How Alston Survives in Baseball Leadership
The piece praises Walter Alston, longtime Dodgers manager since 1964, for his simple, character driven leadership. It notes his Ohio roots, creation of a resilient, flexible lineup, and trust in players like Maury Wills, with coaching help from Durocher and Dressen. It highlights his conservative yet calculated style and enduring tenure.
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All-Star Selection Rules Are Changed
New York UPI baseball report says commissioner Eckert announced two voting changes for the July 12 All-Star game in St. Louis. Voters will pick three outfielders without positional constraints and managers must name the second and third place season managers as coaches. Sam Mele must choose between third and fourth place peers for coaching after Al Lopez retires.
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Rodgers Grabs Buick Open Win to Lead PGA Money List
Phil Rodgers surged to the top of the PGA money list after winning the Buick Open in Grand Blanc for $20,000. He moved to $57,574 in official money, overtaking Doug Sanders who tied for eighth at Buick and trails by $74. Gay Brewer is third with $51,830, while Arnold Palmer is fourth at $50,917 and Jack Nicklaus fifth at $50,853.
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Reel Irish Captures Fifth Victory at Monmouth Park
Reel Irish a consistent Lamarelli offspring won the featured six furlong Monmouth Park race Monday, earning $6,000 and defeating Carless Juror by three quarters of a length with Irish Frost third. Don Brumfield rode the chestnut filly as she clocked 1:10 2-5, paying $4.60, $3.40 and $3. Carless Juror paid $9 and $6.40 while Irish Frost returned $6.40.
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USAC Nevada to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The United States Auto Club members in Nevada meet at 8 p.m. at James in the Commercial Center Maryland Parkway Sahara Ave. Racing films will be shown and a door prize awarded. Guests and the general public are welcome.
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No More Big Cash Payments
NFL AFL peace settlement spreads costs and schedules. The deal keeps separate schedules for four years while a common draft builds for the AFL, then merges in 1970. Preseason interleague games begin 1967 as the NFL and AFL settle leverage, finances, and a projected $18 million indemnity.
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Athletics Sign ASU's Jackson for 85000 Bonus
Kansas City Athletics announce outfielder Reggie Jackson signed for an 85000 bonus after a 41-11 Arizona State season with 15 homers. From Wyncote PA, he joins Lewiston farm club in Idaho per Ed Lopat with scouts Bob Zuck and Charles Q. Finley aiding the deal.
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USGA Accepts Record Public Links Entries for Milwaukee Championship
The United States Golf Association accepted 2913 entries for the 41st U.S. Public Links Championship to be held July 11 to 16 at Brown Deer Park in Milwaukee. Defending champion Arne Dokka of Studio City, California, and 149 qualifiers will join 64 players in match play starting July 13 after 36 hole sectional qualifiers on June 19-26 at 47 sites. Phoenix, Arizona, won last year.
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Pirates sign six draftees report to spring training
Pittsburgh Pirates announce six additional signings from last week's draft bringing total signed to eight of 41. All six join spring training at the Pirate farm system in Salem Virginia with assignments pending. Players include Doug Stanley Raymond Heller Walter Joyner Dave Lambert and Robert Butkus from multiple states and colleges.
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Giants sign two veterans for 1966 season
New York Giants inked veteran guard Roger Davis and second year tackle Dave Powless on Monday for the 1966 NFL season. Davis, a six year NFL veteran, previously played for the Bears and Rams before joining the Giants last season hampered by a leg injury.
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Rodgers Defies Ailments To Win Buick Open
Phil Rodgers, 28, with bum legs and leg cramps, won the Buick Open at Grand Blanc Michigan. He carries a $20,000 check and believes his condition may not bar him from a strong showing in the U S Open. His tale fuels debates on whether golfers are true athletes amid contrasting examples from other sports.
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Brumel May Not Return to Competition
Moscow report says Valeri Brumel may never compete again after serious leg injuries from a motorcycle crash. Coach Gavril Korobkov said Brumel won’t try walking until late year and doubts he can regain top form to perform in future meets.
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Belinsky traded to Padres after ultimatum
Southpaw Bo Belinsky, who issued a pitch me or trade me ultimatum to the Phillies, was sent to the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League on a 24 hour recall. He will join the Padres Wednesday in Spokane and left the Phillies to free room for Ed Roebuck. Belinsky is 0-2 in nine games this year with a 3.00 ERA, 29 years old, who came to Philadelphia in 1964 from the Angels in a trade for Costen Shockley and Rudy May. He pitched a no hitter for the Angels in 1962 against Baltimore.
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Ortiz Favored In Title Fight At Civic Arena
Ortiz the lightweight champion from Puerto Rico now resident in New York holds 2-1 odds over Johnny Bizzarro of Erie Pa for a nationally televised title bout at Civic Arena next Monday. It’s Ortiz first U S appearance since winning the crown from Joe Brown in Las Vegas in 1962 as both fighters resumed workouts and sparred Monday.
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Missing Indy Tools Traced To Driver
Art Pollard of Medford Oregon was scheduled to appear in Speedway Magistrate Court on Thursday on a charge of taking tools and racing equipment valued at nearly 3000 dollars from a garage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. An affidavit by Richard Compton listed missing items including a drill press air compressor race car starter two magnesium wheels welding equipment and various other tools from Compton's space in Gasoline Alley.
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