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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1966
Page
7
Jullie Stargell, a 26 year old left handed slugger, shows he can stay in the lineup without a hit every at bat after a knee operation. The NL All Star starter last season had a homer in the game and remains a key name for Pittsburgh despite uncertainty in the outfield.
Four games are scheduled this evening in Bonhiam Boys Baseball. The Pony league features Reds versus Cubs in the curtain raiser and Tigers against Braves in the nightcap. In the National league the Giants meet Orioles in the opener while Red Sox clash with Phillies in the nightcap.
Stargell went 5-for-5 with five RBIs at first base in a 10-5 Pirates win over the Astros, extending his hitting streak and nearing NL and MLB records. He trails the league outfield trio for at bats, while Walker keeps him in the lineup at all times despite lefty pitchers. Giants, Braves, Dodgers, and Reds won in the NL as the AL slate included surges by Minnesota, Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago, and New York.
Mackie Morris reports fast scoring at the Little League field as the 1966 National League round resumes. The Yankees beat the Cardinals 12 10 in a high scoring tilt while the Red Sox routed the Orioles 21 4 with Gooforth winning and Smith Park and Smithey leading Boston with three hits.
Bert Yancey won the Memphis Open at Colonial Country Club with a 15 under par 265 total, the tournament’s lowest score and PGA Tour best this year. He shot a final round 66 to top Gene Littler, who finished 12 under after a last round 72, earning $20,000 and Littler $12,000.
The Texas League cellar mates Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin split a double header Sunday with Dallas-Fort Worth winning 3-1 in the opener and Amarillo later shut out El Paso 7-4. Albuquerque defeated Arkansas 2-0 as Amarillo's top rival.
United Press International reports standings for the National and American leagues with team records and upcoming matchups. Notable results include Los Angeles beating New York twice and Cincinnati sweeping Chicago while Pittsburgh topped Houston. A health note mentions Omie Semple’s surgery after a fall and Joe Frazier’s hospital visit for brain injury evaluation.
Philadelphia promoter Herman Taylor said he cancelled the proposed June 27 bout due to inability to locate an adequate opponent for undefeated fighter Heia.
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station plans a June 17 to 19 celebration for its 25th anniversary inviting hundreds of thousands of graduates and all former personnel. The event includes the 15th Corpus Christi Navy Relief Festival and honors Lyndon Johnson and Gov. Connally if possible.
Billy Herman returned to manage the Boston Red Sox on Sunday after a night in Santa Maria Hospital Cambridge for a slight concussion from being struck by a ball during Saturday pre game practice.
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