Colonels Rip Fort Hill to stay unbeaten in dual meet
In Cumberland Maryland James Wood High School Colonels defeated Fort Hill 117 to 214. Coach Walter Barr's team extended its winning streak to three and prepares for a triangle meet at Martinsburg featuring Frederick and host Bulldog teams. Larry Boyd led with 100 and 220 wins and a leg on the 880 relay, while Dave Wert swept the hurdles.
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Greer Stars as 76ers Take 2-1 Lead Over Celtics
Hal Greer erupts for 21 fourth quarter points guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-102 win over Boston to seize a 2-1 lead in the East Division finals. Celtics rally to lead 93-91 before Greer’s late barrage seals the result.
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Cardinals Cup Second Straight
The St. Louis Cardinals, defending world champions, won their second straight game, beating Atlanta 10 3 as an 18 hit attack led by Cepeda McCarver Flood and Shannon. Cepeda drove in four runs with a homer a single and a triple in four years.
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Shenandoah Downs Opens Monday in Longest Meeting
Shenandoah Downs prepares for its 144 night summer meeting opening Monday with nine races on weekdays and ten on weekends. Racing secretary Gary Smith reports an overflow of thoroughbreds. post time 7 15. Twin Double and exacta betting offered. record $39 000 win on a Twin in 1965.
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Killebrew Powers Twins Past Senators In 5 4 Victory
Minnesota overcame a shaky start by Jim Merritt as Harmon Killebrew hit his second homer in a few days, lifting the Twins to a 5 4 win over Washington. Ken McMullen’s error opened three runs in the third, and Carew scored on a wild pitch after Howard’s misplayed fly ball.
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Philadelphia and Los Angeles Lead Playoff Series After Thursday Games
Eastern Division Philadelphia 122 Boston 114 to take a 2 1 lead in the best of seven. Western Division Los Angeles 128 San Francisco 124 to move ahead 3 0. ABA New Orleans 119 Dallas 103 gives New Orleans a 3 1 edge in the series. Pittsburgh leads 2 1 over Minnesota.
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Olympic controversy rages over team selection
In Memphis AP report coach Hank Iba and official statements clash with Mike Butler who claims Southern players were unfairly kept from Olympic chances. Glynn Saulters made the team while Dan Issel was an alternate, Pete Maravich and Calvin Murphy left off amid debate over evaluators and ball handling.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
The Associated Press reports both leagues with standings in play. National League teams include Houston St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles with 2-2 records and equal .500 marks. American League shows Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland Oakland Washington California Baltimore Minnesota New York in early action with several games listed and many results on Thursday.
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