Gibson's Tops Henry's Americans Retain Little Loop Title
Gibson's captured the 1966 Little League American Majors title with a 5-1 win over Henry's Hamburgers at Kent Stein Park. The champs built a big fifth inning, backed by timely hits from D. Smith, T. Begey, and Doug Duggan, to erase an early Henry's lead and claim the four-peat. Scoring details and roster notes follow the dramatic infield error and late runs, as Gibson's pitchers Shay and Knowler shut Henry's down.
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Home Run Gives Burlington Win
Burlington beat Clinton 3-1 after Bob Brooks hit a two run homer in the seventh. Cedar Rapids lost 4-1 to Dubuque as Dick Davis drove in two with a bases loaded single in the fourth. Quad Cities blanked Waterloo 5-0 behind Jerry Schaeffer. Fox Cities beat Decatur 5-1 and Wisconsin Rapids topped Quincy 7-4. Carver-Lighting Carver’s seven run third inning sealed an 8-4 win over Muscatine Lighting to clinch the East I title. Stark Realty edged Clark's Standard 4-3 in a late innings thriller.
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Henry’s Hamberger Little League finalists fall to Gibson Gibson
The Henry’s Hamberger team, national majors division runners up, lost the Little League World Series to Gibson & Gibson. Drawn from the set, players Brad Knowler Dan Wingerter Scott Knowler Tim Begey Mike Begey and Bob Woodhouse are listed on the front and Ken Krowler coach Steve Duggan Mike Crahan Maynard Calvert Raymond Hubbs Ron Avil Clair Calvert and Jack Begey as managers. absent were Rod Hohsnadel Rick Reifert and Bob Stammer.
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Rick Reifert
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Nash Wins Fifth In Row To Lead A's Pitching
Rookie Jim Nash, 21, from Georgia, extends his unbeaten run to five as Kansas City A's defeat Washington 4-3. After a rough start with hidden beginnings, Nash has emerged with a 2.65 ERA and 43 strikeouts in seven appearances since July, while the A's push toward a stronger season. Cleveland eliminates Baltimore 3-1, Minnesota edges Boston 2-1, California steamrolls New York 17. Roof drives in two as Kansas City wins. Hall delivers 12th homer for the Twins.
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League Standings and Results Summary
National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 63 wins, San Francisco 64, and Los Angeles 60. Results include New York 8 San Francisco 6 and Pittsburgh 8 Los Angeles 1. American League lists Baltimore at 10-37 and Detroit at 57-48 with notable scores like California 11 New York 7 and Cleveland 3 Baltimore 1.
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Garvin Leads Hitting as Sox Play in Tourney
Muscatine Red Sox, led by Denny Garvin with a .382 average, face Fort Madison Merchants in the Town-Illinois Baseball tourney at Milan Dickson Park Saturday night. Four regulars bat over .300 as the team aims for another tourney round on Sunday.
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Swoboda's Fairy Tale Homer Lifts Mets Over Giants
Mike Recht reports Swoboda again bats in the ninth for the Mets, delivering a three run homer off Bill Henry to beat the Giants 8-6. The blast came after Ken Boyer belted a first inning homer and Giants stars Willie McCovey Jim Hart and Tom Haller also homered in a high scoring NL contest.
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Tennis Players Needed for Open Meet in Muscatine
Tennis players urged to register immediately for the Muscatine Park Commission sponsored Open meet. Sign up at Weed Park pool cashier with George Oveson. Included results from Portland Maine and Los Angeles listings.
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