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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1966
Page
10
David Bristol, 33, was named manager of the Cincinnati Reds for 1967 after performing well in a midseason stint. Owner Bill DeWitt praised his determination and aggressive style, noting the team’s youth and Bristol’s potential to push players like Tommy Helms toward major league success.
The Senate approved a bill to sanction the NFL and AFL merger and sent it to the House where Judiciary Committee chief Emanuel Celler signals a tougher path. He demands hearings and opposes sweeping antitrust exemptions.
Seattle station KVI reports Bob Lemon, manager of the Seattle Angels in the Pacific Coast League, will be offered the field manager job with the Boston Red Sox. Lemon, a former Indians pitching star, led Seattle to the PCL pennant this season and finished second in the Western Division last year.
The National League pennant race tightens as the Pirates trail the Dodgers by 2 1/2 games with five left. Pittsburgh relies on Veale Law and Fryman their injured staff. Los Angeles counters with Drysdale Sutton Osteen and Koufax as the stretch drive begins.
Dodgers win at St Louis as Ron Fairly hits a two run homer and two singles in his Busch Stadium debut. John Briggs adds a pinch hit in Philadelphia and delivers a decisive 11th inning single for the Phillies. Pirates hope fade as Dodgers extend NL lead. meanwhile Giants beat Atlanta and Detroit tops California.
San Francisco beat Atlanta 8 to 2 and Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh 5 to 4. The schedule lists rain affected games and pennant contenders with Detroit, Baltimore, and Cleveland in the chase as teams prepare for twin bills and midweek matchups.
Philadelphia's Gene Mauch says the Phillies will play to win as many as possible in hopes of climbing from fourth place with five games left against the Pirates and Dodgers. Jim Bunning earned his 19th win in relief as Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 5-4.
Detroit Free Press reports Ralph Houk declined a lucrative offer to manage the Detroit Tigers. He would have written his own ticket with a potential long term salary up to 100000 annually, but remained with the New York Yankees where three years remain on his four year contract. Tigers officials had no comment.
Ron Fairly of Los Angeles collected a homer and two singles, scored twice and drove in three as the Dodgers beat St. Louis 6-3 to extend their NL lead. Darrell Brandon pitched for Boston in a doubleheader opener, scattering seven hits as the Red Sox blanked Washington 5 0.
Jose Menno of Argentina outpointed Carl Gizzi of Wales in London heavyweights. Bob Cassidy of New York outpointed Clyde Taylor of New York in Walpole. Jerry Pellegrini of St Bernard Louisiana defeated Joey Durelle of Three Rivers Quebec in New Orleans.
Cincinnati named Dave Bristol manager of the Reds for 1967 at age 33, making him the youngest major league manager. He took over as interim on July 13, guiding the team to a 37 34 record since then as he pursues a long coaching career. The Reds host Houston tonight at 8 05.
Red Barber, a 13 year Yankee broadcaster who is 58, was told at a breakfast with Michael Burke that his contract will not be renewed for the 1967 season. Burke became Yankees head after Dan Topping resigned last week.
Erickson Hair Specialists announce a Wednesday September 28 1966 consultation at Parkway Motel Middletown Ohio with H M Lile to discuss home baldness remedies and scalp concerns. The event offers a free no obligation 20 minute visit and guarantees pro rated treatment details. Another nearby location is Wilmington Gen'l Denver Hotel on September 27.
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