Warriors Move Tour to Vegas
The San Francisco Warriors bring their exhibition tour to Las Vegas to face the Philadelphia 76ers. They recently beat the 76ers 122 to 119 in San Francisco and topped the Cincinnati Royals in Los Angeles. Rick Barry led with 35 points while Nate Thurmond and Fred Schwel added double digits. Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas each scored 23 for Cincinnati.
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Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lucas
Cincinnati
Jon McGloktin
Two Stakes For B.M. Best Bet Levisador
Bey Meadows card features two stakes events this week for young horses and three year olds. Two year olds meet in the $19,000 added Caming Stakes while three year olds contest the $15,000 added San Francisco Handicap at Tanforan on Saturday with selections listed in handicapper order.
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United Opens With Victory at San Lorenzo High
United's junior team opened its season with a 4 4 scoreline win at San Lorenzo High yesterday. Scorers included Sloan FY Garris Jor McDonald and John Harrington in a game sponsored by Jenna's Pizza Castro Valley.
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Boxing promoter Solomons halts British ring shows
London promoter Jack Solomons announced the cancellation of all public shows in the British Empire amid a police investigation into bribery charges surrounding recent boxing events. Heavyweight Billy Walker is named as an allegation figure. Jose Menno of Argentina was set for a 10 round bout at Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 23. Australian tennis star Owen Davidson weighs a GB coaching offer. Mickey Wright wins $1,400 first prize at Bonsall tournament. Virginia legislator Tuck Dillard dies from head injuries after a prep game. Richmond inmate Roger Cubbage dies from injuries in a rambling game incident.
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Farmer First In Altamont Feature Lap Record Set
Altamont Speedway saw George Farmer win the 25 lap super modified feature amid a night of fast times and new records. Wayne Woodward of Clovis set a one lap Altamont record at 19.57 seconds, with Howard Kaeding of Campbell anchoring faster qualifying 2:01.14 in six heat format. Marshall Sergent of San Jose won the Trophy Dash, while Dave Reed claimed the 12 lap semi main in 4:23.23 and Reed then led the main event to finish in 4:22.21 ahead of San Jose.
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Davis Triumphs in Fremont Drag Strip Top Eliminator
Davis of Walnut Creek returned to victory at the Fremont Drag Strip capturing top eliminator and top time honors with runs of 196.06 mph and 7.58 seconds in a AAA fuel Chrysler. South County entries claimed three other eliminator slots, including Marks/Durbin Chevrolet third and Kellakis fifth in C-gas Chevy.
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Bowlers urged to calm first ball for better spares
Don Wilman explains that many bowlers strain for speed or hook on the first ball, causing misses. The best approach is to throw the normal ball calmly, using the second ball for precision. He notes if the second ball had been first, spare conversion would improve and promotes his guide on four basic bowling styles.
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Kerr Catering Defeats Cook's Union in San Leandro Baseball Clash
Kerr Catering piled up 20 hits and edged Cook's Union 7 to 6 at Pacific High in San Leandro yesterday. Lou Chavez starred with five centerfield hits while Rich Hibbs and Frank Cardera delivered key singles in the eighth inning, Rib Rivera scoring the tying run and Hibbs scoring the go ahead. Doug Hawley earned the save for starter John Tercheria as Kerr overcame a late Cook's Union rally.
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Celtics Fall as Irwin Draws in Sacramento Card
Boxing card at the National Basketball Association exhibition season saw Jack Berwin pace by Walt Bellamy with 25 points and Willie Reedford 21 as the Knicks alum split with the host Celtics in a 114 to 7249 pounds bout. Irwin secured a draw despite a 4-1-1 record for the night in Sacramento.
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Talk Key To Clark's Prix Win
Jim Clark won the U S Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in a record run of 2 09 40 over 248 miles averaging 114 94 mph borrowing an engine from rivals BRM. Clark led on lap 56 and finished ahead of Jochen Rindt Surtees, with a new lap record 1 09 67 and a fastest speed 118 85 mph. American Gurney and Bondurant failed early for the American team.
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Gardner Wins Sacramento Cup Hydro Final at Folsom
Warner Gardner driving Miss LaPeer won the Sacramento Cup unlimited hydro plane championship at Lake Folsom Granite Bay. He earned 1100 points and a $4500 first prize, with Bill Sterrett second in Miss Chrysler Crew and Red Loomis third in Savah's Probe. Gardner’s win ends a long drought since 1964 and highlights the fast speeds and high-stakes regatta. Ranger, Slovak, Alter also scored, as Budweiser’s Hill Brow faced a gun-jump penalty but still placed in heat events.
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Koufax Does It Again In World Series Pitching Clash
Orioles manager Bauer predicts Wally Bunker will start Game 1 in Baltimore as the Dodgers’ Drysdale Koufax dual looms. Osteen, Bauer’s choice, backs Dodgers with bullpen help from Miller Fisher Watt and Drabowsky. Orioles emphasize hitting to counter strong Dodger rotation and bullpen after a summer of frequent complete games by the Dodgers.
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Smith Named Detroit Tigers Manager After Dressen Death
DETROIT AP A New London Missouri native Smith a longtime scout and former minor league player for the Yankees Phillies Reds and Athletics was named manager of the Detroit Tigers by GM James Campbell ending weeks of speculation. Smith signed a two year contract with a reported salary in the 25 000 to 30 000 per year range.
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al Lopez
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Big League Gate Up Over 1965
Major league teams posted a total attendance of 25,203,229 in 1966, up from 22,441,824 in 1965. The Atlanta and California Angels led gains while the Los Angeles Dodgers drew 2,617,059 fans, the top figure in the National League.
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Kuenn Cut by Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies place veteran Ray Kuenn on waivers for unconditional release. Kuenn, 36, ex San Francisco Giant and former Chicago Cubs signee, batted .299 in 157 games as pinch hitter and part time left fielder and first baseman after being acquired last April.
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Finish Just Short In Giants Pirates Thriller
In a tense late season clash, San Francisco and Pittsburgh swapped leads with crucial hits by Willie Mays and Jesus Alou. McDaniel earned the win as Bay Area late rallies tied the game, while Hart and Hiatt delivered for the Pirates.
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