12 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1966
Page
1
United Press International reports the Bums win a doubleheader to extend their lead to one game in the Eastern Division standings. The twinbill victory strengthens their position atop the standings as the season progresses.
The Dodgers, led by Maury Wills, move into first after consecutive shutouts of Houston. Wills posts three hits in one game and drives in a run as Sandy Koufax earns his 23rd win. Other NL results show Phillies, Braves, Cubs, Giants, and Cardinals winning. Mets, Dodgers, and Astros lead respective divisions.
Detroit Lions upset Chicago while the Rams defeated the Falcons 19 to 14. Article notes Milt Plow attended the Carnegie school to improve quarterback leadership and confidence amid a veteran NFL career.
In Frankfurt Cassius Clay stopped Karl Mildenberger in the round to defend his heavyweight crown. Across sports news Swiss Cheese won the Daivon Stakes at Aqueduct by a head, Baylor beat Syracuse 33-12, and multiple NFL and golf results followed including the Lions upsetting the Bears and Gene Lier clinching the World Series of Golf.
San Diego and Houston blocked Boston and Oakland as top teams, with San Diego leveraging four interceptions led by Ken Graham to defeat the Patriots. Dick Van Raaphorst added a 40 yard field goal, while Buffalo opened the season with a 27 7 win over San Diego. The Chargers and Oilers moved to 2 0, matching a feat no AFL club had achieved since 1963.
Pits, Unitas, and Balti more each stumble in early league play while the Colts win five straight exhibitions before dropping the opener. The Greenling defense sacks the game with two first half interceptions, and Miami's Dolphins showcase sharp defense despite offensive needs. Baseball features Cardinals rallying from a 32 deficit to beat Pittsburgh, with a 43 Sunday victory. Tennis and golf deliver drama as favorites falter, Littler wins after a Sunday playoff, and Nicklaus contests the final rounds. Football schedules highlight Friday night and Saturday tests across colleges and high schools, with several notable matchups listed.
Jonesville Bulldogs crush St Charles 43 0 as Dennis Bowen and Bobby Yeary score early then Mike Williams and Ronnie Jones add late scores. Pennington beats Wise Rebels 7 0. Haysi falls 38 0 to Wise with Bays 68 yard dash. Pound continues upsets Coburn 14 0 Appalachian tops Norton 19 0 Gate undefeated as Ly Cove loses to Ryewood 32 6.
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