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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1966
Page
8
Kenny Johnson pitched a knuckleball gem for Atlanta as they crushed Houston 13 to 2. Dave Giusti struggled after an early Astros lead, with Joe Torre delivering a key triple and Frank Bolling driving in the winning run on a tap. The Braves surged late to seize control.
Ron Santo slugged four hits in his first game back since June 26, lifting the Cubs to a split with Pittsburgh as he extended his hitting streak to 27, tying a club record. In other NL action, St Louis beat San Francisco, Los Angeles edged Cincinnati, Atlanta won at Houston, and New York swept Philadelphia. Oakland?
Roberts eyes a six straight season of victories after joining waivers and pitching well in limited starts. He completed one of twelve starts and posted a strong spring training showing before a 1965 elbow surgery to remove loose bone fragments. The exchange comes after requesting release from the Baltimore Orioles as Don Arlich of the US City notes the shift.
New York 38, Philadelphia, a Los Angeles 2, Cincinnati 1, Atlanta 3, Houston 2.
A look at the Dallas Cowboys origins in 1960 and their early 1960s struggle. Owner Clint Murchison backed Tom Landry who pursued patience and progress. The piece notes Landry’s rollout passing strategy and Mel Renfro’s potential as a top back, with early roster bets and hopes for a championship within a few years.
Lucille Butler, entry 50544, will guest with The Bay Town Sun and the Houston Sports Association at the Houston Astro-Atlanta game on Tuesday night.
MUIRFIELD Scotland AP a field of 130 golfers completed final day of practice ahead of the British Open. The 72 hole test starts Wednesday on the 6887 yard par 72 course. Doug Sanders Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player toured the course with Sanders joking about winning money while Boros nursed an elbow injury. Nicklaus and Player played 18 holes of match play against Bobby Cole and Pete Townsend, winning 2 and 1, and praising the young contenders.
Catfish Hunter pitched six strong innings as the Athletics halted the American League leading Orioles seven game winning streak with a 9-6 victory. Dick Green belted a three run homer in the seventh, giving Oakland the margin they needed. Russ Snyder homered for Baltimore, but New York’s doubleheader split kept the Yankees atop the standings.
Miss Georgia Johnson from Texas City High School scored 18 points for the U S Metropolitan Track Club at the women's AAU meet in Frederick Maryland and earned a place on the U S team to face Jamaica and Canada next month. Her coach Julius Lilly of Houston cited her performance as the basis for selection. The Jamaican event is set for August 9 and the U S Canadian meet for August 19.
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