Angels complete sweep of Yankees with 5-1 victory
Angels rookie Jay Johnstone and Jim Fregosi drive in two runs each while George Brunet earns his 12th win in a six hit outing. California jumped on Mel Stottlemyre in the first inning, then held New York to one run as the Angels sweep the Yankees for the first time this season.
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Red Sox sweep KC with late homers in twin bill
Boston rides two home runs to an 8-6 victory in the opener and a 4-1 win in the nightcap against Kansas City. Joe Foy hit his 14th, and Tony Conigliaro belted his 24th as Hank Fisher went the distance in the second game and George Thomas added a two run single.
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Tigers' McLain White Sox Blanked in Detroit Victory
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain struck out two hitters as he tossed a two hit game for his 15th win, while Dick McAuliffe slugged a three run homer and collected three hits leading the Tigers to an 8-0 win over Chicago. McLain allowed Ken Berry’s leadoff double the only White Sox safety, and Chicago was held to four hits as Detroit built early leads and cruised. McAuliffe, Lumpe and Cash drove in the first runs with a second inning rally, Kaline adding a two run single. Chicago scored no runs after the first three innings in this decisive matchup.
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Cubs Edge Mets In Ninth In Chicago Victory
Don Kessinger scored the winning run on Bill Hepler’s wild pitch with one out in the ninth giving the Chicago Cubs a 3-2 win over the New York Mets. Hepler allowed a walk to Santo and a bases loaded situation before the decisive sequence and took the loss. Curt Simmons pitched seven predictable pitches to retire the Mets in the ninth for his fifth victory.
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Graham Revisits Glory Days as Redskins Face Vikings
Otto Graham returns to Cleveland as a visiting coach for Washington in a doubleheader opener with Minnesota. The Browns host Baltimore in the finale as teams showcase strong pre season form, with Graham seeking his first Redskins win in two outings. Other Sunday AFL and NFL matches round out a weekend of action.
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Sue Jones Sets World Record in 110-Yard Breaststroke
Sue Jones 18 of the Santa Clara Swim Club broke the world record in the women's 110 yard breaststroke with 1 18.3 at the British Columbia Centennial Swim Meet in Vancouver. The Palo Alto, California native beat Kay Beyer’s 1962 mark of 1 19.2 and will enter USC next month.
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Rams Trim Roster To 48 Waive Seven Players
The Los Angeles Rams waived seven players and placed three on waivers with injury. Veteran linebacker Cliff Livingston was cut and moved to ready reserve. Texans Rex Harrison was released. Five others signed to 1967 contracts include Billy Guy Anderson Darrell Hoover Terry Parks Vilnis Ezerbinn and Mike Capshaw. End Marlin McKeever Bucky Pope and Mike Dennis placed on injured list.
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Glass Classic Opens in Toledo With Big LPGA Payout
The Glass City Classic begins in Toledo as the LPGA Tour offers 25 000 in total prize money at Highland Meadows over 54 holes. A field of 60 includes 11 amateurs and features Kathy Whitworth and Mickey Wright among favorites as the event marks the ladies pro tour's first Toledo visit in twelve years.
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Persol Wins Heavyweight Debut at Madison Square Garden
Johnny Persol of Brooklyn defeated James J. Woody by unanimous decision in a ten round heavyweight debut at Madison Square Garden. Persol, 26, weighed 13 pounds less and overcame a midfight slump to win 9-1 on two scorecards and 6-4 by referee Petey Della.
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Fuji Defends Jr Welter Title in Japan
Paul Fuji of Hawaii knocked out Shigeru Hagihara in the second round at Kita Kyushu to defend his Japanese junior welter crown. The 140-pound challenger was dropped twice, the second by a right that ended the bout at 2 minutes 22 seconds of the round.
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Torres to defend title vs Calderwood in San Juan bout
Light heavyweight champion Jose Torres will defend his title against Chic Calderwood of Scotland in San Juan Puerto Rico in October. Torres' advisor Cain Young said the champion is ready to begin training next week. this would be his third title defense this year after decisions over Wayne Thornton and Eddie Coton. Calderwood has agreed to the bout with final details expected to be completed yesterday.
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Las Vegas Sun Item from Friday August 26 1966
A brief Las Vegas Sun piece dated Friday August 26 1966, page 24, likely a local notice or society brief. Contains concise facts in a period newspaper voice.
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