Buddy Dodson Pitches No-Hitter In Pony League Opener
Buddy Dodson threw a no hitter as the Braves blanked the Reds 4-0 in the opening Pony league game. Dodson struck out 13 with four walks, while Tommy Briscoe took the loss, pitching a one hitter but suffering fielding errors and wild pitches. The Tigers, Cubs, and other bats were noted with multiple runs and hits in early action.
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Kauai King 1966 Belmont Stakes Favorite
New York UPI reports Kauai King, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, is tipped as Belmont favorite. Owner Mike Ford says the colt will retire for two months after the Belmont, regardless of Saturday’s result. If Kauai King wins, he would be the first to sweep the Triple Crown since Citation in 1948.
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Bon Ham Boys Baseball opens 1966 schedules tonight
Two more feagues in Bon ham Boys Baseball Inc will open their 1966 schedules. In the Colt league the Twins meet the Pirates in game one and the Mets face the Angels in the nightcap. In the Texas league the Sparks meet the Dodgers in the curtain raiser and the Texans collide with the Chevys in the nightcap.
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Spurs Win 4-2 In 17-Inning Texas League Thriller
The Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs outlasted Arkansas 4-2 in 17 innings in the Texas League. Arkansas scored in the first. Dallas-Fort Worth tied it late and finally prevailed as Leonard Charest earned the win after a bullpen duel. Albuquerque beat Amarillo 2-0 to close the gap atop the standings as El Paso topped Austin 7-6. Don Wilkinson hit a two run homer for Sun King in a four run El Paso rally.
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Big Night Planned at Windom Rodeo Arena
Windom Rodeo club plans a big night at the Windom Rodeo arena south of town Saturday. Trophies will be awarded for winners in all events including bareback riding and calf roping.
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Phillies Veteran Larry Jackson Honored On Birthday
Larry Jackson of the Philadelphia Phillies received a festive 21st birthday tribute from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association along with 200 guests. The event marked his 35th anniversary in baseball rather than a real 21st birthday.
Astros Win With Eight Singles In 12th Inning Burst
The Houston Astros overcome two errors and late Cincinnati threats to beat the Reds 11-4 in 12 innings. Jim Gentile's bases loaded pinch single breaks the 3-3 tie as Rusty Staub, Jim Wynn, Dave Nicholson, and Sonny Jackson drive in key runs. Nicholson adds a two run homer earlier, giving Houston their sixth straight loss for Cincinnati.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Scores
National League leaders include San Francisco, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Houston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cincinnati, New York, Chicago with varying win loss records. Thursday results show key games: Pittsburgh over New York 5 0, Philadelphia over Chicago 5 4, San Francisco over Atlanta 5 0, Los Angeles over St. Louis 2 0, and Cin over Hons. Il Cin 4 12 innings. American League leaders Cleveland, Baltimore, Detroit, California, Washington, Chicago, Minnesota, New York, Kansas City, Boston. notable results include Cleveland 28 16 and Baltimore 27 17 records with several daily scores listed.
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Giants Edge Cardinals in 14-1 No-Hitter Opening Win
Lovelace of the Giants pitched a no hitter with 14 strikeouts as New York crushed St Louis 14 to 1 in the NL opener. Easley had four hits and three runs for the victors while Lumpkins took the loss for the Cardinals. The Phillies routed the Yankees 15 to 5 with Barr and Martin collecting four and three hits. Bell earned the win, fanning 13 and scoring three runs. The next games are slated for Monday night.
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Kindergarten Program Needed in Texas
J W Edgar of the Texas Education Agency says there is an immediate need for a state supported kindergarten program in Texas but opposes bringing 4-year-olds into public schools soon. He notes the 4-year-old is currently in nursery school and favors careful study of earlier education.
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Pathologist Links Officer in Killing of Kidnapper
A Waynesburg report confirms the fatal shot came from the pistol of state police officer Grant Mixell in the killing of William D. Hollenbaugh, who had kidnapped Peppy Ann Brodnick. The findings exclude 15 year old Larry Rubeck as the shooter.
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Spahn Forms Mexico City Tigers Nacional League Club
Warren Spahn, baseball's winningest left-hander, has formed the Mexico City Tigers of the Mexican AA League and will likely pitch Friday. Club officials say he will serve mainly as pitching coach for the team.
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Broncos Sign Holiday Vatasek and 38 Rookies
The Denver Broncos of the AFL signed split ends Ronald Doc Holiday and Stephen Vatasek. Denver now has 38 rookies, nine draft choices and four future draft selections. A separate note says Tennessee refused a chance to own an official portrait of Governor Sam Houston due to a lean toga.
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Doc) Holiday
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Labor leaders target Crawford Martin rival in bid
Hank Brown Jimmy Hoffa and Teamsters join Albert Pena head of PASO in aiming to defeat Crawford Martin. Despite claiming independence the clippings reveal a coordinated effort shaping the race.
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