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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1966

Page

5

Baseball Scores and Standings Mixed Results Dominate Card

National League results Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco Atlanta St Louis Los Angeles Philadelphia New York Houston Cincinnati Oakland etc reported with 13 and 11 inning games. Sunday outcomes Pittsburgh beat Chicago San Francisco defeated St Louis and Los Angeles downed St Louis.Eastern and International leagues noted with multiple scores and upcoming games.

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Koufax Faces Pain as Pitching Prowess Shines

At 20th win of season, Sandy Koufax limits St. Louis to six hits and fanned 10 in a 4-1 Dodgers victory while contending his left elbow may end his career. He recalls learning of traumatic arthritis in March 1965 and contemplates quitting to avoid permanent damage.

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Earl Wilson Flops With Red Sox In Detroit Stop

The windup was just the start for Earl Wilson as he struggled in a Detroit game while with the Red Sox. Curt Block notes the pitcher faced early trouble on the mound and in the batter’s box as Boston fights for control.

Curt Block Earl Wilson

Bost on hurler Monroe defies odds with sudden return

A former Boston pitcher Monroe astonishes by reaching a new peak after years of struggle to break the 500 level. His comeback marks a notable milestone for the team and restores momentum.

Boston Red Sox

Ford’s uncertain return as Yankees star faces health hurdle

Whitey Ford, two months from 38, is on the disable list after a circulatory ailment recurred. He will seek Houston medical counsel on surgery history, casting doubt on a return to the rotation after a 1966 season clouded by injuries and a 2-5 record.

Ford Houston Denton Cowley Whitey New York Yankees Spud Chandler Yankee

Muny Junior Tourney sets new champion after Pedidy absence

The one day junior golf event at Municipal Golf Course opens with three boys divisions and a girls division for Monroe and West Monroe residents aged eight to 17. With Terry Pedidy unable to defend, a new winner is anticipated as Johnny Myers notes play remains restricted until the final groups tee off around 3:30. The event awards up to 30 trophies, including the Pwin Cities girl junior title, with 18 hole rounds for older juniors and nine or five holes for younger divisions.

Monroe West Monroe Terry Pedidy Ruston Johnny Myers Pwin Myers Bill Cavertee Steve Mintz Andy Mintz Thomas Brantley Harry Smith John Massey Byron Goyne George Hunnicult David Causey Jerry Hennen Martin Stuart Jim Willams Ewing Brown James Salisbury

West Monroe Faces Belvedere in Dixie Youth World Series Opener

West Monroe, Louisiana champion, meets Belvedere South Carolina in the Dixie Youth World Series opener in Alexandria. Coaches and players discuss lineups and batting strength as the double elimination tournament begins with additional games including Covington Tennessee versus Myrtle Grove Florida and host Alexandria. A special appearance by Bob Feller is noted during the opening ceremonies.

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White to Speak at St Frederick Boosters Meet

Dixie White the Northeast State athletic director will address the St Frederick Quarterback Club meeting at 7 pm in the school auditorium. Dan McClure the St Frederick athletic director will report on Warrior football talent and introduce athletes and their parents. All interested in St Frederick athletic programs are invited.

White St. Frederick Boosters Dixie White Northeast State St . Frederick Dan McClure St. Fredrick McClure St Frederick's

Three Softball Games For City Tourney Tonight

The City Championship Softball Tournament offers three games tonight on two diamonds at Benoit Recreation Center. Coleve Place faces the Fire Department at 6 30, Pico Finance meets Southside Methodist at 6, both on the Senor OA field Sethe. Baptist plays America Bank at 7 on the Beno Bo field.

Benoit Coleve Place Fire Department Pico Finance Southside Methodist Senor OA Sethe! Baptist America Bank Beno Bo

Arcadia Advances to NCBL Playoff Finals

Arcadia blanked Simsboro 4-0 on combined pitching by Gene Smith and Gary Bond to reach the North Central Baseball League championship finals. Ruston and Ansley game in the other half of the finals was rained out.

Ruston Arcadia Gene Smith Gary Bond Blank Simshboro Ansley

Futch and Cook Sweep Stock Racing Wins at Traweek Speedway

Red Futch and Freddy Cook captured two victories each at Traweek Speedway near West Monroe. Futch won the featured stock car race after a coupe heat win, while Cook prevailed in the stock heat and stock trophy dash. Gene Newsom won the coupe trophy dash ending the Futch Cook monopoly. In Gaelic football, Meath beat Down 2 16 to 1 9 in the all Ireland semi final.

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Morrall Leads Giants Past Lions in Exhibition Clash

Morrall threw for 185 yards and a touchdown as the New York Giants beat Detroit 17 7 in Yale Bowl action. The Lions, 0 2 1, struggled with pass blocking as Morrall showed solid command after his midseason trade from Detroit.

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