Detroit mourns Bob Swift former MLB pinch manager dies
Bob Swift, noted as baseballs greatest pinch manager, died Monday of lung cancer at age 57. A former catcher for the St Louis Browns and Phillies, he posted interim managing records with the Tigers and Athletics, including 10 straight wins for Kansas City in 1959. He is survived by his widow Ruth and a married daughter.
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Indians Trade With Angels in Player Swap
The Cleveland Indians traded fielder George Banks to the California Angels for outfielder Willie Smith. Cleveland also recalled pitcher Vincente Romo from Portland and sold pitcher Bob Heffner to Jacksonville of the International League for cash.
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Powell and Aparicio Vie For Comeback Player Award
Boog Powell led the voting as a 250 pound slugger with 32 votes to win the Comeback Player of the Year despite a .287 average and 109 RBIs after 34 homers in 1965. Luis Aparicio, returning from elbow surgery, had 27 votes and Sanford’s 13-7 record aided the Angels.
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Eight Promoted to Reds' Varisty Roster in Offseason Moves
Cincinnati Reds announce promotions of eight farmhands led by Lefty Arrigo return to the roster. New additions include Dan McGinn Jack Earl John Noriega John Bench Bernie Carbo Hal McRae and Fenderson. Bench McRae and Fenderson posted solid numbers in the minors.
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Teen joins U S women’s golf team in World Championship
Shelley Hamlin a Fresno California senior and defending California champion joined the U S women’s team as a last minute replacement for the World Amateur Team Championship in Mexico City. She was playing football with her brothers when summoned and flew out to the Mexico Country Club for the event.
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Wilcox wins 1966 Tournament of Americas bowling title
John Wilcox 19 from Williamsport Pa captures the men s singles with a 3040 total over 15 games in Miami Florida leading Ramiro Munoz Mexico and Miguel Correa Venezuela. He also shares the mixed doubles title with Dorothy Whitsell Belleville Illinois.
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Frenchmen Clash in $100,000 United Nations Trot at Yonkers
Yonkers N Y AP Speedy Rodney the U S favorite to win the United Nations Trot for a second straight year as four U S trotters meet two from France and two from the Soviet Union Roqueline and the French riders oppose Speedy Rodney owns by Wayre and John Carey and Robert Mann with Del Inskio driving from post four tonight at 85 to 1 odds
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Kidd Counting On Skiing In Winter Games
Billy Kidd of Stowe despite a broken leg and cast on his right leg says he expects to ski again by next summer or fall and hopes to compete in the 1968 Winter Olympics. He received the New England Council silver bowl for outstanding contributions to New England skiing.
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Brooks Robinson Proves Tough On Star Pitching
In St Louis Brooks Robinson of Baltimore showed bat control against famed hurlers. He tripled off Sandy Koufax in the second, singled versus Juan Marichal in the seventh, and again singled against Gaylord Perry in the 10th. Jim Bunning retired him on a grounder in the fifth.
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Royals Open at Home as Lucas Plays Through Injury
Detroit hosts Cincinnati in a season opener at Cobo Arena. Jerry Lucas guards with a wrapped ring finger while Oscar Robertson scores 37 in a 103-99 Royals win. Pistons counter with DeBuschere Scott Miles and VanArsdale. Scott leads Pistons with 26.
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Howe Signs 21st NHL Season With Detroit Wings
Gordie Howe, now aging but enduring, signed for a 21st NHL season with the Detroit Red Wings. The 1966 67 campaign opens at Boston, with an estimated salary near 1.94 million dollars and a $5,000 increase, as Howe chases more records after amassing 689 career goals.
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Howe nets 600th goal milestone amid knee strain
The 38-year-old Howe, limited by a knee strain after 17 days off ice, tallied one goal and two assists in weekend play. He notes not feeling as strong as in youth, while cementing his 600th regular season goal and pursuing the 700-goal combined mark. Howe has 1,329 games, 624 goals, 812 assists, 1,436 points, and NHL all time records.
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Boxers' Close Decisions Highlightcard
In Phoenix and Walpole two lightweight bouts ended in points. Don Fullmer of West Jordan Utah edged Tony Montano of Phoenix 10 rounds. M C Cordova of New York defeated Richie Gonzales of Elizabeth New Jersey in six rounds.
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Miami Defense Faces Top Test at Ohio University
Miami's stingy defense seeks to extend its scoreless run as it meets Ohio University in a key Mid American Conference clash. The Redskins, 2-0 in MAC play, rely on a shutdown defense that has allowed only 20 points in five games, while Bruck Mattes injury updates raise hope for a return to form.
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Offense Slows After Hot Start In Early Games
The offense has slowed to a crawl, scoring 19 points in the last two games after totaling 73 in the first three. Passing is minimal with just 26 yards through the latest contest.
Injunction Sought Against NHL Franchise in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Blades of the Western Hockey League seek a court injunction to halt the NHL from establishing a Los Angeles area franchise. A suit filed Monday alleges sportsman Jack Kent Cooke unlawfully induced the NHL to grant him a franchise.
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Bowling Standings and Scores From Local Meet
Bowlers Bill Soule M Densmore and A Eliopoulos posted high series and game totals in a local bowling meet with notable scores for Howard Kramer J Eliopoulos Jasper Harrison and Mary Lou Leak among many listed participants. The results show multiple averages with several bowlers exceeding 200 in games and robust series totals.
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