Most Improved In NFL Redskins Are Much Stronger
Washington Redskins Coach Bill McPeak says the Redskins are the most improved team in the Eastern Conference after impressively upgrading both offense and defense through trades and draft. New talents include Angelo Coia Sonny Jurgensen Charley Taylor J W Lockett and strengthened linebacker and secondary units led by Paul Krause Tom Walters Jim Steffen Len Sanders and John Sample, with a bolstered front four.
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Sisler earns Reds boost as DeWitt backs him
Interim manager Dick Sisler has led Cincinnati to 10 wins in 13, lifting the Reds to within five games of the Phillies with a strong defense and steady play. President Bill DeWitt praises Sisler, notes remaining schedule favors Cincinnati and hints at potential post-season optimism despite injuries to John Edwards and Jim Maloney.
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Aussies Set for Davis Cup Challenge in Cleveland
Australia’s Davis Cup team flies to the United States to face the United States in Cleveland for the 1965 challenge round after a 5 0 interzone finals sweep over Sweden. Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle won key matches as captain Harry Hopman’s men exude confidence about regaining the cup on American soil.
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Baseball stat leaders and batting averages from NL and AL
NL leaders include Clinate Pitt .346 and Santo Chi .326 with 175 and 168 hits. Mil and Williams tie for high averages around .326. AL leaders show Oliva .330 and Mantle .311 with top homers by Mays 39 and Killebrew 42. Raul details for runs batted in list Santo 95 and Mays 92 in NL and Killebrew 97 and Stuart 96 in AL.
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Baseball and football notes from national leagues
National figures list Koufax and Bunning era clashes with Giants Phils and Reds. American standings note Bunker Ford Chance Pizarro Pappas. Defensive end Jim Katcavage nears eighth pro season with Giants while Bears led NFL with 36 interceptions last season and injury rumors loom. Cincinnati players believe they can overtake the Phillies as DeWitt cites spirit as a tiebreaker in closely matched clubs.
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Drysdale Sets National League Strikeout Mark in Dodgers Win
Don Drysdale struck out 12 for his 201st this season, breaking Christy Mathewson’s NL career record. The Dodgers won 12-3 as Sandy Koufax was sidelined with an arm injury, leaving Drysdale as the lone active ace. Johnny Roseboro drove in three, Wes Parker homered, and Maury Wills added a two-run shot. Minnesota beat Washington 2-1 as Grant earned his 11th win.
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Fan forecasts major league corporate ownership takeovers
An irate fan writes to A's owner Finley predicting CBS will buy the New York Yankees and dominate baseball. The letter, from William T. Hogan of Cincinnati, questions corporate owners moving teams and envisions entries like CBS Eyes and U.S. Reds, signaling a nationalized game. Cronin says AL owners approved the sale to CBS and schedules a league meeting for Sept 9.
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Lorenzen Slight Favorite For Southern 500 Pole Position
Fred Lorenzen remains a slight favorite to claim the 1964 Southern 500 pole as time trials begin Wednesday in Darlington. A 137.5 mph forecast for the fastest lap edges Lorenzen’s record pace of 136.101 mph, with Johnson estimating a top four lap average near 136.5 mph. The field includes Ford, Plymouth, Dodge, Mercury entries from 22 cars across multiple manufacturers entering Labor Day practice and qualifying.
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Standings and schedule notes from major league baseball
The daily standings show New York leading with 75 wins and 58 losses, followed by Baltimore and Detroit in pursuit. Monday results had Minnesota defeating Washington 2 1, with tonight and tomorrow’s pitching matchups including Barber vs Kant and Lolich or Aguirre vs Herbert.
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Syracuse Takes Lead In IL Race
Syracuse Chiefs gain half game on Suns after Jacksonville top berth slips in International League action. Lloyd Merritt hurled a two hitter with a 1-0 win over Syracuse, while Mike McCormick helped Rochester edge Buffalo 5-4 with homers from Altobelli and Demeter. Columbus at Richmond postponed by rain.
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Herndon Enters Third Campaign Against Marsh Fork
The Herndon Indians open their third football season Saturday night at Marsh Fork High School with ten returning lettermen. Twenty six candidates reported. eight linemen back. Captain linemen include Ronnie Bishop and Archie Lusk. New quarterback Dick Gentry, a sophomore, will lead a defense-focused, less experienced backfield. Schedule features Raleigh County rivals Marsh Fork Clear Fork Sophia Pineville Baileysville and others, with Baileysville home Oct 24. The team aims to grow through tough games and gain experience.
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Pottios blocks late field goal to seal Steelers win
In Kingston, Myron Pottios blocked a last minute San Francisco field goal to preserve a 16 14 Steelers victory. Lou Michaels kicked three field goals and Ed Brown connected with Dick Hoak for a 66 yard TD. Four Pittsburgh players were injured and would have X rays after the game.
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US Olympic Team Adds Nine Swimmers To Role
Nine more berths filled on the U S Olympic swimming team at the Astoria pool trials. Marilyn Ramenofsky of Phoenix set a women's 400 meter freestyle world record with 4 39 5. Fred Schmidt of Chicago posted an American mark in the 200 meter butterfly at 2 08 earning his spot. Claudia Kolb of Santa Clara, 14, won the women's 200 meter breaststroke over Tammy Hazelton as Cynthia Goyette faded.
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