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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1967
Page
8
A feature on the Lefty Grove League details how funds from donations sponsorships and tag day events support equipment insurance and uniforms for local kids. It notes past expenditures current costs and the league’s aim to provide good gear while ensuring every child can play.
The Lefty Grove League will grow next year from 17 to 20 teams and seeks a site for a new field. Anyone interested in offering suitable land should contact the league for details.
Bailey Howell, 30, a rugged veteran cornerman, signed his 1967 contract with the Boston Celtics as announced by general manager Red Auerbach. Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran Jake Wood from Toledo Mud Hens amid injury woes in their infield and placed southpaw Billy McCool on the disabled list.
Tokyo story reports Yoshiaki Numata will defend his newly won world junior lightweight title in August against Hiroshi Kobayashi. In Melbourne Rudy Corona of California halted Italy's Domenico Chilioro in the seventh round of a 10 round bout.
Boston rookie Lee Strange earned his first complete game of the season to beat Cleveland 8 4. Tony Conigliaro and Joe Foy powered the offense with homers, while Darrell Brandon allowed just one run after starter Steve Hargan struggled. Son Siebert took the loss as Boston rapped 13 hits.
The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran Jake Wood from Detroit Tigers farm system and added him to the roster to ease injuries. Pitcher Billy McCool was placed on the disabled list after wrist swelling, creating the roster spot.
Detroit faces New York and California challenges Kansas City while Baltimore meets Washington. Chicago meets Minnesota, Cleveland plays Boston, and New York travels to Atlanta. Houston visits Chicago, Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati, San Francisco visits Los Angeles, and Philadelphia plays St. Louis.
Dean Chance outpitched Joel Horlen to win 1-0 as Harmon Killebrew hit his 22nd homer for Minnesota. Chance improved to 10-5, placing him atop the American League alongside Juan Marichal. Horlen dropped to 9-1 this season despite six hits allowed. Other AL scores included New York over Detroit 3-1 and Boston over Cleveland 8-4. NL games saw Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 4-2 and San Francisco routing Los Angeles 7-1.
NORWALK SLO-PITCH brings three games Sunday with American Legion vs Norwalk Furniture at 3 p.m. Janesville Cotton Mill faces Norwalk Furniture at 4 p.m. Superior Coach takes on Janesville Cotton Mills at 5 p.m.
Jim Ryun clocked 3:51.1 for the mile to boost his world bests to three while Paul Wilson cleared a world record 17 feet 8 inches in the pole vault. Wilson said his mark may fall soon as he plans to compete next week in Hawaii before the U S against Britain Commonwealth meet in Los Angeles.
Whitey Ford, retired after 15 years with the Yankees, recalls whether he used the spitball and discusses his postretirement role as a special scout. At a Oneonta party, friends like Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard paid tribute as Ford considers an Old Timers' Game invite for July 8. Mantle praised Ford’s influence, while Ford joked about his pitching past and plans ahead.
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