McMullen Belts Pair But California Edges Nuts
Ken McMullen hit two homers and drove in all four runs as the Senators defeated Minnesota 3-0. Jim Merritt pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only one hit after the fourth inning and earning his eighth win. In other AL action, Kansas City beat New York 2-1, Cleveland crushed Detroit 11-5, and California edged Washington 5-4. In the NL, San Francisco blanked New York 3-0, Atlanta beat Chicago 6-3, Philadelphia crushed Houston 7-1, St. Louis beat Cincinnati 5-0, and Pittsburgh edged Los Angeles 3-2 in 10 innings.
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Associated Press
Jim Merritt
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Kansas City
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Detroit
California
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Houston
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Twins
Tony Oliva
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Bob Allison
Zoilo Versalles
Ted Uhlaender
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Sandy Valdespino
Mike Andrews
Vérsalles
Danny Cater
Jim Landis
Tigers
Minnie Rojas
Senators
Ken McMullen
Woodie
Angels
Don Mincher
Major League Leaders Summary for American and National Leagues
The Associated Press lists top performers by league in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases. Key figures include Frank Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski in the American League and Willie Mays Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente in the National League with leaders in pitching strikeouts and win percentage.
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F.robinson
Balt
Yastrzemski
Bost
McAuliffe
Det
Killebrew
Minn
Tovar
Campaneris
K.C
McDowell
Cleve
Lonborg
Staub
Houst
Clemente
Pitt
Aaron
Atl
Santo
Chic
Wynn
Cepeda
St.l
Brock
R. Allen
Phil
Williams
Pinson
Cin
Morgan
Phillips
Hughes
Veale
Jarvis
Duke Sims Drives Indians Past Tigers in 11-5 Win
Duke Sims drove in five runs including a three run homer as Cleveland beat Detroit 11-5. Larry Jaster pitched a four hitter to blank Cincinnati 5-0, widening the Cardinals NL lead to seven games.
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Cater
Ken Harrelson
John
Blue Moon) Odom
Yankees
Duke Sims
Cleveland
Detroit
Vern Fuller
Sims
Indians
Associated Press
Larry Jaster
Cardinals
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Around the House Word Puzzle Clues List
A crossword style clue set listing items such as resident of 1 of potatoes Eden 4 Twin or 3 Flowers around double the house 8 Ice cream and more with many down clues including Baby's protective items and organs of sight.
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Montana City
Greenland Eskimos
Charles Town Jockey and Trainer Standings Report
Charles Town results show attendance 5019 and handle 359427 dollars. Phosphorescent and Sweet Vern led wagering with payouts 9.40 5.60 4.00 and 10.40 6.20 in the top finishes. Bud Burgo and St Sebaldus posted notable odds with swift tide also listed.
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St. Sebaldus
Hell Drivers to thrill Hagerstown Fair crowds
Jack Kochman’s Hell Drivers will perform at the Hagerstown Fair on August 9 and 10 at 8:30 p.m. Expect 28 stunts including t bone crashes two wheel drives and a 70 foot ramp jump. The show features 1966 cars three trucks a giant trailer and a crew of 22 with five top drivers.
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Jack Kochman
Hagerstown Fair
Kochman Group
Formances
Kochman
Tonny Petersen
Copenhagen
Denmark
Western Open Sees Underdogs Lead After Round Two
Labron Harris holds an eight under par 134 to lead as golf’s Western Open enters its third round at Beverly. Bob Stanton and Terry Dill sit at 137, with Bob Verney and Steve Oppermann at 138, while veterans Boros and Marr flank the group at 136. Defending champ Casper and stars Palmer and January at 142.
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Beverly
Labron Harris
Bob Stanton
Terry Dill
Austin
Tex
Bob Verney
Steve Oppermann
Harris
Stanton
Dilla
Verney
Oppermann
California
Julius Boros
Dave Marr
Boros
Marr
Johannesburg
South Africa
Beverly Country Club
Rippon Purse Afternoon Feature Race at Charles Town
At Charles Town a day night program opens with nine afternoon and ten evening races. The Rippon Purse for 3 year olds runs 6 1 2 furlongs with seven sprinters vying for 1800 dollars. top contenders include Ocean Music Immnity Hot Blast Grand Daddie Plum Tar d Rowdydow and Rowdy Dow rider Victor Espinosa. Immunity a Marylandbred Isenda son and Hot Blast a Virginia bred Besomer daughter are favored to shine.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Colis. C. Jenkins
Ocean Music
Kenny Baker
James L. Wiley
C. M. Clark
J.T. Pons
J. Gordon Kincheloe
Stanley Small
J. G. Rutherford
M.A. Jacobs
Clifton Riston
Rust
Stewart
Victor Espinosa
Immunity
Isenda
Hot Blast
Besomer
Debacean
Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard on Middle Irons
Golf writer Frank Beard explains middle irons are crucial as golfers use them most. He notes they differ by longer shafts and less left, urges focus on control over power, and suggests adjustments: position near center of stance and possible longer swing to fix shots drifting right.
Stulka Wins Flowing Springs Purse at Charles Town
Jockey Robert Fitzgerald guides Hickory Tree Stable's Stulka to a three and a half length victory in the Flowing Springs Purse at Charles Town totaling a $14,893.60 twin double for two ticketholders. Stulka led early over Kari Contrary and pulled clear in the stretch, paying $9.40. Northern Joy took second with Kari Contrary third.
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Fitzgerald
Robert
Chedder
Davidson
Jesse
Howard
Happy Lu
Robert Vasil
Angelo
Johnsont, Jr
Face
Dean
Todd
James
Breeden
Elmer
Grove
Philip
Blurred
Miss Tudorka
Lacoste
Albert J
Fortuna Mia
Avery
Jean H Berry
William S. More Water
Palmer
James A Tucker Box
Bachner
Martin Dodson
Alvin E
Capum John
Miss Peerless
Newton
Troy
Guilty Mounta
Son of Seth
Copenhagener Tenth
Fiat Weges
Charles Town
W.va
Robert Fitzgerald
Hickory Tree Stable
Stulka
Flowing Springs
Kari Contrary
Rainout Games Rescheduled by Commissioner Higgs
Commissioner Sonny Higgs announces make up dates for two rained out games. Mountain Dew faces Phillips 66 at 6 30 p m on diamond 1 Tuesday August 8 while Crown Cork meets Shenandoah Bank at 6 30 p m on diamond 2 Wednesday August 9.
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Sonny Higgs
Mountain Dew
Phillips 66
Crown Cork
Shenandoah Bank
Tennis Tourney In Winchester Set For August 14 17
The Winchester Parks and Recreation Department will host a tennis tournament August 14 through 17 with trophies for division winners. Divisions include boys 9-12, boys and girls 16-18 singles, men and women singles, and men and women doubles. open to residents of Winchester and Frederick County. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. August 11. call 662-4946 to sign up.
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Winchester Parks and Recreation Department
Winchester
Frederick County
Recreation Department
Clarke County High School Cross Country Meeting
Clarke County High School invites all boys interested in running cross country to a brief meeting at the high school on Monday evening at 8 30. The gathering aims to organize and recruit for the upcoming Clarke County meet and season.
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Clarke County High School
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