Braves Hire Richards To Boost Farm System
Atlanta owner announces Paul Richards as new farm system adviser with potential to move into broader roles. Richards, 57, previously managed the White Sox and Orioles and served as GM for the Orioles and Astros, who fired him last year amid a slump.
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Richards to lead Braves farm system as new instruction chief
John McHale announced Rich ards will form a new player development department in Atlanta farm clubs. Richards, with a history as Orioles and White Sox skipper, will visit Braves farm teams next week to assess and guide pitchers and catchers. Bragan called Richards capable and not a demotion. Cincinnati Reds edge San Francisco Giants 3 2 as Tony Perez drives in the winning run in the 10th.
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Divisionals Set For Today At Harmon's Track
Harmon's Raceway opens for Southwest Region Divisional Record Races with top cars from Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico and Louisiana. Gates at 8 a.m. record runs 9 to 1 p.m. eliminations begin 2 p.m. NHRA officials present. drivers seek top five regional points toward the world finals in Tulsa October 30-31.
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Orioles Beat Angels 1-0 Behind Bowens Ninth Inning Homer
Sam Bowens belted a ninth inning homer to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 1-0 win over the California Angels in Anaheim. Wally Bunker allowed five hits through eight before Bowens’ shot broke a pitchers duel, with Dick Hall retiring the side in the ninth for the shutout.
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Phillies Rally Past Pirates In Wild 8-7 Victory
Philadelphia held off Pittsburgh 8-7 after a chaotic first inning. Dick Groat delivered a triple to pace a 5-5 tie in the sixth, Bill White homered twice, Rich Allen also connected, and Groat added a double and an RBI as the Phillies overcame early chaos.
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Shaw Wins Fourth Straight For Mets In 9 3 Victory
Veteran pitcher Bob Shaw became the Mets first starter to win four straight, beating the Chicago Cubs 9 3. He moved to 5 4 after 11 hits allowed in his first four Mets starts as Ed Kranepool and Ed Bressoud led a two four run assault with homers. Santo extended his 24 game hitting streak with a third inning single.
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Aaron Takes 3rd Round Lead in Western Open Golf
Tommy Aaron shot 69 to reach 212, one stroke ahead in the Western Open at Medinah. Billy Casper, Ken Venturi, and Kermit Zarley chased at 213. Homero Blancas and Jack McGowan shared second at 214 after Blancas slipped in the 36-hole tally amid sweltering 95 degree heat. Arnold Palmer faded after a strong Open week.
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Braves sweep two one run games from Los Angeles
Atlanta shaded a day night doubleheader with 5 4 and 4 3 wins over the Dodgers. Tony Cloninger earned his eighth victory as he limitied the Dodgers to six innings then gave way after a three run homer by John Roseboro. The afternoon game featured home runs by Torre Carty and Ken Johnson, and Los Angeles briefly led 3 2 before Atlanta's late rally.
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Murphy Wins NCAA Golf Title At Stanford
Pudgy Bob Murphy of Florida captured the NCAA golf championship at Stanford with a four under par 67 in the final round, finishing at 283 to edge Vinny Giles of Georgia by two strokes. Arne Dokka tied for third, while Marty Fleckman and B R McLendon also posted strong 290s.
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Drivers Buried Side By Side
Seattle AP reports Ron Musson and Rex Manchester, two premier unlimited hydroplane drivers, buried side by side in Seattle after dying in separate crashes during Washington DC's President's Cup regatta. Don Wilson of Palm Beach also died when his boat collided with Manchester's in the race final heat.
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Wetzel Signs with Lakers After Tech Star Workouts
Roanoke Virginia AP reports John Wetzel star forward for Virginia Tech signs a straight contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He will switch to guard and join the NBA team after a series of recent workouts.
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Paragon Club Beats Bonita in Monroe Minor League
Paragon Club remained undefeated by topping Bonita 19 to 14 on Saturday. Bruce Black earned the win and both Black and Fred Kalihomero homered for Paragon.
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Cuellar Wins Sixth As Astros Top Cardinals 3 2
Houston pitcher Mike Cuellar earned his sixth victory, fanning 15 in a 3-2 win over St. Louis after the Astros benefited from four Cardinal errors. Sonny Jackson hit a first inning inside the park homer and unearned runs in the fourth and seventh padded the lead. Rusty Staub and Bob Lillis contributed key plays as the Astros capitalized on defensive miscues.
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Mann Leads Water loo Open After 36 Holes One Stroke Ahead
Carol Mann holds a one stroke lead over Ruth Jessen after 36 holes at the Water loo Women's Open at Sunny Side Country Club. Mann shot 70 in the second round for a 141 total, while Jessen sank a 73 to reach 142. Kathy Whitworth and Mickey Wright sit mid-pack as the field stays tight in the $10,000 event.
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Washington Romps Boston 4-3 Behind McMullen's Key Plays
Ken McMullen sparked Washington with a two run rally in the fourth and a ninth inning double that scored the winning run as the Senators edged Boston 4-3. Don Lock opened the ninth with an infield single and scored as McMullen doubled off the left field wall. Rico Petrocelli homered twice for Boston.
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Astros Lose Joe Morgan For 3 Weeks
Houston second baseman Joe Morgan, the club’s leading hitter at .310, suffered a fractured knee cap when struck by a Lee Maye line drive during batting practice. He was hospitalized with X rays confirming the fracture and a leg cast applied, with an estimated absence of three to four weeks.
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Jeter Signs 1966 Pact With Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Wisconsin AP Bob Jeter a limited but valuable defensive back signed his 1966 contract with the Green Bay Packers. He played several preseason games at right cornerback before an injury sidelined him. He backed up Doug Hart and intercepted one pass against the Colts in Baltimore.
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