Dodgers Lead NL with Six Game Margin as Mets Sweep
Dodgers extend their advantage to six games after sweeping the Mets 7-0 and 3-2 at the Polo Grounds. Don Drysdale hurled a three hitter for win number 16, while Dick Calmus added five scoreless innings in relief. Doug Camilli and Tommy Davis drove in two runs apiece, with the win leaving Los Angeles one step closer to the pennant.
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Milton Richman
UPI
Walt Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Polo Grounds
New York Mets
Yankee Stadium
Alston
Dodger
Don Drysdale
Dick Calmus
Pete Richert
Doug Camilli
Tommy Davis
Major League Standings and Weekend Results
National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 74 wins and 48 losses, San Francisco 78 54, St. Louis 68 54, Philadelphia 67 58, etc. Weekend results include Los Angeles defeating New York 3 2 and 7 0 in doubles, while Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 3 1 and Chicago edged Cincinnati 4 0 in the second game.
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United Press International
Los Angeles
San Francisco
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Houston
New York
L. Angeles
S. Fran
Cisco
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Sanford
Gibson
N. York
Phila
L. Ang
San Fran
Minnesota
Baltimore
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
Washington
Donovan
Earley
K. City
Bears must bolster defense to chase Monsters of Midway
Chicago Bears coach George Halas says the team must strengthen the defensive line after finishing 13th against the rush last season. He plans changes, including moving Joe Stydahar to linemen and linebackers coaching, as veterans age and few new anchors arrive.
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Chicago
UPI
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Monsters
Papa Bear
Bears
NFL
Green Bay
New York
Dallas
Packers
Halas
Clark Shaughnessy
Joe Stydahar
Shaughnessy
Stydahar
Fred Williams
Bill George
Joe Fortunato
Earl Leggett
Doug Atkins
Stan Jones
Ed O'Bradovich
Yankees Seek 20 Percent Margin In Race For AL Pennant
The Yankees extend lead to 10 percent with 41 games left as they chase the modern AL record. They swept the White Sox 8-2 and 8-4 behind 12 hits in the opener and 11 in the nightcap, with Ralph Terry and Jim Bouton earning wins. Elston Howard and Hector Lopez provided key hits while Al Lopez’s White Sox were swept. The AL also saw the Senators top the Twins 7-3, the Athletics beat the Orioles 5-4, the Indians beat the Red Sox 7-4, and the Tigers down the Angels 3-2. Don Zimmer and Don Leppert homered for the Senators, while Dave Wickersham earned his ninth victory for KC and Jim Perry got the win in relief over Roggenburk. Cleveland’s Joe Azcue celebrated his 24th birthday with two homers and a double as Mudcat Grant won his ninth.
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Yankees
al Lopez
White Sox
Ray Herbert
Hector Lopez
Elston Howard
Ralph Terry
Jim Bouton
Senators
Twins
Athletics
Orioles
Indians
Red Sox
Tigers
Angels
Don Zimmer
Don Leppert
Minnesota
Cleveland
Joe Azcue
Boston
Willie Kirkland
Jim
Mudcat
Wayland Residents Visit at Wellman
Wayland residents join Sunday dinner guests at Wilbur Swartzendruber home in Wellman. Other locals return from trips to Colorado and the Black Hills while plans unfold for moves and visits to family in Auburn California and Danville Iowa.
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Wayland
Joseph Graber
Dale Swartzendruber
Wilbur Swartzendruber
Wellman
John Martin
Freddie Martin
Climax
Colo
Colorado
Vernon Roth
Black Hills
Badlands
Estes Park
Bill Roth
Aurora
Neb
Milford
al Magdefrau
Jack
Auburn
Calif
A.B. Magdefrau
E.D. Ford
Columbus Junction
Eda Boshart
Allen Wagler
Marcus, Ja
Allen
Alfred Wagler
Wm. Conrad
Floyd Stilwell
Danville
Mickey Wright Wins Albuquerque Swing Parade
Mickey Wright captured the Albuquerque Swing Parade title at Paradise Hills with a five under par 211 total earning 1500 dollars. Marilyn Smith set a course record with 68 in the final round while Wright surged on the back nine to a two stroke victory over Smith. Jackie Pung finished third with 74 in the final day, as Wright prepared for Ogden Utah ahead of the next tour event.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Marilynn Smith
Tequesta
Fla
Miss Smith
Paradise Hills Country Club
Miss Wright
Dallas
Jackie Pung
Daly City
Calif
Mark Mosier Wins Again in Columbus Junction Feature
Mark Mosier reclaimed the winner’s circle by taking first in the Columbus Junction feature Saturday night despite a right side impact that caved in the door. Jack Brissey of Burlington took second with Jim Taylor third. John Mullink placed fourth and Ron Jackson fifth. Time trials had Mosier and Bob Engle tied at 30.67 seconds, Mosier awarded top time. Stan Crooks of Letts won the trophy dash. Heat results show Mosier and Mullink leading first and second heats respectively. Betsy Wright aims to surpass a 10 victory season record she tied in 1961 and 1962.
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Mark Mosier
Columbus Junction
Mosier
Jack Brissey
Burlington
Jim Taylor
John Mullink
West Liberty
Blitz Brothers and Heat Winners Lead Local Race Standings
Ed Matson of Burlington won the consolation race while Erickson took the semi-main with Ensminger second. Point standings through the August race list Mosier leading at 250 followed by Mullink 142 Jackson 13354 Reilly 123% Morris 111 Englebright 91'2 Hemsted 69 Niffenegger 69 Taylor 65'14 Gegner 65'2. Hugh Brannum known as Mr Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo has written about 25 children's records including Hubert the Horse and Get Well.
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Jackson
Burlington
Plank
Muscatine
Hemsted
Lone Tree
Niffenegger
Kalona
Brissey
Morris
West Liberty
Lane
Prymek
Iowa City
Ed Matson
Erickson
Ensminger
Beckley
Pollmeier
Mosier
Mullink
Reilly
Englebright
Taylor
Gegner
Hugh Brannum
Mr. Green Jeans
Hubert the Horse
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Paul Toth
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Lou Brock
John Tsitouris
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Mike Ditka
Ronnie Bull
Bob Jencks
Miami
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Jencks
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Larry Glueck
Villanova
Mike Pyle
Art
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Wade
Val Keckin
Mississippi Southern
SOX
Yanks
Rich Rollins
Jimmie Hall
Steve Ridzik
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Jim Perry
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House
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Hermon Toll
D-Pa
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
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D-Mass
William R. Foley
George Meader
R-Mich
B. G. Satay
D-Colo
Peter Rodino
Dn.j
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Ezra Wittmer
Mickey Wright
Betsy Rawls
Spartanburg
S.C
Blitz Brothers
By Sakren
Liberty
Mt. Pleasant
Smith
Sitter's
House of Light
Iowa
Sitler
Lightcraft
Gracie Lee Walker
Sitler’s Electric Supply
West 3Rd ST
Washington, Iowa
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