Speedy Tyus McGuire vied for world marks at AAU meet
Sprinters Wyomia Tyus and Edith McGuire of Tennessee State University loom as the class of women’s track. They seek American and possibly world records at the National AAU Meet June 30 to July 2 at Thomas Johnson High School. Louis Col. Lloyd notes expected action in 440 and 880 events with Charlotte Cook, Marie Mulder, and Frances Kraker among top contenders.
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Whitey Ford placed on 15-day DL with elbow strain
New York Yankees veteran left-hander Whitey Ford is sidelined for at least 15 days with a strained inflamed ligament in his left elbow. At 37, he has pitched just three innings in the last month and owns a 0-3 record with a 2.03 ERA, adding to his 13-season Yankee legacy of 232-100.
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Richmond Triumphs Over Buffalo In IL Showdown
In the International League game Richmond defeated Buffalo 5 to 4, delivering a tight win on the field. Key events included solid pitching from Richmond and late runs that sealed the victory.
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Dressen Discharged From Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit Tigers manager Charlie Dressen was released from Henry Ford Hospital after a second heart attack on May 16. He weighs ten pounds under his normal 160 pounds and will stay in Detroit rather than return to Los Angeles. Coach Bob Swift acts as manager in Dressen’s absence, a role he previously held in 1965 during spring training.
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Nats Homers Stan Birds Five Three Win to Cap Slump
Washington edged Baltimore 5-3 as Frank Howard belted a three run homer in the third, his 13th and 14th of the season, ending a 39 inning scoring drought. John Miller put the Senators ahead 3-1, Phil Ortega earned his fifth win in seven decisions, and Ed Brinkman added a seventh inning homer.
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Major Draft of College and School Talent Today
New York AP report details the 1966 spring draft of college and high school baseball prospects. Mets pick first due to last year’s NL finish. Chilcott and Jackson among top names. Special phase selections precede regular drafting. Giants may choose Ed Leon. Overall, quality is high with broad interest from college and high school levels.
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Pro Football Merger Set Says Editor
Milwaukee editor Lloyd Larson predicts a 24 team merger of the AFL and NFL with two leagues of 12 and a three game playoffs structure. He cites unidentified sources and a planned realignment possibly by 1967.
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Wise Pitches Phillies Past Giants 6 2
Rick Wise pitched his first complete game in the majors as the Phillies beat the Giants 6-2. Rich Allen homer twice? actually a homer, a double and a single, Tony Taylor also homered, and Cookie Rojas extended a nine game streak in a win that kept Philadelphia hot.
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Francis to Stay as Rangers' Coach
New York AP Emile Cat Francis said he will continue to coach the New York Rangers, ending rumors he would step down to focus on general manager duties. Assistant Jack Gordon had been viewed as a potential successor, but Francis insisted he would remain on the bench to better gauge player reactions from the dressing room.
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Cat) Francis
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Oliva Eyes 3rd Straight AL Batting Title As Cobb Bar Set
Tony Oliva of the Minnesota Twins aims to become the second AL player to win three consecutive batting titles, matching Ty Cobb's 1907 1919 run. Oliva leads at .355 after 12 hits in 32 at bats, with Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson close behind in the Orioles lineup. In the NL Manny Mota and Matty Alou pace the race, while Hank Aaron leads NL homers and RBIs as standings shift weekly.
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Father Delaney Leaving Mount Saint Mary’s
The Rev. James T. Delaney, philosophy instructor at Mount Saint Mary’s College and basketball coach at St. Joseph's High School in Emmitsburg, is transferred to his Wilmington diocese. He will assist with Wilmington’s educational development program as part of his new role. He has directed student government activities and helped establish the Emmitsburg Youth Center, while also teaching at St. Joseph's College and aiding parish work at St. Joseph's Emmitsburg and St. Mary's Hagertown.
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Littler eighth among golf money winners
Gene Littler earned 12000 for second in the Memphis Open and moved to eighth in year earnings with 35993. Doug Sanders leads with 74549 total money. Gay Brewer rose to second with 55988 while Jack Nicklaus climbed to third with 34313 and Arnold Palmer stood fifth with 47967 official winnings and 66801 total.
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U S Entries Boost British Amateur Tourney To 29
Carnoustie Scotland saw 15 Americans win first round matches as the U S field expanded to 29 entrants in the British Amateur Championship. Notables included Arthur Hudnutt of Elyria Ohio and Jim Vickers of Wichita Kansas upsetting seeds, while veterans Bob Sweeny and Jack Penrose were eliminated. The course played unusually calm for the region.
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