Weather Halts Cedar Rapids Cardinals In St Petersburg
Rain and high winds at the St. Petersburg camp of the Cedar Rapids Cardinals and other St Louis farm clubs delayed practice Monday. Manager Ben Plaza noted the gusts toppled center field nylon backdrops, hindering field work as teams prepare for Midwest League play beginning April 24 at Waterloo.
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Packers and Colts Open Sept 10 in Expanded NFL
The Green Bay Packers meet the Baltimore Colts to open the NFL’s expanded 1966 schedule on September 10. The league adds Atlanta Falcons and grows from 14 to 15 teams, lengthening the season to 15 weeks and boosting total games from 98 to 105. Attendance is projected to surpass 5 million.
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Parsons Sweeps Doubleheader in Mobile Road Trip
Parsons College defeated Keesler Air Force Base 7-0 and 8-1 in a Sunday baseball doubleheader. Gerry Ott fanned 12 with two hits allowed in the first game. Tony DeMacio drove in five runs with a homer and a double in game two, and Doug Dunlap belted two homers in the nightcap as Parsons improved to 4-1 on the southern road swing.
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Des Moines and Mason City Gals Lead in Bowling
Iowa women’s bowling tourney shakeup after weekend. Don Carter Des Moines rolls 2706 to top Golf Real Estate Washington by 56. Theresa Renzo Norma Malsom Des Moines win doubles 1198. Council Bluffs West Terrell 1181. Doris Stevens Mason City 661 series tops N Bra d Davenport Bettendorf 634. Lorena Wilcox Des Moines 1783 all events leads Theresa Renzo 1725. Leona Halford Independence 594 second in class B. Jane Kelleman Farley third in class B. Janice Keulper Cedar Rapids third in class C. Maxine Kindera Millie Flemming Traer second in class B doubles 1094.
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Yanks Send Stafford To International Loop
The New York Yankees optioned three pitchers to their Toledo farm club in the International League. Veterans Billy Stafford Gil Downs and John Schroeppel joined him, while catcher Billy Madden was returned to the Mudhens roster.
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Red Sox Trade Mantilla for Kasko in Surprise Move
AP report says Boston sent Felix Mantilla to the Houston Astros for Eddie Kasko. The Red Sox optioned four players to Toronto reducing their roster to 31, with Bill Rohr, Jerry Herren, Owen Johnson, and Mike Andrews sent north.
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Canadiens Win Eighth NHL Crown
The Montreal Canadiens claimed their eighth NHL championship in 11 years by defeating the Chicago Black Hawks 3 3. Bobby Hull extended scoring records with 54 goals and 97 points, while Hull’s Hawks miss the season title. Toronto and Detroit finished tied 3 3 as playoff action begins with Toronto at Montreal and Detroit at Chicago. The Canadiens overcame injuries to Jacque Laperriere to win the Stanley Cup.
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Hudson Most Valued But North Team Falls
In Oklahoma City and Wichita the North-South All-Regional Bowling tournament saw LaVerne Carter of St. Louis lead as Robbie Frey of Torrance and Louis Frey from Cin Frey teamed to clinch a 93-92 victory for the South. Lou Hudson of Minnesota top-scored with 22 points and earned MVP honors.
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Celtics and Lakers Rival for Playoff Berths In Tight NBA Push
Sam Jones scored 99 points and John Havlicek added 22 as Boston claimed early momentum in the Eastern final with a 115 96 win over Philadelphia. Elgin Baylor poured in 42 for the Lakers tying a career playoff field goal record while Zelmo Beatty posted 36 for the Hawks. Philadelphia faces Boston next in the series.
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Ryun Aims For Four Minute Drake Mile Record
Kansas freshman Jim Ryun, 17, seeks a four minute mile at the Drake Relays in Des Moines April 29 30. The Drake mile record is 4 01 0 set by Tom O Hara in 1964. The Lakers hold a 2 0 lead over the Hawks in the Western final after a 125 116 win.
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Boston Wednesday Western Series Heads to Louis for First Time
The report notes the western series shifts to Louis on the same night, marking a notable scheduling move for the circuit this week.
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