Weekend Of Decision Looms In NL And AL
United Press International reports a chaotic final stretch in both leagues with the Giants Dodgers and Reds within 3 percent of clinching in the NL as the Twins need three wins for the AL pennant. Giants and Dodgers host three-game series while Reds are idle, and Bunning and Short led Phillies and Indians in Thursday action.
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Cincinnati Reds
Minnesota Twins
Twins
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Los Angeles
N.L
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Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Reds
Jim Bunning
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Chris Short
Phillies
Johnny Callison
Ron Santo
Ernie Banks
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Sonny Siebert
Indians
Jim Bouton
Fred Whitfield
Cleveland
Bill Bryan
Randy Schwartz
Athletics
Jack Aker
Ron Kline
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World Series prep notes from Giants vs Twins hitters
A preview of World Series strategy with inside notes on how San Francisco would counter Minnesota. It lists top hitters like Tony Oliva and Harmon Killebrew, outlines Minnesota players strengths and weaknesses, and hints at bullpen and lineup considerations for the Giants as they study the Twins two weeks before the series.
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UPI
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Tony Oliva
Zoile Versalles
Twins
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Harmon Killebrew
Bob Allison
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West Virginia Fishing Conditions Forecast This Weekend
The Natural Resources Department says central West Virginia should offer the best angling this weekend if temperatures drop. Cooler, showery weather is forecast, with Sutton Reservoir producing outstanding catches including a 19%g inch largemouth and a 19 inch smallmouth bass.
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UPI
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Natural Resources Department
U. S. Weather Bureau
Sutton Reservoir
Elk River
Queen Shoals
Kanawha County
Cranberry
Williams
Bluestone
Greenbrier
Montcove Lake
White Sulphur Springs
Panhandle
Potomac
Sleepy Creek
Patterson Creek
Parkersburg
Little Kanawha
Calhoun
Wirt
Ohio River
Fish Creek
Marshall County
Fishing Creek
Weizel County
Decatur Fellow Displays Car With Two Front Ends
A Decatur resident shows off a car featuring two front ends. The quirky vehicle sparks jokes about selling it to a two headed driver.
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Decatur
Outstanding Bowlers and Team Standings in Bowl-Wick Event
The report lists top bowlers by series and game including Thelma Thompson 515 series and 544 series, Betsy White 487 series, Roe Robinson 594 series and 224 game, Buddy Hannah 553 series and 256 game, and Jim Anderson 525. Team standings show Raleigh Insurance leading with 9 wins and 3 losses, and Wright-Anderson posting high team series 2693 and high team game 1037.
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Virginia Cooper
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Fran Torrico
Betty Maxwell
Betty Tate
Betty Evans
June Clay
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Rudy Green
Jim Anderson
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Jack Rollison
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W. W. McKinney
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Pat Earehart
Major League Leaders From the National and American Leagues
A digest of batting and pitching leaders lists in the National League and American League. Notable names include Mays Robinson Banks Aaron and Koufax with top marks in home runs runs batted in and era, plus team standings and bowling and league results across local clubs.
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Cubs
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Braves
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Conigliaro Red Sox
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Wagner
Indians
Tresh
Yanks
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Reds
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Pirates
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Colavito
Oliva
Twins
Mantilla
Red Sox
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Browns and Packers Favored Over Opponents in NFL Week Two
The Cleveland Browns, defending champions, host the St Louis Cardinals as they seek a two game lead in the eastern division. Cleveland relies on power running from Ernie Green and Jim Brown and is favored by seven points.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Cardinals
Philadelphia
Browns
Washington
Ernie Green
Jimmy Brown
Baseball and football scores and upcoming games notes
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Marshall Faces Eastern Kentucky After Rough Opener
Marshall University coach Charlie Snyder warns of tough test against Eastern Kentucky in Richmond after a 22 to 12 win over Morehead. He cites EKUs speed and passing attack, highlights Aaron Marsh and Larry Marmie, and emphasizes fundamentals in practice this week.
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Charlie Snyder
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Dennis Parker
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Howie Lee Miller
Mountaineers face two opponents in William and Mary
WVU coach Gene Corum warns his team will meet two foes in Williamsburg Maryland inspired Indians heat from last week’s VMI game. Corum plans to use 52 players and fears overconfidence after a 56-0 win over Richmond. Injuries to Canterbury and Vail could test reserves led by Richie Rodes.
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William & Mary
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Don Vail
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Richie Rodes
Sugar Ray Will Stay in Boxing
Sugar Ray Robinson, 44, confirms commitment to boxing after a 10 round decision over Joe Walcott. He plans a bout with Peter Schmidt in Johnstown, Pa., on Oct 1 then semi retire for two films. He cites boxing as his business and insists he is in perfect shape and can box for a while.
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Young Joe Walcott
Bridgeton
N.J
Peter Schmidt
Johnstown
New York
Bouton Downs Siebert as Bell Earns Win
In a tight late game Bell fans one hitter up with a push from Downing and Bouton. Siebert faces one batter in the eighth, WP credited to Bell. Attendance noted as 2,582 with 08 date code.
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