11 Jul 1966
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1966
Page
1
In the 1966 season preview notes, backfield and center candidates must report to Bradner Stadium Tuesday at 6 30. The column also tracks George Cadle’s golf results with a 73 Friday and 79 Thursday, plus vacation plans in Florida before returning home later in the week.
National League standings show San Francisco 44 39 21 43 and Pittsburgh 61 2 11. Los Angeles 47 96 466 5. Philadelphia 4k 89. Houston 45 40. St. Louis m9 da. Atlanta a 47. Cincinnati a7 4h. New York 35 48. Chicago 06 ST 313 26. Sundays results include Pittsburgh 9 New York 4. Chicago 10 Philadelphia 2. Houston. St. Louis 5. TM Atlanta 2. Los Angeles 0. Cincinnati 2. San Francisco 1. Tuesday and Monday games note no scheduled matches. The column also covers state open tournament, Middlesboro women’s invitational, and local club events with entries, results, and upcoming schedules.
The Elks clash with the Rotary at 4 15 today with a chance to tie second place with the Lions by winning. Kiwanis and the Jaycees play Tuesday, then the Elks meet the Lions Wednesday as the Legion eyes the Rotary game and possible first half crown.
Denny McLain of Detroit and Juan Marichal of San Francisco are favored to open the the All-Star Game as managers Sam Mele and Walt Alston weigh starting pitcher choices at Busch Memorial Stadium. The AL trails the NL in underdog status as rosters lean right-handed, with few lefties in both lineups and reserves. The game, set for 2 p.m. EDT, could feature delicate managerial decisions if Alston’s absence becomes a factor.
Jack Nicklaus completes a career grand slam by winning the British Open at Muirfield with a final round 70 to claim the title and a prize of 5,880 dollars. He faces a three day series against Palmer and Nicklaus on famed Scottish courses before next events. Nicklaus notes the victory fuels his drive to chase all major titles again.
Pirates win 9-4 over the Mets to pull within one game of first place as Mazeroski drives in 19 runs in the four game sweep. Alston and Walker praise Mazeroski while Pennant race notes include Pappas, Lemaster, and Staub's contributions across the league.
United Press International reports Nicklaus completes a sweep of the four major golf tour championships by capturing the British Open by a single stroke over Doug Sanders at Muirfield Scotland. Other results include Randy Johnson leading Texas A&I to victory in the Coaches All-America game, Buckpasser triumphing in Chicago, Ambro Flight winning at Roosevelt Raceway, Union Boat Club of Boston taking rowing trials, and Jorst winning the Hollywood Derby.
New York’s farm link with Kansas City has shifted as Al Dark’s A’s climb toward respectability while the Yankees slide. Kansas City swept a doubleheader from Cleveland, with Repoz driving in the tie-breaking run and Talbot pitching well. Other scores saw Washington, Minnesota, and Baltimore winning, signaling a tense stretch in both leagues.
National League leaders feature Hank Aaron of the Braves with 26 homers and Willie Stargell of the Pirates at 22. Eddie Torre and Felipe Allen tied Braves and Phillies near 21, with Willie Alou Hart and Willie Mays at 20. American League tallies show Frank Robinson of the Orioles and Al Kaline of the Tigers at 21, toiled alongside Powell of the Orioles and Pepitone of the Yankees at 19 and Carl Scott of the Red Sox and Mickey Mantle of the Yankees at 8.
Norris Lake fishing report notes clear water and falling levels. Bluegill bite is good while largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie and walleye are fair. Tailwater yields good trout and fair crappie action.
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