All Star infield repeaters named for July 12 game
Brooks Robinson and Dick McAuliffe repeat as starters for the July 12 All Star game in St. Louis. Joined by George Scott and Bobby Knoop for the American League infield, with Willie McCovey, Joe Morgan, Ron Santo and Leo Cardenas anchoring NL positions. Morgan and Santo were injured, leaving possible substitutions.
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Joe Morgan
Houston
Ron Santo
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Cincinnati
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Baseball All Star Starting Lineups Set After Ballot Vote
Commissioner Eckert announces phased release of starting positions with outfielders to be named Thursday and catchers Sunday. National League led last summer and has won seven of eight. voting excluded players on their own teams. Closest AL second base race saw Knoop vs Richardson. Santo topped Hart. McCovey beat White. Cardenas over Wills. Morgan over Lefebvre.
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Los Angeles
Morgan
Jim Lefebvre
Dodgers
Morrison and Weigel Lead LCCC Golfers
Myrt Morrison and Jean Weigel shot 78s to pace the La Crosse Country Club event. Lorraine Dahl Helen Hulick Margo Ellis and Ruth Engelsen followed with 80s. In Class A Kappy Tausche led Nell Ducharme with nine holes. Class B Mary Boland won Ruth Anderson was runner up. The women set for final round Thursday in the Ringer tournament.
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Ruth Engelsen
Kappy Tausche
Nell Ducharme
Mary Boland
Ruth Anderson
Orioles Top Angels to Extend AL Lead
Baltimore pulled ahead by three and a half games in the American League with a 4-1 win over the California Angels. Boog Powell drove in two runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Frank Robinson's double and a decisive rally. Barber earned the win for Baltimore, while Lopez took the loss for California.
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Wisconsin Receives Fish and Wildlife Restoration Funds
The Interior Department announced Wisconsin will receive 132943 for fish and 368047 for wildlife restoration. The nationwide total amounts to 18.27 million dollars.
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Twins snap slump in 3-game win streak under Sam Mele
Sam Mele brightens after Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland 6 to 2 to gain a three-game winning streak. Jim Kaat notches his ninth win as Mele reshuffles the lineup to emphasize speed with Zoilo Versalles Cesar Tovar and Ted Uhlaender Jimmie Hall and Tony Oliva fueling the rallies. Uhlaender shines in center field delivering two of eight hits and Mele cites improved defense and run-producing hitting from the new look, hoping to sustain momentum.
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Major League Leaders Show Strong Batting and Pitching Feats
The leaderboard highlights top hitters and pitchers across the majors with Frank Robinson and Hank Aaron among leaders. Batting champions include Clemente and Alou, while pitchers Perr and Koufax post standout records. The list notes key figures such as Mays Hart Aaron and Gibson, Winkler and more in runs hits and strikeouts.
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Mabel Dominates La Crosse Legion No 2 in Tri-State Win
Mabel defeated La Crosse Legion No 2 7-1 at Memorial Field. Craig Arneson slugged a three-run triple and a two-run homer, sparking the win. Dave Housker allowed five hits with seven strikeouts in a complete effort. Legion No 2 will travel to Spring Grove Thursday.
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Walling Hoeschler Triumph in Rochester Consolation Doubles
Tim Walling and Jim Hoeschler defeated Gordon Bell and Clayton Lambert of Sioux Falls to win the Rochester Invitational consolation doubles title. The La Crosse duo won 9-7 6-1 in the finals after a 7-5 6-3 semifinal win over Warren Olson and Marv Hannenberger of Rochester.
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Marion Prep Star Signed By Chisox
Lefthander Ken Frailing the pitching sensation of the 1966 Wisconsin high school baseball season signed a bonus contract with the Chicago White Sox. Chisox farm director Glen Miller said Frailing received a sizable bonus.
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Jones Seeks Championship in Second Shot at Terrell
Houston AP Doug Jones faces Ernie Terrell for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title in a 15 round bout tonight. Jones, seeking his first major crown after a 1962 light heavyweight bid, predicts a knockout of the taller Terrell who is a 6 to 5 favorite. Terrell vows to beat him badly and possibly KO Jones in the late night showdown.
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