Giants Force Doubleheader Split in Busch Thriller
Franks used a late move to sideline Juan Marichal in the opener and push Bolin to a 3-2 win over Gibson as the Giants swept the doubleheader 3-2 and 8-7 at Busch Stadium. Mays and Linzy fueled the nightcap rally, while Dodgers Reds Braves Astros Pirates Mets and Phillies Cubs games produced key moments and standings shifts.
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Herman Franks
Franks
Busch Memorial Stadium
Juan Marichal
Bob Gibson
Cardinals
San Francisco Giants
Bob Bolin
Gibson
Marichal
Bolin
Giants
San Francisco
Frank Linzy
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mets
Philies
Chicago Cubs
Willie Mays
Mays
St. Louis
Ron Fairly
Dodgers
Fairly
Los Angeles
Jim Lefebvre
Pat Jarvis
Felipe
Wine and women cost more than luxuries today
A dated quip notes that rising prices for wine and women leave little for luxuries, reflecting economic pressures and social attitudes of the era.
Near misses haunt Colts as Shula reshapes title chase
Baltimore Colts coach Don Shula reshapes a veteran core with rookie linemen and new backs while aiming to rebound from last season’s 15 straight games without a loss that failed to yield a title. Star QB Johnny Unitas remains central as the defense upgrades with Bubba Smith and Rick Volk.
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Don Shula
Colts
Los Angeles Rams
Shula
Vince Lombardi
Ray Berry
Lennie Moore
Jim Parker
Willie Richardson
Jimmy Orr
Orr
John Mackey
Berry
Ray Perkins
Alex Hawkins
Perkins
Parker
John Williams
Williams
Y.A. Tittle
NFL
UPI
Earl Morrall
New York Giants
Bubba Smith
Rick Volk
Mike Curtis
Bob Grant
Volk
Jerry Logan
Rams
Packers
Golf tournament starts tomorrow at Washington CC
Members of the Washington Country Club plan to play in the annual men’s club tournament with qualifying rounds to be played Sunday September 8. Rounds are in foursomes with other participants. No starting times. players not in Twilight League pay a $2 entry fee. Championship and first flight play 18 holes next Sunday. other flights play 9 holes.
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Washington Country Club
Funeral services for Richard F Skipton held
Funeral services for Richard F Skipton were held this morning at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon G Elgin presiding. Pallbearers included Charles Snyder Ed Conner Don Pencil Lloyd Griggs Jack Cherry and James Marsh. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Podolak stars in Hawkeyes preseason scrimmage
Ed Podolak filled in at tailback for Iowa during a 40 minute preseason scrimmage at Iowa City. He scored three touchdowns as sidelined tailbacks rested. Coach Ray Nagel praised Podolak linebacker Mike Phillips and tackle Paul Laaveg for solid work.
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Iowa City
Iowa
UPI
Ed Podolak
Hawkeyes
Podolak
Hawks
Ray Nagel
Mike Phillips
Paul Laaveg
Nagel
Laaveg
Gary Herman
Berry Crees
Iowa Hawkeyes
Larry Lawrence
Major Leagues Preview and Results Update
National and American League standings and recent results from Fridays and upcoming Sundays games. Key teams include St Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston New York Los Angeles Detroit Baltimore Boston Cleveland Oakland Minnesota California Washington and Chicago. Probable pitchers listed for multiple matchups with league-wide schedule details.
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United Press International National League
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Houston
New York
Los Angeles
San Fran
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Lemaster
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Perry
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Koosman
Bunning
Osteen
Nolan
W. L. Pet
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Baltimore
Boston
Cleveland
Oakland
Minnesota
California
Washington
Paul
Nash
Carlos
Phoebus
Culp
Brunet
Merritt
Lolich
Hannan
Moore
Stottlemyre
Peterson
Rosewall Favored To Win Open Tennis crown
Forest Hills confrontation sees Ken Rosewall tipped by Ralston Ashe Okker and others to capture the $100,000 U S Open title as rain postponements compress the schedule. Ashe and Okker reached semifinals, Graebner and Newcombe delay to finish quarter-final. Billie Jean King pursues a women’s final berth against Maria Bueno with victor facing Virginia Wade for $6,000 on Sunday.
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Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Army
Arthur Ashe
Richmond
Tom Okker
Ralston
Okker
Clark Graebner
New York
John Newcombe
Clark
Ashe
Graebner
Billie Jean King
Berkeley
Maria Bueno
Brazil
Britain
Virginia Wade
Minneapolis Women to Visit Mother in California for 80th Birthday
Mrs. David Solomon of Minneapolis, Mrs. Arnet Mathers of Haskins, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crossett will travel this weekend to Ocean Park California to celebrate Mrs. Bert Pierce's 80th birthday at her home.
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David Solomon
Minneapolis
Arnet Mathers
Haskins
Roy Crossett
Bert Pierce
Ocean Park
Calif
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