Stargell Falls One Hit Short Of Consecutive Record
Willie Stargell’s bid for the National League consecutive hits record ended at nine as Jerry Buchek’s throw nailed Gene Alley at the plate in the first meeting with the St. Louis Cardinals. Stargell, who went 2 for 5, saw Don Cardwell and the Pirates rally to a 9-1 win, G ibson lasting through only one but fanning four Pirates in the fourth.
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Pittsburgh
Willie Stargell
Willie
Stargell
St. Louis Carnals
Pittsburgh Pirate
Jerry Buchek
Gene Alley
Woody Williams
Cincinnati Reds
Rog Gibson
Pirates
Don Cardwell
Gibson
Don Dennis
Hal Woodeshick
Roberto Clemente
Clemente
Jerry Lynch
Jim Pagliaroni
Donn Clendenon
Bill Mazeroski
Cardwell
Dodgers Add Hitting To Running Attack in 1966 Push
The Los Angeles Dodgers, famed for speed and pitching, now emphasize hitting. They won 8-6 in 10 innings over the Chicago Cubs, powered by four homers and 15 hits. Jim Lefebvre accounted for his 12th homer, Wes Parker and Al Ferrara contributing, as Walter Alston noted a growing hitting edge without abandoning the running game.
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Chicago
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Dodger
Jeff Torborg
Cubs
Jim Lefebvre
Wes Parker
Parker
Lefebvre
al Ferrara
Walt Alston
Alston
Rain Delays NAIA Tournament Game in Missouri
Rain halted the NAIA Baseball Tournament game between Southern Louisiana and Missouri Valley in the top of the fourth with SLU leading 2-0. The game will resume at 11 a.m. CST. Linfield defeated Lewis 8-2 in the other winners bracket game as Linfield pulled away late.
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St. Joseph
Southern Louisiana
Southern
Charles Hebert
Missouri Valley
Linfield
Ore
Lewis
Ill
Braves Run to Fourth Straight Win in 11-6 Triumph
Atlanta Braves erased a 5-0 deficit against the New York Mets, scoring seven in one inning to win 11-6. Bobby Bragan praised Felix Millan, who collected four straight hits and scored twice, while Hank Aaron and Joe Torre joined the offense with key hits. Mets starter Rob Gardner faltered in the fifth as Dick Selma yielded five runs in under two innings.
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NEW York
Bobby Bragan
Atlanta Braves
Braves
Mets
Rob Gardner
Dick Stuart
Atlanta
Denny Lemaster
Gardner
Wes Westrum
Westrum
Dick Selma
Bob Buhl
Selma
Hank Aaron
Joe Torre
Felix Millan
Bragan
Austin
Millan
Jaycees Defeat Thorn and Simpson in West Monroe Tilt
The Jaycees edged Thorn and Simpson 9 to 6 at West Monroe Boys Club. Leon Cook and Cliff Walker each had two hits for the winners alongside David Mice sings. Overstreet struck out one. Paul and Richard Lawrence led the losers with two hits apiece.
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Jaycees
Thorn and Simpson
West Monroe
David Mice
Leon Cook
Cliff Walker
Overstreet
Paul
Richard Lawrence
Contractors In Win Over Airline In Bossier City
T. L. James' Contractors won their third straight game 5-1 over Airline in an American Legion contest in Bossier City Tuesday night. Mike Reeves was the winning pitcher. J. B. Martin hit a homer and Arthur Thigpen and James Watts added doubles for the winners. They play El Dorado Thursday and host Minden Friday.
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Bossier City
T. L. James’ Contractors
Airline
American Legion
el Dorado
Minden
Mike Reeves
J. B. Martin
Arthur Thigpen
James Watts
Major and Minor Draft Picks Hit 444 Players
The free agent draft saw Steve Chilcott and Reggie Jackson top the first round as 444 players were drafted by Major and Minor leagues. selections spanned Class A farms, Triple A, and Double A, with continued drafting expected today. Teams locked exclusive negotiating rights until the January draft.
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NEW York
Steve Chilcott
Lancaster
Calif
Reggie Jackson
Arizona State University
Minnors
Bill Frost
University of California and
Rialto
San Francisco Giants
Eddie Leon
Arizona State
Chicago Cubs
Dick Devarney
Maine
Detroit
New York Mets
Chilcott
Antelope Valley High School
Casey Stengel
Mets
Casey
Youngsman
Jackson
Collegians
Kansas City
A’s
Rick
Wyncote
Bob Zuk
Triple A
Double A
Houston
Wayne Twitchell
Portland
Ore
Wilson High
Boston
Ken Brett
el Segundo
Cubs
Dean Burk
Highland
Tom Grieve
Pittsfield
Mass
Washington Senators
St. Louis
Leron
Roberts After Seniors Crown Roberts After Seniors Crown
John W. Roberts of Honolulu seeks a repeat U S Seniors Golf title after an 11 year gap. The 67 year old opened the two day 36 hole tournament with a two under par 70, counting a lucky birdie on the 10th when a partner's ball deflected into the cup.
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RYE
N.Y
John W. Roberts
Honolulu
Roberts
Columbus
Ohio
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St. Andrew’s High School
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Ingraham High
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