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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1966
Page
8
Chris Short faltered in the seventh inning, allowing Lou Brock’s single that spoiled a perfect game and no hitter as the Phillies beat the Cardinals 5-1. Pittsburgh’s 9-4 win over the Mets widened the Pirates’ NL lead to 1½ games, while Atlanta swept to a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles with Felipe Alou homering in the leadoff spot.
The Twins defeated California 2 0 as Tovar made key plays in left field and Battey fielded two outs at home. Grant earned his second straight shutout with timely catches and strong relief.Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, and Washington won notable games as Curt Blefary and Boog Powell led the Orioles in a 9-4 triumph over New York, Gary Peters shined for the White Sox, and Don Lock drove in the decisive runs in Washingtons 6-3 win over Detroit.
League play results show Kaan Chicago 9 Kansas City 2 and Minnesota 2 California 0. Today's games include Baltimore at New York and Cleveland at Boston. Friday's games feature Kansas City at Minnesota and California at Chicago with several postponements and rain.
Pittsburgh fans saw the Pirates surge to a 1%4 game lead over San Francisco and 2%-game over Los Angeles after a 10 4 victory over the New York Mets. Stargell and Pagliaroni hit two run homers as Vernon Law earned the win before being relieved. Alley suffered a facial gash and may miss tonight's game. Billy O'Dell finished for the bullpen.
Cleveland ace Sam McDowell looked sharp in his return, striking out nine in six innings before a 1-0 deficit led to a pinch hitter. Reliever Stange outpitched him as Boston’s lineup spoiled by a nine-hit shutout, while a rainout between Giants and Reds postponed the night.
Detroit AP report on Charlie Dressen death at age 67 68 next month after cardiac arrest four hospitalizations in 17 months. Tigers mourn loss with memorial plans Forest Lawn Glendale burial and funeral at St. Aloysius in Detroit. Tigers wear black armbands starting Monday against the Yankees. Dressen famed for fiery competitiveness and Dodgers pennants in 1952 53.
A 17 year old Erie Pennsylvania schoolboy finished second in the National Horseshoe Tournament held in Utah. Danny Kuchemnski posted a 184 record to place second behind champion Curt Day of Frankfort Indiana. Kucheinski attends Harbor Creek High School and plays baseball and basketball. He skipped the Junior event to compete with the men.
Boston rookie Lee Stange scattered nine hits and stranded 11 baserunners to shut out the Cleveland Indians. George Scott hit his 22nd homer and Tony Conigliaro added a run as Boston claimed the victory.
Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates was presented the silver bat and certificate for the National League batting championship of 1965 by NL President Warren Giles at Forbes Field Tuesday night. It was Clemente’s second straight title and he sits at .331 after last night’s game. Teammate Matty Alou leads with .339, Felipe Alou of Atlanta has .331, and Clemente is among the league’s top hitters.
The Texas high school all stars arrived in Hershey Wednesday night to prepare for Saturdays Big 89 game with Pennsylvania. Coach Bobby Layne plans two workouts today and two Friday after losing a full day of practice. Pennsylvania, in better shape now, will work out once daily. Texas emphasizes a powerful running attack and solid aerial game led by quarterback Chuck Hixson of San Antonio Highlands. Mike McCoy, 278 pounds, anchors Pennsylvania’s interior line as Notre Dame-bound.
Jack Nicklaus, 26, from Columbus, Ohio, returns to Clifton to defend the $100,000 Thunderbird Classic. The event marks the first Thunderbird at Upper Montclair since 1962, when he finished second and earned $10,000 as Gene Littler won.
Murray threw 433 passes last season for 1 272 yards and 18 touchdowns while emphasizing rival QBs. Montour’s Charlie Burkhart, Middletown’s Jim Sniscak, and Mount Carmel’s Joe Buchinski completed 90 of 108 in a drill. Murray quips practice should hit 108 for ten. Big 33 promoters project 25 000 spectators at Hershey Stadium for an 8 p.m. kickoff.
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