McLain’s 22nd Victory Keeps Tigers On Top
Denny McLain won his 22nd game to stay on pace for a potential 30-win season, boosting Detroit six games ahead in the AL. Kaline’s error and a Dick McAuliffe run helped push the Tigers over the Twins 2-1 as McLain scattered five hits. Elsewhere, Chicago beat Washington, Baltimore topped New York, Boston swept a suspended game then beat California, and Oakland split with Cleveland.
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Lee Roy Yarbrough wins Dixie 500 in Atlanta
Lee Roy Yarbrough seized a strategic victory at the Dixie 500 in Atlanta driving his 1968 Mercury to top honors and $17,885. Cale Yarborough, his chief rival, saw his race end after a tire failure and a later pit issue dropping him from contention. Bobby Isaac finished second as the standings shifted with the win.
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Lombard Wins Fourth Massachusetts Women’s Golf Title
Dana Lombard a 30 year old New York PR consultant who lists Weston Massachusetts as home is crowned Massachusetts women’s golf champion for the fourth time for Shenandoah Downs entries in Concord Massachusetts.
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Grum Captures Wynn's National at Hagerstown Speedway
Johnny Grum, defending Wynn's National champion in supermodifieds, won the 50 lap national at Hagerstown Raceway earning $1,000 and the Wynn's National trophy. The race featured multiple leaders, two red flags, and 12 finishers as Grum passed Milt Miller on lap 32 to take the lead and hold on for the victory.
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Kearneysville Purse Run At Shenandoah Downs Tonight
Robert W. Anderson sends Little Doll and Playful Tim Beau as likely favorites in the Kearneysville Purse 3 1/2 furlongs at Shenandoah Downs. Playful Timbeau, disqualified recently, will race the shorter distance. Sprinters Mister Priam Lapop and Drs Choice also race with challengers. Shenandoah Downs enters its final eight weeks of the summer meeting.
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Belanger Safely Reaches First In Orioles Win
In the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium yesterday, Belanger reached first base safely as Emmett Ashford umpired. The Orioles defeated the Yankees 5 to 3.
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Cubs Pound Cardinals in 13 Innings for Second Place
Chicago gains ground with a 6-5 win over St. Louis after 13 innings as Lee Elia drives in the decisive run. Stan Musial attends ceremonies as the Cardinals' St. Louis nine suffers another defeat in a tight NL clash.
Nicklaus Prevails in Western Open Golf Championship
Jack Nicklaus wins the Western Open at Olympia Fields with a 273 total, 11 under par, earning $26,000. Miller Barber finishes second with 276 and $15,600. Bobby Stanton, 22, from Australia, takes third with 277 and $9,750, while Julius Boros ends fourth at 278 for $6,500. The report notes the event's finish and prize distribution.
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