Dodgers Seize Seventh Straight Win To Lead NL
Los Angeles Dodgers topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 for their seventh consecutive victory to pull two games ahead in the National League standings. Don Drysdale fired a three hit game into the ninth inning as Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell hit late homers for Pittsburgh. Dick Shoafield and Ron Fairly provided the early offense for the Dodgers, who scored all runs in the first inning.
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Don Clendenon
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Jim Lefevre
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Lou Johnson
John Roseboro
Gene Alley
Wes Parker
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Arlington Edged In Final Seconds In Soccer Clash
Whitingham nipped Arlington 2-1 as Denny Tefft scored with 15 seconds left in the final quarter. Arlington led 1-0 in half, Danny Birch tied late second, Roy Horton added Arlington goal. Whitingham improves to 2-0 after beating Leland and Gray and Burr and Burton in recent games. Other actions saw SF edge NY 10-4, Chicago defeat Atlanta 8-2.
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League Leaders Highlight Strong Batting and Power
The ranking lists top hitters led by Olver of Minnesota with 177 hits and a .315 average, followed by Frsn of Baltimore and Wenr of Cleveland. Kaline and Powell post solid marks, while Kaline and M'Alfe also contribute notable totals. In home runs, Aaron leads the NL with 39 and Robinson tops the AL with 44. Key RBI leaders feature Aaron and Clemente in the NL and Powell and Robinson in the AL. Pitching leaders show Regan and Marichal excelling in the NL and McNally and Kaat strong in the AL.
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One Jump Too Many Jockey Retires After Spill at Aqueduct
New York report says Tommy Burns, steeplechase jockey, announced immediate retirement after a spill at Aqueduct on Thursday. In the jockey room he stated this is the end and no more jumping for me.
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L and G Rally Past Warriors In Soccer Thriller
Leland and Gray Academy defeated Wilmington 5 to 0 to move to a split in Molly Stark League play. Dan Ballantine and Brent Phillips each tallied twice, with Robert Litchfield adding the other goal. Goalie Kit Nustron endured a rugged afternoon as Wilmington’s Warren Davis faced heavy pressure.
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Patriots Fall To Bulldogs At Mt Anthony
Burr and Burton Seminary handed Mt Anthony Patriots their first loss of the soccer season on a wet field. Roger Harwood scored twice and Ron Smith added a third for Burr and Burton. Richard Greene and Don Gabrus replied for Mt Anthony as the game ended 3 to 2. The Bulldogs had previously beaten Arlington 1 to 0 in their Molly Stark League opener. The Patriots next face Wilmington away as Burr and Burton hosts Wilmington in the next match.
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Red Sox Face Angels in Final Boston Series
Boston hosts California for a three game weekend set to close the 1966 season at Fenway Park. Pete Runnels, now interim manager, mustered a .500 mark after White Sox loss and Darrell Brandon won a tight 5-4 game as Boston used 13 singles. Lee Stange to start against Fred Newman for opener.
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Williams to test Dunn at tailback in scrimmage
Williams College will try sophomore Jimmy Dunn of Weymouth at tailback in a scrimmage against Columbia in New York as coach Frank Navarro shifts to a wide open pass prone attack after losing ace back Ed Wing to a virus infection. Wing, a senior, set multiple offensive records and scored 15 touchdowns last season.
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Orioles Ride Phoebus Debut to 2-0 Win Over Angels
Tom Phoebus, 24, pitched a four hitter in his Baltimore debut in his hometown, as the Orioles beat the California Angels 2-0 to complete a doubleheader sweep 4-3. Charley Lau delivered a ninth inning pinch single for the winning run in the nightcap, reducing the pennant magic number to seven with 16 games left. In other AL action, Detroit beat Minnesota 8-5, Boston edged Chicago 5-4, Kansas City won 1-0 in 11 innings, and Washington swept New York 5-4 but then lost 10-5. Eddie Fisher earned the win in relief. Bill Kelso took the loss.
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Little Leaguers Bus to Boston for Red Sox Game
Donations from area merchants fund a Bennington Little League trip to Boston to see the Red Sox vs the California Angels. Ninety players plus managers depart from behind the State Armory at 7:30 a.m. Four buses have been chartered for the journey.
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Embry Returns From Retirement To Join Celtics
Boston lands former Royals center Wayne Embry after he abandons retirement. Embry, 29, averaged 15.1 points per game with Cincinnati since 1958 and brings rebounding heft to back Bill Russell as rookie coach. Trade includes cash and an undisclosed draft pick. Embry joins Celtics at Babson Institute camp in Wellesley.
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South Carolina and Texas Face Tough Tests This Weekend
United Press International says coach Paul Dietzel of South Carolina and sophomore quarterback Bill Bradley of Texas lead two high profile showdowns. Dietzel returns to Baton Rouge to face LSU while Bradley aims to spark a young Longhorns offense against Southern California.
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Baseball Standings From Night Schedule
Chicago 8 Atlanta 2 San Francisco 10 New York 4 Los Ang 5 Pittsburgh 3. Night games listed as scheduled with results from the latest standings update.
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