Giants Top Cubs 6 4 as Mays Ties Williams with 521st
Willie Mays homered to tie Ted Williams for third on the all time list and added a three hit game as the Giants beat the Cubs 6 4 in Chicago. Ossie Virgil drove in two and Jim Davenport sparked the comeback with a key eighth inning rally that put San Francisco ahead.
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American League Friday Games Preview
Baltimore at California under McNally and Wright with Wright picking up the mound. Minnesota travels to Detroit featuring Grant and Kaat against Aguirre. New York hosts O'Donoghue in a doubleheader with Chicago and Boston. Washington visits Boston as Ricket faces Santiago in the late slate.
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Tigers Beat Senators 6-1 Behind Wilson and Sherry
Detroit pitchers Earl Wilson and Larry Sherry combined for a five hit effort to down Washington 6 to 1. The Tigers jumped ahead with three first inning runs on walks a Kaline two run double and Horton's single. Wilson earned his first Tigers win in his second start since a trade from Boston.
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Reds Triumph as Pappas and Pinson Power Win over Pirates
Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 to sweep the series and extend a six-game win streak. Milt Pappas homered for the first time this season, Vada Pinson added a two run shot in the fifth, and Don Cardwell was tagged for both homers. Jose Pagan homered for Pittsburgh and Jim Pagliaroni plated a run.
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Nats Acquire Harrelson From Kansas City
The Washington Senators claimed Ken Harrelson of Kansas City from the Athletics on waivers for $20,000. Harrelson is hitting .229 with five homers and 22 RBIs this season, displaced at first base by Roger Repoz who the A's obtained from the Yankees.
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Denver bids to host 1976 Winter Olympics
Mayor Tom Corrigan announced Denver will make a formal bid to hold the 12th Winter Olympics in 1976. If awarded, ice skating and hockey would take place in Denver while ski racing and jumping would occur in nearby mountains.
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National League Thursday results and tonight’s games
San Francisco beats Chicago 6 to 4. Pittsburgh visits Cincinnati in a night game while St Louis hosts Houston. Veale 7 5 starts for Pittsburgh against Philadelphia. Bolit 44 leads San Francisco at Cincinnati Ellis 3 11 nights.
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Gibson Tops Astros 2-1 in eighth inning win
Bob Gibson pitched four hits through eight innings and Phil Gagliano drove in the decisive run with a single after Lou Brock's leadoff triple. The Cardinals defeated the Astros 2-1 as Gibson improved to 11-6 and Giusti took the loss.
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Hunting And Fishing Licences On Sale For 1966 67 Year
Hunting and fishing licenses for 1966 67 are on sale at the Tate County Clerk's office Apex Shoe Shop in Bluefield Virginia and the Sports Post at Claypool.
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Texas A&M Coach Metcalf Praises Underdog Prospects
Texas A M basketball coach Shelby Metcalf discussed next season noting the team will be small yet rely on improved shooting and speed. He said they will overcome size concerns with a determined effort and experience gain.
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Mays Eyes Foxx Milestone After 521st Homer
Willie Mays denied aiming for a specific homer total but his 521st career blast and 16th of the season helped the Giants beat the Cubs 6-4 and sweep the four game series to extend their NL lead. He sits level with Ted Williams for third on the all time list and discussed Ruth challengers with no urgency.
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New Coaches Named At Roanoke Schools
Two former assistants are named head football coaches at Northside and Cave Spring High in Roanoke County. Ken Shelton will lead Northside, replacing Wallace Elliott who resigned last spring. Charles Hammes becomes Cave Spring’s coach, taking over from Bill Edmunds who left for a sales job with a jewelry firm.
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West Germany Triumphs 2-0 Over Yugoslavia in Hanover
West Germany beat Yugoslavia 2-0 in Hanover in the last international before the world cup. The friendly match featured strong offense by West Germany and a solid defense sealing the win.
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Kovach Lemon To Pitch As Bluefield Opens Appy League
Right-hander Vaughn Kovach of Morgantown and southpaw Eddie Lemon of Wilmington N C will start for Bluefield in the 1966 Appy League opener at Bowen Field. The Baby Birds meet Johnson City Yankees and Marion Mets in seven inning games, with other circuit teams Salem Covington. Al Tobelli rookie manager led lineup includes Gennusa Halford Fleshner Kerns May Harris. Fans receive 15000 trading stamps and prizes.
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Dean Chance Optimistic After Strong First Half
In 1954 Dean Chance had a .55 record at the All Star break and finished 249 with a 1.65 ERA earning the Cy Young Award. Last season he won six games the first half but finished with 15 victories. Rigney notes Chance pitched his best night beating the Minnesota Twins on a six hitter in a midweek game.
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Broncos Sign Pair of Free Agents
The Denver Broncos of the AFL announce they have signed two more free agents after agreeing to terms with the players.
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