McMillan Hits 2000th Major League Game at Shortstop
Roy McMillan of the New York Mets marked his 2000th major league game as a shortstop in Cincinnati at Crosley Field where he began his career in 1951. The 35 year old, known as Little Mac, received a standing ovation and the first batted ball as a keepsake amid a Mets loss to the Reds.
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Cardinals infielder Charley Smith reinjures finger
St Louis Cardinals infielder Charley Smith, already out two weeks with a finger injury, reinjured the same finger on Wednesday and will be sidelined for another week.
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Clemente Aims for Third NL Batting Title in 1966
Roberto Clemente pursues a third consecutive NL batting crown as he campaigns for clay in the batter's box at Forbes Field. He posts a .329 average and headlines the Pirates All Star outfield with Aaron and Mays while Pittsburgh wins 6-5 over the Astros and narrows the gap to the Giants.
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All-Star Game Starting Lineups Listed Amid Votes
Frank Robinson leads AL outfield with 251 votes as starting lineup announced for the 37th All-Star game in St Louis. Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente headline NL outfield, with Hank Aaron topping all voters at 255. NL infield includes Willie McCovey Joe Morgan Ron Santo Leo Cardenas. AL infield features George Scott Brooks Robinson Dick McAuliffe.
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Texans and Chevys win in Texas League action
The Chevys beat the Sparks 12 to 11 at the Little League field in the Texas League opener for the season. The Texans upset the Dodgers 17 to 7 in the nightcap, dropping the Dodgers to third place behind the Sparks.
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Big Card Slated At Leonard Race Track Monday
Leonard Speedway presents a large July 4 race card starting at 2 30 p m featuring modified and novice car drivers with brisk speed on the track Monday.
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Speedway to Stage Monday Night Racing at Leon Ard Speedway
A minimum purse of 450 dollars is guaranteed for the day’s race program. Regular races start at 7 30 p m Monday night at the speedway with many drivers in all classes expected. The entry list features new riders making their Leon ard Speedway debuts alongside popular veterans.
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Archer Sparsgiant Title Bid in Hout Grossinger Gym
Joey Archer announced he will chase the big wins as he sparred with Emile Griffith and British Empire champion Billy Richardson in a series of eight round sessions at Grossinger NY. Archer trained with Joe Shaw and Cr. Williams in preliminary work ahead of the planned middleweight title bout.
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