Dodgers Split Drama Continues on Page C-1
Dodgers split the game as Don contributed four singles and scored three times, continuing a productive stretch for the lineup.
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1967
Page
12
Dodgers split the game as Don contributed four singles and scored three times, continuing a productive stretch for the lineup.
Don Drysdale pitched a five hit game and drove in the tying run as the Dodgers split a doubleheader with the Cubs. He retired 12 in a row, allowed only two more hits after a fifth inning, and benefited from Alston’s late managerial move when Drysdale batted and delivered a line drive that scored Ferrara. Willie Davis later added a run with a two out single.
In Montevideo, the American All Star basketball team overwhelmed the Uruguayan squad 103 to 61. Richie Guerin of the St. Louis Hawks led the American scorers with strong showings in the exhibition.
An Ameri Basketball ANT team was announced today by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Entries are being accepted, with entries limited to cards mailed to the Name Contest at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce or KTTV Channel 11.
Dwight Smith 21 and his sister Sheryl Kay Smith 18 were killed when their car crashed on rain slick roads near Hopkins County Kentucky and plunged into a water filled ditch. Smith recently was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers and Louisville of the ABA. His brother Greg is a player on the team. Deputy coroner Harold Bandy said the car submerged and the family may have drowned before escaping. The trio was returning to Western Kentucky University after a Mother's Day visit to Princehay Kentucky.
Peters faced José Cardenal and Paul Schaal as he walked off the mound after three straight decisions against the Angels. Brunett (1-6) endured his sixth straight setback despite nine runs supported by a Chicago rally. Ken Berry doubled to spark a two-run fourth, Skowron hit a first-inning homer for a 1-0 lead that lasted only a half inning as Jim Coates took over pitching duties.
Rodgers collected two singles and drove in a run as the Angels offense produced a late surge. Peters matched Barber’s artistry, earning his fourth straight win with Locker saving the game. Angels scored once in the eighth on a walk and Rodgers’ single followed by two infield outs.
The piece notes many aging players struggle with 50 50 records or injuries while three retire for good including hockey veteran Red Kelly of the National Hockey League who may coach the Los Angeles Kings. It highlights Hoyt Wilhelm and a stalled Orioles minor league path for Mike Epstein as examples of pro sports career crossroads.
George Knudson birdied the Lakewood 15th after a caddie story shot I didn't know I had to seize a $20,000 first prize in the Greater New Orleans Open. He edged Jack Nicklaus by a stroke as Beard faded to third on the sun baked Lakewood layout. Nicklaus later cited a bunker miscue on a par 3. Knudson finished two under par 70 to capture the title.
A local softball game involving Berner Shorra Ne Kidde highlighted city sports efforts. The event drew community attention with notable performances from young players and a competitive matchup at the city field.
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