Koufax Captures 18th Victory as Dodgers Top Astros in Houston
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax outpitched Houston despite a 10-hit attack to earn his 18th win and tie for the major league lead. Jim Wynn led the Astros with four hits, while Koufax logged his 13th complete game in 17 starts as Los Angeles edged Houston 5-2 before a record Astrodome crowd. Elsewhere, San Francisco swept Chicago, Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia toppled Atlanta in a day of tight pennant chase action.
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Yanks and Orioles win on opening day playground action
The Yanks beat the Indians 2-1 as Craig McAvoy pitched a one hitter with 15 strikeouts and two doubles. Dan O Day added a double. Rick Loveland allowed three hits and two runs. The Orioles outslugged the Tigers 6-5 in extra innings led by Danny Fairchild with three hits and six RBIs. Dave Schreckengost drove in seven with a grand slam. Pat Michiaccio pitched for the Orioles while Joe Lamerlig took the loss.
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Washington
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New York Yankees
Mel Ott
Willie Horton
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Moose Trips Vets In Little League Contest 6 To 4
Moose built a lead, added two runs in the third, and two more in the fifth to defeat VFW 6 to 4. The Vets tied the game three times in the third and once in the fourth but could not overtake Moose. Joe Given earned the win as Mike Williams starred on the mound.
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Soviets Win 13th Greco Roman Title at World Meet in SEDO Ohio
The Soviet Union dominated Greco Roman wrestling again, capturing their 13th team title since 1950 at the world championships in SEDO Ohio. Viktor Igoumenov, Valentin Olenik, and Roman Rourova led the Russians with gold medals while Bulgaria and Romania trailed in points. Soviet coach Alexander Senatorov cited Russia's popularity and large talent pool as reasons for continued dominance.
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United States
Packers retain two sophomores for 1966 season
Green Bay announces Allen Jacobs and Rich Marshall signed to contracts for the 1966 NFL season. Jacobs, a reserve full back, saw limited offensive duty last year while Marshall competes for a defensive tackle spot. The item also references baseball action with zie Chavarria, Bobby Knoop, Jose Cardeal, and Dean Chance pitching for the Twins.
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Bobby Knoop
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Carpenter of Monroe VA Recommended for Medal of Honor
Carpenter of Monroe Virginia, after receiving the Vietnamese Medal of Honor and Gallantry Cross, has been recommended for the U S Medal of Honor. In the interim, he has been noted for his service and recognition.
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Meadow Brook and Raymonds Sweep City Softball Games
Meadow Brook Dairy edged Moose's Restaurant lineup S4 last night as Sperry earned the win and Ottaway took the loss. Key hits included doubles by Hunt Bromley Herberg and Sperry and a triple by Houser for Meadow Brook. On offense for Moose's, McIntyre Curry and Johnson produced doubles and a triple. In a separate game Raymonds defeated Erie County Plastics 13 0 with Bob Marsh on the mound allowing six hits and five runs while Jew ell took the loss.
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Dodgers to Hold Tryout Camp in Erie Tomorrow
The Los Angeles Dodgers will stage a tryout camp for free prospects at Glenwood Park in Erie tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ed Liberatore, scouting supervisor for the Middle Atlantic States, leads the event. Eligible players are 17 to 21, and American Legion participants need a coach's signed approval. Bring own uniforms gloves and shoes. Dodgers provide bats and balls.
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Tennis At 81 Actor Horton Wins By His Rules
Edward Everett Horton, 81, plays tennis by self made rules at Haddon Wood Indoor Tennis Center. He stands center court and returns every ball, insisting he always wins. His opponent, club pro McCaffrey, has yet to prevail as Horton enforces non volleying and avoids backhands, claiming victory in each match.
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Edward Everett Horton
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Budge
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Cassidy Edges Martinez In Freeport Bout
Bobby Cassidy of Ricksville New York outpointed Vincent Martinez of New York in Freeport N Y the eight round fight concluded with Cassidy earning the decision over Martinez.
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Bobby Cassidy
Ricksville
N.Y
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New York
Erie Track Faces Wild Week at Erie Speedway
The Erie late model feature winners list could grow to seven Sunday night as a broad field jousts for the top spot. Six different winners have already claimed features this season, with the point race tight among leaders from Brockway to Jamestown and nearby towns. The program includes %-lap late model and sportsman races starting at 8 p.m. with Johnns, Piazza, Schnars and others aiming to extend their leads or crack the two time jinx.
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Fred Knapp
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Harrelson Bounces to Senators From Athletics on Waiver
Kansas City first baseman Ken Harrelson was placed on waivers late Wednesday night and quickly claimed by the Washington Senators for 20000. The 24 year old, seen as KC’s regular first baseman after Roger Repez’s acquisition, posted a .229 career average over nearly four major league seasons with five homers and 22 RBIs this year. Harrelson bats and throws right handed.
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