Astros suffer eighth straight loss as Dodgers power past
The Houston Astros were routed 14-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers, extending Houston's skid to eight straight losses. Dodgers hitters piled up 20 hits led by Lou Johnson, Ron Fairly, and Jim Lefebvre, with Johnson homering twice. Astros starter Dick Farrell took the loss after giving up five runs in seven innings as Los Angeles moved into first place in the NL race.
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Cleveland Open winner used vitamin pills and putts
Dick Sikes, the 6 foot 1 inch Springdale Arkansas pro, captured the $100,000 Cleveland Open by three strokes with a 268 total. He admitted taking vitamin pills the last two weeks to build up strength, saying they helped him win. The field included stars like Nicklaus and Palmer as challengers.
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Sikes Wins Cleveland Open In Comeback and Money List Rise
Jay Sikes rode a three-under 68 to win the Cleveland Open at Lakewood CC, edging Bob Goalby who finished second after a 72. First prize of $20,000 boosted Sikes to $65,000 for 1966. Don January was third with 274, Julius Boros and Bobby Nichols tied for fourth at 275, others include Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in the mix.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Results
National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 63 wins, Pittsburgh 64, and San Francisco 65, with Philadelphia at 60 and St Louis 57. Weekend results: Pittsburgh over Cincinnati 9 3, Chicago over San Francisco 5 2, St Louis over New York 10 8, Philadelphia over Atlanta 5, Los Angeles over Houston 4 3, and other key NL games. American League leaders include Baltimore 39 45, Detroit 59 50, Cleveland 59 51, and California 57 53. Weekend AL results feature New York 5 Cleveland 4, Boston 8 Detroit 2, Minnesota 5 Kansas City 0, Baltimore 4 Washington 0, and Chicago 9 California 8 in 1 9 innings.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The Associated Press lists leaders: batting Oliva Minnesota .322 and B. Robinson Baltimore .315. runs F. Robinson Baltimore 86. RBIs B. Robinson Baltimore 83. hits Oliva 136 and B. Robinson 131. doubles Yastrzemski 28 with multiple 27s. home runs F. Robinson 33. steals Gee 29. Pitching leaders include McNally Baltimore 13-? .786 and Sanford 114-? .733. batting leaders include Alou 343 and Clemente 329. runs Aaron 80 and Alou 80. RBIs Aaron 75 or 77. hits Alou 156 and Clemente 141. doubles Alou 24 and Phillips 24. triples McCarver 11 and Clemente 9. home runs Aaron 31 and Torre 27. steals Brock 45 and Jackson 25. pitching records Regan 10-1 and Perry 17-2.
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Goose Creek Country Club Golf Tourney Set for August Dates
Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for the Goose Creek Country Club Men’s Championship. The four round event runs Aug 13 14 and Aug 20 21 with a 921 entry fee covering play entry buffet and final weekend matches. Bobby Brooks is the contact. Bil Beckman is tournament chair.
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