Dodgers Triumph In 10th As Fairly Delivers Late Hit
Ron Fairly's two run single in the 10th inning breaks a 1-1 tie as the Dodgers beat the Pirates 4-3. Jim Gilliam draws a bases loaded walk, Fairly follows with a single, and Donn Clendenon's single earlier sparked the Pirates. Regan survives a late rally as the Dodgers narrow the gap on the league leaders while Mets top Giants earlier.
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Tim McCarver
Charlie Smith
Braves
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Steve Carlton
Don Kessinger
Cubs
Billy Williams
Ernie Banks
Rich Allen
Phillies
Larry Jackson
Dave Nicholson
Pro-Am Golf Tour Draws Pros and Amateurs at Winchester
W G C hosts a large pro am tournament at Winchester Golf Club with 45 pros and 130 amateurs in foursomes. More than 60 Winchester members join in, prizes include pro and amateur awards, and golfers arrive from the Middle Atlantic region as tee times run 8:20 am to 2:30 pm.
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Winchester Club
Middle Atlantic
United States
Billy Phillips
Winchester Golf Pro
Lions Struggle as Colts Clinch 20-0 Exhibition Win
Detroit Coach Harry Gilmer laments a stalled offense after a 20-0 preseason loss to the Baltimore Colts. The Lions, limited to one sustained drive, fumbled twice and were hampered by penalties as John Mackey set up a late Colts TD. Colts coach Shula praised Detroit’s defense as Unitas connected for the final two yards.
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Detroit Lions
Harry Gilmer
Lions
Baltimore Colts
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Colts
Colt
Lenny Moore
Lou Michaels
Baltimore
Amos Marsh
Eagles and Wildcats Clash In Season Opener
Clarke County faces Warren County High School in a high school football debut at 8 p.m. The Eagles bring transfers from Johnson-Williams and key players Ernie Stoneberger and Danny Longerbeam to a lineup aiming to extend Clarke’s 10-game unbeaten streak. Warren counters with Andy Burke Donnie Hazelette and Jimmy Cameron as All- Area end Billy Wood is out for the year.
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WCHS
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Danny Longerbeam
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Potts
John Davis
Joe Wilson
Andy Burke
Donnie
Hazelette
Jimmy Cameron
Billy Wood
Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson Shines Versus Top Pitchers
In the All Star game Brooks Robinson of Baltimore showed his hitting against ace pitchers. He tripled off Sandy Koufax in the second, and singled off Juan Marichal in the seventh and Gaylord Perry in the 10th. Jim Bunning retired him in the fifth on a grounder to Leo Cardenas.
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Phillie
Jim Bunnings
Robinson
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Bills and Chargers Favored in AFL Title Outlook
The AFL championship picture sees Buffalo Bills as strong Eastern Division leaders with an offense ready to push for a third straight title. In the West the San Diego Chargers lead over Oakland and Kansas City, but a trade involving Cookie Gilchrist could alter the balance. QB Kemp benefits from key receivers Dubenion and Bass, while Namath's mobility and a lineup adjustment at kicking add uncertainty.
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Houston
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Gogolak
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Arkansas
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Scotch Foursome sign up urged for Labor Day golf
A Shenandoah Valley Golf Club note invites entries for the Scotch Foursome on Labor Day promising fun for all ages. The club reports Howard Atkins as first Club Champion after defeating John Myers in a 36 hole final.
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John Myers
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Major League Standings and Results Snapshot
Major League standings table shows San Francisco and Pittsburgh tied at 78 56 and .582, Los Angeles 75 57 .568, Philadelphia 72 64 .529, Cincinnati 68 66, St. Louis 68 66, Atlanta 68 69, Houston 61 73, New York 59 76, Chicago 47 86. Thursday results include New York 2 San Francisco 1 and Chicago 11 Cincinnati 3.
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Eloquently Favored At Downs
Eloquently, winner of her last two starts, heads a six horse field in the summer marathon at 1 3/8 miles with Sudanese staying in the barn for the distance race. Double O 2nd Apple Brandy Shalisha Myall and Many Tanks also run for a $2000 purse as Celtic Air dominates Shenandoah Downs with a 1 13 1 5 time for six furlongs and a $3 payoff.
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W. Va
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Elwood Kirk
Jesse Davidson
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Earl Mason
Brandy
Shalisha
Myall
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Celtic Air
Shenandoah Downs
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Langhorne Qualifying at Hagerstown Track Sunday
Langhorne qualification race at Hagerstown Raceway on Sunday evening offers a Langhorne 100 mile national championship starting spot for sportsman modifieds if 100 mph qualifying speed is met. Winner earns $600 purse and 200 points toward Hagerstown modified title. event begins 7 p.m. with possible rain delay to Labor Day.
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