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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

8

Bell’s 12th win lifts Indians as Bell shines on mound

Gary Bell, man of the moment for Cleveland, earned his 12th win in 19 decisions with a three-hit 3-1 victory over first-place Baltimore. The 29-year-old righty, helped by spring training work on his curve, pitched well as Cleveland improved their standing in a crowded AL pennant race.

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Clay London fight stirs apathy among boxing crowd

In New York, pre fight chatter shows little excitement for Cassius Clay vs Brian London. Willie Mays dismisses the hype, noting voters dislike bragging while Joe Louis remains a beloved figure despite 15 years out of the ring. Clay's talent contrasts with dimmed appeal and a confident, self promoting aura.

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Bowling Standings And Top Performers From Local League

Local bowling results list team standings with Woodpeckers 6 6 and Starlings 5 7, Crows 5 7, Eagles 4 8, Hawks 4, Buzzards 4 and Eden posting high scores. Individual leaders include John Gorsica with 792 series and 235 game, plus multiple players across teams attaining 700-series marks.

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Keaga STANDINGS National League and Picks and Results

The standings show the National and American Leagues with teams and records. Key figures include Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Houston Atlanta New York Chicago and others, with recent results and Friday schedules. Notable games: New York over San Francisco 8 6 Chicago over Atlanta 5 2 Phila over Houston 12 2 Pittsburgh over Los Angeles 8 1 Cincinnati over St Louis 7 1. Friday pitching matchups include Carlton Shaw Kelly Buhl Pappas Blass Bolin Hands Koufax Farrell.

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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

American League leading hitters include Frank Robinson with 33 home runs and 82 RBIs for the Orioles, along with Brooks Robinson 25, Paul Powell 25, Harmon Killebrew 22. National League leaders show Hank Aaron 85 RBIs, Willie Stargell 73, Richie White 72, Roberto Clemente 71, Willie Mays 69. Pitching leaders feature Don Regan 10 1 for Dodgers, Juan Perry 16 2, Juan Marichal 17 4, Sandy Koufax 17 5, Pat Maloney 11 4. American League pitchers list includes Mike Watt 8 2, Dean Sanford 11 3, Jim McNally 10 3, Jim Palmer 12 5, Camilo Boswell 11 5.

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Clay London Bout Looms as Crowd Bristles with Hype

World heavyweight champion Cassius Clay admits nerves and mortal doubt ahead of defending his title against Brian London at Earls Court Arena. London arrives with warning that the bout will be tough, while bookmakers rate Clay a strong favorite at 1-5 to win his 25th straight victory. Floyd Patterson previously beat London in 1959.

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Toronto Blanks Toledo in Pennant Chase

Bill Rohr has the Maple Leafs on a seven-of-eight win run since June 25 lifting Toronto from seventh to near the lead in the International League with a 4 0 victory over Toledo on two hits. Buffalo beat Columbus 8 3 and Rochester moved ahead but rain halted Richmond action.

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Reds Face Pirates After St Louis Sweep

Cincinnati aims to extend a five game win streak as they visit league leading Pittsburgh for a weekend series. Milt Pappas to start against Steve Blass after an 0-1-8 record era while Sammy Ellis seeks win number eight as Cincinnati seeks a 10th win in 11 games under Dave Bristol. Henry Perez, Harper and Coker provide key hits in a 7-1 win over St Louis.

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Rangers to play record 13 exhibition games this fall

New York Rangers announced a 13 game exhibition schedule the heaviest in club history. They will meet the Toronto Maple Leafs four times and the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens three times each, plus three exhibition games vs minor league teams.

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