Pepitone Delivers in Ninth as Yankees Top Twins 3 2
New York Yankee Ruthless strike comes in ninth as Joe Pepitone belts a leadoff homer off Al Worthington to edge Minnesota 3 2 for a third straight win. Mantle and Maris also homered off Jim Perry as Mel Stottlemyre spins nine frames for the victory.
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Army Rejects Professional Athletes From Service
Army witnesses told Congress it rejects professional athletes such as Joe Namath and Charley Taylor for physical reasons. The surgeon general and orthopedic consultants cited risks of long term payments if such players joined the service, arguing acceptance would raise government liability. The testimony notes the goal to limit expenses by excluding men whose existing defects could worsen.
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Indiana all star players commit to Indiana University
Ken Johnson of Anderson High School signs to attend IU this fall and wear number 6. Jim Cadwell of Michigan City will also attend IU and wear number 2. Other Indiana all star signees include Mike Noland of Howe and Mike Niles of Warsaw, with numbers 4 and 10 respectively.
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Cane Futurity Prep Fields Two Divisions At Yonkers
Romeo Hanover and Overcall lead 21 favorites in two Cane Prep divisions at Yonkers Raceway. Three year old pacers vie for spots in the $150,000 Cane Futurity pace with May 19 date at Yonkers and the Littl Brown Jug and Messenger events following.
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Baltimore Gives Frank Robinson Standing Ovation
Baltimore fans erupt in applause as Frank Robinson, celebrated by buses and gifts, receives a standing ovation at Memorial Stadium after hitting the first fair ball out of the new park. The crowd, numbering in the tens of thousands, shows adoration for the baseball star.
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New Double Play Combo Helps Astros Rise in NL Standings
Houston’s new double play pair Sonny Jackson and Joe Morgan lift the Astros to third in the NL as Morgan leads the league with a .370 average and 4 hits per game pace. Jackson, rookie shortstop, sits among leaders with a .312 average and 11 steals while riding a nine game hitting streak.
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Maury Wills
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Robinson's homer fuels Orioles early season push
Tina Scanlan scored a technical knockout in Auckland while major league baseball notes highlight Frank Robinson leading the American League in batting with 406 after a strong week. Tony Oliva's surge to .394 and Brooks Robinson's continued run production frame an unsettled standings picture across the leagues.
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Tina Scanlan
California
George Thomas
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Ken Boyer
New York Mets
Charlie Smith
St. Louis
Jim Pagliaroni
Pittsburgh
Jim Hart
San Francisco
Curt Flood
Frank Robinson
Baltimore
Brooks Robinson
Orioles
Norm Stebern
George Scott
Boston
Hank Aaron
Atlanta
Willie Mays
Casten promotes Marty Torgeson to head Casten High basketball
Loganport Indiana story lists Marty Torgeson moving from assistant to head basketball coach at Casten High School this fall after Ronald Lebo's resignation. Torgeson, a two year assistant, will also remain head baseball coach. He is Indiana State graduate Merrill Waugh announced.
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Indiana State
Pair Takes Fourth In Classic Doubles
Albert Daghita and Ken Campbell of Ithaca NY shot 126 to finish fourth in the classic doubles at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Rochester. Campbell had a tough string of splits and a 136 third game while Daghita posted 672 for the series. Ed Nutter of New York City led the classical events with a 902 series.
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New York City
Boston Rookie Hits Ten Homers In Debut Season
George Scott, 22, rookie for the Boston Red Sox, leads the American League with 10 homers including seven in eight games. Manager Sam Mele notes his power and questions how to pitch him, while Scott recalls faster pitching and brighter lighting in the majors. He compares hitters’ sightlines to playing under candlelight in the minors.
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Indianapolis doubles team wins net title at Redbud Festival
Henry Whitesell and Rowland Leverenz of recap defeated Anderson’s Cliff Huffman and Bill Harless in straight sets 6 3 6 3 to capture the championship in the Redbud Festival Tennis Club Doubles finals at Wave Park courts Sunday afternoon. In the consolation, Anderson’s Jim Thornbur and Lester Lowry beat Ted Kingsworth and Voss Purkey 16 2 7 5 in the finals.
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Rowland Leverenz
Recap
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Cliff Huffman
Bill Harless
Wave Park Courts
Jim Thorn
Lester Lowry
Ted Kingsworth
Voss Purkey
Baltimore Sees Record Crowds For Major League Baseball
Fans packed the ballpark for the Cleveland series drawing 78,378 attendees. Across nine home games total attendance reached 174,968, about 96,000 more than last year’s comparable span.
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Noblesville Beats Yorktown in Close Group Track Meet
Noblesville closes a crowded high school track meet by edging Yorktown with standout showings from Beaty and Dierdorf. The meet featured multiple event wins as Noblesville posted strong relay times and field marks, while Markleville and St Mary's squads competed for key placings.
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Bruins to announce new coach for 1966 67 season
Boston Bruins prepare for a Tuesday news conference amid reports on who will lead the team next season. A club spokesman denied Milt Schmidt moving to the front office and rejected claims that Tom Johnson would be hired. Dizzy Dean lost effectiveness after attempting a quick return from a broken toe.
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National Hockey League
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New York
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Downtown Coaches Club names new officers for 1966 87 season
The Downtown Coaches Club announced its new officers at a final dinner and meeting led by retiring president Dr. William Canada. Officers include president Pete Wood, vice president Dick Williams, secretary Frank Schultz, treasurer Keith Tallman, and directors Dan McFarland Russell Johnson and Bud Campbell. Also noted: Ace Fuller, a 300 pound defensive tackle, is the heaviest rookie signed by the Houston Oilers of the American Football League.
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William Canada
Edgewood Country Club
Pete Wood
Dick Williams
Frank Schultz
Keith Tallman
Dan McFarland
Russell Johnson
Bud Campbell
Houston
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Houston Oilers
American Football League
South Side Freshman Team Beats Two Undefeated Opponents
Coach Meredyth Delph's South Side ninth grade squad went undefeated, defeating Madison Heights 78 to 46 and Muncie Wilson 51 to 38. Readouts show multiple event wins, including a 4x880 relay and several sprint and field events led by Burns, Chase, and Mayer.
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YMCA Daily Schedule and Evening Club Meetings
Today's lineup lists midday lunch at noon and several meetings across clubs such as Rotary CBMC and C of C. Evening events include Madison Kiwanis Lions Toastmasters and ministers workshop, followed by aquatic and gym activities through the night with open swim and sport blocks. Health club operates weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Tigers Acquire Podres From Dodgers For Cash
Detroit announces the purchase of lefthander Johnny Podres from the Los Angeles Dodgers for an undisclosed cash sum and a player to be named later. The 33 year old veteran will join the club in Cleveland and likely work in bullpen duty.
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