Dick Williams Named Boston Red Sox Manager
Dick Williams, 37, is appointed one year pilot of the Boston Red Sox, aiming to energize a youthful squad after eight straight seasons in the second division. He will lead a team with a record average age under 23, brings a stern, hustle focused approach, and will assemble a staff including Eddie Popowski and Sal Maglie.
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Bennington Lanes hosts Elks fundraiser and league updates
Al's Alley notes Bennington Lanes permitting the Elks Club to sell gum at the desk for the Silver Towers Fund supporting a summer camp for mentally retarded children. The piece surveys recent bowling scores across numerous leagues including Carls Restaurant’s 3-1 win, top series by M Moon and E Hedding, and notes on teams like Beshara's Market and Whitman’s leadership in various leagues.
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L. Bentley, Jr
Frank Ives
Gene Farrar
Pat Foster
Betty Lillie
Mabel Mitchell
Farrell
Dick Mullins
Avalanche
Herb Eastman
Don Burke
Gladstone’s
Ed McMahon
Dodge Fibers
John Barber
Jaster Sets Shutout Mark as Pirates Win Doubleheader
St. Louis rookie Larry Jaster pitched his fifth straight shutout as the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 2-0, while Pittsburgh swept a twinbill from Philadelphia 2-1 and 4-2. The Dodgers still hold a three game lead with four to go, but the Pirates gain ground in the pennant race.
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Soccer Battles Continue Today In Molly Stark League
The Molly Stark Soccer League moves into a second round with four of six teams tight at the top. Whitingham leads 4-0-1, facing Leland and Gray, while Burr and Burton sits 3-2 in third. Mt Anthony Patriots 3-1-1 host Wilmington after a 7-2 win in their prior meeting. Arlington 1-4 hosts Burr and Burton, after Burr and Burton beat Arlington 1-0 earlier. In the majors, Jaster tied a record with four shutouts and improved to 11-5 as San Francisco, Houston, Chicago and others won. The NL and AL schedules featured wins and rainouts alike.
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BCHS Freshman Football Schedule
BCHS freshman football schedule lists away games at Cambridge on Oct 3, Drury on Oct 7, Adams on Oct 10, Mt Anthony on Oct 17, and Mt Anthony on Nov 7.
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Schoendienst Signed By Cardinals for 1967
ST LOUIS AP I United Press International Red Schoendienst was named to lead the St Louis Cardinals for a third consecutive year He inherited the club after Johnny Keane quit following the 1964 World Series Schoendienst age 43 a former second baseman with the Cardinals Giants and Braves oversaw the team s new look squad Busch Howsam and others pledged confidence in his rebuilding plan for 1967 with the club mid table in 1966 and no salary terms announced
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Rookie Jaster Holds Dodgers to Fifth Straight Shutout
Jaster said he did not expect to set a major league record in his rookie year after blanking the Dodgers for the fifth consecutive time. The Michigan State student began fall semester Monday and moved to 11-5 on the season. He became the first pitcher to throw five straight shutouts against one club and tied the league mark of five shutouts in a season against a single opponent. He stressed his desire to win and to complete the shutout in the late innings.
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Patriots seek punt return expert amid Johnson injury
Boston Patriots coach Mike Holovak weighs replacements after rookie Billy Johnson suffers a fractured cheekbone. He may activate Heisman winner Joe Bellino from the taxi squad as Boston hosts the New York Jets, who arrive as the AFL Eastern Division’s unbeaten leader. Namath’s recovery remains a topic as New York tops in passing and total offense while Boston seeks its second win.
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Nicklaus Casper Lead Canadian Open Favorites
Billy Casper and Jack Nicklaus were named co favorites at the start of the $100,000 Canadian Open in Vancouver. Casper aims to set a new single season money record, with $117,615 earned so far, while Nicklaus trails his all time high with $89,570 this year.
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League Leaders in Major Baseball Statistics
League leaders listed by team and player include Alou and Carty for Atlanta with high batting averages, Rose and Cepeda among others. Catan, Torre, Santo, GAB numbers, and several pitchers like Regan and Koufax. National League top homer scenes feature Aaron, Mays, Kaline and more. American League leaders show Robinson, Killebrew, Powell, Pepitone and Colavito in key RBI and home run tallies.
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Baseball Standings And Results From Wednesday Action
National and American League standings show Los Angeles leading with 93 wins and Baltimore at 96. Wednesday games included Chicago beating New York 4 1, Pittsburg 4 Philadelphia 2, Cinci 7 Houston 1 and San Francisco 5 Atlanta 2. Also listed were wins by Cleveland over Minnesota 4 0 and other postponed games due to rain.
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