29 May 1967
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1967
Page
1
Mickey Mantle belted his 57th homer of the season and 507th of his career, edging toward Mel Ott for fifth on the all time list. The Yankee slugger powered New York past Cleveland, with Memorial Day doubleheader looming against Detroit as he neared the milestone.
National League leaders list Clemente Perez and Brock with top home run totals while Aaron and Kaline lead American League. Pitching notes include Veale Holtzman Lemaster Queen Arrigo and Horlen Sparma Lonborg Peters Chance McGlothlin across NL and AL.
WVALake Stages weekend his eighth since May wlande at 35, plagued by leg injuries in 16 Yankee seasons. Ted Williams 627 career goiners with Red Sox. Jimmy Foxx 34 in 21 major years. Angels shut out as AL action sees Detroit 2-1 over Washington, Boston over Baltimore, Minnesota-Kansas City split. NL: New York split with Athila, St Louis beat Philadelphia, Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati, SF over LA, Houston-Chicago rain. Mel Stottlemyre notching third Yankee shutout. Mantle homered, Clarke stole, Smith added two-run shot. Jim McGlathlin pitched third shutout. Angels rally details. Reggie Smith and Petrocelli power lines. Orioles top with Frank Robinson homer. Kansas City comp in nightcap drive.
Middlesboro youth baseball fills the week with West End Park games and Babe Ruth and Dixie leagues balancing makeups and championships. Davis Cup tennis features Ashe Osuna duel as U S teams edge toward a split while country club events draw entries and Smokies face managerial upheaval with Don Zimmer back in action at third base.
Dave Patrick led Hillsnors to the IC4A title by clocking a meet record 4 minutes 4.9 seconds for the mile. Other sports notes include Forl Sail winning the Acert Stakes at Aqueduct, Parnelli Jones with a Yankee 300 speed record average, and Jim Paschal’s world 600 victory in Charlotte.
Standings show Cincinnati and St Louis leading with Pittsburgh and San Francisco nearby. Reports list recent results including New York versus Atlanta and St Louis versus Philadelphia, with Houston at Chicago postponed. Upcoming schedule notes include doubleheaders and night games with Gibson, Queen, Fisher, and Ellsworth among listed pitchers.
Jim Paschal, driving a Plymouth from High Point North Carolina, won the eighth world 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a 334-lap run. He led most of the race and endured a near collision that left debris on the track as he fought David Pearson and Bobby Allison. He posted a new race speed record of 135.823 mph and admitted the win came from luck more than strategy.
Indianapolis story notes drivers accept risk as part of auto racing. Mario Andretti, pole with 169 mph, says racing feels safer than city driving due to safety factors. He and others downplay the idea death is a constant companion, citing calculated risks and higher edge on track.
Indy drivers receive final warnings at a pre race drivers meeting for the Memorial Day 500. About 33 pilots awaiting a potential $725,000 jackpot face cautionary notes on danger after last year’s 16 car pile up. Mario Andretti to pace, with Henry Fengler requiring a clean start for all.
Texan Miller Barber won the $66,000 Oklahoma City Open in a sudden death playoff with Gary Player at Quail Creek Country Club. Barber sank a three foot putt on the third extra hole after both players posted 218s on the 7,173 yard layout, finishing 10 under. George Archer was third at 280, with Billy Casper and Kermit Zarley Jr. tied for fourth at 282 and Bob Charles and Dave Stockton tied at 283.
In a Brooklyn-heavy twin bill at Shea Stadium, Tommy Davis and Joe Torre led a 6-3 Mets win in game one and a 7-3 Braves win in game two. Davis went 4-for-4 with five RBIs. Torre drove in three in the nightcap. Denehy earned his first major league win. Lemaster pitched the distance for Atlanta. Pirates down Reds. Cards, Giants win. several games postponed or completed.
American Legion and Lions share the top spot as Little League heads into week two. Elks face Kiwanis at 6 15 PM at Little League Park West End after Legion’s 2nd straight win. Also notes recent Rotary and Kiwanis results and standout performers.
San Francisco player Sals advanced to the third round of the French championships with a straight-set victory. The match showcased her strong baseline play and consistency as she faced a tough test from her opponent.
The Daily News, a United Press International client publication, announces standard local news sharing rights and service terms. Advertising rates in Bell and Knox Counties, Kentucky, Lea County, Virginia, and Claiborne County are listed, with carrier and mail subscription prices varying by area.
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