Dodgers Pinch Pennant Hope After Tight NL Finish
The Dodgers trail the pennant race with two games left as the Giants pull within two games. Charley James drove in the decisive run in the 10th to hand Los Angeles a 3 2 loss and keep San Francisco alive in the NL race. In the AL, the Yankees beat the White Sox 7 3 as Early Wynn neared 300 wins, while a rainout stalled the LA Cleveland doubleheader.
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Major League Baseball standings and results roundup
The page lists standings with the Dodgers, Giants, Reds, Pirates, and more, plus Friday results across the league. Highlights include Chicago defeating New York 3 2 and Cincinnati beating Philadelphia 7 3, with rain postponements in Houston at San Francisco and Los Angeles at Cleveland.
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Lopat Succeeds Hank Bauer As KC Boss
Eddie Lopat, 44, becomes manager of the Kansas City Athletics after Hank Bauer resigns. Owner Charles C. Finley aims for a first division finish next season. Lopat, previously pitching coach, has three years of minor league managerial experience and joins a turnover-filled front office.
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Packers Bears Clash Headlines NFL Week Rivalry Showdown
The 87th meeting of Green Bay and Chicago headlines Sunday as both 2-0 teams vie for Western Conference control. Packers boast strong defense and star scorers Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor while Bears face injuries to key backs and linemen, with LeClerc replacing George and Marcon stepping for Casares.
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Eagles Halfback Ted Dean Undergoes Foot Surgery
Philadelphia Eagles half back Ted Dean had a bone graft on his left foot at Temple University Hospital. Doctors expect a cast for eight to ten weeks as he recovers.
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Major League Leaders Summary From 1960s Baseball Highlights
The leaders list shows American League batting leader Runnels hitting .326 with Mantle at .319 needing five more at bats. It notes Siebern 114 runs, Pearson 113, Killebrew 121 RBIs, Siebern 117, and top hitters Richardson 206 and Lumpe 193. Pitchers include Wickersham 11 4, Stigman 12 5, and Pascual with 199 strikeouts. National League stats include Davis .349 at bats, Robinson 340, Robinson 206 hits, Mays 46 homers, Will s 100 stolen bases, and Drysdale 223 strikeouts.
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Veale Shuts Down Milwaukee in Eight to Two Win
Pirates lefty Bob Veale, recalled from Columbus, held Milwaukee to three hits through 6 1 3 innings and finished with an eight strikeout performance in an 8 2 victory. Charley James singled home the decisive run in the 10th as the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 3 2 to narrow the NL lead.
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Silver Song Seeks Sixth Furlong Record At Shenandoah Downs
Silver Song the track record holder at 1 10 4 5 for six furlongs faces five sprinters in the Skyline Handicap at Shenandoah Downs. Hargal and Bee Zee Stables Charliepoo also target marks in main events as the meet winds down with one week left.
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Lawrence Takes Lead In Sahara Invitational
Duff Lawrence led the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas with a 64 in the first round to sit three strokes ahead. Tied at 67 were Frank Wharton, Ron Letellier, and Larry Mawry as Billy Casper Jr. and others chased in a tournament featuring established players and a notable Arizona State alumnus.
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Crimson Tide Rolls Past Tulane 44-6 in New Orleans
Alabama, now top ranked, dominated Tulane 44-6 as Joe Namath starred. The 19 year old quarterback went 6 of 7 for 98 yards, totaling 16 of 21 for 272 yards in two games, while Eddie Versprille and the Tide’s strong ground gameadded 202 rushing yards. Butch Wilson scored twice, Cotton Clark caught two TD passes, and Namath added a one yard rushing TD to seal the win. Tulane managed a late drive with four completions for 37 yards before a end zone pass was incomplete.
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