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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1966

Page

13

Cepeda Traded to Cardinals Ends Trade Standstill

Chicago AP reports Orlando Cepeda, a 226 homer Giants star, moved to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Ray Sadecki. Cepeda joins a team with plans to start today against the Cubs after weather delays. Giants boss Herman Franks wanted the deal and cited need for a left handed starter and first base overlap with Willie McCovey. Cardinal manager Red Schoendienst welcomes the upgrade as Cepeda eyes immediate impact.

Ger San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Ray Sadecki Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cepeda Herman Franks Giants Franks Willie McCovey McCovey Cubs Dick Ellsworth Cub John Holland Horace Stoneham Tme Stoneham Sadecki Pittsburgh Cardinal Red Schoendienst

Alou leads brothers with 333 batting average

Matty Alou of Pittsburgh tops his brothers in batting at 333 as Felipe Atlanta hits 300 and Jesus San Francisco 213. The Pirates acquired Matty from the Giants last winter while Al Dark faces a homer drought for Kansas City after 20 games.

Ben Clan NEW York Matty Alou Pittsburgh Alous Felipe Alou Atlanta Jesus San Francisco Pirates Matty Giants al Dark Kansas City Athletics Larry Stahl

Long games linger in baseball as season unfolds

The season shows eight games finishing in under two hours versus 29 over three hours. Ed Kranepool of the Mets is hitless in 24 at bats across eight games, dropping his batting average from 303 to .175. Sonny Jackson of Houston threatens Maury Wills in stolen bases as Wills leads the NL with eight steals while Jackson sits at 11.

Ed Kranepool New York Mets Sonny Jackson Houston Dodgers Maury Wills Jackson

Jets Trade Pancho Herrera For Harrington In IL Swap

Columbus Jets announce the International League trade of veteran first baseman Frank Pancho Herrera to the Syracuse Chiefs for outfielder Charles Harrington. Herrera, 32, played for Buffalo in 1959 posting a .329 average with 37 homers and 128 RBIs, and had stints with the Phillies.

Columbus Ohio Columbus Jets Frank Pancho Herrera Syracuse Chiefs Charles Mickey) Harrington Herrera Syracuse Philadelphia Phillies Buffalo

Rival Managers See Hitting Slump Despite Strong Pitching

Cleveland Indians manager Birdie Tebbetts and Detroit Tigers skipper Charlie Dressen voiced similar concerns that their teams' pitching is solid but hitters are not producing. The Indians and Tigers open a three game series with O’Donoghue uncertain due to a virus, Bell or O’Donoghue may start, while Lolich faces McDowell tonight and McLain starts Wednesday.

Cleveland Birdie Tebbetts Charlie Dressen Tebbetts Cleveland Indians Dressen Detroit Tigers Indians Tigers Tribe John O'Donoghue Gary Bell O’donoghue Sam McDowell Mickey Lolich Dennis Mclain McDowell

Australians Favored Despite Missing Star In Federation Cup

In Turin Italy Australia opens the Federation Cup with star Margaret Smith absent but still favored. The United States is seeded second with Julie Heldman Carol Graebner and Billie Jean Moffitt King on the American team.

Turin Italy Margaret Smith Australia United States Julie Heldman New York Carol Graebner Beachwood Ohio Billie Jean Moffitt King Long Beach Calif

Armco Five Puts On Big Pin Display

Armco Five bowled one of the era’s top single-game shows in Dayton’s Gem City Sunday at McCook’s. The team rolled 19 straight strikes to reach 1,213 actual, 3,116 total and 3,200 handicap to lead the Pot of Gold Tournament. Bowlin had a 277 high game and 710 high series.

Armco Dayton Industrial Athletic Association McCook’s Don Bowlin Bert

Pro Am Tourney Produces Tie For Third At Kitty Hawk

Day ton Bill Ritter Jerry Brown and Wildwood pro Sam Spadafora of Middletown were in a four way tie for third in best ball with handicaps 67 yesterday. Sycamore Creek pro Jack Ortman and three amateurs won the event with a 65 while Greene County Club pro Chuck Licher took low pro honors with a 73.

Dayton Bill Ritter Jerry Brown Wildwood Sam Spadafora Middletown Kitty Hawk Brown Sycamore Creek Jack Ortman Chuck Licher Greene Country Club

Freddie Haas Leads 100000 Greater New Orleans Open Field

Freddie Haas, aged 50, headlines the Greater New Orleans Open at Lakewood Country Club with Arnie's Army and Jack's Pack following top contenders. Haas, recent PGA Seniors champion, faces legends like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus as pro ams and qualifying rounds set the stage for 47 spots among 52 pros and 15 amateurs.

New Orleans Arnie Jack Benaven Oc Weaddie Dane Freddie Haas Sam Snead Haas Lakewood Country Club Freddie Mike Barbato Louisiana State University Lionel Jay Hebert Johnny Pott Gardner Dickinson Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Billy Casper Doug Sanders Houston Lakewood

Record Muskie Captures Rival Tale In Carrollton

Ohio wildlife officials report a dramatic muskie catch at Leesville Lake near Carrollton. Schaffter Jr. hooked a 39 inch female muskellunge and a 33 inch male on the same outing, both landed after a tough battle.

Carrollton Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Iure Schaffter ee _ Armbruster Wildlife Division Daniel C. Armbruster Schaffter Jr Rt. 1 Ster Leesville Lake Here

Lebanon Raceway Daily RaceResults Summary

Results from Lebanon Raceway outline nine races with horse names and payout odds for each race. Entries section lists horse names and drivers across nine events, noting multiple Trot and Pace races and listing odds and times where shown.

Troy nets 36th straight win with 4-1 victory over Middletown

Troy tennis stretched its three year run to 36 straight wins by beating Middletown 4-1. Troy improves to 13- win total this season as Doughty, Goldner, and Hennessey-Allen win singles and doubles matches.

Troy Middletown Doughty Miller Harrison Hall Goldner Slezak Hennessey - Allen Slade - Justice Oxley - Tremblay Gregory- Martin

Cassius Clay Arrives in London Ahead of Cooper Bout

Cassius Clay lands in London after a long flight and meets with promoter Harry Levene before training for the May 21 heavyweight title defense against Britain’s Henry Cooper. He plans to train hard, seeks no chances, and recalls the 1963 London fight where Cooper previously stopped him.

Harold Wilson House of Commons Britain Henry Cooper Clay London Cassius Clay Harry Levene Miami Fla New York Cooper

Weather Delays Class AA and A Semifinals

Cold weather postponed several tournament baseball semifinals in Hamilton and surrounding areas. The Middletown and Fairmont West Class AA semi advanced to tonight, while Carlisle shifts to play the winner of Newton versus Franklin Monroe on Wednesday. The Springboro Trenton Class A semifinal moved to New Miami today from Lakota.

Middletown-Fairmont West Hamilton Carlisle Newton Franklin - Monroe Springboro

Wright Will Coach U.S. Team

Track Coach Stan Wright of Texas Southern University was named head coach of the United States men's track and field team for the July 23 24 dual meet against Russia in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Stan Wright Texas Southern University United States Russia

Clay Attends London Club Boxing Night

Muhammad Ali addressed a black tie audience at a London hotel Monday night. He expressed gratitude for their support during a difficult period and said he hoped to remain in London for a few days after the fight.

Clay London Black Tie

Us Tareyton Smoker Ad Challenge Switchers

An enduring slogan proclaims Us Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch. The line markets brand loyalty and contrasts Tareyton with rival cigarettes through bold phrasing.

Franklin Tennis Team Wins Second Match 5-0 Over Trotwood Madison

Franklin defeats Trotwood Madison 5-0 in tennis as White 6-3 6-2, Hurst 6-4 6-0, Harding 7-5 6-2 win singles. Doubles Jones-Downing 6-4 6-2 6-4, Ellis-Beggs win by forfeit.

Franklin Trotwood Madison White Watkins Hurst Siehl Harding Schmidt Jones - Downing Bell-Nietart Ellis- Beggs

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