Redlegs Nip Phillies Colts Down Giants 3-1
The Cincinnati Reds cash in on a steal of home as Chico Ruiz breaks for the plate for a 1-0 win over the Phillies. John Tsitouris posts his first shutout of the year in a crucial late-season victory as Cincinnati closes the gap with Philadelphia. The Houston Colts defeat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 behind Ken Johnson and Rusty Staub’s two RBIs, keeping Houston hopeful in the pennant race.
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Art Mahaffey
Frank Robinson
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Clay Dalrymple
Grandstand
Vada Pinson
Pinson
John Tsitouris
Wes Covington
Tsitouris
Houston Colts
San Francisco
Giants
Ken Johnson
Jim Hart
Rusty Stauby
Colts
British forces again lose America's Cup in Newport
Britain sinks again in the America's Cup race as the United States defender Constellation wins the best four of seven, finishing the final race with clear margin over Sovereign. The event marks the 19th US defense since 1851, with key figures Connie’s syndication head Eric Ridder and helmsman Bob Bavier Jr. leading the American effort. Peter Scott and Anthony Boyden manned the British side, each contributing to the high-stakes challenge and final round press conference.
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Philip Rhodes
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Eric Ridder
New England
Bob Bavier, Jr
Peter Scott
Anthony Boyden
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Meggyesy Brothers Standouts Linked to Syracuse St Nick Name
Dennis Meggyesy Syracuse University sophomore from Solon Ohio is the brother of former Orange star Dave Meggyesy who played for the St Louis Cardinals.
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Syracuse University
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St. Louis Cardinals
League Standings and Scheduless Details
United Press International reports American League standings with New York atop the table at 89 59 and Baltimore 90 62. Chicago 89 63 and Detroit 78 73 trail. National League leads Philadelphia 90 61, Cincinnati 84 66, St Louis 83 66, San Francisco 83 68. Schedule notes list Tuesday and Wednesday games and probable pitchers for both leagues.
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Durocher Poised to Manage Cardinals Ahead of Keane Firing
St Louis Cardinals plan to dismiss Johnny Keane within two weeks with Leo Durocher as leading candidate. Warner Rickey’s support and Alston rivalry shape the tense search, with Durocher cited as the frontrunner to return Durocher to a St Louis managerial post.
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Marshman set for Trenton 200 in Lotus Ford ride
Bobby Marshman of Pottstown now Indianapolis resident will drive the Lotus Ford in the Trenton 200 at Trenton Speedway. The 27 year old, rookie of the year in 1961, will compete against top USAC FIA drivers for a $40,000 purse on the one mile track with a 1:15 pm time trials and a 3:15 pm race start. Tickets go on sale 10 am race day.
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Trenton Speedway
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Jim McElreath
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Roger McCluskey
Lloyd Ruby
Bob Harkey
Johnny Rutherford
Don Branson
Bobby Grim
Bud Tinglestad
Norm Hall
Bobby Unser
Ralph Liguori
Sam Nunis
Rockets Obtain Player To Fill Fullback Slot
The Charleston Rockets add Rob Hucklbridge a 5'11" 260 lb back from Louisiana who played fullback in high school and guard at LSU. He joined the Eskimos before switching to linebacker with Charleston and even scored in a preseason game. Huck works as a night watchman and is noted for his loud rebel yell and soda-water office visits.
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Auerbach Named Celtics General Manager In Reorganization
Arnold Red Auerbach was named general manager of the Boston Celtics as part of a club reorganization following Walter A. Brown’s death. Known for his six straight playoff titles, Auerbach aims to overhaul Celtic operations and push for a fuller home schedule with more than 30 to 32 games.
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Walter A. Brown
New York
Syracuse and Boston College football series begins in 1924
The article notes that Syracuse and Boston College started their football rivalry in 1924, marking the inception of a historic series between the two programs. The cooperation between the schools established a long standing matchup memorably chronicled in local sports history.
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Bowling League Action At Meadows Lumber Club
Monday night handicap results show Bow!-Wick toppling Meadows Lumber Co. 5 to 4. Pete & Bob's and Martina Tile Co. trail closely as Coal City Market and Mabscott Supply chase. C&O Railroad and Beaver Service Sta also in the mix. High team series goes to Pete & Bob's 3033 with Clarence Tankersley posting top individual 602. Coal City Super Market leads single game at 1031 while Remus McVey and Tankersley share best end game at 222. Other notable scores include Perry Mullens 553 and Powers 578 series along with Ed Kingsley 556, Bob Long 551, Sterling Lewis 563, and Junior Farley 551.
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Basile Meadows
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Coal City Super Market
Remus McVey
Perry Mullens
Nicklaus Raises Winnings Total in Port land Open win
Jack Nicklaus, the only PGA four-tournament winner this year, boosted his 1967 season total to 107 717 83 after winning the Port land Open last Sunday earning 5 800 dollars. Bill Casper moved to third with 73 219 74 as Tony Lema dropped to fourth at 72 555 37, with a group of players rounding out the top 10 including Bobby Nichols Gary Player Ken Venturi Mason Rudolph Juan Rodriguez and Mike Souchak with various six figures totals.
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Arnold Palmer
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Tony Lema
Portland
Lema
Bobby Nichols
Gary Player
Ken Venturi
Mason Rudolph
Juan Rodriguez
Mike Souchak
Major League Leaders Achieved by Top Hitters and Pitchers
National and American leaders listed for batting runs batted in and pitching. Highlights include Mays and Cepeda leading NL hitters, Killebrew and Mantle pacing American batters, and Koufax and Marshall atop NL and AL pitching respectively with several other players noted.
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Powell
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Colavito
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Callison
Phils
Chance Angels
Ford Yanks
Kralick
Indians
Thorn to be named 1965 Athlete of the Year
Rod Thorn, former WVU basketball star, arrives in Beckley to receive the 1965 Athlete of the Year award from the Southern Conference. Officials noted scheduling conflicts last year due to Thorn’s NBA duties with the Baltimore Bullets. Thorn now plays for the Detroit Pistons after a mid summer trade. Bullets face Pistons at Raleigh County Field House at 8:30 p.m.
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Barron Congratulates Campbell For Victory
West Virginia's Billy Campbell captured the U S Amateur title defeating Ed Tutwiler in the all West Virginia finals. Gov. W W Barron sent congratulations noting the championship brings credit to Campbell and West Virginia while praising the winner's hometown and state.
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W. W. Barron
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Ed Tutwiler
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Tutwiler
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Dan Guerney
Roger Ward
Bob Marshman
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