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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1966
Page
4
Ron Santo slugged a 10th inning single after a two homer game and 25th of season, lifting the Cubs to a 3 2 victory. Bolin failed to neutralize Santo as the Mets and other NL and AL scores rolled in around a busy baseball day.
Red Schoendienst’s Opera Shake Well moves Tim McCarver Julian Javier and Tito Francona power a 7-1 win for St. Louis over New York in the Mets home game. The Cardinals notch their first victory in seven as Minnesota defeats Kansas City 4-2 elsewhere.
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission reports rapid uptake of landowner tenant hunt permits for 1966 with nearly all snapped up. About 5,000 of 6,000 general resident firearms permits granted. western units filled. Remaining permits concentrated in Missouri River Kaw Chautauqua Hills areas with some in Neosho Lower Arkansas and Marais Des Cygnes units.
Kansas fishing report summarizes bite conditions by lake and county. Bulls heads channels and bluegill show strong action at several sites while bass and walleyes appear variably across locations. Notable spots include Council Grove Pomona John Redmond Wilson Kanopolis and Butler Cowley counties with mixed success across species.
Houston center fielder Jim Wynn dislocated his left elbow crashing into the Connie Mack Stadium wall. He remains in St. Joseph's Hospital and is expected to miss the rest of the season after the injury.
Motorcycle scrambles will begin at 1 30 p m Sunday at the Wheelsport Club Grounds northwest of Lawrence setting a simple local event with riders and spectators planned.
Lombardi’s Packers overpower a star-studded All-Star lineup 38 to 0 in a game played before 72 000 fans. Bart Starr leads with 177 passing yards as Jim Taylor and Hornung roll up 75 and 44 yards respectively. Rookie backs Anderson and Grabowski struggle against Green Bay defense.
In the South Park League Baseball Tournament four no-hitters are recorded over two nights. Dean Gore pitched a 1 0 Lions over IOOF and Dale Kennet blanked the Elks 3 0 for the VFW. Jack Schmitz and Gary Hammer threw earlier no-hitters. Tonight IOOF meets the Elks at 6 30 and the Lions face the VFW at 8 at Municipal Field.
Edgewood clinched the league championship with a 3-1 win over Woodlawn. The Cardinals claimed second after a 14-7 victory over the Mets, while the Giants beat the Twins 3-2 for third place.
The Cleveland Browns meet the Los Angeles Rams in an exhibition game with 50 000 fans expected at Los Angeles. Ernie Green replaces the retired Jim Brown in Cleveland’s backfield as pre season action heats up across the NFL and AFL with multiple matchups scheduled this weekend.
Green Bay defeated the College All-Stars 38 0 as Donny Anderson limped off after his first carry as a running back. Jim Grabowski called the performance embarrassing while coach Vince Lombardi denied any revenge motive.
Kansas hunters rush applications to the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission for free teal permits before the Aug 10 deadline. The nine day teal season runs Sept 10 to Sept 18 with no permit limit. Between ages 16 and 70 require a Kansas license and a Federal duck stamp. those over 70 need only the stamp and teal permit.
Althea Gibson fired a six under par 66 to set a women's course record at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton Massachusetts during the first round of the Lady Carling Open. Her 66 gave her a four stroke lead over Shirley Englehorn entering the second round of the 54 hole LPGA event.
In Kingston Jamaica Michael Wenden and Australian teammates Reynolds Dixon Windle formed a relay team to clock 7:59.5 for the 880-yard freestyle relay, with Wenden also recording 1:57.4 for the first leg a world mark. The Canadian relay group meanwhile posted 4:10.8 in the women’s 440-yard freestyle relay. Wenden also took a games record with 54.0 in the 110-yard freestyle heat.
World heavyweight champion Cassius Clay defends his title against Brian London at Earls Court London. Bookies list Clay as heavy favorite at 6-1. London trained in Blackpool arrives nervous. fight televised live in the United States.
Penny McCoy a 16 year old from Bishop California led U S skiers with a third place in the women's slalom at Portillo Chile in the World Alpine Championships She finished the second run in 92 35 for third place behind Annie Famose and Marielle Goitschel of France The field of 44 from 11 nations included Jean Sabert McCall Idaho Cathy Allen San Pedro California and her sister Wendy Allen Other Americans finished fourth Cathy Allen fifth and Wendy eighth The next major event is the men's downhill on Sunday
Juan Carlos Rivera from Argentina defeated Rubin Carter in a ten round middleweight bout in Buenos Aires. The fight saw Rivera outpoint Carter to secure the decision.
FMC remains the sole Lawrence team in the District Softball tournament in Topeka after winning by forfeit. Campus Hideaway is eliminated after a 3 2 loss to Lyndon.
The fifth annual Kansas state fishing contest at Pomona Reservoir Osage County will feature four divisions including individual and married couple categories. Events run September 10 11 with prizes a trophy and merchandise. top individual wins an expense paid trip to the World Series of Sport Fishing at Lake Eufaula October 22 23.
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