Three Hydroplane Racers Die in President's Cup Regatta
At the Potomac River course near National Airport three time champion Ron Musson and pilots Rex Manchester and Don Wilson died in separate accidents during the Governor’s Cup event. Manchester had vowed to win this season and had led Notre Dame to top finishes before his death.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rex Manchester
Coast
Ron Musson
Seattle
Don Wilson
Palmer Beach Fla
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Notre Dame
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Tahoe
Detroit
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Owesboro
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Warner Gardner
Matson And Lindgren Lead NCAA Hopes At AAU Champs
Randy Matson of Texas A&M and Gerry Lindgren of Washington State led the college contingent at the National AAU Track and Field Championships in New York while UCLA stars and other teams vied for titles. Matson set a shot put record of 67-1 and discus mark 197 feet. Lindgren won the six mile in 28:07 and posted 13:33.7 in the three mile. UCLA’s 440 relay set a meet record 39.9. Charlie Greene of Nebraska ran 9.3 in the 100 as UCLA dominated the team standings with 81 points. Brigham Young claimed second with 33.
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Los Angeles
U.S
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Charlie Greene
Nebraska
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Copeland
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Brigham Young
Ortiz Will Defend His Title Tonight
Carlos Ortiz the lightweight world champion will defend his 135 pound crown in a 15 round bout against Johnny Bizzarro of Erie Pa at the Civic Arena Pittsburgh. Ortiz also campaigns for the New York State Senate in the 29th District and seeks to remind viewers he is on the June 28 primary ballot. The fight airs on Sports Network with Pittsburgh area blackout and is broadcast in Spanish and English on radio. Ring time is 10 p.m. EDT.
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Sports Network
Emerson Seeks Wimbledon Third Straight Title
Australia’s Roy Emerson opens at Wimbledon aiming to become the first man since Fred Perry to win three consecutive championships. The 29 year old faces Harry Fauquier as the tournament begins with men’s singles play while Dennis Ralston starts against Robert Lutz. Top odds list Emerson 5-4 favorite with Roche 7-1 and Stolle 81-1. women’s action starts Tuesday with Margaret Smith favored.
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Associated Press
London
Australia
Roy Emerson
Britain
Fred Perry
Emerson
Wimbledon
Harry Fauquier
United States
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Robert Lutz
Los Angeles
Tony Roche
Fred Stolle
Manuel Santana
Spain
Ralston
Roche
Margaret Smith
Athens drops three in weekend Semi-Pro play
Athens baseball club loses three straight in Tennessee Valley Semi-Pro League action. Saturday 7 4 in 14 innings to Arab, then 4 3 and 2 1 defeats Sunday to Norton. Hester led Athens with a double and a triple. Wellden and Black took losses in Sunday twin bill. Norton and Arab pitchers shaded the visitors, as Athens prep for Decatur and Hartselle.
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Tennessee Valley
Heart Breakers
Norton
Decatur
Hartselle
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Johnny Wellden
Black
Wellden
Jimmy Hester
Hester
Bush
Bob Taber
Jimmy Taber
Bobby Coggins
Andy King
Coggins
Tink Hargrove
Arab
Randy Hyatt
Rex West
Jimmy Kyle
John Bell
Jets Sign Mike Taliaferro To 1966 Contract
New York Jets announce the addition of quarterback Mike Taliaferro for 1966. The Illinois graduate backed up Joe Namath last season and started four games, finishing with 45 completions on 119 attempts for 531 yards and three touchdowns. Kansas estimates 400 wild turkeys and imports from Texas aim to boost the population.
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New York Jets
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Taliaferro
Toliver
AFL
Joe Namath
Illinois
Namath
Mobile takes top SL lead with two wins in doubleheader
Johnny Odom and Pierce Turner led Mobile to a 5-1 opener triumph over Macon as the club moved into first place ahead of Asheville after a split for the top spot. Pierce Turner added a 9 2/3 inning win, while Montgomery edged Columbus 3-2 and Evansville crushed Charlotte 8-3.
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Blue Moon) Odom
Mobile
Pierce Turner
Columbus
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Evansville
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Odom
PEACH
Dick Thorne
Andy Seminick
Warren Halverson
Pierce
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Jim Driscoll
Stan Wojcik
Dick Rowe
Rowe
Don Secrist
Daubis
Secrist
Jack Cassini
Braves Glad Pirates Gone After 2-1 11-Inning Loss
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 in 11 innings in Atlanta. Ken Johnson pitched well for the Braves but Bob Veale hurled a longer performance for Pittsburgh. Hank Aaron hit his 1st inning home run and Rico Carty extended a 16 game hitting streak as Willie Stargell homered in the 11th. Clemente snuffed a Braves threat in the sixth. Ted Abernathy took the loss in relief.
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Braves
Pittsburgh
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Joe Torre
Philadelphia
Tony Cloninger
Phillies
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Veale
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Aves
Willie Stargell
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Johnson
Abernathy
Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching
The Associated Press lists NL leaders with Star gell Pittsburgh batting .328 and Alou Pittsburgh .325. Aaron Atlanta leads in runs with 51, while Alou adds 44. Aaron 59 RBIs, Mays 43. Alou 89 hits, Cle mente 78. Callison 15 doubles, Pinson and Mays 14. Aaron 23 home runs, Alou 17. Pitching leaders: Perry 8-1, Koufax and Marichal 12-2. Gibson 135 strikeouts, Koufax 127.
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Aaron
Atlanta
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Callison
Philadelphia
Pinson
Cincinnati
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Koufax
Los Angeles
Marichal
Gibson
St. Louis
Baseball Season Leaders and Standout Stat Lines
The list highlights top players like Frank Robinson of Baltimore leading batting with 335 average on 115 at bats, runs by F Robinson with 51 and Agee at 44, and RBIs by B Robinson at 59. It notes Yastrzemski and B Robinson doubles, F Robinson and Scott home runs, and pitchers Watt Pizarro with 61 decisions plus strikeout leaders Richert and McDowell.
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Minnesota
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Chicago
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Boston
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Watt
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Richert
Washington
McDowell
Cleveland
Ford Triumph at Le Mans Tops Ferraris in 1966
Ford became the first American maker to win Le Mans and swept the podium with Bruce MacLaren and Chris Amon leading Ford drivers. Ferraris were shut out in eighth and tenth as Ford dominance grew with V8 power and a 14-car entry. Henry Ford II praised the victory while noting the high racing costs involved.
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Odney Angove
Associated Press
LE Mans
France
Ford
Ferrari
Henry Ford II
Bruce MacLaren
Chris Amon
Baseball Standings and Result Highlights From Weekend Action
Weekend scores show Cincinnati sweeping New York 5-4 and 5-0 while St. Louis split with Philadelphia 1-5 and 0-1. Los Angeles beat San Francisco 3-2, while Chicago and Houston combined for a 13-8 slugfest in Houston. Tuesday games set NYC at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Atlanta among others.
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Houston
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New York
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