White Sox and Yankees surge in playoff chatter
UPI reports a surging White Sox and Yankees in the chase for the American League pennant. Chicago battled Oakland to a 3-3 17 inning standoff before curfew halted play, while New York won 1-0 over Detroit to close the gap. Additional scores from Milwaukee over Baltimore and California over Minnesota, plus a light NL slate, frame a day of tight races and late drama.
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Bears Edge Oilers 20 17 On Last Second Field Goal
Houston Oilers coach Bill Peterson in his first year watched his team lose its third straight exhibition by a point as Chicago Bears won 20 17 on a remarkable finish. Rookie Roger Lawson scored for Chicago and Mac Percival kicked the deciding 7 yard field goal with three seconds left after a free kick attempt and late scramble on Houston line. The loss followed a 26 24 defeat to Dallas.
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Washington High sets football physicals for Demon squad
John Davis, head football coach, announced Demon players must take physicals at noon Tuesday, Aug. 15 in the senior high gym. All junior high and high school hopefuls should attend. if unavailable, contact Davis. Local doctors will conduct checkups as usual. First Demon practice Friday, Aug. 18.
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Women golfers tee off in Columbus Riviera event
Sandra Haynie defends at the 54 hole LPGA stop at Riviera Country Club in Columbus. A field of 61 pros and six amateurs compete with top earners like Betty Burfeindt and Judy Rankin, while Kathy Whitworth and Carol Mann skip the event. Jane Blalock competes under a court order after a suspension. Pro-Am results show Kathy Martin’s group finishing 17 under par with a 55 best ball.
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UPI
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Raymond Memorial Golf Course
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LPGA
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Kathy Ahern
Sandra Palmer
Marilynn Smith
Jo Ann Prentice
Gloria Ehret
Clifford Ann Creed
Kathy Martin
Joyce Ann Jackson
Major League Baseball standings and tonight's games
National League East standings show Pittsburgh leading with 65 wins, New York 56, Chicago 56, St Louis 51, Montreal 46, Philadelphia 40. West has Cincinnati 64, Houston 59, Los Angeles 54, Atlanta 49, San Francisco 48, San Diego 42. Thursday results Chicago 8 Montreal 0, Los Angeles 6 Cincinnati 2, Houston 9 Atlanta 6. Tonight's scheduled games include Montreal at Philadelphia, San Francisco at Houston, St Louis at Pittsburgh, New York at Chicago, Cincinnati at Atlanta, Los Angeles at San Diego.
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Fischer Seizes Chance As Spassky Stalls In Adjourned Chess Clash
In Reykjavik, Fischer seemed poised to gain a crisp three point lead as his adjourned game against Spassky paused after 41 moves. Grandmasters noted near victory then saw Spassky survive with heavy time pressure, while a 24 hour Sabbath prompted an earlier restart today.
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Prymek Wins Junction Race At Columbus Junction Fair
Ron Prymek of Iowa City started in front and led all 20 laps on a slick track to win the main event. He also placed in the main super stock with Helm and Guss, as heat races featured Stewart tire trouble and a list of top finishers. Saturday races join the West Liberty Fair lineup.
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Nesco girls upset to reach state softball final
Nesco of Zearing and North West Union of West Union reach the state high school girls softball final after Nesco defeats Roland Story, the top-ranked team, in a major upset. North West Union edges Perry 3 2 behind Kathy Ewing two hitter. Roland Story meets Perry for third place, then the final at 8 30 p.m.
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