Dumpty Humpty colt shatters records at Holly Park win
Wilbur Clark’s Dumpty Humpty, once a world record setter at six furlongs, wins again as a Dumpty Humpty colt secures his second victory in three starts at Holly Park. The piece notes Clark’s influence, Silk colors, and progeny success amid broader sports chatter on baseball figures and NFL talks.
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Twins Beat A's 6 1 Behind Kaat’s Eight Ks
Jim Kaat pitched eight strikeouts and allowed eight hits to pace Minnesota to a 6-1 win over Kansas City. A bases loaded single in the fourth drove in two runs after Don Mincher’s double and walks by Bernie Allen and Jim Hall set the stage for Kaat’s two run single to put the Twins ahead 4-1. Ed Charles connected for his third homer of the year in the third to break the shutout bid briefly.
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Mets name Steve Chilcott No 1 pick in 1966 baseball draft
New York Mets selected Steve Chilcott a 17 or 18 year old catcher from Lancaster California as the top pick in the 1966 amateur draft. Reggie Jackson went second to the Kansas City Athletics. The draft spans rounds with teams using signing bonuses and farm club allocations.
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Orioles rally past Senators in 12th for 6-5 win
Frank Robinson delivered a bases loaded single with one out in the 12th to cap a three-run rally and lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Washington Senators. Ken McMullen had sparked Washington with a two-run single in the 12th before Robinson sealed the win.
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Clemente's late homer fuels Pittsburgh eight-run burst
Roberto Clemente delivered a three run homer in the eighth as the Pirates ripped the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1. Don Cardwell pitched four hits for Pittsburgh, with Stargell Lynch and Pagliaroni driving in runs during the late rally.
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Pete Arkell receives Nevada wildlife scholarship
Pete Arkell a Basic High School graduate from Henderson receives a $1000 Wildlife Management scholarship from the Max Fleischmann Foundation. He will work at Sunnyside Wildlife Management Area this summer before joining the University of Idaho wildlife program.
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Snead Fails to Qualify for U S Open in Detroit
Sammy Snead faltered to a 76 75 151 score in Detroit ending his 26 year streak of qualifying for the U S Open. Twenty four players advanced with top scores by Cupit 71 69 140 and Dolan II Toscano at 150s. Other notable misses included LaBron Harris and Jerry Steelsmith as qualifying spots spread across six sites.
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AFL Timetable for Peace Talks With NFL Reported
The Dallas Times Herald outlines a proposed AFL NFL timetable including a 1966 common draft and a 1967 All Star game, with a 1968 merger creating two 14 team leagues. It cites possible Hornung signings by the Jets and notes New Orleans Seattle Cincinnati as new franchise targets.
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Braves Rally To Beat Mets 11-6 In Seven-Run Fifth
In New York, the Atlanta Braves erased a 5-0 deficit with a seven-run fifth inning. Woody Woodward hit a two-run single and Joe Torre added a three-run homer as Atlanta defeated the Mets 11-6.
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Tigers edge Red Sox 2 1 on Lolich bid win
Detroit’s Willie Horton drilled a homer and a triple while Bill Freehan’s sacrifice fly sparked a seventh inning rally that backed starter Mickey Lolich to a 2-1 victory over Boston. Lolich left after seven innings with six wins, and Don McMahon took the loss.
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Rotz Rides Win in Aqueduct Allowance Test
John Rotz aboard Double Happy took the lead in the stretch at Aqueduct in the $10,900 Allowance Test, finishing four lengths ahead of five rivals for the victory on Tuesday.
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