Phils climb NL standings on late rally
Phillies ride a rotating lineup under manager Gene Mauch to a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Braves as Tony Taylor delivers the decisive seventh inning hit. The streak lifts Philadelphia from eighth to within a game of fourth while Dodgers split with Cubs to extend NL lead. Mets top Cincinnati, St Louis down Pittsburgh, Houston over San Francisco. Yankees beat Baltimore in the AL.
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Richie Allen
Philadelphia
Tony Taylor
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
New York Mets
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston
San Francisco
New York Yankees
Baltimore
Washington
Baseball Roundup From National League and American League Action
Multiple games featured rallies and standout performances including Dick Stuart’s hot hitting for the Phillies with a five homer streak, Gary Wagner earning a win in relief, and Jim Wynn’s decisive eighth inning for the Astros. The Cardinals broke Vern Law’s streak, Ellsworth and Johnson contributed strong starts, and Deron Johnson tied Ernie Banks for NL RBIs lead with 60. The schedule included postponements and varied scores across the leagues.
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Gary Knoll
Reds
Mets
Cincinnati
Deron Johnson
Cubs
Ernie Banks
Bonnie Bannister Returns From LaPort Vacation
Ten years ago today Bonnie Bannister daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Bannister of Washington returned home Wednesday after a vacation at the home of her aunt Mrs Catherine McQuilkin on a farm near LaPort City.
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Russell Bannister
Washington
Catherine McQuilkin
LaPort City
Jazy breaks European 5000m record at 13:27.6
Jazy the Flying Frenchman shattered his European 5000-meter mark with 13:27.6 in Helsinki. Kipchoge Keino was second in 13:28.2 and Ron Clarke finished third after holding the world record. Other results include Ralph Boston winning the broad jump and Andrzej Badenski beating Theron Lewis in the 400 meters.
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UPI
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Kipchonge Keino
Kenya
Australia
Ron Clarke
Clarke
Los Angeles
Billy Mills
Coffeyville
Kan
Bob Schul
West Milton
Ohio
Ralph Boston
Nashville
Tenn
Andrzej Badenski
Poland
Theron Lewis
Philadelphia Pioneer Club
Lewis
Washington North Frustrates Hills In 4 1 Victory
Washington North defeated Hills 4 to 1 in a Tri County Little League game Wednesday evening. Bruce Paul pitched six innings with one hit allowed and 17 strikeouts before a scratch single ruined the no hitter bid in the fifth. David McCall and Paul drove in runs with singles, while Joe Gebhardt had two RBIs in the sixth as Washington North totaled six hits.
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Hills
Bruce Paul
David McCall
Paul
Joe Gebhardt
Washington
Major League Standings and Results Preview
American League leaders include Cleveland Minnesota Chicago and Baltimore in pursuit with Detroit New York and Washington chasing. Tuesday results show Detroit at Boston postponed and New York beating Baltimore 5 4, Cleveland topping Chicago 3 2, Los Angeles routing Minnesota 5 0. Thursday pitchers listed for several matchups. National League table lists Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee Philadelphia and Pittsburgh atop, with Chicago St Louis New York Houston San Francisco and Milwaukee in action across multiple games.
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No More Timeouts for TV Commercials
NBC and the NCAA Television Committee agreed to end special commercial time-outs during televised football games. Officials said changes in substitution rules and more regular time-outs ensure enough opportunities for commercials. The Big Ten had urged eliminating special time-outs earlier this year for airing ads.
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Local Pony Teams Clash at Green Field Tonight
Washington South faces Washington North in a key Pony League game at Green Field at 6 30 this evening. The last meeting ended 8 to 7 with South winning. The Hennigan brothers will duel on the mound as Tri County standings could shift with a South lead and North chasing.
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South
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Babe Ruth Team Beats Lone Tree In Tight League game
Washington's Babe Ruth squad edged Lone Tree 8 to 6 Tuesday to stay tied for first in the Tri-County league standings. Hills and Washington now sit at 3–1, Riverside and Lone Tree at 1–3. Hills defeated Riverside in the other Tuesday game. Dave Hutchcroft earned the win with Pat Hennigan closing, as the teams totaled 13 hits and several miscues. Mike Hennigan had three singles, Pat Hennigan added two doubles and a single, and Joe Minick drove in four runs. Washington faces Riverside Tuesday night at Riv erside.
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Joe Minick
Astronauts Named for Next Flight to Orbit Earth
Frank Borman and James Lovell named to command a 14 day earth orbit mission. They may attempt a space walk similar to Gemini 4. Backup crew includes Michael Collins. Birthplaces and family details listed for Borman and Lovell. Also note of Sands of the Kalahari cave paintings in Hollywood segment.
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Vostok
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Lovell
United Press International
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Ind
West Point
California Institute of Technology
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Ariz
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N.J
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Edwin
Cleveland
Ohio
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Edgewater Beach
Fla
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Milwaukee
Barbara
James
Susan
Keota Plans Spectacular Days Weekender in July
Keota schedules Spectacular Days for July 9 and 10 with a parade at 10 a.m. July 9, baseball and football throws, a Driving Rodeo, Drum and Bugle Corps music, Sack and Bicycle races, a Greased Pole, pet parade, tractor rodeo and pull, band concerts, a silent auction and carnival. Event coordinators include Paul Hammes John Herr Dan Osweiler and Buzzy Tadlock. Local visitors Harold and Kenny Pepper and Jim Smith with Alabama trip details mentioned.
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Highway Patrol
John Herr
Dan Osweiler
Buzzy Tadlock
Harold Pepper
Kenny Pepper
Jim Smith
Birmingham
Alabama
Korea
Smiths
Colorado
Veterans May Reopen G I Insurance At Des Moines Center
Veterans may apply for G I insurance above the maximum ten thousand dollars or up to ten thousand in thousand dollar steps and choose among ordinary life modified life and several term plans. Eligible veterans with service connected disability not yet compensated can apply for reopened G I insurance by contacting the Des Moines VA Center for forms and assistance.
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E. W. Christensen
Des Moines
VA Center
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