Labor Day Tussles Cut Yanks Dodgers' Advantages
National League standings and results from Labor Day show Los Angeles 90 48 and San Francisco 87 63 leading headlines. Key games include San Francisco 7 Los Angeles 3, Chicago 6 St. Louis 2, and Pittsburgh 2 New York 0 with scheduled pitchers listed for Tuesday nights. American League loom features New York 62 58 and Minnesota 79 61 ahead of Detroit and Chicago, with multiple late inning and twilight games noted and matchups set for Tuesday night.
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Sanford Reaches 'Magic Circle' in Labor Day Win
Jack Sanford earned his 20th win as the late-blooming pitcher joined the National League magic circle. He beat the Dodgers 7-3 to cut their lead to two games as Willie Mays hit his 42nd homer for the Giants. In the AL, the Angels rallied in the ninth to beat the Yankees 6-5, trimming New York’s lead to three games. the Twins swept Washington in a doubleheader.
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Record Labor Day baseball crowds set season highs
Labor Day attendance surged across major leagues with 235,903 fans at Yankee Stadium and Chavez Ravine. Yankees Angels drew 55,705 the Dodgers Giants 54,418, American League up to 121,895 and National League to 114,208 as expansion boosts turnout. Six tracks hosted 196,031 spectators led by Aqueduct 70,123.
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Reds End Road Trip on Jay Pitch Triumph
Cincinnati pitcher Joey Jay added a new delivery as he blanked Milwaukee 3-0, matching his 21st win and keeping the Reds in sixth place behind Los Angeles. Johnny Edwards drove in two runs with a second inning homer, while Eddie Kasko scored on Jay’s sacrifice. The eight game trip ended poorly for Cincinnati after losses to the Dodgers and Giants.
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Indians End Home Season With Last-Evening Game
Charleston Indians close their home season with a single game against Eastern League leader Williamsport. Catcher Tom Newton hit a double in the second inning Monday driving in two runs to provide the Indians a 2-1 victory.
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Indians sweep White Sox and other league scores in opener
In a multi game recap, Cleveland beat Chicago 4-3 to block Early Wynn at 299 wins, then won 6-5 as Colavito, Rourke, and Ka lin powered the offense behind Regan. Boston topped Kansas City 3-1 after Schwall’s four hitter, A’s won 8-5 earlier. Reds trimmed Milwaukee 3-0 as Jay earned his 21st win. Cubs twice over St Louis, Pirates swept Mets, Phils beat Houston twice to extend streaks.
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Mullens Handicap To Start New Season Wednesday
Mullens Handicap League will begin play this Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by president Bill Morris. Six teams compete with Island Creek and Guyandotte Archery replaced by two new squads. Last year’s bowlers join under Goodyear Shell Service Station sponsorship with Archery vacancy filled by a new lineup and sponsor to be named. A 7 15 p m business meeting precedes the first night to discuss rule changes and elect officers. Other teams are Oglebay Norton Helen Poca Fuel and Appalachian Power Co.
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Williamsport Edge Grays In Narrow Baseball Win
Sanders drove in the lone Williamsport run in the sixth with a single to plate Griffen. Seeman improved to 8 8 while Culp fell to 13 8 in a 610 attendance game.
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Backus Belcher Clout Homers Bengals Beat Nationals 6-1
Beckley Bengals use Backus and Belcher back to back second inning homers to power a 6-1 win over the Brooklyn Nationals. Belcher adds a second inning homer, Backus also homers, while Backus wins on the mound with 12 strikeouts. Bengals total 10 hits as Pate takes the loss and Belcher drives in two.
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Mickey Wright Wins Spokane Women's Open golf title
Mickey Wright of Dallas won the Spokane Women's Open in Spokane Washington posting a total 275 after a final-round 69 setting an LPGA 72-hole scoring record. She finished eight strokes ahead of Kathy Witworth Ruth Jessen and Barbara Romack, with Marlene Hagge seventh and Claudia Lindor low amateur. Wright’s 69 was the LPGA record under 70 in three of four rounds.
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Recheck Drops Johnson To Second Frank Captures Southern 500
Larry Frank of Greenville, S C, declared winner of the 13th Southern 500 after a score card recheck. Johnson had led early before a tire issue and a scoring protest altered the order, with Frank taking over as winner amid NASCAR verification.
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Blocking Awesome Leftridge Draws Attention At WV Camp
West Virginia University enters 13 days of pre season practice as coach Gene Corum notes Milt Clegg’s transfer to end, while Dick Leftridge impresses with blocking and speed. Freshmen study plays as veterans eye Vanderbilt game prep and a Mountaineer boxing legacy surfaces in dinner talk. Rep. Bailey and Rep. Moore visit the camp amid race for the 1st District seat.
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Ashburn Plans To Play Tonight After Memory Loss
Mets outfielder Richie Ashburn says he feels great after a frightening episode at Forbes Field. He suffered a cheek laceration and temporary memory loss from crashing into the wall chasing a pop fly, then planned to play against the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight.
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Maxwell Wins Dallas Open In Four-Under Victory
Billy Maxwell, 33, Texan, captured the Dallas Open with a 277 total on Oak Cliff CC 70 after rounds of 68 70 68 71. He earned 5300 and moved toward a Ryder Cup berth, while Johnny Pott finished second with 281 and $3400. Sifford and Rodriguez tied for third at 282, with others at 283 and 284.
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Emer son and Riessen Set for Third Round in National Amateu
Forest Hills N Y. Roy Emerson defending champion faces Martin Riessen of Evanston Ill in a third round match at the West Side Tennis Club on velvety grass. Emerson is in peak form after a 6 2 6 3 6 0 victory over Arthur Ashe.
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Scores From International League Standings and Games
International League results show Toronto defeating Rochester 6 2 in the first game and 6 3 in the second. Buffalo beat Syracuse 9 5 in the first and 5 3 in the second. Atlanta edged Richmond 5 3. Jacksonville beat Columbus 5 2 in the first and 2 1 in the second.
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BK Holds Three Golf Events On Labor Day
Black Knight Country Club hosted three events on Labor Day a mixed handicap blind bogey and greenies. Mary and Dan Hall won the mixed event with a combined 141 including handicap beating Virginia and John Cooper who totaled 147. Dr Harry Cooper and Bob Yaples won the blind bogey with others also winning the greenies where golf balls were prizes.
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Friday's grid slate features key county matchups
Friday's high school grid slate includes Collins at East Bank, Man at Pineville, Princeton at Shady Spring, Woodrow Wilson at Mt. Hope, Fayetteville at Cedar Grove, Gary at Oceana, Hinton at Stoco, Sophia at Mullens, Trap Hill at Stratton, Clear Fork at Northfork. Strong local rivalries highlight the week with several playoff implications.
Virginia Tech names eight lettermen to first unit
Eight lettermen were named to Virginia Tech's first unit on Monday along with juniors Tom Hawkins Pete Cartwright and sophomore Burton Mack Rogers The Tech staff also named a defensive unit the head hunters consisting of eight sophomores and three juniors Also noted was coach Claiborne ruling out for the opener with William and Mary due to back surgery with a potential press box role only.
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Amerson Off Serious List After Brain Surgery
Philadelphia Eagles defensive halfback Glen Amerson is off the serious list after brain surgery at Harrisburg Hospital. Surgeon Dr. W I Silvernail said recovery is favorable but playing this season seems unlikely due to non infectious encephalitis. Amerson, 23, from Monday Texas, fainted during practice at Hershey Stadium and had a prior auto accident in Lubbock Texas.
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Suns Close In On IL Pennant After Labor Day Sweep
The Jacksonville Suns moved a step closer to their first International League title by sweeping a Labor Day doubleheader from the Columbus Jets 5-2 and 2-1. With the two wins and five games to go, they lead Toronto by five in the standings. Rochester, Buffalo, and Atlanta also won, as Ridzik pitched a three hitter for his 10th win and Kunkel earned his fourth straight relief win.
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