Reds win fourth straight as pennant push gains pace
The Cincinnati Reds swept to a 3-2 win over the Houston Colt .45s for their fourth straight victory and sixth in eight games, with Marty Keough Deron Johnson and Leo Cardenas delivering two hits apiece. Bob Purkey earned the win in relief, while the Phillies and Braves also won to stay in front in the NL pennant race.
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Washington South Beats Crawfordsville 18 to 7 in Little League
Washington South defeated Crawfordsville 18 to 7 on Tuesday evening. Terry Miller started on the mound for Washington and earned the win. Washington collected seven hits off Dorothy, Crawfordsville’s pitcher, while Crawfordsville managed three hits off Washington’s two hurlers. Crawfordsville scored all seven runs in the fourth inning.
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Washington South tops Ainsworth in 14 to 0 rout
Washington South defeated Ainsworth 14 to 0 in a Little League game Thursday night setting up a showdown with North Washington. Washington South pounded the Ainsworth pitcher for 10 hits including a two run homer by Miller in the fourth. Mike Hennigan pitched the first three innings for the win and Terry Miller closed, combining for a no hitter.
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Campbell sets new land speed record with Bluebird
Briain's Donald Campbell, from Surrey, England, drove the Bluebird to 403.1 mph on Lake Eyre salt beds, tying his two runs and surpassing the 1947 record of 394.196 mph. Breedlove had 407.45 mph but not an official automobile record due to a three wheeler. Campbell halted further attempts after ruts damaged the track and rear tire treads.
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Cattle Judge Hugh Morris Plans Britain Trip for Short Horn Breeds
Ten years ago today Hugh Morris a nationally known cattle judge and breeder near Cotter prepared to depart Saturday for the British Isles. He will inspect Short horn and Hereford cattle and judge at three steer shows one in England and two in Scotland. He expects to be abroad about a month.
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Major leagues standings and nightly MLB schedule
United Press International summary shows standings with Milwaukee, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and others, plus night games and twi night matchups. It lists scores for Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7-5, Chicago at Los Angeles, New York at St. Louis and more, with detailed pitcher pairings and upcoming Saturday games across the National and American Leagues.
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When a gal says she has a boyish figure
A witty remark on body image and gendered expectations. The line plays on slang phrasing to punch up a humorous take on self description and social commentary.
Iowa Open Horseshoe Tourney Opens Saturday in Des Moines
The annual Iowa Open Horseshoe tournament kicks off Saturday with qualifying rounds at Birdland Park Des Moines. Defending champion Willington Taylor from Grand River will defend his title after posting 80.55 percent ringers last year by sinking 1,611 of 2,000 tosses. The championship round is set for Sunday afternoon.
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Horses announced for YMCA camp riding program
Arrangements finished for horses to be available to boys at the Washington YMCA camp at Lake Darling. The session begins Sunday August 9 with room for more registrations. The usual camp activities will proceed and the horse riding adds to the week’s recreation. Boys interested should contact the YMCA immediately.
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Fight to jail Sheppard extends as attorney argues stay
In Columbus Ohio UPI reports Dr Samuel Sheppard’s freedom may be extended due to legal maneuvering. Bailey says the U S marshal cannot arrest Sheppard because a stay of execution on a federal court order exists and bail remains unvacated. Ohio officials say an arrest warrant may be needed in Cincinnati court. a hearing is expected next week. Later, Tony Curtis and Christine Kaufmann are noted for dressing rooms labeled His and Hers during Wild and Wonderful filming in Hollywood.
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Nichols Fires 64 to Lead PGA Round at Columbus
Nichols, a Kentucky native now from Corona California, shot a 32-32-64 to set an 18 hole PGA championship record and course mark at Columbus Country Club. He led a field of 161 pros, with Nicklaus Palmer and Souchak close behind at three under or better.
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Little League tourney planned for August 7 and 8
The city baseball committee met at the YMCA to organize the second annual Little League tournament in Washington on Friday and Saturday August 7 and 8. Dick Paul chairs the committee and seeks teams. Bill Deaton heads grounds and Bill Hennigan runs concessions. Tickets cost $1 for both days, with advance sales starting July 27.
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Yankees and Dodgers Lead City Little League Standings
Yankees and Dodgers top their leagues in the city Little League race as coaches Wally Horn and Al Kinzler report.
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al Kinzler
Miller, Allott Place Him to Lead GOP Unity Bid
Senator Gordon Allott of Colorado placed Miller’s name at the convention calling him a man with a will to win and a dynamic understudy to a President Goldwater. In Miller’s acceptance speech he joined a nationwide crusade to retain respect abroad and restore reason at home. Nixon then introduced Goldwater who urged unity and stated the goal is agreement with his conservative program. Those who join us are welcomed while those not care for the cause are not expected to enter.
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