Cardenas Belts Four Homers in Twinbill as Reds Split Cubs
Leo Cardenas slugged four homers and drove in eight runs as Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Chicago, one game 8-3 and the nightcap 9-5. Stargell kept his hit streak alive with two homers and four runs batted in for Pittsburgh as they defeated Houston 10-5.
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Buckeyes to Omaha with relief ace Arlin
Ohio State advances to the College World Series in Omaha led by All-America pitcher Steve Arlin who delivered key relief and a strong finish as the Buckeyes defeated Western Michigan 14-7 in the NCAA District 4 final. Ohio State’s district run totaled 37 runs on 40 hits over three games while pursuing a title bid alongside Texas Arizona Southern California St. John's North Carolina and an eventual New England entry.
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Royals to Play Nine NBA Games in Cleveland
The Cincinnati Royals announced they will play nine regular season NBA games in Cleveland during 1966-67. The games, arranged by Arthur B. Modell and the Cleveland Plain Dealer, have Cincinnati as the home team and dates to be announced later.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Statistics Snapshot
The list highlights leaders by category: Batting average Mota of Pittsburgh at .345, Alou of Pittsburgh at .329, Runs Aaron of Atlanta with 29, Hart of San Francisco with 38, RBIs Aaron of Atlanta at 40 and Mavs of San Francisco at 35, Hits Alou of Atlanta 68 and Hart of San Francisco 62, Doubles Pinson of Cincinnati and Johnson of Los Angeles with 12, Triples Alou Pittsburgh 7 and Taylor of Philadelphia and McCarver of St. Louis 5, Home runs Aaron of Atlanta 18 and Hart of San Francisco 14, Stolen bases Wills of Los Angeles 24 and Jackson of Houston 17, Pitching 5 decisions Koufax of Los Angeles and Marihhal of San Francisco 101 for a .909, Strikeouts Gibson of St. Louis 101 and Koufax 100.
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Houston
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American League Batting and Pitching Leaders
Statistical leaders list includes Oliva of Minnesota batting average .355 and 61 hits, F. Robinson of Baltimore batting .333 with 45 RBIs and 63 hits, Ag ee of Chicago 36 runs and 16 stolen bases, Scott and Oliva tied with 15 home runs, and Watt and Sanford at 51 decisions in pitching. Richert and McDowell lead strikeouts with 89 and 76 respectively.
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Jets Dominate Twin Bill to Take Sole IL Lead
The Columbus Jets routed the Mud Hens 11-0 and 9-2 in a doubleheader to seize sole possession of first in the International League. Luke Walker earned win in game one, while George Small pitched 6 1 3 innings of relief in game two. Larry Derrick homered in both games as the Jets piled 26 hits including five homers. Meanwhile Rochester split with Syracuse, Buffalo split with Toronto, and Richmond beat Jacksonville?
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Pirates Rookie Jerry May Shines In IL Stop
Rookie catcher Jerry May played for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 1965 in Columbus Ohio within the International League. He recorded only one passed ball during that IL stint signaling solid defensive work.
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Unlucky For Indians
The Cleveland Indians have five top pitchers stuck on four wins in 13 starts as Sonny Siebert and John O Donoghue chase their fifth victory. A 4 2 game lead on May 2 0 has slipped to a ½ game over the Orioles as O Donoghue prepares to face the Yankees. Sam McDowell and Gary Bell have also had near misses with victories while McDowell nurses a shoulder strain. Manager Birdie Tebbetts notes he has no update until McDowell reports his health.
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Less Kick Is Providing More Kicks For Hurler
Gary Peters alters his pitching approach this season by delivering less leg lift yet generating more power. The Associated Press report notes Peters reduced his leg kick while maintaining a strong release as he faces Washington Sun.
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Giants beat Phillies in ten to stay atop NL standings
In a 10 inning National League clash, San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 7 to 6 as part of a busy schedule. Atlanta routed St. Louis 14 to 4, and Pittsburgh over Houston 10 to 8 with Cincinnati prevailing 5 to 8 in Chicago. Multiple games unsettled with suspended affairs and rescheduled matchups across the league.
Oil smeared windshield fuels Mansfield racer to win
In Mansfield Ohio Chuck Dietrich of Sandusky kept his oil smeared windshield clear and won the Sports Car Club of America windup at Mid-Ohio. Charles Cox led most of the 30 minute race before engine trouble halted his bid. Dietrich in an Elva BMW averaged 79.455 mph to take the victory ahead of Roy Mumnick who won Class C after Ralph Trieschmann slowed due to Coxs oil on his windshield.
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Pacific Coast League Scores and Rain-Delayed Games
Indianapolis defeated Seattle 4-2 while Tacoma lost 4-9 and Denver edged Vancouver 3-2 in an 8 inning rain halted game. Hawaii beat Tulsa 7-2 and Phoenix shut out Spokane 2-0. Oklahoma City prevailed 5-4 over Portland in 12 innings.
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Four homer day fuels Reds split with Cubs as White Sox rout
Leo Cardenas powered Cincinnati with four homers and eight runs in a split doubleheader against Chicago. Gary Peters threw a two-hitter for Chicago, while the White Sox blasted Washington 12-0 in a lopsided win.
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Bouton Wins as Yankees Edge Tigers in Doubleheader
Jim Bouton earned relief help from Steve Hamilton and Pedro Ramos for his first win since June 30. He tired in the seventh after a two run single in the sixth as the Yankees tied the game with Roger Maris homering in the first. Don Wert drove in six for Detroit in the doubleheader, with four runs in the opener and a two run single in the second inning of the nightcap.
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