Crush at Top of American League Remains Unchanged
The American League standings stayed tight as Minnesota, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit won. California Angels swept Baltimore 7-2 and 11-4 with Bubba Morton driving in four runs, keeping them six games back with seven to play.
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Jim Kaat
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Rich Rollins
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Sam McDowell
Ted Uhlaender
Yastryemski
Sparma
Phil Roof
Jim Gosger
Ramon Webster
Tigers
Dick McAuliffe
al Kaline
Jim Northrup
Bill Freehan
Jerry Lumpe
Steve Jones
Bobby Locker
Yanekees
Richmond Braves Win First Pennant
Richmonds Braves clinched their first Class AAA International League pennant by defeating Rochester 2-0 on Tuesday night at Red Wings Stadium. Pitcher Jim Britton shut down Rochester while a steadier lineup produced the runs and Richmond finished 15-6 against the Wings this year as the season ended 80-60 tied for first.
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Greg Cox
Dwight Hale
Cox
Hale
Todd Hicks
East Carolina
Tom Grant
Bob King
Fuman
Paladins
Mars Hill
Ray Barger
Les Beadling
William and Mary
Quantico Marines
VMI
Major League Standings and Schedules
The Associated Press reports today’s games with St Louis visiting New York and Chicago at Los Angeles among key matchups. Tuesday results include California 7 11 Baltimore 24 and Boston 8 Washington 2, while Minnesota 9 Cleveland 2 highlights the doubleheader twi.
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Spiders WVU Face Injury Woes Ahead of Villanova Opener
West Virginia and several Southern Conference programs face several injuries before opening games. WVU defensive back Finnerty is doubtful with a knee injury while quarterback Digon sits out practice with a heel bruise. Other teams report minor ailments and season ending injuries, shaping early-season lineups.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Villanova
John Finnerty
Jim Carlen
Tom Digon
Richmond
Tommy Johnson
Joe Kellum
Dick Irvin
Mike Dussault
Davidson
Dallas Solid Choice to Repeat as Eastern Champ
Dallas is seen as the solid Eastern champion in NFL race, facing Washington and Philadelphia in Capitol Division with New Orleans as a rising expansion threat. The article outlines expected contenders in the Capitol and Century divisions, noting Cowboys need consistency at quarterback and strong defense led by Meredith and Hayes.
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Cleveland
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Bobby Hayes
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Dan Reeves
Meredith
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Jerry Rhome
Craig Morton
Eagles
Mike Ditka
Gary Balleman
Harry Wilson
Harry Jones
Joe Kuharich
Norm Snead
Joe Scarpati
William and Mary Focuses on Punting Edge This Season
William and Mary football drills emphasize punting as a key weapon under Marv Levy with new NCAA rules opening options. The Indians plan frequent quick kicks and out of bounds punts to deter returns while using speedsters Madden Young Herring Barton for potential runbacks.
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William and Mary
Marv Levy
Levy
Indians
W&m
Mike Madden
Chip Young
Eddie Herring
Jim Barton
West Virginia
Garrett Ford
Davidson
Garth Hampton
Carl Salter
Whit Morrow
Glenn Praay
Homer Smith
Wildcat
Citadel
Red Parker
Bulldogs
East Carolina
Clarence Stasavich
Pirates
VMI
Youngest and oldest in U S Open golf championship
Jimmy Simons of Butler Pennsylvania the 17 year old finished with 86 79 for two rounds EJ Harrison aged 57 Dutch shot 70 76 to reach the final two rounds and then 72 70 for the final score.
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Dutch) Harrison
Wednesday to Friday Area Sports Schedule Highlights Local Football and Races
The notice lists Charles Town horse racing at 7 15 p m and Clarke booster club meeting at 6 30 p m. Thursday and Friday feature numerous high school football games including Handley Martinsburg Luray Warren County Mosby MacArthur Academy Norfolk Culpeper Fauquier more with 8 p m starts. Saturday covers Hedgesville Smithburg Bishop Walsh S Hagerstown Waynesboro Villanova West Virginia and a Little League football slate at James Wood Stadium starting 6 30 p m.
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Cross Country Gains Momentum in Local High School
Local high schools begin early cross country workouts as teams prepare for upcoming meets. A cross country race features seven runners per team with the top five scoring, using lowest total points to win. Runners log 50 plus miles weekly, emphasizing conditioning and teamwork ahead of the season start.
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