AL All-Stars face pitching squeeze in tense prep
Hal Bock reports the American League All-Stars must juggle a short rest pitching staff for the All-Star game in Houston. Denny McLain, Rick Burrough? No. McLain led Detroit with a complete game then others like Mel Stottlemyre, Tomny John, Blue Moon Odom, Luis Tiant and Sam McDowell also worked recently. NL starter Don Drysdale looms rested after a Friday appearance. Willie Mays to start in place of Pete Rose, Rose out with a broken thumb, Mays to center with Mantle for the Amer–NL lineup swap. NL leads 20-17 after recent wins.
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New York
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Tomny John
Chicago
John“Blue Moon” Odom
Cleveland
Luis Tiant
Sam McDowell
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Gary Bell
Fansler Tires of Garden City Wins Eight-Team Tourney
Fansler Tires of Garden City captured the eight-team women's slow-pitch softball title weekend, edging Dighton’s Lanettes 2-1 in a Sunday finale at Fansler Field after four games Saturday night. Dighton opened 8-6 over Oakley. Fansler beat Blick's 12-2 in six innings. Marcy Radio-TV and Liberal knocked out rivals in earlier semis and consolation rounds. In the final, Fansler and Lanettes traded hits evenly, both with three errors. Dighton’s Cartmill and Conine saved two-run rallies, while Garden City’s Mason and Spikes contributed key singles before the last out ended the title game.
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Turbines Fail In Road Race Cast Canyon? (adjusted)
Andy Granatelli designed Lotus turbines made their debut at Continental Divide Raceways in Castle Rock Colorado. Despite a 17500 crowd the turbine cars failed to win as AJ Foyt’s Coyote swept the top four positions in the Rocky Mountain 150, with Art Pollard and Joe Leonard among the leading turbine entrants before mechanical failures ended their challenge.
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NFL training camps shut as players and owners stall
No workouts occurred as the NFL Players Association seeks greater owner participation in the pension plan. The San Francisco 49ers camp was closed with rosters housed but no practice. NFL President Arthur Modell ordered camps to pause while negotiations resume. Detroit Lions and others eyed later starts.
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Bayeux Tapestry Details the Norman Conquest Narrative
The Bayeux Tapestry, dating to the 11th century, is an embroidered linen panel recounting the Norman Conquest of England. It presents key figures and events for an illiterate audience through vivid images spanning about 77 yards.
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Colby Tops Legion Elks 5-4 In Thriller
Colby edged Garden City 5 to 4 in a makeup junior baseball game Sunday. Garden City, coached by Les Logan, fell to 3-7. Curtis Burns pitched the complete game for Garden City with nine strikeouts. Colby benefited from late errors and had eight hits to Garden City’s five. The teams meet again next Sunday at 8 p.m. in Colby.
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Kansans Shine in Buick Open Golf Results
Rod Horn of Overland Park won 89,375 for third in the Buick Open at Grand Blanc. His 282, two strokes behind the leader, followed by Johnny Stevens of Wichita at 286 earning 2,575. Monty Kase and Jim Colbert also placed and collected prizes. Bob Stone of Kansas City finished 282 and took 177.08.
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Kansan Is Third Behind Weiskopf
In Grand Blanc Michigan PGA rookie Mike Hill missed a five foot par on the 18th hole allowing Tom Weiskopf to win the Buick Open. Hill earned 15 000 while Weiskopf collected 25 000 with Rod Horn of Overland Park Kansas finishing third two strokes back.
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Spurs Threaten Gulf Race After Win Over Oakland
Kansas City tops Oakland 3 1 with a 12 yard goal by Manfred Rummel at 60 44, lifting the club to 10 5 3 and a 21 point lead in the Gulf Division with 14 games left. Eric Barber assisted the go ahead tally, Wolfgang Glock added a late score as Gino De Robertis sparked the rally.
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Garnett Grand Prix Races Set to Resume at Lake Garnett
Garnett Kansas July 27 28 2.8 mile course around the municipal lake hosts the Lake Garnett Grand Prix for sports cars after a four year layoff. Sponsored by the National Sports Car Club of America the event is expected to draw top small car drivers from across the country.
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Baseball Standings and Results From July 8 1966
National League standings and weekend results show St Louis Cincinnati Atlanta and San Francisco near .500 while Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles New York Chicago and Houston chase. American League leaders Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Boston Minnesota California Oakland New York Chicago and Washington pool through a busy slate with key wins and losses reported.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Leaders across batting pitching and fielding include Harrelson and Yastrzemski leading Boston in average while F Howard tops RBIs for Washington. Rose and Flood star for Cincinnati and St Louis respectively with notable totals. Pitching leaders include McLain and McDowell with strong win and strikeout counts. notable abbreviations reflect era stats and teams such as Cleve Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.
Susie Maxwell Benning Wins U S Open Golf Championship
Susie Maxwell Benning, 26, won the 16th U S Women’s Open at Moselem Springs with a final 72-hole 289, earning 5000 dollars and defeating Mickey Wright by three strokes. Wright finished 202, while Carol Mann and Marilynn Smith tied for third at 295. Defending champion Catherine LaCoste was 302. Geese migrate north to Maine by truck as New Jersey refuge relocates birds.
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Dighton Club Sweeps Double In City League Twin Bill
Kuhlman Motors of Dighton won both games of a men’s slow-pitch doubleheader at Cleaver Field. In the opener Dighton beat A&W Root Beer 10-6, outhitting 14-12 and scoring four runs late to pull away. Keith Riley led visitors with two triples and a single, while Larry Applehans and Barnett added key hits. In the nightcap Las Palmas Tavern led 10-8 in hits but committed five errors to three for Dighton. Ware and Boyd Wilson provided offense for Dighton as Fred Medina and Rudy Servantez paced Las Palmas with extra-base hits.
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Nicklaus Aims to Tame Carnoustie in Open Battle
Nicklaus, 28, American favorite, arrives at Carnoustie for the 1968 British Open seeking a faster time than the 4 hours 17 minutes he posted when he first played the 7,252 yard course. He faces stiff rivals including defending champion Roberto De Vicenzo, Bill Casper, Arnold Palmer, Bert Yancey, Gay Brewer and Doug Sanders as a 72-hole test begins Wednesday.
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Cardinals storm to 2-0 win as 10-game lead grows
The St Louis Cardinals defeated San Francisco 2-0 to stretch their National League lead to 10 games ahead of the All star break. Lou Brock’s hustle and Curt Flood’s run scoring in the sixth fueled the victory while Larry Jaster earned the win. Chicago, Cincinnati, and Houston also had mixed results elsewhere in the league.
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Irresponsibility: The Common Disease Pharmacists Warn About
Ralph McClung promotes responsible health care urging customers to consult a doctor when health is not up to par. He notes the danger of disregard for warning signs and stresses friendly, prompt service at McClung Pharmacy, 109 Grant Ave, with careful dispensing of prescriptions.
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