Robinson’s clutch catch boosts Orioles in extra thriller
Frank Robinson robs the Yankees with a spectacular ninth inning grab in right field to preserve a 7 5 Orioles win in the opener of a doubleheader. The Tigers, Red Sox, and Athletics also posted wins as the AL schedule unfolded.
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Indians edge Red Sox as Bell fans six in six hitter
Cleveland pitcher Gary Bell delivered a six hitter with support from Rocky Colavito as the Indians seized two early runs. Boston plated a lone run in the ninth on Tony Conigliaro’s single. Bert Campaneris drove in the go ahead run for Kansas City late, stealing third and scoring on a misplayed throw after a single. Chicago tied the game in the ninth on John Romano’s double.
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Durocher Near Tears As Cubs Manager After Loss
Chicago Cubs manager Leo Durocher nearly cried after a 9-7 defeat to the San Francisco Giants. A costly ninth inning error by Don Kessinger and Giants hitting spurred the rally, while Willie Mays also erred on base. Durocher lamented Kessinger's misplay and the Cubs’ 42nd loss of the season.
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Aaron Blasts 24th Homer As Braves Pound Phils 4-1
Aaron hit his 24th homer to tie NL record and back the Braves 4-1 win over the Phillies. Lemaster pitched five-hit ball through five, while Carty extended his 18 game hit streak and led Atlanta with RBI and key defense.
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Golf Pros Challenged By USGA's Grooming
The U S Open at Olympic Club 1966 saw Billy Casper beat Arnold Palmer in a playoff on a 6 917 yard par 70 layout. Only Palmer and Casper broke par in 36 holes as USGA course grooming drew criticism of tough fairways roughs and pin positions.
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Twins Sign Trip From Draft List
The Minnesota Twins announced the signings of three more draft picks bringing the total under contract to 19 of 55 selections. Ronnie Barr from Phoenix JC in Arizona is a 23rd round infielder, Ralph Perez a 34th round high school pitcher from Los Angeles, and Larry Walters a righthander from Garden Grove. All reported to the Twins farm camp in Melbourne Florida and are expected to join the Sarasota club.
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Westby Nine routs Summit in Coulee League game
Ronnie Dahl collected four hits while Larry Larson added a single and a three run homer as Westby Nine defeated Summit 15 to 3 in Coulee Baseball League action. Gordy Swiggum Steve Holte Carl Daffinrud and Ray Solburg each had two hits for Westby.
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Galesville Ladies Fly High In Golf Club Event
In Galesville Wisconsin Monday Mrs John Quinn won championship flight honors while Mrs Henry Lovig captured first flight. Carlyle Cory and Warren Peterson won best poker hands and Lu Twesme and Lovig took putting honors.
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Angels Hold Hex On Twins In 10-7 Victory
The California Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7 after an early 8-0 surge. Jim Fregosi drove in two, and Tony Oliva, Harmon Killebrew, and Don Mincher produced late Twins offense as Rojas finished strong for the Angels. Dean Chance to face Dave Boswell in the finale.
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Jets Ink Atkinson Abruzzese For 1966 AFL Season
The New York Jets announced the signings of linebacker Al Atkinson and safety Ray Abruzzese to 1966 American Football League contracts.
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Ralston Faces Russian Hope At Wimbledon
Dennis Ralston seeded No. 6 and American hopeful meets Alexander Metreveli in the Wimbledon second round. Metreveli, 22, Ukrainian-born Soviet No. 1, rising to challenge for world tennis supremacy. Women’s singles begin with seeds advancing as Nancy Richey and Billie Jean King win, Margaret Smith dominates, and Maria Bueno scores.
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Campaneris Sparks KC Win With Ninth-Inning Steal
Kansas City A's shortstop Campaneris used speed to edge the White Sox 9-8 in the ninth inning. He beat out a bunt, stole second and third, then scored on a wild throw to seal the victory.
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Foyt Plans Atlanta Practice Run After Milwaukee Burn
AP reports ace driver A J Foyt, badly burned in a Milwaukee crash, will test in Atlanta on Thursday to determine if he can race the Atlanta 300 mile championship. He suffered third degree burns to hands neck and face and hopes the hands hold up for Sunday’s start using a Lotus 64.
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Christ Episcopal and Our Savior's Win Openers in YMCA Junior League
Christ Episcopal downed English Lutheran 9 to 7 at Memorial East and Our Savior's edged St. Paul's 11 to 9 at Longfellow in the league opener Tuesday night. Jim Isbell hit two home runs for Our Savior's.
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Versalles Improves as Twins Scramble for Shortstop
Zoilo Versalles, the MVP last season, shows improvement for the Minnesota Twins after a blood clot under his right shoulder blade eases. Mayo Clinic doctors expect light workouts this week and a possible Detroit trip Friday for action. If the clot keeps improving, surgery should not be needed.
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