Swoboda Wins for Mets in Comeback Triumph over Dodgers
Mets star Ron Swoboda delivered a three run double in the seventh to turn a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 win over the Dodgers. Cleon Jones Art Shamsky and Ken Boswell sparked the bases-loaded rally after earlier boos and benching. Cubs Banks homer spree, Giants and Pirates win. A’s sweep two as Oakland tops Baltimore.
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Morris fastest time in West Liberty sprint night
A large West Liberty crowd saw Mel Morris post the fastest time at 27.55 in the speed trials but Mark Mosier captured the 20 lap feature after overtaking Bud Darting on lap 15. Mosier also won the trophy dash, with Morris second in the feature and Darting third.
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Wellman Prepares Fifth Turkey Day Amid Busy Roasting Week
Ten years ago Wellman celebrates its fifth annual Turkey Day with six workers roasting ironing wrapping and freezing 3 500 Iowa turkeys for the event. The town aims to finish preparations for August 19 as residents rally to showcase local produce and festive activities.
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Iowa Hawkeyes face defensive gaps and personnel questions
Iowa City—coach Ray Nagel begins fall drills with concerns about a leaky defense that allowed 289 points last season. The squad, expected to number under 60 players with only 25 returning letters, also weighs the possible readmission of several black athletes amid academic troubles. Tim Sullivan’s injury leaves a void at fullback while offensive leaders Lawrence and Cilek head a potent unit aiming to repeat strong scoring.
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Brakes second in father son tourney at Des Moines CC
Eldon and Mike Brake of Washington finished second in the father and son golf tournament at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club, posting 75 and 73 two strokes behind winners Ivan and Stan Bonta of Des Moines. Dean and Terry Cox finished 86 in the championship flight with other teams listed. Fifteen Presidents of the United States were members of the State Militia or National Guard.
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Hawkeyes coach Gilliam talks reinstatement plan
University of Iowa players suspended for boycotting spring practice will seek reinstatement at a Wednesday evening meeting. Coach Frank Gilliam said players may present their cases individually to the squad as the team prepares for fall drills. Outcomes hinge on academic status and squad decisions, with final word possible by next week.
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Chiefs continue pro league wins
Chiefs push fourth straight pre season win trailing Rams 42 14 as Len Dawson fires four TD passes including a 72 yard strike to Frank Pitts. Rams score on Larry Smith one yard run and Jack Snow 37 yard pass from Roman Gabriel. Other Saturday games include Dallas over Green Bay 31 13 and Denver over San Francisco 19 15.
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Major Leagues Standings and Tuesday Schedule
National and American League standings from United Press International with a single game on Tuesday. Listings include East and West divisions, teams, wins, losses, win percentage, and games behind. Also shows Sunday results and tonight's probable pitchers for key matchups across both leagues.
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