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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1966
Page
9
Russians danced to a mixed result against the United States in a track meet staged in Frederick Maryland on a July day in 1966. The meet featured several strong performances from both squads and provided a lively showcase of mid season form.
Notes from here and there recount the decline of fan voting in major league all star games, the shift of selection power to players, and the move away from two-game formats. It also covers Martinsburg High School football coach hire Paul Flick, upcoming college rookie pros games, and local prep sports notes including Frederick Frederick Thomas Johnson rivalry, player movements, and district baseball series outcomes.
Tass reports Monday decision by Russian track and basketball athletes to skip competing against the United States in Los Angeles this year condemning American actions in Viet Nam. The planned Soviet US tour and July 23 24 meet in Los Angeles are canceled while the Warsaw meet for swimming proceeds.
AP reports Amateur Athletic Union chief Don Hull warned Russia may be banned from all international competitions including the Olympic Games after pulling out of the US USSR track meet in Los Angeles. Hull spoke from Frankfurt as Glenn Davis noted Russia’s withdrawal. Hull headed to Moscow to seek a resolution.
The American all star swimming team defeated Poland in Warsaw sweeping 21 events over two days as warm up for the upcoming world meet in Moscow. Coach Don Gambril and officials noted reports of cancellations in other sports but expected the Moscow swim to proceed. Tass in Moscow confirmed the event would be held with other nations involved.
Sandy Koufax makes his first All-Star start against Denny McLain as the NL and AL meet before 50,000 at Busch Memorial Stadium. McLain, 13-4, and Koufax, 15-4, headline a lineup with Mays, Aaron, Torre and Santo while rosters mix starters and relievers under NBC coverage.
The annual toy fund fundraiser at McCurdy Field on July 20 features the Maryland State League vs Heart of Maryland League all-stars. Stan Lare will coach the State League, Russ Baker the Heart of Maryland team. Tickets are handled by Mrs William Burall as the fundraiser typically earns $500 to $800 yearly to buy and repair toys for needy children at Christmas.
Baltimore star Brooks Robinson predicted a ten game pennant margin for the Orioles, saying rival clubs aren’t enough to catch them. He cited Detroit as toughest challenger, with Cleveland two back. Teammate Frank Robinson echoed confidence after a strong season run.
Thomas Johnson High School will conduct football physicals for varsity candidates Wednesday at 6 20 p m in the school gym, head coach Jack Molesworth announced last night Junior varsity candidates in grades seventh to tenth will have physicals on July 20 at 6 20 p m in the school gym as announced by the coach
In Damascus Little League action the A's routed the Senators 21 to 0 as Dick Knoll pitched a no hitter and blasted three home runs to power the onslaught.
Robert Slagle scored a hole in one on the 168 yard eighth hole with a Tiron in a four some with Les Linton Tom Michael and John Staley. Jim McLaren then aced the 144 yard 17th hole using an 8 iron as part of a threesome with Austin and Roger Cramer.
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