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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

Page

6

Tigers Edge Orioles On Squeeze Bunts 3-2

Detroit uses two squeeze bunts by Don Wert and two throwing errors by Baltimore pitcher Frank Bertaina to defeat the Orioles 3-2. Mickey Lolich allows four hits in 13 innings for the win. Ray Oyler scores on Wert’s bunt single. Wert adds another bunt single in the fifth.

Baltimore UPI Detroit Tigers Don Wert Frank Bertaina Orioles Bertaina Wert Detroit Ray Oyler Mickey Lolich Larry Sherry Johnny Podres Sherry Lolich Frank Robinson Brooks Robinson Bertaine Oyler Jake Wood Woodie Bob Johnson Adair Paul Blair Bet Abrh Horton If Acitimoe Held F.robinson S-Wert Verbbso

Angels Nip Nuts 2-1 to Halt Senators Streak

The California Angels edged Washington 2-1 in the nightcap to snap the Senators five-game run, after Washington won the opener 6-2. Jim McGlothin earned his third win against one loss with seven strikeouts, while Rick Reichardt and Frank Howard provided key hits. Ed Brinkman and Tim King sparked a late threat that was thrown out at the plate.

Washington UPI California Angels Senators Jim McGlothin Bob Lee Angels Ed Brinkman Tim King Fred Valentine Lee King Rick Reichardt Jim Fregosi Tom Satriano Pete Richert Ron Kline Jim Piersall Reichardt Willie Smith Satriano Piersall Paul Cassanova Frank Howard Richert

Pepitone Sparks Wins for Yankees in Twin Bill

Joe Pepitone homered twice and drove in the go ahead run in the nightcap as the Yankees beat the Twins 2-1 after a 5-3 opener. Elston Howard doubled to start the decisive eighth, Roy White singled, and Pepitone's two base hit produced the winning run. Fritz Peterson earned his third victory, while Jim Merritt took the loss in the nightcap. The sweep stretched New York’s winning streak to five and widened their early season surge since Ralph Houk’s arrival.

NEW York UPI Joe Pepitone Minnesota Twins Yankees Ralph Houk Johnny Keane Jim Merritt Elston Howard Roy White Bobby Richardson White Dave Boswell Mickey Mantle Pepitone Fritz Peterson Peterson Twins Tony Oliva Bob Allison Jim Mudcat Grant Richardson Stottlemyre Tom Tresh Minn Obrh oWhite Rehrdson Mincher Omaris Battey Allen Olepez Nixon Tresh Raggenburk Stottlemyren Grant White

Mill River Tourney advances with round highlights and pairings

Second round completed in Mill River Country Club Spring Tournament. Semifinals set for Saturday across flights except fifth, now final. Talbot, Tacke, Nelson, Kartovsky, Natali, Friedberg, Geningsberg, King among winners. Saturday pairings list Talbot vs Locke and Nelson vs Kartovsky. Girls division begins with Sikorsky vs Aerosol Techniques while Northern and Southern divisions schedule six postponed games tonight.

Mill River Country Club Chantonship Narry Talbot Howard Shanley Charles Tacke Nick Palladino Andy Nelson Nick Staccio Pete Kartovsky Art Sekerak Talbot Locke Nelson Kartovsky Pete Natali Dan Barret Clayton Friedberg Guido Romanelli Nate Geningsberg Jim Ketcham John King John Butler Natali Friedberg Kentgshere S. King Seoqond Flight Tom Capozi Pat Rossi Ted Galeski Milt Hattxman Jim Shantey Harry Bamber Ty Joe Aldo Larry Shadle Canarei Galeish Shanley Aldo Guy Sikorsky YMCA Lycoming Remington Shaver Bridgeport Machines Bridgeport Metal Goods Seaside Bullard Manning Marvell Moore Sei Hee Easide Remington Shaver Smanay Jack de Hern Bassick Harryet Klilanelio Tanney Hubbell Moore Tool Snd Maury Abelinick Sieve Remington Arms Barnum Yy Knablein Schick Razor Warner Ailt Milewski Teala Brothers Mie Harty Sharekea

Indians Top White Sox In Pair 3-2 and 4-1

Cleveland swept a Sunday doubleheader with the White Sox, winning 3-2 and 4-1 to extend the AL lead over Detroit to 2 1/2 games. John O'Donoghue pitched four scoreless innings, allowing only six hits and no earned runs, securing his fourth straight win for Cleveland. The Indians benefited from key doubles and timely hits, including Fred Whitfield's two-run double and a wild pitch score in the seventh.

Chicago UPI John O'Donoghue Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers O'Donoghue Kansas City White Sox Jerry McNertney Bill Skowron McNertney Kansas City Athletics Jack Lamabe Wilson Bruce Howard Whitfield Gene Ralph Terry Freese Wayne Causey Pedro Dick Green Gonzalez al Weis Red Sox Colavito Dalton Jones Jones Ed Fisher Max Alvis Joe Foy Foy Bob Tillman Ned Nikon Sgl Fos Sonny Siebert Sam Metal Ro Lange Ke Dowell Tribe Harry Sthes Jim Gosger Carl Yastrzemski Boston Cleve Gatun Terry Hats Ss Milinez Siebert Horien Terry Dilmon Wagner Burgis Stone McOwell H Fisher Chicago Boston Saimone Oh Verbbso D. Green Brery Pas McCall Owl Clwison We Amis Peters Ist

Astros Edge Phillies In Saturday 4-3 Victory

Houston's Jim Wynn drove in three runs including the winning run in the eleventh inning to lift the Astros to a 4 3 win over the Phillies. Wynn had powered Houston's earlier scoring with a homer and a single, and Ron Brand scored on Wynn's hit with the bases loaded for the decisive tally. Brand had opened the frame with a walk, and Don Lee earned the win in relief while Bob Buhl took the loss for Philadelphia.

Houston UPI Jim Wynn Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies

Giants blank Mets as Marichal fuels doubleheader sweep

In San Francisco Juan Marichal hurled a three hit shutout to power the Giants to a 5-0 win in game one, lowering his ERA to 0.69. In the nightcap New York bounced back 7-2 behind Jack Hamilton’s six innings, with Ron Swoboda and Cleon Jones driving runs and Hart delivering two key hits including a 10th homer. The Mets faced early trouble as Marichal and later Bearworth struggled, while Willie Mays sat out both games.

San Francisco UPI Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants New York Mets Jack Hamilton Marichal Mets Hamilton Detroit Jim Hart Ray Sadecki Sadecki Wild Bob Bolin Ron Swoboda New York Ed Bressaud Cleon Jones Bolin Ron Herbel Swobode Wes Westrum Herman Franks Giants al ,Barlick Larry Bearworth Hart Ron Hunt Franks Willie Mays McCovey Bearnorth L Hepler Art Hepler

Veale Masters Dodgers in 4-0 Pirates Victory

Bob Veale pitched five wins to a 4-0 shutout of the Dodgers as Pittsburgh capitalized on an early miscue. Mazeroski started the scoring with an infield hit following Lefebvre’s error, and May walked to load bases before Veale scored on a fumbled grounder. Osteen absorbed his fourth straight loss despite a first inning run.

LOS Angeles UPI Bob Veale Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Veale Dodgers Claude Osteen Pirates Jim Lefebvre Bill Mazeroski Jerry May Lefebvre Mazeroski Manny Mota Osteen Gene Alley Roberto Clemente Don Clendenson Alley Maury Wills Wills PITT Los A Mata Maziski Pittsburgh Los Aogeles Mota Gilliam Iphorerbbse Veole Losteen Ly Moeller Regan Noood

City Booters Upset College Point 3-1 in league game

City Booters defeated College Point 3-1 in a German American league match, forcing College Point into a playoff for a premier division berth. Jim Kuhlmann Bob Dikranian and Fred Balogh scored for City, with Laslo Herkimer and Steve Pappas anchoring the defense in the best City showing of the season.

Bridgeport City Soccer Club College Point N.Y City Kickers Jim Kuhlmann Bob Dikranian Fred Balogh Laszlo Herkimer Steve Pappas

Ukrainians Slump 5-2 Against New Britain Falcons

Bridgeport Ukrainian soccer team fell 5-2 to New Britain Falcons at Glorieta Manor Field. Trailing 3-0 at halftime, Bridgeport rallied with goals by Stanley Yurman and Willie Rossi to close to 3-2 before a late New Britain penalty cemented the loss. Both teams were guests of the Ukrainian National Home. Next Sunday they trek to Springfield to face Glen Murray.

Bridgeport New Britain Falcon F.C Glorieta Manor Field Stanley Yurman Willie Rossi New Britain Springfield Glen Murray

PECa Standings and Yesterday’s Results in Major League Play

New York and Chicago split while St Louis edged Cincinnati. Cleveland and Detroit lead the American standings with Baltimore and Houston close behind. Today’s schedule features Chicago at Kansas City, Atlanta at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Houston, and Pittsburgh at Los Angeles with noted pitchers Hunter McCormick Jackson Koufax and Cardwell Giusti in action.

Atlanta Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco New York Boston Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Baltimore Washington California Cleveland Hunter McCormick Fischer Ellis Jackson Giusti Cardwell Koufax

Brooklawn Tourney Low Net Leads Four Ball Medal Play

Carl Van Etten and Ted Yale posted the low net 62 yesterday at Brooklawn Country Club four ball medal play. Sheldon Shoff with F Ray Neal and Harry Pierce with J VanOrt tied for second at 64 while Fred Downey and Dan Keane finished with .6.

Carl van Etten Ted Yale Brooklawn Country Club Sheldon Shoff F. Ray Neal Harry Pierce J. VanOrt Fred Downey Dan Keane

Phillies Top Astros Behind Bunning in 6-1 Victory

Phillies pounce on Astros pitching behind Jim Bunning who scattered eight hits to improve to 5-1 as Clay Dalrymple and Cookie Rojas drive in two runs each in a 6-1 win. Houston drops further in the standings while Philadelphia extends its winning pace.

Cubs Rally to Split With Braves in Ninth Inning

Byron Browne scored on a wild pitch in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 and split a doubleheader. Hank Aaron batted eight times in the two games, four hits in the opener and three more in the nightcap, while Bob Gibson pitched well for St Louis in a separate scoring note.

Atlanta Byron Browne Clay Carroll Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Aaron Braves Wade Blasingame Chi Chi Olivo Browne Ken Johnson Joe Torre Randy Hundley Carroll Johnson Ernie Brooke Cincinnati UPI Louis Cardinals Broglio Cincinnati Reds Felipe Alou Ring Treak Mike Shannon Ed Mathews Alou Billy McCool Curt Torre Chopper Flood Orlando Cepeda Torre Tommy Altman Heim S. Shannon Chicago Leo Cardenas Johnny Aron Blasingame Bob Gibson Olivo Engworth Cardenas Reds Cub Leo Durocher Rin Cepeda Gordy Coleman Harry Wendel Stedt Cardinals Otrhbiatla Brabi Red Schoendienst Philips Alou Cf Frank Secory Beckert Wdrard A . Willams Aaron Rf Ganto Ap Sogeone Banks Arty Handley c Menke Rio Alnmart Art Shamsky Drew Gibson Robg Geler Abriathy Deron Johnson Hee Jerry Buchek Thelatanta E—Woodward Chicone Mentei B. Cago Julian Javier Sham Blasingare Oliver Beckski Edwards Abernathy Coleman St.l Obrhbicin Dovier Jones Shanon Rose Willoms Pinson Sonto Mothws Cepeda Ib Pvntich Atman Ib Smith Queen Thoms McCror Talan Clahnson Brootte Louis Y i Santo S—Broglie Hundley E—Buthek St. Louis Rerbbao Broglie Tolan Javier H—Pinson Tendrey Epeda S—Rose Anemathy We Haaogoo Sibson Faul Wooo Socarro Gibson Penkins O'Toole Pinson L

Dodgers Beat Pirates In 12th Inning Thriller

Maury Wills lined a single to center in the 12th to drive in Wes Parker from second, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 54 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after Parker opened the frame with a walk and advanced on a sacrifice.

Los Angeles UPI Maury Wills Wes Parker Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Parker Wills

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