Alou Surges in NL Batting Race with 13-Game Streak
Matty Alou extended his hitting streak to 13 games as the Pirates crushed Houston 9 to 0. The center fielder raised his average six points to .228 and moved into the NL lead, aided by manager Harry Walker urging a shift away from pull hitting to left field.
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Whitfield Repeats as Minnesota Killer in 1966 Run
Cleveland’s Whitfield powered the Indians past the Twins as he hit three hits including a two-run homer. Hargan allowed only one Minnesota runner to reach second while Perry took the loss. Baltimore topped Kansas City 11 3 and Boston beat New York 3 2 as the pennant race tightens with Yankee and Red Sox sluggers in the spotlight.
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Wright Aims for Fifth U S Women Open Title
Mickey Wright races toward a fifth U S Women Open crown at Hazeltine after opening with a 71 to lead defending champion Carol Mann by two. Contenders include Judy Kimball and Ann Casey Johnstone as tough scoring hollows the field in Minneapolis.
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La Verne Flagle Wins Suzuki Motor Bike at Country Cobbler
La Verne Flagle of 2027 H Avenue I.E. won a Suzuki motor bike in a drawing at Country Cobbler in Lindale Plaza. He quipped he signed for a lark as the store promotes its latest shoe styles from major makers throughout the year.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Grapple With Recruiting After Coaching Change
The Gazette notes Iowa coach Ray Nagel faces recruiting hurdles after a late start due to a coaching change. Ed Podolak solidifies as No. 1 quarterback while Schooley and Roland weigh departures. Rumors surface about Don McKenzie with Willie Fleming as intermediary. page 18 continues.
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Cards Rip Quincy With 15 Hit Attack
Cedar Rapids Cardinals rally for 15 hits and seven extra-base hits to crush Quincy 15 to 3. Ted Friel improves to 7-1 with five-hitter support as Bill Bracy belts two homers and six RBIs including a grand slam in the third. Hague, Arcia, Robinson and Cox also collect multiple hits as the Cardinals stay tied atop the Midwest league second-half standings.
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NFL AFL Meet Discuss Merger Plan For 1970
The National Football League will form a three to four man joint committee with the AFL to plan a 1970 merger. Commissioner Pete Rozelle will chair the committee and serve as future merged league head. The group will also discuss a world championship game for January 1967. Phils Sign Hurler Dick Johnson From Arizona
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Buist Sent To Rock Hill Meier Activated
General Manager Ed Morris announced pitcher Mike Buist was sent to Rock Hill North Carolina to make roster room for Dale Meier who has returned to active status Meier will start for the Cardinals against Quincy on Friday while Buist was slated as Rock Hill starter Saturday The deal leaves the Cardinals at the 11 player limit pending Wayne Boultinghouse induction into the service. The Cardinals also sent Bill Kelley and C A McGowen to Sarasota in the Gulf Coast League Kelley had pitched for C R a year ago and has been in service a year McGowen the opener starter this season for C R has been at Rock Hill and will join Sarasota for more work
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