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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1966
Page
7
Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks, after a record 52 goals, pursues the 96 points NL single season mark. With 52 goals and 39 assists, Hull stands at 91 points with eight games remaining, five shy of Dickie Moore’s 1960 record for Montreal.
The 1966 City Slo-Pitch League held its second organizational meeting at the K of C Hall to discuss moving the McGuan Park fence to the 275-foot mark before the May 15 opening. A unanimous vote to cover about $2,000 via $5 player pledges over two seasons blocks the move unless funds are raised.
Abe Saperstein founder of the Harlem Globetrotters died of a heart attack in Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago. Funeral set for 2 30 p m Thursday at Temple Beth Israel. He built the world famous team touring 90 countries and helped integrate showmanship with basketball. He is survived by his widow Sylvia a son Gerald 25 and a daughter Eloise Berkeley 28.
In Tucson California Angels beat Cleveland Indians 6 to 4 in exhibition play as a two run rally in the ninth inning off Bob Heffner sealed the win. Luis Tiant shined for the Indians with four innings of effective pitching amid 26 total hits between the two clubs.
The St. Louis Hawks defeated the San Francisco Warriors 110-109 in San Jose to pull within two games of the playoff cutoff with three games remaining. Los Angeles beat Detroit 135-108 and Cincinnati toppled New York 125-107 in other Western Division notices. Nate Thurmond returned to play as the Warriors staged a fourth quarter rally.
Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer and Gary Player rejoin regular tour in the Florida Citrus Open at Orlando marking their first three way appearance in seven months. Palmer leads early season earnings with over 36000 while Nicklaus eyes Masters prep after a strong Doral effort.
Houston Astros unveil a portable pitcher's mound to be used in an exhibition series with the Dodgers at the domed stadium. Roy Hofheinz confirms the movable mound rests on the infield and can be transported off the field on a special device as artificial domed stadium enhancements continue.
Dodgers captain Maury Wills arrives in camp and verbally agrees to terms with general manager Buzzie Bavasi. Wills, who had initially turned down offers, finalized his position as the team prepares for the season.
Maury Wills and Dodger chief Walter Alston clinched a $75,000 final offer last Friday as the star shortstop agreed to a deal surpassing all prior Dodger salaries. Bavasi refused to discuss figures, noting the price was up to Wills and the club. The agreement was reached en route to Vero Beach after meeting at Melbourne airport.
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