Hitters Getting Star Billing In NL Batting Race
Matty Alou surged to the NL batting lead with a 13 game hitting streak as the Pirates crushed Houston 20 to show their fifth straight win. He rose to .328 while teammates Clemente and Stargell trailed at .326. Alou credits regular play and manager Harry Walker for adjusting his swing to left field.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Houston
Roberto Clemente
Willie Stargell
San Francisco
Harry Walker
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Atlanta
Philadelphia
New York
Vernon Law
Gene Alley
Jim Pagliaroni
Stargell
Bill Mazeroski
Donn Clendenon
Gaylord Petty
Jim Hart
Felipe Alou
Matty
Dick Groat
Chris Short
Mets
Bob Shaw
San Francis
Eriez Thrill Show Promises Daredevil Stunts at Speedway
The 1966 Tournament of Thrills arrives at Eriez Speedway with Jimmy Clark’s Lotus Ford on display from the 1965 Indy 500. Twenty new Mustangs will run death defying stunts including flying passes under cars and head-on crashes into parked vehicles. Known stunt drivers such as Don Chadwick will attempt high mileage two wheel runs and a rollover contest tests driver skill and nerve.
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Eriez Speedway
Jimmy Clark
Don Chadwick
Williams
Wright Surges Toward Fifth U.S. Women's Open Title
in Minneapolis Mickey Wright, golf's leading money winner, posted a 71 to lead the opening round of the $20,000 U.S. Women's Open at Hazeltine. Defending champion Carol Mann shot 73 to sit two behind, with Kathy Whitworth and past champions floundering. Also contending were Donna Caponi and amateur Joyce Kazmierski, Roberta Albers, and others as the field narrows for the weekend chase.
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Mickey Wright
Hazeltine National Golf Club
Miss Wright
Mickey
Carol Mann
Hazeltine
Kathy Whitworth
Betsy Rawls
Marie Lindstrom
Patty Berg
Louise Suggs
Wright
Mann
Joyce Kazmierski
Michigan State
Roberta Albers
University of Miami
Sharon Miller
Sandra Spuzich
Moose Team Defeats Elks By Meager Sixty Four
The Moose beat the Elks 64 in a Bracken Field clash after a slow start by Elks who led early then trailed by the third inning. Bradley Rupp earned the win while Stan Komenda took the loss. Sandburg Crowell and Heintz contributed two base hits. Next week’s Little League schedule lists Corry Jamestown against Elks and Moose versus VFW.
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Stan Komenda
Sandburg
Crowell
Heintz
Corry Jamestown
VFW
Indians Dominate Twins as Whitfield Hits Two-Run Homer
The Indians rout the Minnesota Twins 10 0 behind a three hit day from Whitfield including a two run homer while Hargan fans 10 over ten scoreless innings. Jim Perry suffers the loss as Baltimore, Boston and New York also post wins in a busy AL rundown.
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Yanks
Chico Salmon
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Frank Robinson
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Joe Pepitone
Jim Bouton
Rico Petrocelli
George Scott
Don McMahon
Yankees
Jim Lonborg
Hakeniff
Mickey Man
National Forge Rallyed Past Savings and Loan at Werner Field
Russell Legion defeated by National Forge after seven run sixth inning, led by Swanson and Persing with a homer, double, and single each. Mark Chase earned his first Legion win in 5⅔ innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out eight. Dan Ahl scored on two passed balls in the seventh. Gardens: next game versus Harborcreek at Loveland Field.
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Legion
Werner Field
Russell
Dave Wetmore
Savings and Loan
Forge
Russell Crew
Mark Chase
Chast
Legion Boys
Jack Hammond
Wetmore
Roy Swanson
Chase
Hammond
Larry Persing
Savings and Loan Club
Dan Ahl
Swanson
Persing
Loveland Field
Harborcreek, Savings & Loan
Glamour needed in field events for AAU track
At the National AAU meet in Frederick Maryland June Bellew urges more glamor in field events to boost depth and rival Soviet teams. Denise Paschal set a 50 yard hurdles record while Barbara Friedrich hit 158 feet in javelin. Jenda Lee Jones tied the 100 yard dash mark as American trials begin for teams to face Poland and Russia. Oscar Bonavena returns home saying he will pursue Cassius Clay for the heavyweight title.
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Miss Bellew
Berkeley
Calif
Los Angeles
Denise Paschal
San Francisco
Barbara Friedrich
Manasquan
N.J
Jenda Lee Jones
Phoenix
Ariz
Clay
Buenos Aires
Oscar Bonavena
George Chuyalo
New York
Cassius Clay
Basketball League Busy During Week
Local courts buzzed over the summer league under Mike Baressi. Results included McLaughlin defeating Blunt 83 50 and Edwards beating Hooks 37 30 with a forfeit by Hammond against Edwards. Schedule hints Celtics Pistons, Hawks Lakers, and Royals games with pitchers named Savko and Werner.
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McLaughlin
Blunt
Edwards
Hooks
Hammond
Hawks
Pistons
Celtics
Lakers
Royals
McLaughlin Edwards
Brynt
McMahon Ends 11 Year II Career
Teague Little League confirms John McMahon resigns after 11 years and presidency. Dick Williams to fill unexpired term, Mort Gross and Jim Bennett named vice presidents for the year to strengthen administration. Fathers seeking field help urged to contact Williams Gross or Bennett. Corry Jamestown leads the first half with a strong second half anticipated for the title clash.
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Little League
John McMahon
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Teague
League
Dick Williams
McMahon
Mort Gross
Jim Bennett
Williams
Gross
Bennett
Corry Jamestown
Beaver Netter Carries Pennsy Hopes In Playoff
Carolyn Clarke of Beaver Pennsylvania reached the finals in the state girls under-18 tennis championship by defeating Robin Lewis of Philadelphia 6 0 6 0 in the semifinal. Sue Ornstein of Washington DC beat Charlotte Atwater of Lancaster 6 4 6 4 in the other semifinal setting up a pennsylvania hopeful final.
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Carolyn Clarke
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Miss Clarke
Robin Lewis
Philadelphia
Sue Ornstein
Washington, D. C
Charlotte Atwater
Lancaster
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