Alvin Dark Revives A's With New Baseball Ethos
In 1966 Alvin Dark reshaped the Oakland A's after a rocky Giants tenure. Players like Ken Harrelson and Ed Charles praise his focus on speed defense and youth. Charles notes Dark’s respect for players and his method of making before-hurtful adjustments.
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Phil Roof
Danny Cater
Roger Repez
Joe Nossek
Pirates Tenacious West Coast Road Stand Preview
LOS ANGELES UP I reports the Pittsburgh Pirates opening an eight game road trip with a Dodgers visit. The Pirates lead the NL by two percentage points over the Giants as they head to Houston then back to face San Francisco in a pivotal stretch. Don Drysdale for Los Angeles looks to rebound and Maury Wills is doubtful with a knee injury.
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Upset Fever Hits Pennsylvania Tennis Championship
In Haverford Pa heavy rain delayed the 67th Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships as top seeds faced upsets. Mary Ann Eisel of St Louis fell to Peaches Bartkowicz 2-6 11-9 7-5 in a thrilling match, with many seeds advancing despite strong challenges from lower-ranked players.
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Major League Leaders Top Hitters and Run Makers
Baseball leaders section lists top players by league in batting and home runs. Notable names include Alou, Stargell, Cepeda, Aaron, Torre, Oliva, Kaline, Mantle, and Robinson with team affiliations and statlines. The piece also notes pitching tables featuring Perry and Koufax and league leaders in runs batted in.
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Pavletich's 18th inning homer lifts Reds over Cubs
Don Pavletich delivered a two out homer in the 18th inning to give Cincinnati a 3-2 win over Chicago after a marathon 4 hour 53 minute game. The Reds were held to eight hits, Cubs left 18 on base, and Joe Nuxhall earned the win with three innings.
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Don Buford
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Red Wings Move Up In IL Battle
In the International League Toledo Mud Hens beat the Columbus Jets 5-1 to pull within three games of first place as idle Toronto also sits close. Dick Hughes tossed a six-hitter and belted a three-run homer in the seventh for Toledo. The Richmond Virginians defeated the Jacksonville Suns 4-1 in another Tuesday game.
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Ex Mountaineer Writer Honored Ex Mountaineer Writer Honored
Robert G. Quincy, UNC sports information director since 1962, will become executive sports director of WBT Radio and WBTV Television on August 29. A Panther, West Virginia native, he served as Air Force bomber pilot in WWII and later led sports departments at Rocky Mount Telegram and Charlotte News. He co authored Choo Choo The Charlie Justice Story and has won multiple state and national sports writing awards. He is past president of ACC Sports Writers and Sally League Sports Writers Associations.
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Orioles Rally Tops AL Rivals in 13-3 Rout
Orioles extend lead in AL as Frank Robinson drives in five, Brooks and Boog Powell chase RBI and batting crowns. Baltimore slows Detroit 13-3 behind a 19 hit attack led by Frank with two homers and five RBIs, while Brooks and Powell contend for MVP and RBI honors amid dominant team performance.
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Austin Gets Good Look At Veterans
KINGSTON RJ UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Bill Austin evaluated veteran players as the team resumed a two a day practice schedule. The morning session focused on photography. Rookie DT Jim Carter of Tennessee A&I sat out due to a cut elbow from a sleepwalking accident. Center Ken Henson, badly burned in an off season auto crash, was advised to sit out the season to heal fully.
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U.S. Swimmers Begin Training for Nationals in Lincoln
UPI reports American swimmers after an 11-6 win over Russia in Moscow will start training for the USS Outdoor Nationals Aug 18-21 in Lincoln Nebraska. Coach Don Gambril praised both teams and noted airline strikes hindered travel while Schollander noted some coolness from Russians toward the visiting Americans.
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Hoag Standings and Tuesday Baseball Results
The standings show Baltimore and Detroit at top with 50 and 39 losses respectively, followed by Cleveland and California. Tuesday results feature Baltimore defeating Detroit 13-3 and Chicago beating Cleveland 5-4, with rain causing postponements in several games. Wednesday’s matchups list Chicago at Cleveland Horlen against Hargan, Minnesota at Washington Boswell against McCormick, and others with a full slate of leagues both leagues.
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