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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
2
Willie Mays breaks Mel Ott’s NL mark with homer number 512 off Claude Osteen in Candlestick Park. Despite the solo blast aiding San Francisco’s 4-1 win, it isn’t a victory for him as the Giants still trailed. The moment drew a 28,220 crowd’s ovation and a signed ball for a California teen.
Willie Mays homer off Claude Osteen at Candlestick Park lifts him to the National League career mark of 512. The Giants outslugged the Dodgers 4 1. Mays, 34, had cooled to .284 during the chase but said he would keep swinging while aiming for a higher batting average. Only Williams Foxx and Ruth have more career homers.
Detroit goalie Roger Crozier eyed as frontrunner after stellar semifinal and early finals play but injury and a return shift may tilt the vote. Montreal’s Jean Beliveau leads with four goals and five assists, Tremblay tops finals points for defense, and Gump Worsley appears as a dark horse with tight goaltending in late games.
South west Conference coaches and athletic directors meet in Austin to discuss a potential tieup with the Big Eight at the Cotton Bowl. Only two oppose, one undecided, four favor or open to discussion, with no action expected now. Howard Grubbs cautions the plan would require Cotton Bowl approval after conference support. Texas Tech coach J T King and Texas Christian coach Abe Martin express one stance.
In the International League Columbus at Syracuse and Toledo at Rochester were postponed due to cold. In the Pacific Coast League Tulsa defeated Denver 10 to 2, Indianapolis beat San Diego 6 to 3, Phoenix edged Oklahoma City 5 to 4, Spokane defeated Tacoma 5 to 4, Seattle won at Vancouver 7 to 2, and Portland crushed Hawaii 14 to 6.
Kansas showcased a sharp passing display with 13 completions in 19 attempts during a spring football drill in Lawrence. Bob Douge Lass and David Bouda shared quarterback duties while Halley Kampschroeder led receivers as Coach Jack Mitchell noted improved morale and focus on offense.
American League standings list Cleveland 13 1, Baltimore 12 3, Chicago 10 6, California 10 7, Detroit 11 6, Minnesota 1 7, Washington 6 10, Boston 5 12, New York 4 14, Kansas City 3 13. Wednesday results include Cleveland 2 New York 1 and others. National League matchups follow with Philadelphia at Atlanta and more in a complete schedule.
Ottawa University trackmen hold six KCAC best marks this spring led by Phil Hughes of OU in two events the 100 and 220 yard dashes Clyde Ellis of Friends shares the 100 top while Wendell Carpenter posts a 201.4 half mile and Daverel Randall clocks 10:21 for the two mile Others include Braves Jim Roth discus 144-11 Dan Griffin pole vault 13-6 and ECAC leaders from Southwestern Friends Baker and Sterling in various events Ottawa heads to Graceland Relays Lamont IA Doane Relays Crete Neb and the Graceland and ECAC meets in May with Sterling hosting the conference championships
Olathe Eagles dominated Ottawa High Cyclones 9 0 at Olathe to improve to 5 2 for the spring while Ottawa stands at 4 3 with one match left against Chanute. Key results include Mike Boyer defeating Lave ray Lewis 6 4 2 6 3 3 and Dan Dennis beating Jack Shepard 6 4 6 4 in singles with three winning doubles matches for Olathe.
Jack Hamilton of the Mets allowed only one hit, a third inning bunt single by Ray Sae decki, as New York defeated St Louis. Willie Mays of the Giants connected for his 612th career home run, breaking Mel Ott's NL record in San Francisco's 61 victory over the Dodgers.
Don Morris, a former Ottawan now teaching near Kansas City, will manage the Ottawa American Legion Elks baseball team replacing Conrad Downs ing who led 1961 65. Morris will be assisted by Pete Cearfoss of Pomos na in the 1966 season. The club posted a 20 13 record last year won District 1 northern league title and placed second in the District 1 tournament behind Olathe. The 1966 tournament was awarded to Paola and runs July 24 30. Ottawa has a tentative 26 game schedule before tournament play.
A roundup of league leader statistics from batting and pitching categories with names such as Morgan, Aaron, Mays, Alou, Robinson, Yastrzemski, and Koufax. Also lists Ottawa Legion-Elks baseball schedule including May to July games and tournaments at Paola, Olathe, Osawatomie, and Topeka.
Omaha enters as defending champion and top seed in the fifth annual NAIA Bowling Tournament in Kansas City. Eight teams compete Friday and Saturday with singles and doubles events and a round robin format. Omaha posted a six game qualifying score of 6216, averaging 207 per bowler, surpassing last year’s high. Other teams include Concord West Virginia, Quincy Illinois, Pacific Oregon, Harding Arkansas, Rider New Jersey, Northern South Carolina State, and Mississippi Valley State.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will honor Ernie Meh latts at its 11th anniversary dinner in Kansas City on May 16.
The Ottawa American Legion Elks baseball team invites youths to attend the first squad meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday at Orlis Cox Field on West Second Street. Bring ball shoes and gloves. Officials extend a special invitation to boys in Ottawa to join Legion baseball this summer.
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