Cubs Beat Giants Twice as Dodgers Also Win
Labor Day doubleheader in San Francisco leaves Willie Mays woozy and the Giants stunned. Ellsworth earned his 20th win in the opener 7-5, while Hobbie closed the twin bill with a 6-0 second game. Santo went 4-for-8 with seven RBIs, including a grand slam, helping the Giants fall further in the National League race.
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Houston Driver Sets Record In Dodgers Win
The Dodgers led the chase atop the NL as they defeated Houston 7-3 while Sandy Koufax earned his 21st win. The Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 6-1 and 6-2 to stay within reach, with the Giants posting a 8-4 loss to Philadelphia and Cincinnati sweeping a doubleheader split with New York. Willie Mays faced health concerns after a dizzy spell but was cleared to rest. Ellsworth and Gibson delivered strong pitching in key games.
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Foyt Wins 100 Mile Auto Race At Du Quoin
A. J. Foyt of Houston won the 100 mile stock car event at Du Quoin, leading Rodger Ward most of the way and setting a fast pace before a record fair crowd. Ward finished second, with Chuck Hulse third and Bob Marshman fourth. Norm Nelson won the 100 mile stock car race at the same meet, drawing 22,000 seats plus standing room for a record turnout.
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Johnston City Wins In Khoury Playoff Series
Johnston City Jets win 1-0 over Moline Mo in Khoury Juvenile baseball at St Louis. Jack Ray scored on a second inning error after a sacrifice and a fly, Ray 11-0, Shelton 2-1. Metropolis advances to finals with 12-2 win over Marissa.
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McKinley Riessen Tennis Victories At Nationals
The Associated Press reports Chuck McKinley and Marty Riessen advanced in the National Championships at Forest Hills. McKinley defeated Jiri Javorsky 6-2 6-4 6-3, while Riessen beat Tonnie Fisher in straight sets as Davis Cup teammates Scott and Dell also split wins.
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Holiday Classic Player Wins Golf Match
Gary Player captured the $50,000 Holiday Golf Classic at Glen Flora Country Club by two strokes after 36 holes among about 6,000 spectators. He posted 67-69-136 to outpace Jack Nicklaus 68-70 136 and Arnold Palmer 67-74 141, with Palmer incurring a self imposed penalty that ruined his run. The trio heads to upcoming World Series of Golf and Salt Lake City events.
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Sprite Rodney Wins Valley Forge Trot at Washington Park
Sprite Rodney won the $12,750 Valley Forge trot at Washington Park on Monday night, part of the inaugural 1978 program. Driven by Don Miller, the horse held off a late challenge on a sloppy track, paying $8.20 to win.
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Neunert Wins Season With 92 Victory At Walter Meet
Neunert closed its season Saturday night finishing 16-8 with a 92 victory over a rival team in the invitational at Walter. Neunert also won a invitational tournament, reaching the finals against host team 2.
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New Track Record at Turnpike Set by Milliken
Loren Milliken of Shawneetown set a new one fifth mile track record at Turnpike Speedway with 13.70 seconds, breaking Dick Poe of Marion's mark. In stock car races at Turnpike, Webb Denton Creal Springs and others led heat lines with Poe, Marion figures and local drivers finishing in position order. Milliken’s time shattered the old standard and highlighted the night’s program including heats and the semifeature with local standings.
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Ford Posts 20th Victory Mantle Back In Lineup
Whitey Ford earned his 20th win with seven innings of relief in the opener as the Yankees split a doubleheader with Detroit to maintain a 12 game AL cushion. Mickey Mantle returned to the lineup in the second game, a 2-1 Tigers win helped by Hank Aguirre. J C Martin delivered a two run double in the ninth for Chicago to split with Los Angeles while Minnesota, Boston, Cleveland and Washington posted varying results across the league. Hoyt Wilhelm earned another White Sox win as Chicago beat Kansas City and Baltimore.
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Standings and results from both leagues
The chart shows National League team records with Los Angeles leading at 83 54 and St Louis at 77 60, plus results from Monday including Los Angeles 7 Houston 3 and New York 5 0 for both Cincinnati and Philadelphia. American League lists New York leading at 90 48 and Boston at 67 71 with Monday scores Cleveland 15 Washington 3 and Baltimore 3 0.
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Foyt Wins Du Quoin 100 Mile Race in Dramatic Finish
A. J. Foyt won the 100 mile big car race at Du Quoin after a near flip in the south turn prompted by Arnold Knepper. He also finished second at Bethel to Don Branson in a 30 lap race, then returned to Du Quoin to claim a second major triumph amid a busy weekend.
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