Stengel Williams inducted as Hall of Fame crowd savors Cooperstown
Casey Stengel and Ted Williams are formally inducted at Cooperstown as a crowd of 6,090 cheers. Williams thanks coaches and managers while praising Negro League icons Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson and Stengel recalls hitting against Walter Johnson amid laughter from the audience.
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Training Camp Cuts and Walkouts Spark NFL Roster Toss
Detroit Lions and other NFL teams trimmed rosters at training camp as 12 Bears players faced daily $50 fines for overweight status. Lions saw flanker Pat Studstill walk out amid a salary dispute while several unsigned players faced $100 daily penalties. San Diego Chargers also cut a kicker and a practice squad end.
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Florida
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Illinois
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University of Argentina
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Central Oklahoma
Woody Hayes in Vietnam visits hospitals to meet wounded soldiers
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes toured ships and bases near the combat zone in Vietnam. He spoke individually with soldiers, showed films, and began writing notes to families. Local fans anticipate doubleheaders at Barnitz Stadium and possible Sunday games for Fenwick High.
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Fourth Annual Huffy Gold Cup Grand International Tour of Kettering Bike Race
Todd Fund Appeal notes the R C Todd Memorial Fund supports Middletown juniors in tennis. It funds gear and development for young players. The bike race event titled The Fourth Annual Huffy Gold Cup Grand International Tour of Kettering is planned for Labor Day.
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National League standings and results summary
Baseball notebook lists current NL records with Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Los Angeles, St Louis, Houston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, New York, Chicago. Monday results include San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh 1 New York 6 Houston 4 Los Angeles 6 Philadelphia 3. Upcoming games feature intercity matchups and schedule notes across NL teams.
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Lema Crash Probed By CAB For Engine Failure Clues
The Civil Aeronautics Board searched for new clues in the crash that killed golfing star Tony Lema, his wife Betty, pilot Doris Mullen, and copilot George Bard near a Illinois golf course. Investigators focus on possible engine trouble as cause. The plane was en route from Akron to Chicago Hammond after Lema finished a PGA event.
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Marichal Guides Giants Past Pirates in Tight Battle
Juan Marichal pitched a complete game giving the San Francisco Giants a 2-1 win over the first place Pittsburgh Pirates. The victory narrowed the gap to within two percentage points of the lead as Marichal improved to 16-4 with a 1.95 ERA. Roberto Clemente’s 17-game hit streak ended, while Marichal and Briggs combined to spark the scoring and base running. Dodgers rally in eighth frames tied 3-3 before Al Ferrara, Dick Stuart, and Jim Gilliam pushed Los Angeles ahead in a three-run burst.
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Ex Illini QB Wins In Columbus Pro Am Golf Event
Bob Goalby won the Columbus Invitational Pro-Am at Scioto Country Club with a 67 to finish four under par and take the $1,000 top prize. Gene Littler Mason Rudolph and Ray Floyd shot 68 to follow, while Arnold Palmer led with 69 and Al Geiberger 70. Weiskopf and amateur teams posted a 57 best-ball score earning $800 for Weiskopf. About 13,000 spectators attended the one day charity event.
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Ed Sneed
Ohio State University
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Scioto Country Club
Whitfield Powers Indians Past Senators for 6-3 Win
Fred Whitfield belted his 17th and 18th homers driving Cleveland to a 6-3 victory over Washington. The first basemen’s simple swing sparked teammates as Joe Azcue added a homer after Whitfield’s go-ahead shot in the seventh. Cleveland moved within one game of Detroit for third in the AL.
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Houston
Reds face old nemesis in Ciney
Cincinnati opens a six game home stand with a game against the Chicago Cubs. Milt Pappas on the mound for the Reds while Curt Simmons starts for the Cubs who sit last in their division. Pappas is eight and seven, one and oh versus Chicago. Simmons three and two with a three hitter against Cincinnati.
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Howe Honored as Honorary Chairman of Canada Team
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings was named honorary chairman of Canada's national hockey team for the 1966-67 season. The announcement underscores Howe as a leading figure in hockey while the national squad prepares for upcoming competitions.
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