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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

Page

12

Redlegs Fall In Ninth as Cepeda Delivers Late Rally

Cincinnati Reds led 3 2 in the top of the ninth before St. Louis Cardinals Billy McCool allowed singles and a Cepeda hit that produced two runs. Cepeda drove in the decisive score as a throwing error allowed another run, giving the Cardinals a 4 3 win and snapping Cincinnati’s six game win streak. Gibson improved to 4 5 while McCool fell to 1 1.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Billy McCool Orlando Cepeda Reds Cepeda Johnny Edwards San Francisco Bob Gibson Vada Pinson Gibson Crosley Field McCool Julian Javier Mike Shannon Curt Flood Jom O'Toole Don Nottebart

Ump Illegal Then So Is Aaron Assault On Cubs

Cubs manager Leo Durocher argues NL rookie umpire Hank Wendelstedt was illegal for ejecting him. Hank Aaron issues six hits in seven at bats across the doubleheader as Atlanta wins 5 2 then 4 3. Marichal adds eighth win and third shutout against the Mets.

Aaron Cubs Murray Chass Associated Press Leo Durocher Harry Wendelstedt Hank Aaron Wendelstedt Durocher Braves Atlanta

Willett Named Top Athlete at Ohio University Banquet

Athens Ohio AP Bob Willett a senior from Cincinnati led college batters with a .493 average and was named Ohio University's athlete of the year at the spring sports banquet. He also earned MVP honors for the Bobcats baseball team while Gary Goecke of Dayton and John Tillman of Akron were named MVPs in golf and track respectively.

Athens Ohio Bob Willet Ohio University Willet Cincinnati Bobcats Gary Goecke Dayton John Tillman Akron

Fernandez HR Wins For Hens Over Richmond 7 3

Frank Fernandez hits a three run homer as Toledo Hens grab a four run first inning to beat Richmond 7 to 3 in the International League. Jim Horsford goes six innings allowing two homers to Adel Garrett and Billy Southworth. Buffalo tops Syracuse 7 3 in the nightcap after a 5 2 opener. Rochester sweeps Toronto 5 2 and 7 2. Columbus rainout ends series with Jacksonville trailing Jets by a half game.

Associated Press Frank Fernandez Toledo Richmond Jim Horsford Mud Hens Adel Garrett Billy Southworth Buffalo Syracuse Rochester Toronto Columbus Jacksonville Jets

Sunday results and upcoming MLB schedule notes

Sunday scores show St. Louis 4 Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 6 Houston 1 Pittsburgh 4 Los Angeles 0 San Francisco 5 New York 2 Atlanta 5 Chicago 2 4. Tuesday and Wednesday games listed include Chicago at St Louis New York at Houston Philadelphia at Los Angeles Pittsburgh at San Francisco.

St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco New Atlanta Chicago New York W. L. Pet. G. San Fran Houston Sete Phil

Polish lifter sets world light heavyweight record in Bialograd

Weightlifter Waclaw Golab of Poland set a world light heavyweight record by pressing 168.5 kilograms in a contest at Bialograd, announced by a Communist Party newspaper on Sunday.

Warsaw Waclaw Golab Poland Bialograd Communist Party

Baseball Scores Reel Off A Busy Schedule For Tonight

New York leads 5-2 while Minnesota wins 3-1 and Detroit posts a 3-0 night. Baltimore defeats Boston 5-2 and Kansas City tops Washington 3-1. Only game slated for Baltimore at Chicago. California at New York and Minnesota at Boston on tap, with Cleveland visiting Detroit. Night game under lights.

New York Minnesota Detroit Baltimore Boston Kansas City Todady Washington Chicago California Cleveland G.B. W. L. Pet Detroit Eee Cali Nia Chicago Eeee Kan

Rochester and Buffalo Tops in Rough Hockey Mix

Rochester 5 Buffalo 5 and Toronto 2 2 split as Syracuse 2 Toledo 7 and Richmond 3 Columbus at Jacksonville postponed by rain.

Rochester Toronto Buffalo Syracuse Toledo Richmond Columbus Jacksonville

Juan Marichal Bids for 30 Wins as Pace Surges

Juan Marichal edged toward Dizzy Dean’s 1934 mark with an eight win streak and a 0.69 ERA through 78 innings. The San Francisco right hander limited the Mets to a three hitter in a 5-0 victory and extended his perfect record against New York to 15 straight.

San Francisco Juan Marichal Dizzy Dean St. Louis Dominican Republic New York Mets Dean Marichal Mets New Yorkers

Two Drivers Die In Speedway Weekend Crash Row

Two sprint car drivers were killed at Air Capital Speedway Wichita Kansas on Sunday night. Lee Smith 43 Lakewood Cole and Darrin Burkholder 31 Seneca Kan died. Bob Chester of Denver Colorado injured in satisfactory condition. Cecil Lee Willingham 42 Pimlico track superintendent noted in report.

Wichita Kan Air Capital Speedway Lee Smith Lakewood Cole Darrin Burkholder Senecca Bob Chester Denver Colo

Major League Leaders National League Batting and More

Report of top performers in the National League with figures for batting average runs and RBIs. Highlights include Alou Atlanta leading in average and hits, Aaron Atlanta in runs and homers, Hart San Francisco high in RBIs and hits, and Wills Los Angeles with stolen bases. Pitching leaders show Marshall San Francisco with an 8 0 record and Gibson 78 strikeouts.

Alou Pittsburgh Morgan Houston Aaron Atlanta Hart San Francisco Wynn Pinson Cincinnati Wills Los Angeles Jackson Marichal Maloney Knowles Philadelphia Gibson St. Louis Koufax

Baseball leaders and stats from the league leaders list

Batting leaders include Oliva of Minnesota at .374 and F Robinson of Baltimore at .342. Runs led by F Robinson 27 and Valentine 26. RBIs led by B Robinson 34 and Scott 27. Hits led by B Robinson 46 and Valentine. Doubles led by Allen 11 and Valentine 10. Triples by Schaal 15 with seven tied at 3. Home runs by Scott 11 and Reichardt 11. Stolen bases led by Agee 11 and Tartabull? Kansas City. Pitching leaders show O Donoghue 40 decisions and Pizarro 30. Strikeouts McDowell 74 and Richert 66.

Oliva Minnesota F. Robinson Baltimore Valentine Washingston B. Robinson Scott Boston Wasington Allen Washington Schaal California Reichardt Agee Chicago Tartabull Kansas City O’donoghue Cleveland Pizarro McDowell Richert

Pacific Coast League scores and curfew notes

The report lists several Pacific Coast League games with final scores: Denver 12 over Indianapolis 3, San Diego 5 Tacoma 4, Spokane 6 Seattle 3, Oklahoma City 5 Tulsa 0, Phoenix 8 Vancouver 7 in 13 innings, Portland 3 Hawaii 2. A second game was called after 9 innings due to curfew.

Denver Indianapolis San Diego Tacoma Spokane Seattle Oklahoma City Tulsa Phoenix Vancouver Portland Hawaii

Houk Gets Fat Chance as Yankees Climb Standings

Ralph Houk, newly appointed Yankees manager, reshapes the club as New York ties for seventh after a five game win streak. A funny mix of uniforms and role shifts unfolds with Pete Mikkelsen trading No. 35 for tailoring needs and Joe Pepitone delivering key RBIs and a late game double.

Houk Yankee Yankees Minnesota Twins Johnny Keane Los Angeles Pete Mikkelsen New York Joe Pepitone Twins

Six Big Ten Players On Best Nine

The NC A A District 4 All-Star baseball team includes six Big Ten players led by Minnesota's Frank Brosseau and Bob Fenwick. Ohio State adds Chuck Brinkman and Steve Arlin, Indiana's Jim DeNeff at short, Michigan State's Bob Speer in right field, with Western Michigan's Charles Coselke at first and Ball State's Homer Jackson at second among selections. Second team features Bob Baker of Ohio State.

Fort Wayne Ind Marty Karow Ohio State Minnesota Frank Brosseau Bob Fenwick Chuck Brinkman Steve Arlin Indiana Jim DeNeff Bob Speer Michigan State Charles Coselke Western Michigan Homer Jackson Ball State Bob Willet Ohio University Dave Gartha Bob Baker Yankees Tom Murphy Ohio Bill Lane Kent Cleveland Indians Bowling Green Chicago Ted Rose White Sox Esse Detroit Baltimore Boston Kansas City Washington California Angels Indians Max Alvis Rocky Colavito Red Whitfield John O'Donoghue Don Wert Tigers Frank Bertaina Orioles Frank Robinson Willie Horton Bill Freehan Brooks Robinson

U S Davis Cup Team Faces Hard Training After Jamaica Victory

The United States beat the West Indies 4 1 in Kingston to clinch the American Zone. Captain George MacCall said the upset doubles loss by Ash e and Pasarell to Jamaicans Richard Russell and Lance Lumsden will push the team to tougher practice upon return. Cliff Richey and Arthur Ashe won their singles matches Sunday to secure the win.

Kingston Jamaica West Indies George MacCall U.S Richard Russell Lance Lumsden Cliff Richey Arthur Ashe Ashe Charlie Pasarell

Red Sox fall to leads broken by timely Sox rally

Ralph Terry held Boston to a single until a three run seventh, highlighted by Dalton Jones' ground rule double and Joe Foy’s RBI single. Earl Wilson added an RBI single as Boston briefly led before the Senators answered in a three run second inning. Jim King Frank Howard and Pete Richert drove in runs for Washington. Jimmy Piersall doubled in Tom Satriano for the decisive run in the nightcap as the Angels ended a six game skid.

Red Sox Ralph Terry Dalton Jones Joe Foy Earl Wilson Senators Jim King Frank Howard Pete Richert

Lorain Admiral King Coach Resigns for Personal Matters

Elmer Meyers resigns after five years as track coach at Lorain Admiral King High School to devote more time to personal matters. The school says he will remain as assistant basketball coach under Al McConihe.

Lorain Ohio Elmer Meyers Admiral King High School Meyers al McConihe

Braves and Giants Split Doubleheader As Aaron Streak Extends

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves collected six hits in seven at bats extending his streak to eight games before a strikeout as his team split a doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs. Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants tossed a three hitter for his eighth win without a loss and third shutout in a 5 0 opener against the New York Mets.

Aaron Durocher Ernie Broglio San Francisco New York Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston St. Louis Cincinnati Juan Marichal Mets Jim Hart Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Giants New York Mets

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