Pan Am Games Open With U S Effort to Redeem Image
The Pan American Games begin in Winnipeg with U S baseball aiming to win its first team title and women’s basketball seeking momentum after a recent setback. The U S baseball squad features college players led by Ohio State coach Martin Karow while Cuba defends its crown.
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Atlanta
New York Yankees
Martin Karow
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Jim Toomey
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New York Greek Americans Win Open Soccer Title
The New York Greek-Americans defeated Orange County Los Angeles 4 to 2 to claim the United States open soccer championship. John Kosimidis scored two second half goals for the winners.
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Los Angeles
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Ashe Wins First Clay Court Title
Arthur Ashe the top ranked player beat Marty Riessen to claim the National Clay Courts men's singles title in Milwaukee. Nancy Richey captured the women's singles title defeating Rosemary Casals 6-2 6-3 for a fifth straight title. Riessen and Clark Graebner won the men's doubles 6-2 6-4 6-4 over Brian Tobin and John Brown.
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Rosemary Casals
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High Noon Shootout sets two tall Texans in PGA playoff
Don January and Don Massengale, both from Texas, reach a two-man playoff for the PGA Championship at Columbine Country Club after tying at seven under par 281. Jack Nicklaus and Dick Sikes close behind at six under. Arnie Palmer finishes one under.
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Don Massengale
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Jerry Barber
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Dick Sikes
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Tommy Aaron
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Dale Douglass
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Larry Mancour
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Robert Stone
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Pat Schwab
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Gene Bone
Chick Harbert
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Tommy Jacobs
Bob Erickson
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Roland Stafford
Sophia Legion 9 Eliminates Gary In District Championship
Sophia Legion 9 defeated Gary 6 to 0 to claim the District 6 title and a regional playoff berth at Mullens. Calvert started for Sophia before arm issues, with Hughes pitching 6 innings of two-hit ball and 16 strikeouts. A four-run fifth sealed the win as Sophia piled up 13 hits led by Goddard Gilkerson Neff and Martin. Regional pairings to be announced later. state berth at Charleston next week.
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Leed's Clinches Tie With Two Wins In Industrial League
Leed's clinched at least a tie for the season by winning two of four at Warren Williams Field, beating Quinwood 8-5 and New River 9-1 to move to seven wins and two losses. Whitesville and Wilkes Insurance also won, Quinwood drops to five straight losses, and Wilkes-Whitesville chase top spots as regular season winds down.
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Schedule of Beckley Coalfield Youth Games
Today's schedule lists headlined matchups across ages and leagues including Beckley Bebe Ruth New River vs Silver Brand Bilne Ridge vs Harry's Mullens Little League Lions vs Legion Moose vs Chevrolet Rotary vs Methodist Route 41 UMWA vs Atkinson Warren Williams Belt vs Tom's Duncan vs Dias City Softball Service Mine vs Flight School MFG vs AFEES Sophia Little League Williams vs Atkinson Big Coal River Little League Montcoal vs Eunice Big Coal River Minor League Naomi vs Eunice Big Coal River Softball.
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Harry’s Mullens
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Frank Prince Wins Feature At Beckley Raceway
Becktley action features a late lap spin out of leaders. Frank Prince wins the late model feature after Richard Lafferty and Gene McNeely crash and spin with under a lap to go. Jimmy Kiser takes sportsman feature for the second straight week. Moye is injured in a separate sportsman wreck but revived on track. Destruction Derby slated next Sunday. regular racing resumes next Saturday.
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Rnie Moye
Beckley Raceway
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Charlie Thompson
Richard Lafferty
Charleston
Gene McNeely
Frank Prince
Jimmy Kiser
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Malin Freeman
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Larry Brumfield
Tommy Waddell
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Nine Teams Entered In Wyoming County Softball Tourney
Nine teams signed up for the annual Wyoming County Softball Tournament with a deadline of August 16. Teams include Matheny Huff Creek Kopperston No 1 Wharton Greenville Oceana No 1 Sun Hill Oceana No 2 and Kopperston No 2. Last year's winner C and W Wrecking of Mount Hope has not declared defense plans. Contacts Buck Lowe 682 5134 and Everett Gray 682 4158 for entries. Entry fee is 12 dollars.
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