Yankees stay in chase after Ramos shines in relief
Pedro Ramos delivered two hits allowed in 5 innings of relief as the Yankees beat Minnesota 5 2 to move to second, one game behind Baltimore in the AL pennant race. Ed Charles drove in four with two doubles, Rocky Colavito homered, and Luis Tiant won for Chicago.
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Pedro Ramos
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Whitey Ford
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Cleveland
Chicago
Boston
Los Angeles
Athletics
Bert Campaneris
Chuck Estrada
Ed Charles
Rocky Colagito
White Sox
Luis Tiant
Mike Hershberger
Floyd Robinson
Bunning Seeks 20-Game Double After 17th Win
Philly ace Jim Bunning won his 17th game as the Phillies beat the Giants 4-1 in 10 innings to press toward a rare 20 wins in both leagues. His 7-hitter and a three-run 10th, sparked by Tony Taylor and Johnny Callison, kept Philadelphia six games ahead of St. Louis. Other scores included the Cardinals 15-2 over the Cubs and Cincinnati, Dodgers, Pirates winning, with Baltimore, Minnesota, Cleveland, Washington, and Boston winning elsewhere.
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Bunning
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Cy Young
Jack Chesbro
Joe McGinnity
Carl Mays
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Richie Allen
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Houston
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New York Yankees
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Los Angeles Angels
Majors Standings Show Tight Races Across Leagues
In the American League the standings see New York and Minnesota leading with 4 and 3 losses respectively, while Cleveland and Chicago top the table. National League shifts include Philadelphia and St. Louis near the top, with Milwaukee and Cincinnati behind. Multiple tilts across the circuit judged by wins and losses and upcoming games listed.
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Washington
Dent
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
New York
Pittsburgh
Houston
Sem Francisco
Horse racing card with multiple races and entries
The listing shows seven races for an evening program with $1200 to $1400 purses. Entries include Maidens and Claimed races with horses named Fur, Gamby, Fitzg'd, Watters, Espinosa, Headley, Fitzgerald, Gamby, and others plus weights and post positions. Start time noted as 7 15 P.M.
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Gamby
Arlette W
Fitzg
Miss Hawa
Espinosa
Nosey Ann
Todd
Fitzgerald
Willigans
Headley
Fitz
Malcontino
Bridenbaker
World records fall at Olympic trials in Los Angeles
Rex Cawley set a 400 meter hurdles world record of 49.1 as the two day finals at the Memorial Coliseum concluded. Ralph Boston broke Igor Ter-Ovanesyan’s long jump mark with 27 feet 4¼ inches, while Boston posted a wind aided 27-10½. Bob Hayes tied the American 100 meters record at 10.1 and Mike Larrabee matched a world standard of 44.9 in the 400 meters. Gerry Lindgren won the 10,000 meters in 29:02.0, the fastest American time this year.
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United States
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Memorial Coliseum
Rex Cawley
Ralph Boston
Russia
Igor Ter-Ovanesyan
Boston
Bob Hayes
Mike Larrabee
California
Gerry Lindgren
Spokane
Wash
America
Packers Pull Off Surprise Kick Late To Beat Bears
Green Bay stunned the Chicago Bears 23-12 in the season opener as Vince Lombardi used a fair catch kick play. Bart Starr snap to Elijah Pitts then Hornung split the uprights for the score while other NFL results included Eagles 38 Giants 7 and Cardinals 16 Dallas 6.
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Chicago Bears
Chicago
Elijah Pitts
Vince Lombardi
Bart Starr
Hornung
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
Sam Baker
Eagles
Y.A. Tittle
Norman Snead
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Baltimore
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
San Francisco
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St. Louis Cardinals
Dallas
Handley Judges clash noted after opener in Valley District
Harrisonburg’s Streaks celebrate a win as Handley High Coach Eddie Siebert laments penalties and inconsistent line play. Scrappy halfback Brian Nickerson shines for Handley while Handley’s leaders Levy Leadbetter Whit Menefee and Frank Blatt praise teammates. Coach Rag ing win predicts a path to the Valley District title with confidence.
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Handley High
Eddie Siebert
Handley
Eddie
Brian Nickerson
Steve Harrington
Leighton
Montevideo
Whit Menefee
Harrington
Frank Blatt
Chuck Spaid
Siebert
Warren County Con
Emory and Henry Star Back Out For Weeks
Emory and Henry halfback Earl Hawkins is out six weeks with a broken collarbone after a scrimmage injury. Hawkins led Virginia college scorers last year with 86 points and over 1,000 rushing yards, jeopardizing his senior season and All-America prospects.
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EMORY
Earl Hawkins
Emory and Henry
Hawkins
Virginia
Abingdon Memorial Hospital
Wasps
Lite Te
Half and Half Filter Cigarettes Debut Ad Praise
An advertising blurb touts the new Half and Half Filter Cigarettes with a pleasing aroma and taste. It markets the product as packed with America’s best tasting pipe tobacco. The copy encourages smoking the new Half and Half variant.
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America
Eagles Closing On Hopewell's Streak
Clarke County Eagles extended their winning run to 31 straight with a 31 7 rout of Loudoun Valley. Coach Carroll Reid said he hopes the streak continues toward the 36 game record set by Hopewell in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Clarke County
Eagles
Loudoun Valley
Hopewell
Carroll Reid
Burns wins 25 lap modified at Winchester Speedway
Bobby Burns of Annandale Virginia wins his second straight 25 lap modified feature at Winchester Speedway driving No. 47 Pontiac powered car. Bud Strickler wrecks but is OK. Lamaster leads early, Burns takes lead on lap 11 and holds on. Bill Nalley finishes second, Clem Lamaster third. Jack Dennison wins 20 lap sportsman, Beeler second, Newland third. Armel wins 20 lap semi late. Championship races set for Sept 18 with 1700 dollar purse and double points.
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Winchester Speedway
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Louis Franklin
Jimmy Brown
Jack Dennison
Charlie Beeler
Louis Newland
Bob Armel
Ford
Wayne Kern
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Ray Drury
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