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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1966

Page

8

Orioles Power Trio Props Powell to Three Homer Night

Boog Powell blasted three homers as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 4-2 in 11 innings to stay atop the pennant chase. Powell tied the game in the ninth and won it with a two-run shot in the 11th, driving in all four Baltimore runs. Other AL results included Detroit over New York 6-5 and Cleveland's win behind Gentile and Hinton.

United Press International Boog Powell Baltimore Oriole Orioles Boston Red Sox Oriole Detroit New York Chicago Kansas City Minnesota California Washington Tier Powell Red Sox Tony Conigliaro Jim Lonborg John Wyatt Ed Fisher Dick Hall Jim Kaat Kaat George Brunet Harmon Killebrew Twins Joe Adcock Angels Don Buford al Weis Buford Joe Grzenda Weis Bob Locker Bill Skowron Norm Cash Detroit J Cash Jim Northrup Ray Oyler

Orioles wary as pennant odds loom for 1960s era team

Baltimore manager Hank Bauer admits the Orioles could still blow the pennant with seven weeks left, though he avoids predicting a collapse. He notes the 1964 Phillies near miss and fears injuries to pitchers Steve Barber and Wally Bunker could dent the staff, leaving Detroit as a distant threat.

New York UPI Hank Bauer Baltimore Orioles Bauer Altimore Orioles Phillies Phils Detroit Steve Barber Wally Bunker

Orioles' season pivots cited in Bauer's memories

Bauer notes two season turning points for Baltimore. The first was a five game sweep of the Twins over July 13. The second followed the All-Star break when Detroit beat them twice, shrinking a six game lead. Baltimore then defeated McLain and swept the Tigers to regain momentum.

Orioles Twins Bauer Detroit Denny) McLain Tigers

Another Record For Tom Smith

Tommie Smith the San Jose speedster who holds world records in the 200-meter and 220-yard dashes set a Stockholm Olympic Stadium record in the 400-yard meter run with 45.6 seconds at an international meet. He also posted 45.8 for 440 yards, as Bill Toomey won the 110-meter hurdles and the 200-meter dash. The U S team then won the 800-meter relay in 1 24.4 with Smith Toomey Tim Hines and Dave Thorson.

Stockholm Sweden UPI Tommie Smith San Jose Stockholm Olympic Stadium Smith Andrzew Badenski Poland Bill Toomey Santa Clara Calif

Major League Leaders Review From Baseball Standings

National League leaders include Mays, Aaron, Santo and Stargell with batting averages from .313 to .343. Alou and Cepeda pace teams, while pitchers Regan and Perry top NL pitching. American League highlights feature Oliva and F Robinson with best averages and Powell leading in RBIs along with Mantle and Horton among others.

National League G. AB. R. H Alou Pitt Clinnte Atla Carty Strgel Cepeda St.l Phila Morga Hous Santo Chi Helms, Cin G. AB. R. H. Pet. Oliva Minn F.rbsn Bal Kaline Det Powell B.rbsn Wear Cleve Richrdt Cal Berry Mantle Horton Aaron Braves Torre Mays Giants Allen Phillies Stargell Pirates Cubs F. Robinson Orioles Pepitone Yanks Killebrew Twins Colavito Indians Clemente White B. Robinson Tigers Conigliaro Red Sox Regan Dodgers Perry Marichal Maloney Reds Koufax McNally Orioles Watt Boswell Sanford Angels Palmer

Boxing results report from three cities

In Las Vegas Jose Torres won a points decision over Eddie Cotton to retain the world light heavyweight title. In Sydney Rocky Gattellari stopped Ronnie DeCost and in Auckland Mandel Santos outpointed Davey Patterson.

Sydney Australia UPI Rocky Gattellari Ronnie Decost Broeton Mass Auckland New Zealand Mandel Santos Davey Patterson Reno Nev

Red Sox Add Pitchers and Strain Shortstop Rotation

Boston trades and purchases two pitchers Hank Fischer and Bill Short to bolster the staff while sending Dave Morehead and a youngster to minor leagues. Rico Petrocelli goes on the 15 day disabled list with virus pneumonia, leaving Eddie Kasko at short and George Smith or Dalton Jones as infield options.

Boston UPI Boston Red Sox Red Sox Dave Morehead Pittsfield Bob Sadowski Toronto Maple Leaf Hank Fischer Cincinnati Reds Bill Short Baltimore Orioles Rico Petrocelli Petrocelli Sancta Maria Hospital Eddie Kasko Kasko Billy Herman George Smith Dalton Jones

Ramsay Named General Manager Of 76ers

PHILADELPHIA UPI The Philadelphia 76ers near noon today to announce Dr Jack Ramsay as general manager signing a three year contract at 25000 per year The Inquirer says Ramsay was Hawks coach at St Josephs with a 234 72 record over 11 seasons and led them to 10 post season appearances.

Philadelphia Textile St. Joseph's Ramsay St. Joseph’s Hawks

WVU Adds Miami To 1973 74 Football Schedule

West Virginia University announced Miami Florida will join its football slate for 1973 and 1974. The Hurricanes meet WVU in the Orange Bowl on November 3, 1973, and WVU hosts Miami on October 5, 1974. Coaches Tate and Carlen previously served together at Georgia Tech.

Morgantown UPI University of Miami Fla West Virginia University Robert N. Red Brown Monay WVU Miami Hurricanes Mountaineers West Virginia Georgia Tech Charlie Tate Jim Carlen Duke

Humphrey Released by Cardinals After Eight NFL Seasons

St. Louis quarterback Buddy Humphrey, a backup since 1963, was released on waivers by the Cardinals. The 30-year-old eight-year pro veteran went unclaimed and is now free to pursue free agency.

Humphrey ST. Louis UPI Buddy Humphrey Cardinals

Phils White Leads Rally Behind Hot Bat in NL Chase

Bill White drives in five runs by collecting three singles to lift his batting average to .291 as the Phillies hammer the Cubs 11 5 and close to within six games of idle Pittsburgh while Richie Allen trails only White in average. Other NL games see Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 4-3 Atlanta top Houston 4-2 and idle status for Pittsburgh San Francisco St. Louis and New York.

United Press International Bill White Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta Houston San Francisco St. Louis New York White RBI Chris Short Terry Fox Allen Dick Groat Johnny Briggs Cookie Rojas Cub Astros Eddie Mathews Tony Cloninger Braves Mathews Denis Menke Joe Morgan Sonny Jackson Rusty Staub Lou Johnson Jim O'Toole Claude Osteen Johnson Jim Gilliam Tommy Davis Wes Parker Parker Vada Pinson Davis John Roseboro

Torres edges Cotton in narrow disputed light heavyweight win

Jose Torres said he endured the worst fight of his career yet retained the light heavyweight title by unanimous decision over Eddie Cotton before a sparse Las Vegas crowd. Cotton claimed victory after the bout, while manager George Chemeres accused officials of bias.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Jose Torres Eddie Cotton Cotton Las Vegas Convention Center George Chemeres Torres Cassius Clay Clay Nate Morgan Mike Petrovich Ron Amos United Press International Chemeres

Drysdale and Bavasi Clash Over Pitcher’s Form

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager E. J. Bavasi questions Don Drysdale’s conditioning after Drysdale posts an 8-13 record this season. Drysdale retorts that front office pressure won’t force a drop in performance and accuses Bavasi of focusing on salary cuts rather than pennant goals.

LOS Angeles UPI Los Angeles Dodger E. J Buzzy) Bavasi Don Drysdale Drysdale Bavasi Don

Raiders May Get Cookie Gilchrist

Golden Colorado report says the Denver Broncos near completing a trade with Oakland for two players, one agreed upon, to move star fullback Carlton Cookie Gilchrist. If completed Gilchrist would become Raiders best rusher and Denver’s top ground gainer, ending his friction with management.

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Knickerbockers Set Opener With Lakers on Oct Eighteenth

New York hosts Los Angeles to start a 35 game home stretch in their final NBA season at Madison Square Garden. Redskins trade Bill Hunter to Baltimore for Dave Hayes and Brig Owens, release Fishman Corbett Wells. Hoogs reaches Kulm final in St Moritz after 6-1 6-1 win over Bresson.

NEW York UPI New York Knickerbockers Los Angeles Lakers Madison Square Garden Carlisle Washington Redskins Bill Hunter Baltimore Colts Dave Hayes Brig Owens Dallas Cowboys Redskins Jerry Fishman Ron Corbett Dave Wells

Red Wing Hurler Fires No-Hitter in 7 Innings

Rochester pitcher Tom Phoebus, 24, threw a seven inning no hitter against Buffalo as he battled a sore pitching hand and fear of every batter. He walked three and finished with a 1-0 win before Buffalo won the second game 1-0. Toronto edged Syracuse 2-1 in 11 innings. Toledo beat Columbus 6-4. Jacksonville defeated Richmond 2-1. International League standings list Columbus, Toronto, Buffalo, Richmond, Toledo, Jacksonville, Syracuse, Rochester.

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Baseball standings and upcoming games across leagues

The standings show Baltimore 77 41 and Minnesota 61 58, with Cleveland Chicago Detroit New York and California trailing. Tonight matchups include California at Minnesota Chance vs Perry, Kansas City at Chicago Odom vs John, New York at Detroit Downing vs Podres, Washington at Cleveland Hannan vs Bell, Baltimore at Boston Drabowsky vs Brandon, with twelve scheduled games and multiple pitchers listed for Wednesday night action.

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West Virginia stars seek double mission in kiwanis clash

BLUEFIELD UP I West Virginia's team to meet Virginia in Kiwanis game aims for a twofold goal after earlier WVU selections failed to score in Williamson and Wheeling. Southwestern graduates lost 6-0 to Eastern Kentucky before 4,000 fans in Williamson, while Northern WV stars fell 26-0 to Eastern Ohio before 6,000 in Wheeling.

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