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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1966

Page

9

Dodgers Win One-Run Thriller Amid Streak Over Braves

Dodgers edge Atlanta 7-6 on Jim Lefebvre's eighth inning tie-breaker double, extending a five-game, one-run victory streak. Don Sutton started, Marichal won for the Giants as San Francisco topped Cincinnati 7-2. Stargell Mazeroski power Pirates past Mets. Phillies beat Cubs 5-4. Astros top Cardinals 6-1.

Simon Dodgers Atlanta Jim Lefebvre San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Bill Mazeroski New York Mets Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Houston St. Louis Don Sutton Braves Wes Parker Lefebvre Marichal Sandy Koufax Giants Hank Fischer Tito Fuentes Davenport

Baseball Leaders The American and National Leagues

The Associated Press lists top MLB leaders by league. Notable figures include Snyder and Kaline leading batting, F Robinson and Aparicio driving RBIs, Alaska stars like Aaron Stargell and Brock among others. Pitching leaders include Miller Watt Perry Koufax and Gibson with high win totals and strikeout counts across both leagues.

Associated Press Snyder Baltimore Kaline Detroit F. Robinson Aparicio

Alston May Miss Game Tuesday

Giants manager Herman Franks could lead the National League All Stars in St Louis next Tuesday if Walter Alston cannot attend due to his mother's stroke. Franks, a NL coach, said Alston would decide by Sunday and had asked him to prepare lineups and pitching plans.

San Francisco Herman Franks San Francisco Giants St. Louis Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Alston Carrtown Ohio Franks Giants Dodgers Walter

Change Help To Rakow

A change of scenery appears to have benefited Ed Rakow who left Syracuse after an 0-2 start, joining the Toronto Maple Leafs and winning five straight. Friday night he blanked Syracuse 3-0 on four hits. Columbus defeated Richmond 7-2, Rochester beat Buffalo 4-2, and Toledo topped Jacksonville 7-1 as Niekro struggled. Wayne Comer hit a two run homer in Toledo’s early five-run burst, with John Gelnar and Stan Bahnsen effective for Richmond and Toledo respectively.

Associated Press Ed Rakow Syracuse Chiefs Toronto Maple Leafs Syracuse Rakow Columbus Richmond Braves Rochester Red Wings Buffalo Bisons Toledo Mud Hens Jacksonville Suns Jets Richmond Phil Niekro John Gelnar Toledo Jacksonville Wayne Comer Stan Bahnsen Tom Horsford Suns

Boyles Named Bucyrus High School Football Coach

Robert Boyles age 25 is named head football coach at Bucyrus High School replacing Chet Foraker who resigned to coach at North Royalton High. Boyles has been an assistant coach at Toledo Bowser.

Bucyrus Ohio Robert Boyles Bucyrus High School Chet Foraker North Royalton High Boyles Toledo Bowsher

Mele Faces Hitter Shortage For All Star Game

Sam Mele foresees limited help from star sluggers Mickey Mantle and Norm Powell for the All Star Classic in St Louis. Lew Krausse will throw batting practice as Mantle fans two homers and Powell hits a ninth inning shot to lift Baltimore over California. Lonborg dominates Boston as Red Sox sweep twin bill and Conigliaro drives in two in the opener.

Dick Couch Associated Press Sam Mele St. Louis Mickey Mantle Powell Lew ‘Krausse

All Star snubs mark AL and NL play as Kaat dominates

Powell and Mantle were not chosen for Mele's All Star squad as Powell finished third in first base voting behind Scott and Cash while Mantle placed sixth in the outfield. Mele's Twins beat Detroit 6-1 behind Jim Kaat, and Boston swept a Chicago doubleheader 3-1 and 5-1. Krausse lost a bid for a shutout, Siebert limited the A's to one hit before Oakland struck in the eighth, and a series of late runs tied and altered several AL results. In the NL Philadelphia beat Chicago 5-4 and Pittsburgh 10-9, with Houston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles also winning. Mantle left with a hamstring injury after a Friday game.

Qgians zZ-l Rrigay Nigm Krausse Mantle New York Washington Powell Baltimore California Brooks Robinson Mele Boston George’ Scott Detroit Norm Cash Minnesota Twins Jim Kaat Boston Red Sox Chicago Larry Brown Joe Azcue A’s Sonny Siebert Roger Repozt Joe Nos‘sek Bert Campaneris Cleveland W. L. Pet. G.B Marcelino Baltimore Lopez Bisl Orioles Minnesota Sam Bowens Dave Johnson Paul Blair Kansas City Boston M Ray Baker Frank Howard Kaat

Morri son places last in 220 at BAA meet

Pat Morrison of Stanford University finished last in his qualifying heat of the 220 yard dash at the British Amateur Athletic Association meet at White City. He appeared in obvious pain from an old muscle injury.

Pat Morrison London Stanford University British Amateur Athletic Association White City

Baseball scores and standings from nightly games

Teams across leagues report results including Boston 3 5 Chicago 1 1 Washington 7 5 New York 6 7 Baltimore 2 California 1 Kansas City 2 Cleveland 1 Minnesota 6 Detroit 1 Cleveland at Kansas City twilight Detroit at Minnesota California at Baltimore twilight Washington at New York Chicago at Boston Cleveland at Kansas City Washington at New York Chicago at Boston Pacific Coast League San Diego 10 Hawaii 1 Tulsa 7 Oklahoma City 4 Vancouver 7 Indianapolis 4 Denver 4 Tacoma 1 Phoenix 8 Seattle 7 Spokane 6 6 International League Rochester 4 Buffalo 2 Toronto 3 Syracuse 0 Columbus 7 Richmond 2 Toledo 7 Jacksonville 1

Boston Chicago Washington New York Baltimore California Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota Detroit Twilight Washington San Diego Hawaii Tulsa Oklahoma City Vancouver Indianapolis Denver Tacoma Phoenix Seattle Spokane Portland Rochester Buffalo Toronto Syracuse Columbus Richmond Toledo Jacksonville

NFL Has Standout Edge In All-America Classic

Atlanta AP reports the Coaches All-America game draws 60 college standouts with 34 bound for NFL or AFL camps. Notable players include Heisman winner Mike Garrett signed by Kansas City, Donny Anderson and Jim Grabowski as AFL/NFL prospects, and quarterbacks Rand y Johnson Gary Lane Sloan Ridlehuber prepped for pro rosters.

NFL Atlanta AFL Mike Garrett Southern Cal Kansas City Chiefs West Green Bay Donny Anderson Texas Tech Randy Johnson Texas A&i Gary Lane Missouri Steve Sloan Alabama Preston Ridlehuber Georgia Johnson Atlanta Falcons Lane Chhosen Cleveland Browns Sloan Falcons Ridlehuber San Francisco 49Ers Jim Grabowski Illinois

Reds Hit Hard by Giants as Perry Faces Maloney

The Reds, pursuing relief from a 10 game losing streak, meet the San Francisco Giants led by Gaylord Perry who owns a 12 1 record. Juan Marichal beat Cincinnati 7 2 Friday night and Perry, a top NL pitcher, tops the league in winning percentage while both Marichal and Perry join the NL All Stars pitching staff along with Sandy Koufax.

SAN Francisco Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Reds Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Jim Maloney Perry Marichal Sandy Koufax Los Angeles

Barlick to ump behind plate in All-Star game

New York AP report confirms veteran NL umpire Al Barlick will be behind the plate for the All-Star Game in St. Louis. Commissioner Eckert named five additional umpires: Jim Honochick Ed Vargo Frank Umont Bob Engel and Jerry Neudecker across bases and outfield positions.

New York al Barlick St. Louis Barlick William D. Eckert Jim Honochick Ed Vargo Frank Umont Bob Engel Jerry Neudecker

Mann Leads Buckeye Savings Golf After First Round

Carol Mann built a one stroke lead at the Buckeye Savings Women's Professional Golf Tournament in Cincinnati after a 67 at Claverstone County Club. Creed one behind, with Gibson Hagge Haynie at 69, Whiteworth defending champion and others close as part of the tight leaderboard.

Cincinnati Carol Mann Miss Mann Buckeye Savings Althea Gibson l Englewood, N.J Marlene Hagge Pensacola Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Tex Kathy Whiteworth Jal N.M

Rodgers Begins as Child Prodigy Guides British Open

Muirfield Scotland AP Phil Rodgers, now 23, leads the British Open after starting the final round at 210. His father Harry recounts the left handed prodigy’s early start at age five, learning with his father's clubs and his Marine humor on the course.

Muirfield Scotland Phil Rodgers Hey San Diego Calif Phil Harry Rodgers Muirfield Links Rodgers

Mitchell Returns to Redskins Fold for 1966 Season

Washington Redskins announce the re signing of flanker Bobby Mitchell for 1966. In his fifth year Mitchell led the team in receptions last season with 60 catches for 867 yards and six touchdowns, marking his fourth straight year as top pass catcher.

Mitchell Redskins Washington Washington Redskins Bobby Mitchell

Ambro Flight Favored In Roosevelt International Trot

Ambro Flight of Canada is favored to win the 100000 Roosevelt International Trot at Roosevelt Raceway tonight. The four year old mare faces Noble Victory and six European trotters before about 50000 spectators. Joe O'Brien drives Ambro Flight seeking her 50th victory in 64 career starts. Noble Victory driven by Stanley Dancer is second choice after last week’s American Trotting Championship win. Jacqueline, the 58 year old French mare, is considered the best European entrant and third choice.

Westbury N.Y Roosevelt Ambro Flight of Canada Roosevelt Raceway Armbro Flight Armbro Joe O'Brien Noble U. S Noble Victory Stanley Dancer Roqueline

Financing while getting started and competitive product

A brief note invites qualification for financing as a startup option. It mentions a highly competitive product and provides a contact method by mail or phone at Box 114 Lebanon Ohio 45036. The message emphasizes enrollment steps for interested readers.

Lebanon, Ohio

Lema shoots himself out of British Open in Scotland

At Muirfield Tony Lema of San Leandro California posted a four over par 40 on the front nine of the final round his day ruined by a double bogey six at the 429 yard first hole. Only one of the first 28 players could beat par outwardly as wind dried the links making greens fast and Mike Bonallack posted two under par 34.

Muirfield Scotland America Tony Lema Lema San Leandro Calif Mike Bonallack Muirfield Links Firth of Forth

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