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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1966

Page

12

Reds Rout Pirates In Rain Shortened 11-0 Victory

Cincinnati jumped to eight runs in the fifth inning behind Jim Maloney who tossed a two hitter as the Reds crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0 in five innings. The loss halted the Pirates’ lead atop the NL as Maloney earned his 13th win while Alou left after being struck by a Pavletich triple.

Cincinnati Jim Maloney Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates St. Louis Johnson Helms Rose Woody Fryman Tony Perez Don Pavletich Perez Maloney Jose Pagan Donn Clendenon

Emerson Wins in Stockholm Tuneup Before Canada Tour

Roy Emerson of Australia, returning after a month due to his mother’s illness, defeated Sweden’s Jan Erik Lundquist 4-6 6-2 6-2 3-6 6-4 in Stockholm as a preparation for his Canada trip and an international tournament.

Stockholm Australia Roy Emerson Sweden Jan- Erik Lundquist Emerson Canada

Sandy Koufax Stars as Dodgers Top Cubs in L. A. Victory

Sandy Koufax pitched five solid hits, fanned 11, and earned his 19th win as the Dodgers snapped a four game skid with a 6 1 win over Chicago. He carried a no hit bid into the fourth, finished with a 1.62 ERA, and moved to ninth on the all time strikeout list with 2,311. Tommy Davis had three RBIs on three singles and a homer as Willie Davis added two RBIs.

LOS Angeles Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Koufax Cubs Ron Santo Dick Ellsworth Billy Williams Santo Byron Browne Tommy Davis Dodgers Ellsworth Willie Davis Red Sox Wilson Dan Osinski Osinski Boston Orlando McFarlane Tigers Jose Santiago Jim Northrup Tony Conigliaro

Tigers Cruz past Bosox with Earl Wilson grand slam

In Boston Earl Wilson blasted a grand slam and two singles as the Detroit Tigers routed the Boston Red Sox 13 to 1. Wilson, facing former teammates, held Boston to four hits in a dominant mound and plate performance.

Tigers Wilson Boston Earl Wilson Detroit Tigers

Hunt Fined by Mets Manager for Bat Throw Incident

New York Mets infielder Ron Hunt was fined an undisclosed amount by manager Wes Westrum after throwing his bat into the dugout in disgust with two runners on and none out against St Louis. Westrum cited prior incidents and warned Hunt to stop the dangerous habit as Hunt, batting .290, did not respond to questions. The incident followed Westrum’s first managerial fine of the season.

ST. Louis Ron Hunt New York Mets Wes Westrum Hunt Mets Westrum

Giusti Comes Close to Perfect as Astros Tame Giants 3-0

Houston pitcher Dave Giusti carried a one hitter into the ninth and retired 22 straight, beating Juan Marichal and the Giants 3-0. Cap Peterson singled for San Francisco’s only baserunner. Joe Morgan, Bob Aspromonte, Ron Davis, Chuck Harrison, Lee Maye, and Sonny Jackson contributed to Houston’s runs.

SAN Francisco Dave Giusti Houston Astros Juan Maricchal San Francisco Giants Giusti Giants Cap Peterson Peterson Marichal Astros Joe Morgan Bob Aspromonte Houston Ron Davis Chuck Harrison Lee Maye Sonny Jackson

Kathy Whitworth Opens Lead in Lady Carling Open

Kathy Whitworth shot 71 in the second round to finish 1 under par at 141 and hold a five-stroke lead entering Sunday's final round at Ellicott City. Judy Torluemke was second at 146, Betsy Cullen third at 147, and Carol Mann ninth at 150.

Ellicott City Kathy Whitworth San Antonio Tex Judy Torluemke North Key Largo Fla Betsy Cullen Tulsa Okla Carol Mann Towson Miss Whitworth

Cepeda lifts Cardinals past Mets with early three run homer

Orlando Cepeda ended a slump with a three run homer in the first inning, powering St. Louis to a 9-6 victory over New York. Bob Gibson earned his 15th win, while Ed Kranepool and Al Luplow homered for the Mets. Lou Brock stole his 50th base and extended his hitting streak to 18 games.

ST. Louis Orlando Cepeda St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Bob Gibson New York Cepeda Bob Friend Curt Flood Charley Smith Bob Gardner Jerry Buchek Gibson Ed Kranepool Mets al Luplow Lou Brock

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