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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1966

Page

15

Rams use magic numbers in two exhibition wins

Long Beach Rams showcase a pattern of 20 points per second quarter and 29 9 win over San Francisco after beating St Louis. coach George Allen shifts crew to Georgia to prep for Atlanta opener. Vic Schwenk notes Randy Johnson and Tommy Nobis as Falcons threats. Rams pride themselves on stifling defense and dominant first halves.

Long Beach San Francisco Rams Cardinals 49Ers Ram Atlanta Falcons George Allen Gearpiu Atlanta Allen Georgia Vic Schwenk Randy Johnson Tommy Nobis Texas Schwenk St. Louis Ken Willard John David Crow St Louis

Pro Football Openers Preview From Akron Airwaves

The article outlines televised NFL previews in Akron with Countdown to Kickoff on Channel 2 at 4 and highlights on Channel 7. A Del Mar feature airs at 1 pm, and a taped Packers Colts opener from Minakes airs at 9:30 pm on Channel 2, a pivotal game in the season standings. Green Bay and Baltimore split last year, with a dramatic overtime playoff win for Green Bay 13-10.

NFL Channel 2 Channel 7 del Mar Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts Minakes Green Bay Don Chandler Colts

Dodgers Beat Giants as Sutton Hurts in Loss

In a tense game, Sutton faltered for the Dodgers as Perry remained strong for the Giants. Gaylord Perry left after seven with the score tied, while Willie Davis hit a go ahead homer and added an RBI double. Willie Mays and relievers Hoeft and Linzy shaped late drama, with Mays injuring a groin after an errant throw. Dodgers rally to tie Pirates in standings as Giants fall further back.

Giants Dill Hoeft Frank Linzy Perry Dodgers Linzy Jim Gilliam Bol W. Davis Mays Gilliam Davis

Angels Edge A's as Ed Charles Drives Win

Ed Charles doubled and singled twice driving in three runs as the Athletics beat the Angels 7 1 in a tense game. Civile Wright and Paul Ludbiad pitched in relief while wild pitches and walks helped set up key A's scoring moments. The piece notes erratic defense and baserunning miscues amid a sparse Angels showing.

Angels Ed Charles The Ezzard Ed. Ee Ek Angel Angles Civile Wright Paul Ludbiad Tamient Sairigno Buck Rodgers Houston Senat Lamar Harris

Cincy Reds Sweep Mets With 8-5 Ninth Inning Rally

In New York Gordy Coleman delivered a clutch 10th inning RBI single close to Tammy Helms to break a 4-4 tie and spark a four run burst that propelled Cincinnati to an 8-5 win and a doubleheader sweep over the Mets after Milt Pappas won the opener 8-2.

New York Jpd Gordy Coleman Tammy Helms Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Milt Pappas

Houston Wins 16-0 to End Astros Slump

St Louis was limited to five hits as Houston routed the Cardinals 16 to 0 in the second game of a doubleheader, snapping the Astros nine game losing streak. Larry Dierker improved to eight and six with seven strikeouts and no walks, recording his second shutout of the season.

ST. Louis UPI Larry Dicker Houston Cardinals Astros Cincinnati Skein Dierker Atruck

Cubs split on Beckett hit as Phils fall in opener

Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 5-4 in the first game with Glenn Beckett driving in the winning run in the ninth inning two out. Rich Aten hit a three run homer in the nightcap, giving Philadelphia a 7-2 win.

Chicago UPI Glenn Beckett Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Rich Aten Phillies

Tigers Net Split on Three HRs

Allen drove in a run in the first inning and hit his 07th homer after Dick Groat's third straight single to pull the Phillies from a 2-1 deficit. Ellsworth became the first 20 game loser of the season, allowing 14 hits and four walks while leaving 12 on base.

Mays Dodger Stadium Pirates Dodgers Noa San Francisco Firates Tigers Allen Dick Groat Phillies Dick Ellsworth

Siebert Pitches Indians to Split

Detroit and Washington split a holiday doubleheader with the Tigers taking the nightcap 7-4 behind home runs from Norm Cash Al Kaline and Mickey Stanley. Frank Howard drove in three runs for the Senators in the twilight opener 6-4. The Tigers remain in second place 10 14 games behind Baltimore after the doubleheader results.

Detroit Norm Cash al Kaline Mickey Stanley Detroit Tigers Washington Frank Howard Senators Tigers Baltimore Shen New York

Orioles Sweep Yankees in Doubleheader Rally

Baltimore defeated New York 5-4 and 7-4 as Paul Mair and Dave Johnson fueled the high scoring attack. Blair contributed a home run and five RBIs in the first game while Johnson collected five hits including a homer and five RBIs across the two games. Johnson returned from a broken toe to spark the Orioles with multi hit effort and key runs.

Baltimore UPI Paul Mair Dave Johnson Orioles New York Yankees Blair Johnson Aparicin Robistin Rob'son Maris Odt Whisker Dulchion Howard Dalal Bover Petersen Brokowsty B.johnson Fisher New York Mofary Whitaker Val ae—Peloram Whitaker Val ae—Peloram, 8, Rabinghh SO Peterson Mile Oon Aoyer

Smoky Aids Sox in Pinch Again

Smoky Bull and Tommy Anee hit run producing singles in a four run seventh inning as the Chicago White Sox beat Minnesota 7 to 4. The rise came Monday in Minneapolis Saint Paul.

Smoky Sox Minneapolis - ST. Paul Smoky Bullpegs Tommy Anee Chicago& White Sox Minnesota Rochester Cuturtals Bichona Isckeenvilte Byracuse Rochester Byracuse Chambus Richmond Toronia Buffale Tecesonville Taleda

LaRusso to speak at Long Beach awards banquet

Rudy La Russo will be the主 speaker at the Long Beach Area Council of Churches Basketball and Softball Awards Banquet. The event starts at 6 30 pm at College Park Church of God 1901 Palo Verde Ave.

Lakers Rudy la Russo Long Beach Area

Snively Dominates National Drag Championships

Mike Snively of San Bernardino Calif Hawaiian dragster wins his second major title of the year at Indianapolis Raceway Park capturing the Pop Fuel Eliminator award during the five day meet. Snively clocked 7.321 seconds at 215.83 mph to beat Danny Ongais in the Final AA Fuel dash. Jim Minnick wins Top Gas Eliminator after John Reed fouls at the start. Jere Stahl takes Top Stock Eliminator with a 1966 Plymouth.

Indianapolis Ind Mike Snively San Bernardino Calif Snively Woh Pomona Rolant Leong Hawaii Indianapolis Raceway Park Shively Danny Ongais Carlsbad Ongais Jim Minnick Nitro W. Va John Reed Decatur Jere Stahl York

United States Beats Cuba in World Volleyball Opener

The U S team defeated Cuba 13-1 on Monday in Prague in the World Volleyball Championships first of four matches to decide ninth through sixteenth places. Final scores listed as 5-16, 53, 15-13, 135-8.

U.S Prague United States Cuba

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