and Giants, Reds, Cubs. American League features Killebrew Yastrzemski Robinson Howard Kaline with high RBI totals and notable pitching figures like Horlen Lonborg Sparma Lonborg Peters.
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City softball schedule features C V and Modern Woodmen
Beckley events list several games at Beckley fields. At 6 pm on field No 1 Beckley Western faces Upper Kana Valley. Other matches include Atkinson versus Builders Franklin IL Tourney, Royals versus Falcons, Saints versus Hawks, Blues versus Bisons across fields No 1 No 2 and No 3.
Tigers Romp In Beckley II
The Tigers and the Braves won Tuesday in Beckley Little League at Elks stadium. The Tigers topped the Cubs 12 to 1 with seven runs in the second inning and two more in the fourth and sixth. The Braves defeated the Cards 6 to 3 as they pulled ahead with a four run third inning after trading two in the first and second. Both pitchers allowed three hits.
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West Virginia sportswriters elect officers at meeting
Jim Mearns was elected president of the West Virginia Sportswriters Association and named chairman for football basketball and baseball all state selections. Brad Kincaid to head football, W L Stubby Currence to lead basketball, Jim Van Zant to head baseball selectors. Bob Fretwell first vice president, Billi Van Hore second vice president, George Springer secretary treasurer. The 1968 Victory Awards Dinner goes to Parkersburg with Kincaid and Jim Snyder as co chairs.
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