Orioles rally to take AL lead as Bunker shines under pressure
Wally Bunker stifles Twins for his 14th win as Baltimore outpaces Chicago idle White Sox and New York Yankees, while the Angels topple the Yankees 4-2 behind key hits from Jim Fregosi and Lou Clinton. Robinson belts his 24th homer to fuel the late-inning rally.
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Phillies Rally Fades as Dodgers Narrow Lead in Tight NL Race
The Phillies lost 6-0 to the Houston Colts while the Reds dropped a 3-0 decision to the Cubs, keeping the pennant chase tight as Milwaukee and San Francisco won, Baltimore and Los Angeles also won, and Larsen pitched a four hitter for Philadelphia’s foe. Mantilla homered twice for Boston in a 7-5 win over Kansas City. Radatz totaled six strikeouts in four innings.
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National League Standings and Week's Scores Recap
The National and American Leagues show Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cincinnati leading with records around 80 wins in the NL and Baltimore tops the AL. Thursday results include Giants 3 New York 1, Houston 6 Philadelphia 0, Milwaukee 7 St. Louis 0, and Chicago 3 Cincinnati 0. Friday's matchups feature LA at NY twi-night, Chicago at St. Louis, and more. Leading home run and RBI totals for Giant Willie Mays, Cubs Ernie Banks, and others are listed, along with top pitching marks.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Loses To Mick Leahy in Scotland
In Paisley Scotland Sugar Ray Robinson and Mick Leahy met in a 10 round decision won by Leahy. Robinson's manager George Gainsford called for a recount and questioned referee Ike Powell's card. It marked Robinsons 13th loss in 179 bouts while Leahy logged 14 losses in 66 fights.
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Numismatics study of coins and medals Britannica says
The Encyclopaedia Britannica defines numismatics as the study of coins medals and currency. It notes that scholars examine coinage history production and value to understand economies and cultures across eras.
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Great new taste in a filter cigarette features pipe tobacco
A promotional copy highlights Half and Half pipe tobacco inside a filter cigarette claiming pleasing aroma and a great new taste. It emphasizes America's best tasting pipe tobacco packed into a cigarette to deliver a distinctive flavor.
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Musial Receives First Visitors After Illness
ST LOUIS United Press International Stan Musial convalesces from viral enteritis due to complete physical exhaustion and will likely leave the hospital Saturday said Dr I C Middleman Cardinal physician Musial sat up and joked with visitors his first since Tuesday night illness at Busch Stadium he feels 100 percent better and may be tip top in a few days He was appointed physical fitness director by President Lyndon B Johnson last February and thanked those who showed concern Busch Cardinal president August A Busch Jr called the illness a shock given Musials schedule and duties
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Slugger Wells recalls major league era and life in Alabama
Edwin Lee Slugger Wells, a 64 year old former pitcher and slugger, reflects on a 1922 to 1937 career with Detroit, New York Yankees, and St Louis Browns. He recounts Ty Cobb influence, a peak 25-7 season in Birmingham, and ending in the Southern Association after a line drive injury ended his mound days. Wells now runs an oil distribution business in Alabama.
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Angel Pitcher Becomes Slugger for Angels
LOS ANGELES. Willie Smith of the Angels, formerly a relief pitcher, has become a potent slugger and outfielder. Since June 14 he has batted cleanup, drove in eight runs in a three game sweep of the Senators, and raised his average to about .340 while benefiting from lefty/righty matchups as Manager Bill Rigney plans to play him more next spring against left-handed pitching.
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Toronto Raps Syracuse In IL Action 6-2 Loss
Syracuse Chiefs fell 6-2 to Toronto as Jim Northrup hit his 17th homer and Frank Funk worked eight innings in relief. Maple Leafs benefited from Jim McKnight's 22nd homer amid a night of squandered chances, while Rochester upset Buffalo 9-8 and Columbus edged Richmond 3-2 in another close game. Jacksonville and Atlanta idle.
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