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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

5

Giants Beat Reds 8 4 Behind McCovey Haller Homers

Willie McCovey and Tom Haller hit homers as the San Francisco Giants rallied for three in the second inning and defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8 to 4. Ray Sadecki earned his first win in a Giants uniform, improving to 3-3, despite one tough third inning. Pete Rose drove in two for Cincinnati, but Milt Pappas took the loss.

Cincinnati UPI Willie McCovey Tom Haller Giants Cincinnati Reds Ray Sadecki San Francisco Sadecki St. Louis Orlando Cepeda Lefty Pete Rose Tommy Harper Red McCovey Haller Milt Pappas Pappas Ollie Brown Jim Davenport Willie Mays Joe Nuxhall Brown Tito Fuentes San Fran Fuentes Rose Pinson Perez Davidson Ruiz Francisco Cincinnati Cincinni Sadeck Poppos Nottebart Nuxhall

Drysdale Leads Dodgers Past Braves 10-6 in 16-Hit Attack

Dodgers unleash 16 hits led by Maury Wills and Tommy Davis to defeat the Atlanta Braves 10 to 6 at Atlanta. Don Drysdale improves to 4-4 with seven strikeouts as Joe Torre and Mack Jones homer for Atlanta while Wills belts his first homer in 21 months.

Atlanta UPI Maury Wills Don Dyrsdale RBI Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves Dodgers John Roseboro Tommy Davis Wills Tony Cloninger Nein Nation A Thej Cloninger Marr Drysdale Willie Davis Tommy Atla Abe H Gilliam Kenndy Aaron Eggot W.ovis Cf Alou Fort T.ovis Ferrara Torre Leflevre Carty Somson Edward Parker Ciningr Rosebera Carroll Hot Niekro Olive Umbech Geiger Los Angeles E—Parker Corty Johnson T. Davis Rosebora Lefebvre Hr—Wills Janes Menke Davis S—Wills Brerbbso Drysdale Wi Cloninger L Oliva Umbach

Marr Struggles on Firestone Monster Course Record

Marr, often weaker on the long Firestone layout nicknamed The Monster, finished fourth and last in the 1965 World Series of Golf held at the venue, where Sam Player won.

Akron Ohio UPI Dave Marr Firestone Country Club Gary Player Marr Player South Africa PGA Firestone

Tigers Triumph 5-2 as McLain One-Hits A's

Detroit pitcher Dennis McLain no-hit Kansas City into the fifth inning and won 5-2. Norm Cash drove in three runs with his eighth homer as the Tigers snapped a tie in the seventh, with Gates Brown and Dick McAuliffe contributing key hits.

Kansas City UPI Detroit Dennis McLain Norm Cash Tigers Kansas City Athletics McLain Amir Yhana Pinman Ramenee Stoppen Lamar Wal Ueme UN Kansas City ‘l Phil Roof Ed Charles Ken Harrelson Chuck Dobson Gates Brown Don Wert Dick McAuliffe Cash Paul Lindblad CET Oorpbik Ciry Obricb Koline Cf Ohrsthror Charles Frechon Brown Stohl Meloin Root Dobson Lindblad Foxle Dickson Campaneris ED Rook Wert JbAcAuliffe Dodson

Maris Edges Pillanlelbun In Arlington Turf Feature

In Arlington Park Round Table Handicap two foreign breds Maris of Ireland and Pillanlelbun of Chile raced neck and neck on the turf. Maris ridden by Earlie Fires edged ahead to win by a slim margin over Pillanlelbun as 38 210 fans watched. The 11 16 mile race finished in 1 42 4 5 with Maris paying 19.40 7.40 and 4.50 and Pillanlelbun returning 3.40 2.80 with Polar Sea at 5.60 shown.

Chicago API Maris Ireland Pillanlelbun Chile Arlington Park Earlie Fires John Sellers Bobby Naoo

Cofek Wins Flag Day Golf Ticket at Brownson Country Club

Henry Cofek captures the flag day tournament at Brownson Country Club yesterday. Trailing Cofek were Jim Calkins, Bob McMahon, Frank Somers, Harold Sobel, Din Henckel, Dan Scinto, Walter Rinko, Tom Burns and Matty Jenetopoulos in that order.

Henry Cofek Brownson Country Club Cofek Jim Calkins Bob McMahon Frank Somers Harold Sobel Din Henckel Dan Scinto Walter Rinko Tom Burns Matty Jenetopoulos

Mets fall short in nightcap as Fisher, Phillies win 3-1

New York Mets bullpen ace Jack Fisher secured his second win after replacing starter Dick Selma in the fourth inning. Philadelphia Phillies hitters powered the opener with four homers, while Jim Bunning earned his sixth win in a 7-2 victory.

NEW York UPI New York Mets Jack Fisher Philadelphia Phillies Fisher Jim Bunning Phillies Dick Selma Mets Selma Richie Allen Bob Buhl Buhl Ron Swoboda Wing Ed Bressaud Ken Boyer Cleon Jones Gary Wagner Ron Hunt Philadelphia Bunning Allen Bill White Gordon Richardson Bob Uecker Dave Eilers Johnny Callison Eilers Bobby Wine

Brooklawn Tourney Highlights Local Golf Standings

Alpheus Winter Jr defeated Bill Moffitt in a card match after both posted 70 in Brooklawn Country Club single play. Bill Seeley tied for third with 72, Don Hammond led nets at 66, followed by Bill House and John Moriarity at 67, Bill McLaughlin 69, and Bill Pfeif 70. Mr and Mrs William House won mixed foursome best ball with 61, Meal Burrows duo 66, and McLaughlin and Donnelly pair 67.

Alpheus Winter, Jr Bill Moffitt Brooklawn Meal Burrows Pail McLaughlin William Donnelly

Twins Rally Past Orioles 7-4 In Eight Inning Comeback

Bernie Allen launched a two run homer in the eighth as Minnesota erased a 4 0 deficit to beat Baltimore 7 4. Harmon Killebrew plated two homers, and Zoilo Versalles drove in the tying run in a pivotal late inning as Dwight Siebler allowed one hit through five.

Minneapolis ST. Paul UPI Bernie Allen Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Earl Battey Allen al Worthington Zoilo Versalles Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Don Mincher Dwight Siebler Luis Patricio Russ Snyder Boog Powell Worthington Powell Blefary Dave Johnson Woody Held Andy Etchebarren Steve Barber Barber Stu Miller Johnson Oriole Held Etchebarren Zoilo’ Versailles Oliva Jimmie Hail Day Balt Mino Aparicio Versisss Tovor Tamnson If Bowens Rf Hall If Tov Blair Cf Vidsono Milter Merritt Rollins Kippsin Nixon Ph Toco E—Allen Zimmerman F. Robinson Hr—Held Etcheborren Paimer Merritt L Klippstein Sorber

Clemente Guides Pirates Past Cubs 3 2 In Tight Game

Pirates edge Cubs 3 to 2 as Roberto Clemente leads with key hits and defense. Yesterday’s scores include Phillies over Mets 7-2 and Giants 8 over Reds 4, with today’s lineup featuring Wagner and Hamilton in Philadelphia New York clash.

Clemente Bucs Cubs Philadelphia New York Wagner Hamilton Chicago Pittsburgh Broglio Veale Los Angeles Atlanta Osteen Johnson San Francisco Cincinnati Marichal Ellis Houston St. Louis Latman Washburn

Baseball scores and matchups from the American League

Scores list include New York 4 Washington 2 and Chicago 11 Boston 0 with other results like California 4 Cleveland 3 and Baltimore 5 Minnesota 1. Notable pitching matchups: Pascual vs Nally, Stigman vs Horlen, Stottlemyre vs Richert, Tiant vs Lop ez, Monbouquette vs Talbot.

New York Washington Chicago Boston Baltimore Minnesota A.M California Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Nally Pascual Stigman Horlen Stottlemyre Richert Tiant Lopex Monbouquette Talbot

Froehling Wins Connecticut State Tennis Title in Debut

Frank Froehling, nationally ranked, won the Connecticut State singles championship beating Ned Weld 9-7 6-1 in New Haven. Doubles titles went to Chauncey Steel III and Keith Jennings, while Marilyn Aschner captured the women's singles and Louise Gonnerman with Ted Hoehn won the mixed doubles.

New Haven Frank Froehling Connecticut Froehling Coral Gables Fla Ned Weld Boston Chauncey Steel 111 Cambridge Mass Keith Jennings Princeton University Marilyn Aschner Holliswood N.Y Louise Gonnerman River Edge N.J Ted Hoehn West Point Miss Gonnerman

Charmisty Wins Tomasello Memorial at Suffolk Downs

Charmisty owned the early lead and won the Tomasello Memorial Handicap at Suffolk Downs Monday. Darrell Madden rode the front runner to a five length victory over Randy Stable's Sandoval with Bravo J. third. Charmisty paid 11.40 3.00 2.40. Sandoval 2.40 2.20. Bravo J. 2.80 to show. The holiday crowd of 25,680 wagered 1,838,028 on the program.

Boston Jobs Isle Stable Charmisty Suffolk Downs Darrell Madden Randy Stable Sandoval William Burke Bravo J

Lamabe Dominates Red Sox In White Sox 11-0 Rout

Chicago pitcher Lamabe limited Boston to one hit over eight innings as the White Sox cruised to an 11-0 victory. Moose Skowron and Don Buford drove runs, Jose Santiago struggled for Boston, and Chicago built a big early lead.

Chicago UPI Jack Lamabe Boston Red Sox Joe Foy Chicago White Sox John Buzhardt Tommy John Yankee Brice Howard Buzhardt Lamabe Foy Rico Petrocelli George Scott Carl Yastrzemski Dalton Jones Moose Skowron Floyd Robinson Tommy McCraw Earl Wilson Robinson McCraw Tony Conigliaro John Romano Skowron Wilson Don Buford Tom Agee White Sox Jose Santiago Santiago Buford Darrell Brandon Lee Elia Brandon Sox Dave Morehead Dick Stuart Toronto Houston Dave Nicholson

Angels sweep Indians in Memorial Day doubleheader 4 to 3 5 1

California Angels take both games from Cleveland 4 3 and 5 1 as Jim Fregosi and Bobby Knoop homer to fuel the wins Minnie Rojas earns first major league victory in the nightcap Don McMahon suffers the loss in game one Pedro Gonzalez hits Indians lone early homer with Don Sanford getting the win in the opener Bob Allen falters in relief for Cleveland.

Anaheim Calif UPI California Angels Cleveland Indians Jim Fregosi Bobby Knoop Minnie Rojas Fregosi Knoop Angels Rich Reichardt Indians Rojas Seattle Fred Whitfield Dean Chance Jack Kralick Cleveland Bob Allen Chance Pedro Gonzalez Jack Sanford Don McMahon Jose Cardenal Norma Siebern McMahon Lee Stange Jim McGlothlin The Cleve Fregost Sb—Reichardt Piersall MicMahon L Hargan McGlathiin Sanford W Tad Lee Sanford Colavite McMaahon Abrheb Calif Obrh Davilla Cf Cardinol Cf Alvis Whitfield Belchrat Colavita Rodgers Kralick Martinez Allen McMahan California i Sox E-Sims Salmon California Hr-Whitfield (4Th), Bth), Sb-Cardenal. S-Plersall Kroes SF Cardinal H Terbbse Kralick Lp

Mill River Tournament Ends at Mill River Country Club

Bold Ruler sired the winners of sky with a record $967,814 in 1965. Russo and Kartoy were among top finishers in the Sterling House event. Mrs Dot Sachs and family reported 36 race wins as 93 year olds posted strong scores including Bold Lad and Queen Empress.

Mill River Country Club Ben Costello Harold Olson Tom Langdon Steve Sorak Joe Aldo Jim Ketcham Joe Gabriel Ted Gaieski George Herman J. Robert Lexington UPI Russo Pete Kartoy Sky Dot Sachs Marie Glantze Hhad Bette Clark Bold Lad Helen Rossi

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