Wynn's explosive day lifts Astros past Mets in 9-1 win
Jimmy Wynn, nicknamed the little toy cannon, blasted his 26th and 27th home runs and drove in six as Houston beat New York 9-1 to extend a six game run. He later went to hospital with dizzy spells after a collision the day before. The Astros also won the opener 6-5. Other NL games saw St Louis top Atlanta 7-5, Chicago split with Cincinnati, Los Angeles edging Philadelphia 1-0, and Pittsburgh beating San Francisco 4-3. In the AL, Chicago topped Detroit 4-1, Minnesota beat Boston 7-5, Cleveland and Baltimore split, Washington pummeled California 11-1 before losing to the Angels 10-2, and New York swept Kansas City 7-2 and 5-2. Wynn’s hospital visit marked his second in as many days.
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Cardinals Ready to Face Cubs After Braves Sweep
Chicago report notes St. Louis Cardinal rotation used six pitchers in a 7-5 win over Atlanta to gain momentum for a visit to Wrigley Field. Roger Maris delivered a two run single in the seventh and sacrifice fly in the ninth, with Mike Shannon belting his ninth homer. Curt Flood returned from the DL with two singles and two RBIs.
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Packersaim for repeat shine under Lombardi anew
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi says he will not dwell on last season's title and will pursue a championship this year. He hints retirement as possible but will decide whether to relinquish his coaching or general manager duties later. Lombardi enters his ninth season with renewed emphasis on rebuilding and pushing veterans and rookies alike.
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U S medal haul grows as Pan Am Games near end
The United States builds toward 100 Pan Am golds with 66 already, after weekend wins in swimming and track, plus weightlifting and skeet shooting adding to a large lead. Lee Evans matches the 400 meter world mark and Claudia Kolb sets a new 200 meter medley record as U S athletes dominate events.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Schedules Highlight Week
The American League leaders show Chicago at 57 42 and Detroit 53 45 with Boston 55 44 close behind. National League race tightens as St Louis leads at 61 40 while Chicago 58 44 pursues. Upcoming games feature Kansas City at New York and Minnesota at Boston among others with varied nightly matchups and probable pitchers.
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Funeral rites for Lyle Quinn in Boone Iowa
Funeral services are set for Wednesday at First Methodist Church in Boone for Lyle T. Quinn 61, longtime executive secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Quinn died Sunday at Boone Community Hospital after a yearlong kidney illness. Survived by his mother, wife Katherine, and two daughters Quinn and a Boone High School and Simpson College graduate. He joined the association in 1940 and became executive secretary in 1941, and he was recently elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame and active in national high school groups.
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Baseball players to receive awards ceremony this summer
Baseball players who took part in the summer league will be honored at a Tuesday event starting with a Pony League game at 6 p.m. The awards presentation follows at 7 30 p.m. Richard Paul will serve as master of ceremonies.
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Keota Wins Washington Little League Tournament Title
Keota wins the Washington Little League tournament defeating Washington North 5 to 1 in the final. Hills secures third place.
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Mixed Bowling Summer Mixers League Scores Summary
The report lists team standings and high scores from the Mixed Bowling Summer Mixers League. Notable entries include team series led by J & E at 1910 and Alibis 1884, team game led by J & E 678, and Square Heads 654. Individual highs feature Ed Milder 533, Stan Schrock 530, Earl Cope 203, and Ray Collier 190.
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Car No. 17 Wins Two MVSC Stock Races at Columbus Junction
Car No. 17 driven by Mark Mosier won the feature at Columbus Junction in MVSC stock car racing. Kenneth Fenn of Washington won the mechanics race, with John Moss posting the fastest time at 28.73 seconds. Heat winners included Hemsted Moss Erickson Mullink Crooks Hopp Prymek Moore Dodder Hamilton and semi main winner Bob Smith. Stock cars head to West Liberty next Saturday and August 10 at the Louisa County Fair in Columbus Junction.
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