Claude Osteen To Oppose Robin Roberts On Mound
Los Angeles Dodgers open the 1966 season against Houston with Claude Osteen facing Robin Roberts in a night game at Dodger Stadium. An estimated 35 000 fans are expected as Osteen looks to build on a 15 15 first season with support from stars Koufax and Drysdale.
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Ron Fairly
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Lou Johnson
John Roseboro
GWU Sweeps William and Mary in doubleheader
George Washington defeats William and Mary in both games to take the Southern Conference lead heats 3-0 and 5-2. Steve Welpott allowed two hits in the opener with four strikeouts as GW plated all runs in the first inning. In the nightcap GW broke a 2-2 tie with three runs in the ninth off Tom Trautman to seal the sweep and keep both teams at 3-3 in conference play.
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Yankees open 66 season vs Tigers with Mantle in lineup
New York plans Mantle in center and fourth batter Tuesday against Detroit at Yankee Stadium. He has an ailing right shoulder after January surgery and limited exhibition play. Mantle will be flanked by Maris and Tresh in the outfield with Amaro at shortstop. Detroit starts Stanley in center with Lolich facing Ford as probable pitchers. Game expected to draw about 30,000 in fair weather.
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Judge Dismisses Scalping Charge Against Photographer
In Augusta Georgia a municipal judge dismissed a ticket scalping charge against Daniel B Sullivan a 28 year old photographer from Brooklyn New York who sold a press pass for 100 The judge ruled the arrest unconstitutional since state law requires a price on all tickets and no value was assigned to the press ticket Officials at the Augusta National Golf Club said Sullivan was not listed as covering the tournament
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Rain Delays Reds Mets First Game in 1966 Opener
A steady noon rain washed out Cincinnati's home opener against the New York Mets, the Reds first season opener postponement since 1913. The tied game was rescheduled for Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. EST with another game planned for Wednesday, as fans endured delays at Crosley Field. Milt Pappas and Jack Fisher were slated to start the next game.
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Mantle to Start in Yankees Season Opener
New York Yankees manager Johnny Keane announced Mickey Mantle will start in center field in the season opener against the Detroit Tigers at Vance Stadium. Mantle, a switch-hitter, has recovered from shoulder surgery and will bat fourth, after rehabbing as a pinch-hitter and playing left field and center in recent days.
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Firefighters 3 and Bowling Results Lead Riverside Lanes Notes
At Riverside Lanes Father-Son League results show multiple boxes with players Caldwell 255 and Robertson 205 plus apples Wayland 1357. Jat League lists Wade 232 Hogan 200. Western Kentucky bound Walker Banks signs with Clifton Forge after leading undefeated Group I champions to a 23-9 season.
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Baseball’s Controversial I Move South To Be Capped
The 1966 Braves Pirates opener in Atlanta caps baseball’s South move amid Dixie celebrations. Veale vs Cloninger in a matchup as Wisconsin court case looms. Bragan, Allen, and Barr attend dedication with the stadium at 50,893 seats. Alou and Carty reshuffle Braves outfield as Mack Jones misses three weeks.
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the Hat) Walker
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Open Puppy Stake Features First Day Of Field Trials
The Virginia Carolina Field Trials opened at Leggett Farm with the Open Puppy Stake. Warstorm III, owned by Joe Bales, won first. Tom, owned by Claudia Phelps with Fred Bevans handling, took second. Bar Lane Rocket H. placed third among 19 entrants. Open Derby followed with four braces, action resuming at 8 am and concluding about 2 30 pm. Open All-Age Stake to follow with 38 dogs, including Mike's Mighty Man and Cairo. The event runs daily through Sunday with food and drinks on site.
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Young Cards Open Season Against Phils
The St. Louis Cardinals open the 1966 season at home against the Philadelphia Phillies with a youthful lineup. Bob Gibson faces Jim Bunning as three new faces join the infield with ex-Phillie Alex Johnson in left. Cards traded Groat White and Boyer, replacing White with rookie Kernek and using Buchek and Smith at short and third. The Phils counter with ex-Cardinals Dick Groat and Bill White against their old mates. Cardinals, 18-9 in spring, boast strong exhibition form but face questions about inexperience. First games in Busch Stadium.
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Danville Tech Basketball Sees Bright Prospect Year
Danville Tech eyes a strong next season as a large influx of newcomers joins the program. Athletic Director Harold D. Henry reports returners Bruce Burnette William Gunter and Bill Vaughan from a taller, promising lineup. Numerous high school stars including Tetlak Day Cook Peters Compton Cox Moss Dodson join Bearite Tech, with 25 former high school players accepted for next year.
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Holiday Winners At Elkhorn Park
Winners in the fishing contest at Elkhorn Recreation Park over the Easter weekend were announced last night. Jack Carr landed the biggest bass a five pound nine ounce catch. Lewis Redd topped the crappie division with a 15 ounce fish and a 10 ounce break won by John Reed. Attendance prizes went to J T Hoskins Scottsboro Va and Floyd Williams Danville.
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College Results Roundup Shows Varied NCAA Scores
Baseball results feature Maryland over South Carolina 4 1 Clemson beats Virginia 8 4 Duke defeats Wilmington 5 4 North Carolina loses 3 7 Georgetown and Bridgewater post 9 2 and 9 6 golf scores list North Carolina 1217 Virginia 84 Randolph Macon 9 Western Maryland 0 Duke 11 South Carolina 10 Georgetown 6 2 Bridgewater 2 tennis shows Old Dominion Richmond 0 North Carolina Illinois 1 track notes Old Dominion Roanoke 54
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