Braves Win Over Koufax in Hitchcock's Debut as Manager
Atlanta, under new manager Billy Hitchcock, defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in four hours and 24 minutes. Denny Lemaster pitched seven hitless innings through rain delays until Ed Mathews delivered a ninth inning homer for the victory. Jim Lefebvre tied it with a eighth inning solo shot after a tense defensive stretch.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press Sports
Billy Hitchcock
Atlanta Braves
Hitchcock
Bobby Bragan
Braves
Sainty Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ed Mathesus
Denny Lemaster
Dodgers
Felipe Alou
Jim Lefebvre
Mack Jones
Mike de la Hoz
Ty Cline
de la Hoz
Denis Menke
Woody Woodward
Maury Wills
Cline
John Roseboro
Lemaster
Mathews
Hope Livestock Auction Sells Cattle Hogs Thursdays
Notice effective August 11 1966 Hope Livestock Commission changes sale day to Thursday Plenty of buyers and top market prices. Please contact Brant Jones or Harold at PR 74441 or PR 7258 for assistance in selling cattle or hogs.
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Hope Livestock Commission
Brant Jones
Harolden
Divisional Little League Play Opens in Pine Bluff
The Division 2 Little League tournament opens with Gadsden facing Biloxi in Pine Bluff Arkansas. State champions from five states compete in a three day event. winner advances to the Norfolk regional next week. Chickasha meets the Gadsden Biloxi winner at 5 pm and Malvern faces Ville Platte at 7 pm. Peppery Charlie Dressen dies in Detroit. Los Angeles Basketball Classic to be discontinued after 1967.
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Berry fuels White Sox surge with clutch RBI win
Ken Berry drove in the winning run as the Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 2-1, extending their streak to five and grabbing fifth place in the AL. The game highlighted Berry’s improved form after a rocky 2020, as he boosted his average to .290 and explained his heavier bat and patience at the plate. In other AL action, New York topped Baltimore 4-1, Detroit 8-3 over Washington, Cleveland 5-0 over Boston, and California 2-0 over Minnesota. NL results included Pittsburgh 2-1 over New York, Cincinnati 3-2 over San Francisco, Atlanta 2-1 over Los Angeles, St. Louis 9-3 over Philadelphia, and Houston 8-6 over Chicago.
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Associated Press
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Chicago White Sox
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Pye
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Wert
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Earl Wilson
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Max Alvis
Steve Hargan
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Jim Merritt
Ed Kirkpatrick
Angels
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Arkansas
Amarillo
Albuquerque
Baseball Standings and Schedule Roundup
National League standings show Pittsburgh 65-46 and San Francisco 66-49 atop the table with Los Angeles 63-47, St. Louis 58-53, and others in the race. Daily games list Los Angeles at Atlanta and Pittsburgh at New York among others with Houston and Chicago also on tap. Baltimore leads the American League at 7-40, while Detroit and Cleveland chase. Batting leaders include Alou and Aaron. pitching leaders feature Rea gan and Koufax with notable totals.
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Jets Can Win AFL Title, Namath Says
Jets quarterback Joe Namath, AFL rookie of the year, predicts a championship run as New York eyes a stronger offense and defense. He points to a 5-8-1 finish last season and a 164 of 340 passing for 2,220 yards and 18 TDs in 13 games as a foundation. Exhibition plans include Jets at Birmingham against the Oilers, with other NFL news from St Louis Detroit to Green Bay and Chicago games.
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Letter to Senator McClellan Opposing Gun Legislation
A reader from Hempstead Trap and Skeet Club urges Senator McClellan to oppose anti gun legislation, arguing it is a step toward disarmament and would be hard to enforce like Prohibition. The note frames democracy and cites the Austin incident as caution against perceived propaganda.
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John L. McClellan
United States Senate
Washington, D.C
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Austin
Texas
Charles Gough
Hempstead Trap and
Man Charged With Murder In Crossett Slaying
Crossett sheriffs office reports Ellis Collins, 61, charged with murder after John Henry Williams, about 45, was killed by a shotgun blast following a gambling debt dispute. In other items, Lincoln Mercury dealers onboard cruise to Virgin Islands page contains unrelated notes and boxing lore.
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B. A. Courson
Ellis Collins
Crossett
John Henry Williams
Courson
Williams
Lincoln-Mercury
St Thomas
Virgin Islands
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Rey Turner
Isbrandtsen Lines
Independence
Mr. Turner
Weight Down Stock Up Weight Down Stock Up
Joe Frazier describes his weight loss through boxing starting in the Palace Athletic League. He rose to a perfect pro record with 11 KO wins in 11 fights. His next test is Oscar Bonavena at Madison Square Garden on September 21, backed by Cloverlay stockholders.
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INEA
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Joe
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Bonavena
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Yancey Durham
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Dempsey on Seen Em All and Cassius Clay Hope
In Schenectady Dan Frederick wishes Cassius Clay would return to the United States for boxing bouts. The jumbled text references boxing, travel, and various people with scattered phrases suggesting press notes or a column fragment about Charles Dempsey, Neal, and related boxing chatter.
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Neal Dan Frederick
Cassius Clay
United States
Steko
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