Astros fall to Mets as pressure grows in Dome
Houston loses 4 0 to 7 Mets in a New York at bat dominated by the visitors. Dave Giusti starts Tuesday against Bob Friend as Houston aims to rebound with Family Night and a later Ladies Night under the Astrodome lighting.
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Griffith To Defend Middleweight Title
Emile Griffith of New York will defend his world middleweight title against Nigeria's Dick Tiger in New York. Woodard named new president of AFL Solomons announced today, succeeding the late Joe Foss after Davis resignation amid AFL NFL merger.
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Around The AFL Lights and Legends Stir Talk of 1966
AFL notes spotlight a kicker from Southern Illinois with a rare arm disability and a famed San Diego star nicknamed Bambi. Season-ticket totals soar past last year as teams eye Oakland Boston Kansas City and San Diego doubleheader in August. Projections show Boston's heavy roster, with 14 linemen averaging 257 pounds, shaping a powerful 1966 lineup.
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Franks and Marichal Spark Giants Past Pirates
Giants beat the first-place Pirates 21 in a game where Marichal earned his 6th win, pitching six innings and extending his walkless streak. Hersman Franks and Marichal combined to spark the offense, with key plays including Marichal advancing on a sacrifice and Hal Lanier grounding into a double play. Dodgers rally past Pirates in eighth to close gap.
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Big Fight Card On Tap Tonight At Sam Houston
Sam Houston Coliseum features Sonnyi Moore of Dallas and Dave Zyglewicz in a heavyweight bout. Steve Freeman meets Joe Barrientos in a rematch over 10 rounds. Manny Gonzalez battles Nolan Duplessis after Tom Dennis misses Houston due to an airline strike. Dean Whitlock faces Mike Tunney in a six round middleweight bout. Dick Wills and Van Whitley start pro careers in a four round light heavyweight clash. Freeman Barrientes bout notes Freeman’s warning of a New Orleans return with potential Miami and lightweight title prospects mentioned.
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Dallas Open renamed to Tony Lema Open proposal
Dallas tournament officials consider renaming the Dallas Open to the Tony Lema Open next year to honor Tony Lema who died in a plane crash in Illinois. Edwards, chair of this year’s event, says the 1987 Dallas Open would bear Lema’s name while he and his wife and two others were killed in the crash.
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Major League Leaders From The National and American Leagues
American League leaders highlighted by Frank Robinson Baltimore with 77 runs 81 RBIs and 28 homers while Brooks Robinson 121 hits and Elston Howard not shown top. Minnesota Oliva leads with 123 hits and 32 doubles. National League leaders include Hank Aaron Atlanta 69 runs and 75 RBIs with 136 hits Alou Pittsburgh 346 batting average and 136 hits Clemente 126. Pitching leaders show Jim Perry and Juan Marichal with 14–2 and 16–4 records respectively and Koufax 185 strikeouts.
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Major League Standings and Results Highlight N L Race
The National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 58 wins, San Francisco 59, Los Angeles 56, and Philadelphia 52. Week results include San Francisco 2 at Pittsburgh 3 and New York 6 over Houston 4.
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Blanda Osler Quarterbacks Duel Set in Beaumont
Houston report notes 1966 Osler scrimmage at Lamar Tech Stadium in Beaumont sponsored by the Beaumont Lions Club. Blues led by George Blanda and Don Trail work against Jacky Lee and Dave East of the Whites before about 10,000 fans with multiple backs and flankers listed for each squad.
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Stengel and Williams Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Cooperstown crowd hears Casey Stengel and Ted Williams inducted with Stengel recalling early hitting days and bragging about facing Walter Johnson. Williams laughs and whispers to Joe Cronin as vivid anecdotes unfold about past games and an era of baseball legends.
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Engine Failure Probed In Lema Plane Disaster
Civil Aeronautics Board investigators searched for clues into the crash that killed world golfing star Tony Lema, his wife Betty, and two others. Officials cited possible engine failure and noted no weather or darkness cause. The twin-engine plane joined from Akron to Chicago Hammond, with survivors including investors in Mainline Aviation.
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Davenport Crosby Rally Beats Pasadena in Junior League Playoffs
Crosby defeated Pasadena No. 2 by 6 to 4 as Davenport and Crosby combined for a pitching gem. Crosby built a five run third inning surge, with Lamb, Peska, and Bowen contributing key hits. Pasadena’s Young allowed nine runs on eight hits, with five walks and four strikeouts.
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Two Spectators Die as Midget Car Crashes at Fair
At Ottawa Ohio Putnam County Fair crowds watched a midget racing car driven by Jan Harry of Battle Creek Michigan skid into a fence. Teenager Charles Horstman suffered a skull fracture and Gary D Burden died at Lima hospital. Seven others were injured with five admitted to St Rita's Hospital. Heely, among the injured, had head and facial injuries.
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Baytown Cubs rally to top Channelview 6-5 in teen tourney
Baytown Cubs edged Channelview 6-5 as Robert Bullard and Sammy Chitty sparked a fourth inning rally. Endel hurled three strong innings for Baytown, while Chitty added two hits in a tight Optimist teen tourney opener.
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Texas League action fuels 2 homer nights and skirmish
Arkansas beat El Paso 3-2 as Steve Huntz and Mike Torrez earned a second win for Topeka. Amarillo's Doug Rader hit two two run homers in a 10 4 victory over Austin, while Albuquerque moved into third with a Dallas Fort Worth 7 3 win. Umpire ejected Dallas-Fort Worth pitcher John Roebisch and shortstop Roberto Pena after protests and a bench clearing incident.
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Doby Gets New Job as Teen Safety Investigator
Newark New Jersey AP Larry Doby former Indians outfielder was named investigator in Essex County prosecutor's traffic safety program. Doby, 41, will earn 8800 dollars yearly as a specialist in teen-ager safety.
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