Tigers Orioles in tight pennant battle
The Tigers and Orioles lead the AL East by one game at the All Star break with Orioles favored to win the division at 45 odds. Pirates Reds and A's are heavy favorites in other divisions as play resumes tonight after the break.
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Fischer settles for draw in seventh World Chess Championship game
Bobby Fischer, 29, drew with Boris Spassky in game seven in Reykjavik, leading 4-3 as the match heads to game eight. He appeared friendlier in public, joined by fans in the hotel cafeteria, while TV rights and camera access remained unresolved.
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Haberman leads in women’s golf standings at Washington CC
Haberman’s team holds a half point lead over Connie Day’s team in the Washington Country Club league after Wednesday matches. Mary Hohl earned medalist with 40. Other top scores include Ruth Hayes 48 and Dorothy Dold 50 in flights. Helen Thorne 60. Mrs. Buhr 55. Llewellyn 59. Mrs. King 69. Standings list Haberman Day Nemmers Doak Lloyd Hohl.
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All Stars Meet Cowboys in Triple Option Test
Dallas Cowboys host the College All-Stars in Chicago as Nebraska quarterback Jerry Tagge leads the option attack. Tom Landry notes the game will test both sides and may sway opinions on the option for pro football. He cautions the offense may not be a steady diet in the NFL and stresses stopping the big play.
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Washington Reds Dominate Wellman In Little League Clash
Washington Reds defeated Wellman's Reds 5-1 at Green Field in a Wednesday Little League game. Doug Crossett pitched a four hitter with 11 strikeouts and eight walks, relieved by Marty McKowen. Offensively Washington got four players with hits including Gebhardt brothers and Bandy quartet, scoring three in the second and two in the fourth. Wellman’s Steve Miller and Stitzman each had two hits and Wellman scored in the third.
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McCarthy Pitches Washington to Win Babe Ruth Game
Washington defeated Mid-Prairie 11-2 at Green Field in Babe Ruth League action after trailing 2-1. John McCarthy pitched a four-hitter with five strikeouts and five walks to earn the win, while Harlan took the loss. Washington totaled 11 hits led by McCarthy two hits and contributions from Hazelton Kelly Gipple Sojka and others.
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Blood donors in Delaware offered Dracula tickets
UPI reports blood donors in Delaware receive two tickets to the play Dracula. The University of Delaware summer festival of the arts is presenting the vampire tale as the inducement for donor participation.
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