Sox Host Twins Cubs at Houston
Chicago faces a weekend without ace reliever Bobby Locker who may miss more time with an elbow injury after an 8-0 loss to Detroit. Locker will have an elbow x ray today and likely sit out the series versus Minnesota. The Cubs head to Houston with Ken Holtzman to face Dave Giusti after a 3 1 win over the Mets.
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Allen Ditches Rams Long Range Rebuilding Plan
Rams coach George Allen rejects a five year plan focusing on 1966. He pivots to a six month approach blending veterans such as Baughan Cross Pardee and Pottios into a young core including Gabriel Munson Snow and Jones Olsen Grier Lundy and Meador.
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Name Hurlers for LL Series Finals
Right handers Mike Robinett of Houston Texas and Mario Ruiz of West New York New Jersey were named to pitch for their hometown teams in the 20th Little League World Series final. The two clubs, winners in Thursday’s semifinals, meet Saturday at 2 p m for the championship. Robinett beat Monterrey 6 0 in a first round game while Ruiz defeated Kankakee 3 1 in round one. An off day is scheduled with two consolation games on the agenda.
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Local hockey scores report for multiple matchups
Clinton 1 Decatur 0. Burlington 6 Quincey 5. Cedar Rapids 8 Fox Cities 2. Waterloo 6 Quad Cities 2. Wisconsin Rapids 6 Dubuque 0. Game results list with several city pairings and final tallies.
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Weiskopf Takes Lead in Classic at Whitemarsh
Tom Weiskopf shot six under par 66 to lead the Philadelphia Golf Classic after the first round at Whitemarsh Valley. Bob Goalby and Dan Sikes followed with 68, Julius Boros 69, while Arnold Palmer posted 71 and Jack Nicklaus 72. Weiskopf cautioned that leaders rarely win after one round.
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Mechanic Posts Fast Drag Race Marks in Cordova
Jerry Smeltzly, 25, East Moline, posted a 7.93 second quarter mile time at 204.546 mph in the opening of the 13th World Series of drag racing in Cordova. Mark Piers of Rockford led the gas burners with 184.804 mph and 8.38.2. The series runs through Sunday.
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Baseball Standings and Schedules From Late Season Action
National League figures show San Francisco at 75 52 and Los Angeles 72 53 with tighter races behind. American League leaders Baltimore 81 45 and Detroit 69 56 pace the circuit while multiple games and makeups shape the week ahead.
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Browns Underdogs Set for Fifth Annual Tilt
Cleveland Browns and former Browns figure to control the field in numbers for tonight's pro football doubleheader but Cleveland is listed as the underdog in the fifth annual game.
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Chargers Sold in San Diego for Record $10 Million
The American Football League Chargers were sold to a group of Southern California businessmen for a record ten million dollars, ending rumors of a possible departure from San Diego.
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Tordena Calif Beats Toledo 10-0 On McCormick No-Hitter
Tordena California defeated Toledo Ohio 10-0 in a Connie Mack League World Series final game. Dave McCormick pitched a no hitter to clinch the championship for Tordena.
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McKinney Named Head Coach at St Josephs College
Jack McKinney was appointed head basketball coach at St Josephs College returning to lead the school where he once steered the freshman team through several brilliant seasons.
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Whitey Ford Recovers From Illness in Houston
Yankees veteran pitcher Whitey Ford was reported recuperating in Houston after an illness. The article notes Ford's status as a longtime ace and his recent health update, with no further complications disclosed.
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Harry Stovey and the Feet-First Sliding Pad Invention
A profile of Harry Stovey notes his 5S6 base record in 1 350 games for the Philadelphia A's in 1993. It claims he stole 2 583 bases over two more seasons and credits him as the inventor of sliding pads, feet-first slides.
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Lefty backs to health after successful shoulder operation
The left handed pitcher resumed activity in good condition after a shoulder operation described as successful by his surgeon. He had been on baseball's disabled list earlier in the week after complaining of cramps in his pitching arm.
Phillies Brandt A Flake Delights Fans With Eight-Hitter Support
Phillies outfielder Jackie Brandt starred with two RBIs on a single and a double as Philadelphia defeated the Pirates 4 1 behind pitcher Jim Bunning. Brandt’s eccentric nickname came from lighthearted anecdotes like his 28 flavor ice cream plan. The win moved Pittsburgh another half game behind the Giants in the NL race.
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Hunting Trapping Rules For Grundy County 1966
Conservation officer James Darkhuff releases 1966 regulations for Grundy County and Northern Illinois. Quail and Hungarian cartridge open Nov 11 to Dec 11 with two daily and four possession limits. quail 16 on opening day and eight daily, hours noon to sunset later. squirrel Sept 1 to Oct 31 with five daily and 10 possession. Dove season Sept 1 to Nov 9 with 12 opening/daily and 24 possession. teal Sept 17–25 with four daily and eight possession. Rabbit Nov 19 to Jan 31 1967 with five daily and 10 possession. Raccoon Nov 10–Jan 31 with no limits, trapping runs Nov 15–Dec 20 with no limit. Muskrat mink oppossum skunk Nov 15–Dec 20 with no limit. Deer shotgun season Nov 18–20 and Dec 9–11, one per season. hours 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deer bow Oct 1–Nov 15 and Nov 21–Dec 31 with Dec 6–12 closed. permit required. bow at least 40 pounds. broadhead arrows only. Deer counts prohibited gun in deer open counties during shotgun season. Beaver Dec 1–Jan 31 with noon opening and closing and no limit.
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Majors Set Way For Payment of Players' Guide
Chicago AP report notes MLB owners clear path for paying Marvin Miller's 50 000 annual salary while Miller laments owners' rejection of three funding proposals. They cut the 2 daily pension contribution and boost pension share by 55 percent from TV receipts for 1967 68. Other actions include college signing talks, Japan exhibitions, winter ball eligibility, and Cuban players winter ball permission.
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Japan
Mets Sweep Astros In Doubleheaders For Week
Mets beat the Houston Astros in doubleheaders on successive days in July becoming the first National League team to win four twin bills this season.
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