Tigers Trim Orioles Lead and Kaat’s 18th Win
Tigers surprise AL leaders Baltimore 10 4 as Mickey Lolich earns his fifth win in six post break decisions. He runs his season record to 12 8 while teammate Denny McLain drops to 14 10 after six losses in seven outings since the All Star break. The win narrows Baltimore’s margin to 12 1/2 games and Kaline leaves with an apparent two game absence.
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Denny McLain
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al Kaline
Chiefs Offense and Pitching Still Facing Tough Depth
Kansas City Chiefs roster notes show Len Daw son competing to back up Pete Beat and a strengthened arm. Otis Taylor and Chris Burford return, with Fred Arbanas at tight end and Mack Lee Hill’s death leaving a backfield void. Defensive group led by Bell, Holub, and Williamson remains strong, but depth at tackle and reserve positions worries coaches. In MLB, Twins top Red Sox 2-1 as Wagner and Kaat pace a late surge. Yankees beat KC in opener.
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Len Dawson
Pete Beathard
Lenny
Pete
Chiefs
Otis Taylor
Frank Jackson
Chris Burford
Frank Pitts
Fred Arbanas
Mack Lee Hill
Curtis McClinton
Bert Coan
Burton
Mike Garrett
Hank Stram
Earl Lothamer
Lothamer
Buck Buchanan
Jerry Mays
Chuck Hurston
Aaron Brown
Sherrill Headrick
Earl Battey
Twins
Jim Kaat
Kaat
al Worthington
Red Sox
Wagner
Juan Pizarro
Fred Whitfield
Rocky Colavito
Indians
Howard
Bob Laverine
Jim King
Senators
Bobby Knoop
Angels
Yankees
Jim Nash
Kansas City
Hagge and Wright Lead in Women's Western Open
In Mukwonago, Marlene Bauer Hagge and Mickey Wright share the 36 hole lead at 150 in the Women's Western Open after Hagge carded 74 and Wright 78. Other pros posted higher scores on the par 75 course with several players in contention and Kathy Whitworth among the notable withdrawals.
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Marlene Bauer Hagge
Mickey Wright
Miss Wright
Judy Torleumke
North Key Largo
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Rainbow Springs
Carol Mann
Sandra Spuzich
Althea Gibson Darden
Marilyn Smith
Ruth Jessen
Francis J. Schroeder
Kathy Whitworth
Mary Mills
Ocean Springs
Miss
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Margie Masters
Jo Ann Prentice
Pensacola
Patty Berg
Mary Beth Nienhaus
Appleton
Wisconsin
Sybil Griffin
Clifford Ann Creed
Judy Kimba
Sue Maxwell
Betsy Rawls
Shirley Engelhorn
Nicki Nordstrom
Becky Eisman
Lois Draske
Carol Jean Sorensen
Mary Lou Daniel
Althea Gibson Darben
Idaho Coach James D. Goddard resigns in Moscow
University of Idaho head basketball coach James D. Goddard resigns Thursday amid ongoing changes at the Moscow campus. The announcement ends his tenure after leading the Vandals in recent seasons.
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James D. Goddard
University of Idaho
Carty's Homer Powers Braves Past Giants 8-5
Rico Carty slammed a three run homer as Atlanta rallied from a 4-1 deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5. The victory boosted the Braves while the Giants slipped further in the N L pennant chase behind Pittsburgh. Denis Menke and Hank Aaron also contributed homers.
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Mack Jones
Bolin
Denis Menke
Willie Mays
Willie McCovey
Aaron
Eddie Mathews
Toby's Upset Keeps Tie In Classic League Title Chase
Toby's Bar rallied for three runs in the seventh and four in the ninth to beat Klein & Son 7-4 and stay tied for the second round championship. Dave Robertson drove in two and scored. Ken Alexander earned the win in relief. Klein had led 2-0 before Toby's comeback effort at Powell Park.
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Larry Fletcher
Ralph la Point
Bill Torrance
Toby Tovsen
Tom Harnish
Tovsen
Ken Alexander
Gary Kreutz
Toby
Tavern League Softball Meet Starts Monday
The eight team Tavern League Tournament opens Monday with four games across Powell Park Houska Copeland and Copeland fields. Glen's Bar is favored facing Kabat's at 8 p.m. The Latch's versus Terrace clash opens at 7 p.m. Bud's meets Schmidty's at 6 30 p.m. later matchups set through Thursday with a 9 p.m. final.
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Wall leads Insurance City Open at halfway with 129
Art Wall Jr. holds a two stroke lead at the halfway mark after a 65 64 for 129 as Billy Casper trails. Wes Ellis Julius Boros Dudley Wysong and Arnold Palmer stay in contention while the field is pared to 74. notable misfits include Bob Charles Ken Venturi Mason Rudolph.
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Wall
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Ellis
West Caldwell
N.J
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Arnold Palmer
Bob Charles
New Zealand
Ken Venturi
New Jersey
Mason Rudolph
Beloit Falls to Radcliff in Legion Regional
In Athens Ohio Radcliff Kentucky defeated Beloit Wisconsin 8 to 3 in the American Legion Region Five Baseball Tournament. Earl Blair pitched well for Radcliff and Steve Hale went 5 for 5 with a double. Beloit had six errors and produced only one run in the first inning.
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Adrian
Mich
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Northbrook
Ill
Don White Beats Norm Nelson In Two Stock Car Races
Don White of Keokuk Iowa defeated Norm Nelson of Racine Wisconsin by 25 seconds in a 100 mile USAC test at the Illinois State Fair. Nelson also trailed White by 18 seconds in a 200 mile USAC event at the Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee. Billy Foster and Sal Torella followed in the Springfield result with Klotz fifth.
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Norm Nelson
Racine
Don White
Keokuk
Iowa
White
Nelson
Milwaukee
Billy Foster
Victoria
B.C
Chicago
Sal Torella
J. C. Klotz
Fort Wayne
Ind
200 Mile Classic Set At State Fair
A 40 000 crowd is expected Sunday for the U S Auto Club 200 mile big car classic at the Wisconsin State Fair A J Foyt is expected though without his chief mechanic Johnny Poulsen who left Foyt after an argument Poulsen departed in Indianapolis as Foyt prepared for a 100 mile race in Springfield Ill and the weekend Milwaukee championship Foyt was hospitalized with burns last June in Milwaukee after a wall impact during a trial run
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William B. Ansted Jr
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Springfield
Ill
U.S. Auto Club
Burns
Major League Leaders Data Snapshot
Major League leaders list includes American League stats for batting at 300 at bats with Oliva and F. Robinson leading in runs hits and RBIs. Campaneris, Hershberger, Brinkman among triples. F Robinson tops home runs. Powell 3 RBIs. Stolen bases led by Campaneris and Agee. pitching leaders feature Hamilton and McNally in wins, Richert and Boswell in strikeouts. In the National League Alou leads batting with 343 at bats, Aaron top in runs and RBIs with Mays, Clemente 152 hits, Callison and Alou share doubles, McCarver and Clemente lead triples, Aaron again HRs, Brock steals, Regan and Perry top 10 decisions, Koufax and Bunning lead strikeouts.
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San Francisco
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Jackson
Houston
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Los Angeles
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La Crosse Cribbage Club Postpones Weekend Meet
The La Crosse Cribbage Club delays its weekend meet set for August 20 1966 with delivery on the evening of August 22 due to an unspecified hold up. The postponement affects local players and organizers awaiting the start time and revised schedule.
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Jaster Stills Dodgers For 4th Time
Cards rookie southpaw Larry Jaster pitched his fourth shutout of the season, leading St. Louis to a 4-0 win over Los Angeles. The victory keeps his major league record chase alive, as he nears matching the single club shutout mark. Julian Javier drove in two runs to support Jaster.
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End Of Famine Not In Sight For Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers enter Bill Austin’s first season after a 2-12 last place finish. Quarterback questions surround Nelson and backup options Wade Stofa and rookie Wilburn. Receivers Ballman Jefferson Martha and Carter, along with linemen Jeter Voss, Sandusky, and Magac, are analyzed as Austin reshapes both offense and defense.
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J.R. Wilburn
South Carolina
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Jeter
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Mike Sandusky
Mike Magac
San Francisco
Pat Killorin
Syracuse
Art Hunter
Larry Gagner
Florida
Roger Pillath
Groza Aims To Tie NFL Longevity Record This Fall
Cleveland Browns kicker Lou Groza, the only pro to score over 1000 points, will tie Sammy Baugh’s longevity mark this season. Groza holds NFL records for most games played 118 most points 1195 most consecutive games scoring 107 and most field goals attempted 359 made 214 and most points after touchdown attempted 563 made 547.
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Lou Groza
Sammy Baugh
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Liston Knocks Out Johnson In Gateborg Bout
Sonny Liston of Denver, weighing 218 pounds, knocks out Amos Johnson of Medina Ohio, who weighed 200 pounds, in Gateborg Sweden.
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Medina
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