Astros Sell Dick Farrell To Phillies in Cash Deal
Houston traded veteran pitcher Dick Farrell to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash with terms undisclosed. Catcher Bill Heath also moved to Detroit Tigers minor league affiliate Toledo in an undisclosed cash plus player to be named later deal. Farrell, 33, a founding Astro, owns 53 wins and 64 losses in five seasons. He was 1 0 with a 4.50 ERA in 11 2 3 innings this year.
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West Union North routs Postville 8 to 1 in baseball
West Union North pitcher Merle Whitcher allowed six hits with eight strikeouts as Bruce Whitcher went 3-for-4 with five RBIs including a two run double and two run homer. Jim Graham added three hits while Corky Stahr and Dick Bower contributed two each. North improves to 5-0 in league play and 10-2 overall.
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Butler Hired as Backfield Coach by Winnipeg Bombers
Winnipeg, AP reports Bill Butler former Saskatchewan Roughriders player was named backfield coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
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Lenny Funk’s Bad Luck in Hawkeye 200 at Hawkeye Downs
Ernie Derr dominated the Hawkeye 200 at Hawkeye Downs winning the rain shortened race and a five lap trophy dash while setting a world mark in a special time trial. Lenny Funk fought through a mishap caused by Blaine Morrow to finish fourth after losing power and an axle, saying it was his fault.
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Derr Seeks Factory Backing as He Anticipates 1967 Dodge
Derr says factory support is scarce this year and he may fare better alone. He won 20 of 35 races in 1966 and plans to rely on his experience to handle 1967 Dodge problems. Funk Ernie and Lenny question the odds without factory help. Meanwhile John Connolly of Delhi totaled his 1962 Ford but escaped injury as his G H racing team prepares a replacement car.
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SCCA Courses Grant Novice Licenses to Four Drivers
Four drivers earned Sports Car Club of America novice licenses after attending two driver schools and completing three hours of racing. Bob Lybarger Owen Hoad ley Vern Nielsen and Lee Woods were the recipients at the ceremony.
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Amana Young Men's Bureau to Host Sports Banquet
The Amana Young Men's Bureau will sponsor an athletic banquet on May 12 at the Lakeside gym beginning 6 30 p m to honor outstanding athletes. Speaker will be Lou King a former Iowa quarterback.
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Angels Shift Piersall Inside for Public Relations
ANAHEIM AP The California Angels moved veteran outfielder Jim Piersall from the field to the front office to join the public relations staff. He was told of his release from the roster last Friday as the club reduced to a 25 man limit under General Manager Fred Haney.
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Mickey Wright Rises to Second in LPGA Earnings List
In Cincinnati AP reports Mickey Wright climbs to second on the LPGA money list after a runner-up finish at the Tall City Open in Midland Texas. The top earners include Sandra Haynie 3910 dollars and Marilynn Pritt 4529.51 dollars with Wright at 4942 dollars for one win.
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Quincy Maintains First With 4-3 Victory Over Clinton
Quincy edged Clinton 4-1 as Cedar Rapids Whitfield Medrano Eldridge and others contributed in a Midwest league night full of twists. Quad Cities toppled Waterloo 10-9 in nine innings while Dubuque lost to Wisconsin Rapids though collecting ten hits.
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