Tigers Dominate Opener Behind Tiant For AL Sweep
Tiant wins his 14th as Detroit takes the opener from California. Mincher drives Angels ahead with a two run homer and a two run single in the ninth fuels the Indians rally. Yastrzemski homers in both games as Boston sweeps Minnesota. Foy adds a two run shot in the nightcap. Rivers: Orioles edge Yankees with Valentine homer in a ninth inning rally. Hendricks homers in both ends for Baltimore. White Sox top Washington as Causey, Epstein contribute in late drama.
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Banks hits 11th career grand slam in Cubs win
Ernie Banks belted his 11th career grand slam and his 13th homer of the season as the Cubs rallied in the eighth. Billy Williams and Ron Santo added key No. 8 hits before Banks tied the game with a single. The Pirates countered with two-run eighth inning singles by Willie Stargell and Manny M lien ez to take a 3-2 lead in the nightcap before Chicagoagain staged a late push.
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British rider Hailwood hospitalised after uphill motorcycle spill
Mike Hailwood of Britain was hospitalized in Lugano Switzerland with apparent minor injuries after a spill during an uphill motorcycle race near here.
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Weiskopf Wins Buick Open In One Stroke Victory
PGA tour rookie Mike Hill missed a five foot par putt on the 18th hole allowing Tom Weiskopf to seize the Buick Open title at Warwick Hills. Weiskopf finished eight under par 280 to win $25,000. Hill earned $15,000. Rod Horn placed a distant third at 278 while Lunn and Thompson tied for fourth at 283. Defending champ Julius Boros Trevino and Pott ended tied for fifth at 284.
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Weiskopf Tops in PGA Tour Event with Boros Chase
Tom Weiskopf shot 69 in the final round to win as Julius Boros faded in the stretch. Henry Clark led early but slipped after a strong back nine while notable players like Johnny Pott and Bob Murphy chased the title amid a star-studded leaderboard.
Nicklaus 4-1 Favorite In British Open
Jack Nicklaus 4-1 favorite for the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie Scotland as he seeks to improve on a prior 54 hour 17 minute run on the course. The 28 year old from Columbus Ohio is among top contenders along with Casper De Vicenzo Yancey Palmer Brewer and Sanders while Ben Hogan’s 1953 record lingers as a possible target.
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Americans Holding Multiple Jobs in 1966
About 3.6 million Americans worked two or more jobs in 1966. The figure reflects the era's labor patterns and indicates a notable share of workers pursuing additional income or varied roles.
Twins Trounce Senators 9-4 in Dixie Senior League
The Twins pounded out 10 hits to beat the Senators 9-4. Roger Ferrell belted a three run homer in the sixth as Larry Parks and Mike Colee led the Twins with three and two hits respectively. Dale Mathis added a homer and Steve Long two hits for the Twins.
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Crabtree Triumphs in Decatur Feature Narrowly
Crabtree edges Hill in late showdown to win the late model feature at Decatur International Raceway. Roden suffers a rare defeat as Cagle and Shaw contend in the crowded program with heat races and a 400 lap cadet race amid a full night of racing.
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Susie Maxwell Berning Captures U S Women's Open Title
Susie Maxwell Berning won the 16th U S Women's Open at Moselem Springs, finishing 72 holes in 289 to claim the $5,000 prize. Mickey Wright, Dawn Wright? No, Wright finished second with 292 as Berning edged past a late challenge and described the win as hard to believe.
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Broeker Wins Midsummer Trophy at Harewood Acres
Peter I Broeker of Point Claire Quebec drove a Stebro to win the 57 mile Midsummer Trophy at Harewood Acres with an average speed of 94.469 mph. Frank Kahlich of Grosse Pointe Michigan finished third in a Porsche RS 61.
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