Danville Keeps Hopes Alive At Bronco Regional Meet
Danville beat Rockingham 11 to 9 at the Bronco League Regional Tournament in Norfolk as Bruce Custer homered and collected two singles to extend a five game hitting streak. David Clay and Tommy Huntley also contributed a double and singles as Danville advances to face Norfolk at 6 30 this evening.
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Tabs Slip Past Coca-Cola 23 In Mack Game
The Tabs rallied for four runs in the sixth inning to edge Coca-Cola 4 to 3 at Market Garden Field in a Connie Mack League game. Tabs had five hits to Coca-Cola's six. three Tabs runs were unearned and most scoring came from singles.
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Senators Beat Angels 6 To 2
Washington Senators won 6 to 2 over the California Angels on Tuesday night. Frank Howard delivered a pinch single with the bases loaded, Ken McMullen added a two run triple, and Jim Hannan earned the win with Bob Humphreys closing in a bases loaded situation. Reichardt hit his 16th homer in the sixth as Los Angeles scored in the fourth on Rick Reichardt’s single.
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Tigers Rally To 3 1 Win Over White Sox In Opener
Willie Horton led Detroit with four hits and three RBIs as the Tigers beat Chicago 3-1 in the first game of a doubleheader before rain halted the second contest with Detroit leading 1-0. Horton delivered a go ahead two run single in the sixth and an insurance hit in the eighth as Mickey Lolich earned win.
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Danville to Host Connie Mack Tournaments This Summer
Danville will host both State and Regional Connie Mack League tournaments at Market Garden. The State event runs August 3 to 6, followed by the Regional August 10 to 13. Danville teams may qualify for both events, with regional teams featuring squads from Florida to Virginia. An Oldtimers benefit game benefits the tourney treasury, and housing for visiting clubs is arranged at Midtown Motel.
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Shannon Homer Lifts Cardinals Past Braves 4-3
Mike Shannon hit a two run homer in the eighth to power the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Alou extended his hitting streak with a third inning double, Aaron gave Atlanta a lead before Shannon’s shot sealed the win for St. Louis. Al Jackson earned the win, improving to 10-? on the season.
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Joe Foy Powers Red Sox To 8-5 Win Over Athletics
Joe Foy hit two homers driving in Boston as the Red Sox beat Kansas City 8-5. Dennis Bennett earned his first win since shoulder surgery, fanning six over six innings before leaving in the seventh. George Smith had two doubles and a single in Boston’s 15-hit attack, while Cater and Canigliaro delivered early-inning thunder for the Sox.
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Mike Dukes Announces Retirement From Football
Boston Patriots veteran outside linebacker Mike Dukes, 6 foot 3, 233 pounds and a Clemson alum, retires after informing coach and GM Mike Nolovak by phone. Dukes, a former Oilers star, was the lone veteran absent as 26 Patriots began preseason drills at Andover Academy in Mass.
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Lions Sign Kramer Bloomfield Hills
NFL veteran Ron Kramer signed his 1966 contract with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, leaving five unsigned regulars on the roster.
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Reds Win Homer Duel By 9 To 6
Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago Cubs 9 to 6 after Deron Johnson's three run homer breaks 6-6 tie in eighth. Billy Williams hits two homers for Cubs with Randy Hundley adding one. Perez and Coker homer for Reds. Williams and Banks score on early runs, then Red tie late before Johnson's blast clinches the win.
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Fresca Clinches Tourney Berth With 6 3 Win
Fresca beat New South 6 3 at South Boston to seal a Connie Mack League playoff berth. Hancock earned the win with 12 strikeouts over four walks as Fresca improved to 12 4. Jefferson supplied a three run homer and a single while Peters doubled with the bases loaded for another key Fresca hit. Saunders led New South with a triple.
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Perkins Putt-Putt Champion For Third Year
G C Perkins won the City Wide Putt-Putt Golf Tournament last night with a 247 four-round total. He followed a 127 first night with 28 28 31 in rounds two to four, securing a third consecutive city title. Don Shepherd was two strokes back at 249 after leading after night one. Paul McDaniel, James Neaver, and Howard Kerns rounded out the top five. In the junior division Vic Soyars won with 266, Doug Vass runner-up at 269.
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Mike Anderson
Coach George Wilson Tests Stars in Miami Dolphin Scrimmage
ST PETERSBURG Florida Coach George Wilson uses a crowded lineup of pass receivers and defensive backs in Tuesday’s Dolphin scrimmage to decide which players should be cut from the AFL squad. He said this will be a regular part of practice for the next several days.
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Indians Rout Orioles In homer laden seven four win
Cleveland’s Rocky Colavito and Leon Wagner homer twice each in a 7-4 victory over Baltimore. Wagner also delivered a leadoff homer in the ninth as Cleveland pulled even in extra base hits with seven. Robinson added a league leading 29th homer in a game that featured two homers by the Orioles and a three double effort from both teams.
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Twins defeat Yankees 6-3 on Oliva big night
Tony Oliva drove in two runs and a two run homer highlighted the Minnesota victory over the New York Yankees 6-3 Tuesday night. Dave Boswell struck out nine in seven innings before a bruised shoulder ended his night. Maris hit his seventh homer for the Yankees as Boswell tied for the American League lead with 9 strikeouts.
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Martinsville Routs Danville LO At Pony Tourney
Martinsville blitzed Danville 10-0 in a Pony League Tournament second round at Martinsville. Flangians excelled on the mound, allowing only one hit by Bobby Adams in the seventh as Danville failed to break up a no hitter bid. Martinsville piled up 15 hits led by D Hennis Stanley Young Riggs and Flangians.
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Trade Sends Packers Veterans To Steelers For Draft Pick
Green Bay veteran Lloyd Voss and rookie Tony Jeter were traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an undisclosed high draft choice. The deal involves a notable exchange of experienced defensive leadership for future value as teams reshuffle rosters in midseason.
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