West Virginia picked to repeat as conference football champs
A Southern Conference poll of nine coaches shows six predicting West Virginia to win the 1965 title, with George Washington and East Carolina receiving support from writers. WVU coach Gene Corum aided GW in voting, and GW's Jim Camp credited WVU with depth and kicking while noting George Washington’s strong back Garry Lyle.
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Nuts Beat Orioles in Double Play Clash as Senators Win
Washington Senators turned four double plays to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2, widening their lead in the AL pennant race. Willie Kirkland homered, Mike Brumley added a homer, and Dick Nen homered late as Cleveland defeated Minnesota 3-1. Other AL results include Boston 3 Chicago 2, New York 3 Kansas City 1, Detroit 2 Los Angeles 1. In the NL, Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 3-1, Milwaukee 8 Chicago 3, St. Louis 1 Cincinnati 2, Houston 3 New York 2, Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 2.
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Aaron Leads By Two In PGA Championship
Tommy Aaron holds a two stroke lead after the second round of the PGA Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club. Jack Nicklaus shoots 70 to reach 139, with Dave Marr at 139 in a tie for second. Arnold Palmer suffers a 9 on a par hole and stands 8 over par after a rough day.
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Water Ski Nationals crown many champions in Minneapolis
At the National Water Ski Championships Dicksie Hoyt won the tricks division with 3179 points while Barbara Cooper Clack was runner up. Elizabeth Allan defended her girls title and achieved the first 100 foot jump in her division though short of her record. Christy Lynn Weir won the junior girls over-all title and Ricky McCormick the boys over-all. Artis Price repeated as senior women's tricks champion. David Andrews took senior men's slalom with 361 buoys, defeating Dr. Harry Price by 114. Lillian Jacobi won senior women's jumping.
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Cardinals Top Reds on Flood's Late Rally
Curt Flood of St. Louis delivered a go ahead run with a seventh inning single and a three run homer in the eighth as the Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 7 2. Osteen of the Dodgers held Pittsburgh to six hits en route to a 3 1 victory.
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Fumbles Can Be Seen San Francisco Center Sees Value
Yugoslav born Joe Cerne who moved to the United States at age 10 and now plays center for the San Francisco 49ers talks about the required precision of the pivot post. He notes the snap goes unnoticed unless a fumble and credits football with offering opportunities he never dreamed possible in America.
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Redskins hope Taylor returns for season opener after injury
Washington Redskins face uncertain backfield depth as Charley Taylor heals from a right ankle fracture in the first exhibition win over Philadelphia. GM-coach Bill McPeak seeks a backup running back and notes receiver corps led by Sonny Jurgensen with Bobby Mitchell and Pat Richter. The team evaluates rookies and new additions, aiming to blend a strong defense anchored by Sam Huff and a repaired offensive line toward a strong NFC East bid.
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Namath Stars Jets Past Boston in Exhibition Win
Joe Namath led the New York Jets to a 26-16 AFL exhibition victory over Boston in Allentown. Namath completed four of six passes for 80 yards including a 60-yard TD to Don Maynard. Huarte saw limited action, Smolinski scored on a run, and Parilli connected with Burton for a Boston TD.
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Football Exhibitions Ahead of NFL Season
The Associated Press lists Saturday exhibitions including New York at Green Bay Minnesota versus Pittsburgh in Atlanta Baltimore versus St. Louis in New Orleans Dallas at Los Angeles and AFL exhibitions with Denver at Salt Lake City Houston at Buffalo Sunday matchups Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at San Francisco and San Diego at Kansas City.
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Dodgers Nip Pitt and Giants Lose Ground as Spahn Loses
Baseball roundup notes Warren Spahn’s 9 strikeouts in a 3-2 Phillies win over the Giants despite a four hit effort and a late error. Dodgers beat Pirates 3-1 behind Claude Osteen. Braves win with Lemaster 13 strikeouts. Cards beat Maloney as Flood drives in key runs. Astros edge Mets. Cubs, Reds, and others fall behind in a crowded pennant chase.
U S Track Team Heads For Home
The United States touring track team splits up with most members returning home while a select group heads to the Student Games in Budapest. Olympic champion Bob Schul leads a roster including Ralph Boston Randy Matson and other American stars preparing for the August 20 start in Hungary.
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Minor League Scores Across Pacific Coast and International Leagues
In the Pacific Coast League games Spokane edged Seattle 7 to 6 while Tacoma defeated Vancouver 8 to 4. Oklahoma City beat Arkansas 5 to 2 and Indianapolis won 2 to 1 over Hawaii. In the San Diego series Salt Lake City fell 5 to 1 to Denver, Portland won 6 to 8. In the International League Toronto beat Atlanta 2 to 1, Buffalo defeated Jacksonville 4 to 2, Rochester beat Columbus 3 to 2, Toledo won 5 to 2 over Syracuse.
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