Milwaukee Braves Take NL Lead as Pirates Fade
Milwaukee closed the gap by defeating Chicago in a doubleheader while Pittsburgh faltered. Braves stars Warren and Bob Buhl powered two wins as Milwaukee seized first place for the first time since May. The Pirates, trailing 6-0, fell 63 to San Francisco as other pennant contenders chased.
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Mel Roach
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John Bushardt
Jim Owens
Norm Larker
St. Louis
Stan Musia
Cards
Jay Hook
Bill Henry
McMillan
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Bob Gibson
Hebert Wins PGA Title In Akron In Dramatic Finish
Jay Hebert, famed ex marine wounded at Iwo Jima, breaks a four man playoff to win the 42nd Stateside PGA crown at Firestone. Hebert posts 281 for 72 holes, with late birdies to pull clear of Ferrier Snead and Sanders.
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Iwo Jima
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Wake
Prize money totals in 42nd PGA Championship listed
Final top ten and ties at Firestone Country Club show prize money for each player. Jay Hebert won $11,000 with a 67 72 70 281, Jim Ferrier earned $95,500, Sulphur Sam Snead $208, Doug Sanders $3,350, Don January $126, Doug Ford $92,125, Arnold Palmer $2,125, Ken Venturi $1,900, Dave Marr $1,760, Fred Hawkins $1,750.
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Lafayette
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White Springs
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Don January
Dallas
Doug Ford
River
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Arnold Palmer
Ligonier
Ken Venturi
Palo Alto
Dave Marr
Houston
Fred Hawkins
EB Paso
Tex
MacKay Finds Davis Cup Team Heads for Mexico City
Barry Mackay led the United States Davis Cup squad after winning the National Clay Courts title. Teammates Bernard Bartzen Chuck McKinley and Earl Buchholz joined as they head to Mexico City to acclimate to high altitude ahead of the American Zone second round on clay.
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Barry MaceKay
Mexico City
MacKay
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Tut) Bartzen
Chuck McKinely
Earl Buchholz
Canada
River Priest Toms
U.S. Swim Hopes Rise After Olympic Trials Upset
American swimmers break 14 senior records at the Outdoor Trials in Toledo Ohio and set marks to fuel Olympic bid in Rome. Standout performances include Stock breaking the 16 meter backstroke and Jeff Farrell posting American records in 100 and 200 meter freestyles.
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Navy
Lott Elected By Appalachian Apple Service
William M. Lott of Gardners Pennsylvania named president of the 7th Apple Service, serving growers in West Virginia Maryland and Avaikia at the organization's annual Martinsburg meeting. He succeeds Fred C. Matson who was ineligible for a new term as officers include P Caspar Martinsburg M Brows Martinsburg and Car Miller Martinsburg as officers. The agency aims to strengthen Virginia cooperation this year.
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Avaikia
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Fred C. Matson
Art
Pie Joe P. Caspar
Hancock
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Virginia
Shenandoah Downs Bonanza Pool Sets Handle Record
Shenandoah Downs posted a record pool handle with $491,389 in betting. The Saturday Bonanza Pool of $31,970 paid out $26.40 to 311 fans who correctly picked three winners.
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Bonanza
Bonanasa
Fight Results Across Cuba Argentina Boxers
The report lists AP results with athletes including Juan Carlos Rivero from Argentina defeating Chico Morales from Cuba on points. Other fighters such as Charlie Smith and 1 Ws Garcia also appear in the scoring lines. The notation includes percentages and weight annotations typical of era boxing briefs.
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Ios Aires
Juan Carlos Rivero
Argentina
Charlie
Tombstone) Smith
Ws Garcia
Cuba
Chico Morales
Indians in turmoil as Piersall faces discipline
Boston report says Cleveland players threaten action against Jimmy Piersall after on field antics and fines. Cronin calls Piersall to discuss behavior while team heads to New York to open series with the Yankees. Piersall refuses wife presence at the session citing illness.
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VPI Awarded a $52 700 Grant
Washington AP reports Virginia Tech at Blacksburg has awarded a 52700 dollar grant to support research or program initiatives. The grant reflects state investment in higher education and regional development.
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Betsy Rawls Captures National Women's Open Title
Betsy Rawls of Augusta, S.C. won the National Women's Open at Worcester Country Club, overcoming a late deficit to claim the $1,700 prize and her fourth Open crown, a new record shared with Babe Zaharias. Miss Wright finished fifth while starting favorite.
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Worcester Country Club
Jary Liedae
Tae Wien
Betsy Rawis
8Sburg
Betsy
Babe Zaharias
Miss Wright
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