Astros Upset Dodgers in late rally, Cubs beat Giants
Houston, aided by Rusty Staub's eighth inning two run homer and strong pitching, rallied to a 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Chicago topped San Francisco 9-4 as Leo Durocher notches first win of 1966. Phillies edged St Louis 5-4 behind Richie Allen’s three run homer and Johnny Callison’s game deciding single.
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Baseball standings and results from Thursday and Friday
Thursday results include Chicago 9 San Francisco 4 Phila 5 St. Louis 4 Houston 4 Los Angeles 2 night. Friday pitchers list shows Cincinnati at Philadelphia Ellis Bun ning St Louis Pittsburgh Gibson Cardwell Chicago Los Angeles Ellsworth Drysdale Houston San Francisco Farrell Perry Atlanta New York Lem a Washington Detroit Duckworth Wickersham California Minnesota Sanford Boswell.
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Whitey Ford battles umpire over hand warmer controversy
Whitey Ford, 37, says he will manage without his hot water bottle after Detroit manager Charlie Dressen prompted umpires to remove the device from Ford’s back pocket during the season opener, a 2-1 Tigers win. Dressen argues the rule book bars foreign substances.
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Braves Board Declares Milwaukee Chance Nil
Braves chairman Bill Bartholomay said Milwaukee cannot get the team, citing a 25 year Georgia lease and a May 18 return deadline if a new Milwaukee franchise isn’t granted. He vowed to appeal, confident the Georgia court has jurisdiction. A Houston federal injunction already blocks Braves home games outside Atlanta.
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Clay To Appeal 1A Classification
Cassius Clay plans to appeal his 1A draft classification citing hardship as the basis. A Selective Service spokesman said the appeal, if filed, may reach Washington only with a divided local board decision. Clay argues he is the sole supporter of his family and pays alimony of 1250 dollars monthly to Sonji.
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Mets send Nischwitz to Jacksonville farm club
The New York Mets optioned pitcher Ron Nischwitz to their Jacksonville Florida farm club on Thursday to open a roster spot on the parent club.
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Tigers Rally Past Yankees in Doubleheader Sweep
Detroit defeats the Yankees 5-2 in the nightcap as Bill Monbouquette impresses in his Tigers debut. Armado Kaline, Horton, and McFarlane supply key hits while Detroit ties Minnesota for first in the AL after a three game win streak against New York.
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Sophia Benefit Game At Sophia High Tonight
Sophia High School hosts a benefit night starting at 6 30 p.m to raise funds for the Jack Haga Fund. Local grade school teams compete in the tourney at the Sophia High School gym to support Haga who was paralyzed in a recent football injury.
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High School Bowling Scores and Standings Highlight
The record lists top performers and team standings from a league. Notable entries include Graham, Peter Mike Guerino, John Hamric, Wes Walker, Ad Barker, Kyle Phipps, Larry Trump, Mack Hart, Joe Dance, Clarence Tankersley, William Coughlin, Harold Mann, George Rorrer, Tom Williams, Harold McRoberts, Eddie Corey, John Houck, Dix Manning, Dennis Stone, Nick Halash, Arnold Wyant, Shelby Stump, Max Martin, Orford Thompson, Don Martin, Paul Bowles, and Junior. Team Chemcity leads with high team series and game, while League teams Leed's Discountee Moose, Chemcity, and Town & Country compete for position.
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Wynn Davis Guides Lively Baseball Scoring Report
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