Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights
The Associated Press reports standings across the National and American leagues with key teams led by Los Angeles and Minnesota. Upcoming doubleheader nights include Houston at New York and Milwaukee at Cincinnati, with several games rained out or rescheduled.
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Associated Press
National LeAgue
W. L. Pet
Los Angeles
Isan Fran
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Phila’phia
St. Louis
Chicago
Houston
New York
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Hhoe
Cleveland
Baltimore
Detroit
Mmee OU
Washington
Boston
Kansas City
Twinight
Los Angeles Angels
Jack Cullen
Yankees
Elston Howard
Tony Kubek
Jim Fregosi
Dobbs Aims to Instill Army Spirit at Texas Western
Texas Western coach Bobby Dobbs seeks to graft West Point culture into the Miners as he starts his first season. With 55 players, he plans a pro type offense, expects gradual improvement, and notes last season’s 1-9 record. Quarterback Billy Stevens leads the unit with receivers Chuck Hughes and Chuck Anderson showing promise.
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EL Paso
Tex
Bobby Dobbs
Earl
Red) Blaik
West Point
Felix
Doc) Blanchard
Dobbs
Texas Western
Miners
North Texas
Brigham Young University
Western
Billy Stevens
Chuck Hughes
Abilene
Detroit University
Chuck Anderson
Calgary
Tulsa
Aggies Have Depth Woodson Optimistic At NMSU
Las Cruces AP Warren Woodson enters first workout of 1960 season with 40 varsity players and 45 freshmen, largest squad in school history. Key QBs Sal Olivas and Art Garcia compete for leadership as the two platoon system looms, with standout Friacker Hartwell Menefee and Will Hudgins in dual roles.
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LAS Cruces
Warren Woodson
New Mexico State University
Aggies
Charlies Wharf
Barhamsville
Aggie
Jim Wood
Oklahoma State
New Mexico State
Glenn Brady
Hammond
Freshom
Paul Petty
Pat Ryan
Woodson
Hartwell Menefee
Will Hudgins
Sal Olivas
Art Garcia
Olivas
Charley Johnson
Twins Hold On Without Killebrew
The Minnesota Twins, without Harmon Killebrew who sprained his elbow, stretch their AL pennant lead to seven games after an 11th inning 3-2 win over Detroit. Relievers Al Worthington and John Klippstein hurled five scoreless innings, aiding Camilo Pascual’s surgical timing. Don Mincher and Sandy Valdespino delivered the decisive run, while the Yankees beat the Angels 4-2 and rain affected other games.
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Minnesota Twins
Twins
Killebrew
Minnesota
Detroit
Camilo Pascual
al Worthington
John Klippstein
Tigers
Don Mincher
Sandy Valdespino
Larry Sherry
Broncos to Be Wide Open Under Knapp’s Offense
Bronco head coach Wilson Knapp told guests at the New Mexico Military Institute kickoff banquet that the team will run a wide open offense this season. He described a pre set system designed to exploit each player’s strengths and noted that pass defense is a major junior college weakness.
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Bronco
Wilson Knapp
New Mexico Military Institute
Knapp
NMMI
Broncos
Highlands University
Broncos Begin 1965 Season With Marr at Center
Dennis Marr, a returning letterman at 6 feet and 200 pounds, is expected to take the Bronco center role for the 1965 season after starring as a fullback and 440 yard sprinter last year. Jim Soloman, 63, 205 pounds, aims for a tackle spot after junior college and track record in javelin, while coach Knapp stresses a short to medium pass game and strong defense. The squad opens Sept. 18 at Northeastern Oklahoma with 1,000 season tickets targeted and a preseason booster blazer sale underway.
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Dennis Marr
Broncos
Marr
Spikesters
Dennis
Tularosa High
Wilson Knapp
Jim Soloman
New Mexico Military Institute Bronco
Soloman
the Institute
Jim
The
Bronco
Northeastern
Oklahoma
New Mexico State
Stop Losing Make Racing Pay
A promotional booklet claims a simple method to eliminate losers and pick winners in Thoroughbred horse racing. It instructs readers to mail $1 to Kay-Dee Enterprises in Los Angeles for access.
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Kay-Dee Enterprises
P.O
Los Angeles
Calif
Lobos Adopt Unbalanced Line To Boost Passing Game
New Mexico Lacers switch to an unbalanced offensive line this season to strengthen the passing attack. Coach Bill Weeks announced the change, the first since 1956, aiming to aid quarterback Stan Quintana and the Lobos, co champions in the Western Athletic Conference.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Bill Weeks
Lobos
Weeks
Stan Quintana
Watch for D V D September 1st 8 30 31
Notices alert readers to a DVD release event on September 1 with activities scheduled across August 30 and 31. Regional officials urge attention to the program details and any required registrations.
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Casey Stengel
New York Mets
Stengel
Mets
UPI
Army Spirit
Miner
Caller
Jim Bohl
Menefee
Charles Snowden
Joe Johnson
Gene
No Mo) Modzelewski
Stan Johnson
Hudgins
NMSU
Owen Thomas
Eugene Williams
Joe Catalina
Rich Ridings
Yankee
LA Angel
al Spangler
Fregosi
Bobby Richardson
Cullen
Angels
Murray Chass
Harmon Killebrew
Ing
Wayne Gates
Gary Sloan
Eldon Hawley
Richard Estergard
Ken Willis
Roswell
Bronco Boosters
Noble Victory
du Quoin
Ill
Stantley Dancer
UPI Telephoto
Seagram Distillers Company
New York City
SRT
Brance
State Farm
Clyde
McKee
Red” Herrod
S. Main
Jack
Boyette
Buckner
W. Third
Rane
Urance
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
Bloomington
Iliinois
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