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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1966
Page
9
Cincinnati pitcher Joe Nuxhall, 38, may retire after this season as he reflects on fatigue and inability to throw nine innings. He earned a 3-2 record with an 8-2 Reds victory over the Atlanta Braves, throwing 7 1 3 innings with two runs and seven hits.
In a tense game Reds pitcher Jim Nuxhall allowed a first inning homer to Frank Bolling but settled in. Cincinnati chased Atlanta with a 7 run burst in the fifth and sixth frames as Leo Cardenas cleared the bases with a three run double and Pete Rose added a two run double to cap a 7 2 lead after ten Reds sent to the plate.
The Stadium Review Committee approved alterations by City Manager William Whichman after doubts emerged about funding the 45.3 million facility with revenue bonds. City leaders debated using 33 million in county bonds backed by city credit and other non tax sources, contingent on firm tenant commitments from the Reds and a future NFL team. The dome’s elimination, movable seating at field level, a steel frame, and a 1.2 million electronic scoreboard were approved as part of the plan.
A warning about pest control scams emphasizes caution when hiring unfamiliar house call services. The message urges homeowners to verify credentials and avoid unvetted operators to protect property from termite damage and fraud.
Dick DeBolt of Union City Ind will race at Eldora Speedway tonight to defend a 22 point lead in the modified stock standings. Audie Swartz of Muncie Ind remains a challenger though badly burned in a recent accident. Red Harvey of Dayton leads the sportsman standings by 45 points over Joe Doty of Milton Ind as time trials begin at 7 and heats at 8:30.
Detroit catcher Bob Swift, hospitalized with a malignant lung tumor, focused on his team as Norm Cash powered the Tigers to a 10-5 win over Cleveland. Cash hit a grand slam and drove in two more, while Swift received hopeful treatment news. The Orioles, Royals, Red Sox, Athletics, and Angels also posted wins in other AL games.
Sammy Snead at 54 remains a standout as he posts 36 35 71 to reach 139 at halfway of the Golden Anniversary Championship at Firestone. Al Geiberger and Don January sit one shot back at 140 as Snead discusses aging nerves and changing how he practices while maintaining his famed swing.
Ron Swoboda hit a two run homer as the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 for their seventh straight win. Swoboda had complained earlier about platooning and played everyday, contributing three hits and three RBIs in recent games. The Mets benefited from solid pitching by Bob Friend and moved within a half game of eighth place, while National League leaders Giants and others won elsewhere.
American League leaders include Frank Robinson of Baltimore leading in batting average .332 and runs 76 with teammate Aparicio 67. B Robinson 81 RBIs and 120 hits with Powell 74 RBIs. Yastrzemski 27 doubles and B Robinson 25. early leaders in triples show Scott and McAuliffe tied with 7. Frank Robinson also heads home runs 27 with Powell and Pepitone at 22. Stolen bases top by Gee 28. Pitching leaders show Watt 7 1 with .875 and Miller 5 1 .833. strikeouts head Boswell 129 and Richet 129. Koufax 178 and Gibson 146 in the senior list.
Barbara Fay Boddie, 26, meets Peggy Conley, university student and Spokane native, in a 36 hole final at Barrington Hills. Boddie seeks a third consecutive Western Amateur title, aiming to follow in the footsteps of Bessie Anthony from the event's 1901 start.
Arnold Palmer, 54, warned that anything can happen as Sam Snead leads with 139 after 36 holes at Firestone. Don January and Jerry Geiberger two strokes back, while Palmer laments crusty greens and hardbaked fairways amid tough conditions.
The article notes players like Palmer and Nicklaus, with Boros at 141 at mid round and Kepka or others scoring 71 and 75. It describes a hot dry course affecting play and hints at edge held by leaders over Palmer and Nicklaus as the tournament unfolds.
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