Coker Drives Reds Past Cubs With Grand Slam
Cincinnati third-string catcher Jim Coker belted a grand slam as the Reds rallied to a 7-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. The victory underscored Cincinnati’s eight of 10 surge after Dave Bristol became manager, with Coker also contributing in recent games. The cardinals and others posted separate NL action as Cepeda boosted St. Louis, while McLain absorbed another loss for Detroit.
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Don Pavletich
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Curt Simmons
Tommy Helmshouse
Deron Johnson
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Bob Gibson
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Don Buford
Tiger
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Jack Lamabe
Bob Locker
London
APA
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West Germany
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
In Baltimore and other cities, bouts featured Sweet Herbie Lee, Ismael Laguna, Fred Hernandez, and Tony Doyle in decisive points. The card highlighted a three week tournament with 16 national teams climaxing in Portland Maine and Las Vegas matchups. The British network projected massive televised reach and bookies favored England over West Germany in the title race.
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Sweet Herbie Lee
Washington, D.C
Mike Cruz
New York
Los Angeles
Ismael Laguna
Colon
Panama
al Grant
Santa Monica
Fred Hernandez
Las Vegas
Nev
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Kid) Heisman
San Pedro
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Maine
Willie Williams
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N.S
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Ariington
Mass
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Salt Lake City
Eddie Land
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United States
British Broadcasting Corp
England
West Germany
Haynie Hopes to Repeat Lead in LPGA Round Two
Miss Haynie of Fort Worth Texas shot a three under par 69 to hold a one stroke lead after opening day of the $15,000 LPGA Tournament in London Ontario. Carol Mann of Buffalo and Kathy Whitworth of San Antonio shared second with 70, Jo Ann Prentice Mickey Wright and Ruth Jensen among those at 72. The 54 hole event, first LPGA outside the United States, offers 2250 to the winner and 1750 to runner up.
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Fort Worth
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Carol Mann
Buffalo
N.Y
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San Antoio
Miss Mann
Miss Whitworth
Jo Ann Prenetice
Pensacola
Falcons to Face Eagles in Exhibition Clash
Gov Carl E Sanders will visit Falcons training camp at Black Mountain N C to dine with the team and watch practice. Norb Hecker weighs rookie John Pincavage as a kickoff return option while Philadelphia trims drills to manage fatigue amid salary disputes and holdouts across leagues.
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Ron Rapcport
Associated Press
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Philadelphia Eagles
Carl E. Sanders
Falcons
Black Mountain
N.C
Atlanta
Norb Hecker
John Pincavage
Detroit Lions
Eagles
Philadelphia
Joe Kuharich
Baseball standings and results from American and National Leagues
Yesterday Chicago defeated Detroit 3 to 1 and Kansas City played Boston in rain. Standings show Baltimore leading with 67 wins, Detroit 63, Cleveland 53, and California 52. Today Cleveland at California, Detroit at Kansas City, Baltimore at Minnesota, New York at Chicago, Boston at Washington. In the NL St Louis beat Atlanta 7-5, Cincinnati 7 Chicago, San Francisco 60-41 top. Major leaders include Robinson, Oliva, and Aaron in various categories.
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Richert
Ortega
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Atlanta
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Los Angeles
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Houston
Herbel
Cloninger
Bruce
Maloney
Holtzman
Fisher
Short
Fryman
Drysdale
Jaster
Associated Press
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F. Robinson
Aparicio
B. Robinson
Powell
Yastrzemski
Boseton
Alou
Cepeda
Aaron
Stargell
Clemente
Callison
Phillips
McCarver
Torre
Brock
Wills
Jackson
Regan
Perry
Koufax
Gibson
Swim Chiefs Extend Bid to Chinese Swim Chiefs Extend Bid to Chinese
The World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation invites Mao Zedong to enter two 10 mile races in Canada, praising a Yangtze swim of nine miles in 1 hour 5 minutes as a potential record run. Officials note currents could alter times, but reiterate they want Mao if he swims. The notice also mentions other brief sports results and a Newfoundland tuna prize.
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World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation
Mao Tze-tung
Mao
Yangtze
Canada
New China
Peking
Swimming Federation
Carlos Larriera
Argentina
Hamilton
Ont
Quebec City
Larriera
Quebec
Herman Willemse
Holland
Guilio Travaglio
Italy
Aregentina
Yangtze River
Hogs Ticket Sale Sets Arkansas Football Record
Fayetteville AP Arkansas, 1966 football ticket sales the greatest in school history. All season books sold out on both sides of War Memorial Stadium. End zone seats reserved for three Little Rock games. Arkansas faces Oklahoma State Rice and Wichita State in Little Rock. Fayetteville games mostly near goal line. Some out of state games still have tickets, including Arkansas Texas in Austin October 15. Don January qualifies for ’67 Open after tying for 17th in U S Open.
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Razorback
Little Rock
Miss Moody
Arkansas
Oklahoma State
Rice
Wichita State
Fayetteville
Austin
Tex
San Francisco
Don January
Springfield
January
Six Asphalt Firms Sued by Arkansas State
Arkansas Highway Commission filed a federal and state court suit seeking more than 3.5 million dollars in triple damages and costs over asphalt sales to the state. Chair Wayne Hampton said the firms involved would be named in coming days. Shaver and Shaver represents the commission.
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Stuttgart
Hampton
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Wynne
Coms
J. L. Shaver
Jim Shaver
Maurice Smith
Birdeye
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Oklahoma
Tennessee
Kansas
Hope Ark Travelers Extend Texas League Win Streak
Arkansas Travelers stay hot with a 20 run win over Austin aided by Frank Montgomery's arm. Montgomery pitched a third straight shutout against Austin, extending his scoreless streak to 24 innings as Arkansas Backs padded their lead in the Texas League standings.
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Travelers
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Breeden
Vaughan
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Clark
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Local Doctor's League Baseball Rosters Registered
Print shows teams Cox Jim Rhodes Mark Wright Steve Barton Mike Butler Reidy White and coach Gilbert Ross listed in the Local Doctor's League rosters for the upcoming season.
Nicklaus Gear Talk and Golf Club Swing Weight Insights
In a profile linked to pro golf star Jack Nicklaus, Leon Nelson details how clubs are chosen by swing weight, the balance of head weight to the shaft, and the maker’s influence on performance. Nicklaus tests and reworks clubs for majors, illustrating the care behind pro equipment.
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San Francisco Giants
Jack Nicklaus
Leon Nelson
Leon
MacGregor
Nicklaus
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Inet
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Nelson
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Sammy Snead
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