Bunning Defeats Pirates Again to Top NL Leaders
Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 for his fourth win over them this year. He allowed eight hits and credited his success to silencing Harry Walker and the Pirates late runs. The Pirates dropped to second, a half game behind the Giants, after the loss.
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California
New York
Baltimore
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Dick Groat
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Bob Veale
Ron Brandt
Tony Taylor
Donn Clendenon
Bill Mazeroski
San Francisco Giants
Bill Hepler
Don Kessinger
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Glenn Beckett
Hepler
Billy Williams
Ron Santo
Ernie Banks
Curt Simmons
Ferguson Jenkins
John Bocccabella
Byron Browne
Larry Elliot
Boxing results from multiple venues report three knockouts and two decisions
United Press International records several bouts. Johnny Persol defeats James in New York by decision. Victor Melendez tops Benito Ortiz in Puerto Rico by decision. Paul Fuji stops Shigeru Hagihara in Kita Kyusha. Jesus Pimentel knocks out Jackie Burke in Los Angeles. Milo Calhoun defeats George Benton in Portland, Maine by decision.
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United Press International
New York
Johnny Persol
Brooklyn
James 1
Bronx
N.Y
Victor Melendez
Puerto Rico
Benito Ortiz
Leader congratulates M. K. Wilcoxson Life Agent
The notice extends congratulations to M. K. Wilcoxson of Southwestern Life Agent, described as a friend for life.
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M. K. Wilcoxson
Southwestern
Costs Clay 50,000 Bond To Ensure Alimony Payments
Cassius Clay faces no jail time for contempt as a $50,000 bond is required by the court to guarantee alimony of 1,250 dollars monthly for ten years. The judge set the bond with an Aug. 28 deadline to avoid a 30 day sentence. Sonji Hoffman’s attorney says payment is expected.
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UPI
Cassius Clay
Sonji
Lawrence J. Hoffman
Clay
Smith Wins 200 Meter Dash in Sweden Meet
Tommie Smith of San Jose State College won the 200 meter dash at Ryavallen in Sweden with a time of 21.0 seconds during the International track and field meet.
Bobcat Football Scrimmage Shows Promise Against Crowell
Childress high school football opened with over 200 fans at Fair Park Stadium as the Bobcats, outmatched by Crowell, showed early signs of team pride. Gary Smotherman led the offense with Larry Moore and Ronnie Sims, while Ben Bob Walker and Jimmy Don Rothwell anchored the line. Regular-season action begins September 9 versus Haskell, with district play starting October 7 against Vernon. Tickets range from 75 cents to $5.
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Gragg
Bowie
Crowell
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Gary Smotherman
Larry Moore
Ronnie Sims
Jeffrey Cordell
Wildcats
Jimmy Don Rothwell
Iriis
Gary Whitfield
Wellington
Fair Park Stadium
CHS
Double Dose Of Football In Cleveland
A sellout crowd of over 80,000 is expected at Municipal Stadium for Cleveland’s annual football doubleheader. The Browns face the Baltimore Colts as Minnesota Vikings battle the Washington Redskins, with the Colts favored in the nightcap.
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Major League Players Get Pensions Raise
Major league owners approved a $2 million per year increase to the players pensions fund. Commissioner Eckert said a 20 year veteran would receive $1,000 monthly at age 65. The uplift is funded by television rights fees from the All Star Game and the World Series, totaling $6.1 million in 1967 and $6.5 million in 1968.
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Chicago
UPI
William Eckert
Jets place Mackey Yearby and McAdams on injured list
The New York Jets placed veteran end Dee Mackey and rookies Bill Yearby and Carl McAdams on the injured list on Thursday and asked waivers on three other rookies. Cut from the squad were defensive back Jim Gray of Toledo lineman John Matlock of Miami Fla and halfback Allen Smith of Findlay Ohio.
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Dee Mackey
Bill Yearby
Carl McAdams
Jim Gray
Toledo
Jets
John Matlock
Miami
Fla
Allen Smith
Findlay
Ohio
Sonics Top Arkansas Travel ers in Texas League Clash
Amarillo Sonics beat Arkansas Travelers 6-2 as George Gerberman pitched all nine innings and held the Travs to five hits. Steve Huntz homered for the Travelers in the second inning with one on. El Paso defeated Dallas-Fort Worth 8-4. Cleo James homered for El Paso with one on. Albuquerque toppled Austin 6-4. Winston Llenas and Clarence Jones drove in runs. Tonight Amarillo visits Arkansas, Austin at Albuquerque, Dallas-FW at El Paso.
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Amarillo
Sonics
Arkansas Travelers
Travs
George Gerberman
Arkansas
Steve Huntz
Travelers
el Paso
Dallas-Fort Worth
George Pena
Winston Llenas
Clarence Jones
Spurs
Albuquerque
Austin
Cleo James
Dodgers
Elaso
United Press International L. Pet
Dallas-Fw
Bowling Leagues Schedule Organizational Meetings
Fall bowling leagues for men and women begin September 6 at Greenbelt Lanes with organizational meetings for men on August 29 30 and September 1.
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Greenbelt Lanes
Torres to Defend Title Against Calderwood in Puerto Rico
Light heavyweight champion Jose Torres will defend his title for the third time this year against Chic Calderwood of Scotland in San Juan Puerto Rico in October. The match was originally set to feature the winner of the Piero de Papa versus Calderwood European title bout halted by a rain storm.
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UPI
Jose Torres
Chic Calderwood
Scotland
San Juan
P.R
Torres
Italy
Piero de Papa
Calderwood
Major League Leaderboard Highlights From Baseball Standings
National League leaders include Alou Pit 109 games 401 at bats 59 runs 38 hits .344. Stargell Pit 110 387 69 127 .328. Clemente Pit 118 495 79 159 .321. Aaron Braves 34 homers and 96 RBIs lead NL. American League features Oliva Min 125 480 74 152 317 and Robinson Baltimore 40 homers 97 RBIs among top players.
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Notable sports trivia from early 20th century records
A compilation of sports facts and historical notes. It covers indoor baseball origins, Arlington Park’s Assault Handicap, notable golf milestones including Jack Nicklaus and Ed Delahanty, the Yale hair fad, early golf ball history, and records in baseball and tennis era statistics.
Orioles bolster rotation with Bertaina recall
Baltimore recalled righty Frank Bertaina from Rochester to help an injured pitching staff as lefty Steve Barber went on the disabled list. Barber pitched two innings Sunday against Cleveland before elbow trouble forced him out. Bertaina, 22, went 9 2/3 with a 2.23 ERA for Rochester.
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UPI
Steve On
Frank Bertaina
Orioles
Rochester
Aga Cleveland
Bertaina
Television lineups for Friday August 26 1966 local stations
A listing of KFOX KGNC KAUZ EVII and other channels with daily programs from 5:40 PM to 11:00 PM including Huntley Brinkley Report Weather News Sports Camp Runamuck Hank Sing Along With Mitch Mr. Roberts Man from UNCLE Tonight Show and late news and sports in a dense schedule.
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KFOX
Camp Runamuck
Hank
Mitch
Mr. Roberts
NBC News
U.N.C.L.F
Miss Brooks Hawkins Travel Agency
Ernest Tubb
Wilburn Bros
Porter Wagner
Flipper
Jeannie
Premiere Playhouse
Barefoot Mailman
KFDA
Sky King
Linus the Lionhearted
News Report
Hercules
Maciste
Vale of
Wilburn Brothers
Porter Wagover
Television Schedule Highlights For Saturday Evening 1966
A compact guide to KF Fox KGNC KVII KFDA listings across channels with cartoons, westerns, comedy, news, sports, and late film. Notable items include Popeye The Sailor, The Jetsons, Fury, Major League Baseball games, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Lassie, and film premieres.
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Atom Ant
Secret Squirrel
Top Cat
Fury
Naked City
Pat
BNR A
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