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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1966

Page

6

Pirates Power to Spare Rampaging Bucs Bludgeon Cards 9-1

Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell fueled an eight run eighth inning as the Pirates beat the Cardinals 9-1. Clemente had three hits and Stargell added two as Pittsburgh extended June winning streak to six. Gibson struck out 12 in seven, but the Pirates rallied late. Bunning won his eighth straight for Philadelphia 5-1 over Cincinnati.

Harry Walker Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Manny Mota Matty Alou Pirates Walker Clemente Mota Stargell Jerry Lynch Cardinals Bob Gibson Gibson Alou Houston Joe Morgan Dave Nicholson Astros Jim Bunning Philadelphia Cincinnati Nicholson John Bateman Sonny Jackson San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago al Ferrara Jim Lefebvre Atlanta New York Baltimore Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston California Minnesota Kansas City Bunning Phillies Bil White Cookie Rojas

Cards Pick Young Shortstop in Major Draft

Major league and minor league clubs completed rounds of player selections with Steve Chilcott and Reggie Jackson as top picks in the free agent draft. Among notable first-round choices, Kansas City took Jackson, and New York drafted Chilcott as bodies from Arizona State and Antelope Valley High prepare to graduate.

NEW York Steve Chilcott Lancaster Calif Reggie Jackson Arizona State University Bill Frost University of California and Rialto San Francisco Giants Eddie Leon Arizona State Chicago Cubs Dick Devarney Maine Oy Detroit New York Mets Chilcott Antelope Valley High School Jackson Collegians Kansas City A’s Rick Monday Houston Wayne Twitchell Portland Ore Wilson High Boston Ken Brett Ef] Segundo Jim Deneff Indiana University Phillies Michael Biko Mesquite Tex New York Yankees Jim Lyttle Harrison Ohio Florida State al Santorini Union N.J Atlanta John Curtis Smithtown N.Y Cleveland Cincinnati Gary Nolan Oroville Rick Knoikz St. Andrew’s High School Pittsburgh Dick Hebner Norwood Mass Baltimore Ted Parks University of California San Francisco Bob Reynolds Ingraham High Seattle Wash Chicago White Sox Carlos May Birmingham Ala Los Angeles Larry Hutton Greenfield Ind Minnesota Bob Jones Dawson

Night football slate features eight matchups across leagues

Chicago plays California while Kansas City meets Minnesota and Boston faces Detroit. New York clashes with Cleveland and Washington confronts Baltimore as twi night action unfolds across venues, shaping standings and player milestones tonight.

Chicago California Kansas City Minnesota Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Baltimore W. ZL

Littler’s Open record stands as lone holding full 72 holes

The 1961 U S Open champion Gene Littler has played all 72 holes in every Open since his victory at Oakland Hills. He missed only once early in his career and then kept the full distance through St Louis 1963, 1964, and 1962 defenses, while other champions failed to survive the 36 or 72 hole tests. The Olympic Club hosts the 1966 Open with $150,000 total purse and $25,000 to the winner, featuring a par 70 Lakeside course at 6727 yards. Hogan Palmer Casper return as past champs with Fleck Venues and Player among Open regulars.

Frank Eck AP News Quick Gene Littler Oakland Hills Detroit Oakmont Pittsburgh Littler San Diego Ed Furgol Baltusrol Springfield N.J St. Louis Husky Jack Nicklaus Julius Boros Ken Venturi Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Brookline Big Jack Washington Boros Venturi Ken San Francisco Britain Ted Ray South Africa Gary Player Tommy Bolt Australia Kel-Nagel Olympic Club Olympic Lakeside Jack Fleck Ben Hogan Hogan Billy Casper Palmer PGA Casper Winged Foot Mamaroneck N.Y

Hornung and Lowe Raise Hopes as Pro Football Talks Continue

NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle confirms secret meetings between NFL and AFL owners amid a brewing peace push. Hornung denies reports of defecting to the AFL while Lowe’s name surfaces in the player-raid controversy. Ladd signs with Houston. Gogolak’s move to the Giants follows. Possible common draft and antitrust considerations discussed.

Associated Press Green Bay Paul Hornung San Diego Paul Lowe Pete Rozelle National Football League NFL American Football League Rozelle Hornung New York Jets Packers Lowe AFL Ernie Ladd Houston Washington Star Dallas Times Herald Golden Bay Jets Sonny Werblin Times Herald Vince) Lombardi Werblin New York Pete Gogolak Buffalo New York Giants Gogolak Giants Ladd Joe Foss al Davis

Dodgers add power as they beat Cubs in 10 innings

The Los Angeles Dodgers hit four home runs in an 8-6 10 inning win over the Chicago Cubs. Jim Lefebvre delivered his 12th homer, Wes Parker and others boosting a .262 team average as Walt Alston noted renewed power yet emphasized still playing for one run and speed.

Chicago Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Dodger Jeff Torborg Cubs Jim Lefebvre Wes Parker Parker Lefebvre al Ferrara Walt Alston Alston

AMVETS Cardinals topple King City Dodgers 19 to 14 in slugfest

Mark Bond and Mathew Lowry each collected four hits for the AMVETS Cardinals in a high scoring win over the King City Dodgers. Sinclair and Kurley Bond preserved the lead with a sixth inning relief appearance as Howrey, Starman, Letzekorn and others added key hits. Dodgers’ Howrey had three of four hits, while Aikman and Whisenhunt chipped in.

Mark Bond Mathew Lowry Amvets Cardinals King City Federal Dodgers Sinclair Moses Thormahlen J. Seibert Kurley Bond Howrey Sreak

Old Redleg Raps 'Em F. Robinson Leads American Hitters

Frank Robinson in his first AL season shines for Baltimore, driving in the winning run in a 6-5 12 inning victory over Washington. He raises his average to .391 in a hot stretch, with the Orioles closing in on Cleveland as New York, Detroit, California, and Minnesota win late games.

Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Washington Robinson Cincinnati Indians New York Cleveland Detroit Boston California Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Ken McMullen Andy Etchebarren Mickey Lolich Tiger Tony Conigliaro Tommy John Rick Reichardt Norm Siebern White Sox Jim Kaat Athletics Ed Charles

New Class System For Southern Ill Golf Tourney

Benton Country Club hosts the Southern Illinois Amateur Golf Championship June 18 19 with pre classification flights set June 17. The field is limited to 120 players from LIGA members with an entry fee of 15 dollars.

SIGA Benton Sou Benton Country Club Southern Illinois

Bowling High Scores And Standings Report

High games read for bowlers John Muzzarelli 203 Gene Ralph 202 Ivan McConnaughlay 192 Deloris Poston 182 Conita Gavette 180 Joan McConnaughlay 180. High series led by Ivan McConnaughlay 567 with John Muzzarelli 541 Gene Ralph 524. Team standings list The Cousins 2 Rand Ho 2 P's and G's 4 Team No. 4 4 Happy Keglers 4 Happy Four 6 Alley Cats 6 The 4 Singles.

John Muzzarelli Gene Ralph Ivan McConnaughlay Deloris Poston Conita Gavette Joan McConnaughlay Jane Bailey the Cousins Rand Ho Happy Keglergoss Happy Four Alley Cats

Hayes dominates weekly speed program at Race-Way Lanes

Harold Hayes wins heat race and feature at Race-Way Lanes, setting a time trial record of 9.2 seconds. Joe Albright and Bobby Rector win heat races, and Steve Warren takes the midget event.

Harold Hayes Hayes Joe Albright Bobby Rector Steve Warren

Bunning Pitches Three-Hitter in Phillies 5-1 Win

Jim Bunning of Philadelphia spun a three-hitter and fanned 14 as he stretched his winning streak to eight, guiding the Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Roof Falls As Gibson Equips Four K Inning

St Louis pitcher Bob Gibson struck out four in one inning and fanned 12 in seven as Pittsburgh rallied with eight runs in the eighth to beat the Cardinals 9-1. Clemente homered after a Sanchez single sparked the Pittsburgh outburst, while Cepeda's first-inning sacrifice fly counted for St Louis.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Bob Gibson Willie Stargell Gibson Pirates Stargell Jerry Lynch Jim Pagliaroni Clendenon Bill Mazeroski Don Cardwell Roberto Clemente Don Dennis Cardinals Cardwell Orlando Cepeda al Jackson Vern Law

Howell Fires One-Hitter In Softball Action

Jake Howell pitched a one hit shutout as Vernons edged Frostie 1 0 in a Jefferson County League softball game. Howell faced 23 batters with only two reaching base Roger Yates drew a third frame walk and Mike McClure singled in the seventh for Frostie Vernons collected five hits off Gene Howard. Howell Jack Payne and Donnie Kederer doubled Gary Enge land and Dewey Tate added singles Double Cola vs Merchants follows at 7 30 tonight.

Jake Howell Vernons Frostie Howell Roger Yates Mike McClure Vernois Gene Howard Jack Payne Donnie Kederer Gary Engeland Dewey Tate Double Cola Merchants

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