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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

17 Aug 1966

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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

8

Orioles Rally Boosted By Bob Johnson S Weeknight Heroics

Bob Johnson nicknamed Rocky by Baltimore teammates delivered a game winning two run homer in the ninth as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 6 4. Boog Powell followed with a 31st homer and the six outs remark defined the late inning rally. Other AL results included Detroit over New York and Washington over Cleveland in 13 innings.

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United Press International Bob Johnson Rocky Colavito Rocky Baltimore Cleveland Johnson Orioles Boston Dave Johnson Bob Boog Powell Hank Bauer Billy Herman Red Sox Bauer Russ Snyders Herman Rico Petrocelli Frank Robinson Joe Foy Brooks Robinson Frank Powell Curt Blefary George Smith Detroit New York Washington Minnesota California Kansas City Chicago Tigers Don Wert Ray Oyler Roger Maris Tom Tresh Clete Boyer Yankees United Press American League W. L. Pet Calif City Palmer Santiago Newman Boswell Grant Bouton Wilson Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Atlanta Houston N.Y Phila San Fran Los Ang Washburn Marichal Veale Fisher Giusti Holtzman Bunning Ellis Koufax National League Alley Luplow Rf Aparicio Kasko Ss Mota Cf Hunt Snyder Foy Clemente Elliot F Frobinsa Ystrinski If Cindenon Ib Clones Scott Mazroski Bressoud Blefary If Demeter Pagliaroni Grote Bjohnson Ryan Sisk McGraw Rozavsky Gsmith Etchebra Jones Ph Drabosky Brandon Bunker Osinski L Green Xo Blair Jmiller Clendenon G Smith E—Scott Powell Ad Ss. L S—Brandon Brock Fuentes Miller Conisliaro Flood McCvey McCrver Mays Shannon Hart Petersn Javier Virgil Cmpneris Buford Maxvil Brown Hershber Ward Buchek Perry Green Horlen Jackson Hicks Chavaria Romano O S. Louis McCraw Nossek Skowron Cepeda SKT Burgess Perry W John P Causey Eliass Thomas If Phillips Briggs Genzler Beckert Calison John Williams Allen Campaneris Santo Cater S—Hershberger Handly Roberts Clemens Odom Koonce Altman Ates Jenkins McNertoy O Lez Rebrsn Boyer Monbouet Neb Verbbso Pepitone Cash E Howard Kaline Horton Clarke Stanley Cf Jackson W Northrup Downing Freehan Reniff Oyler Ite Podres Bi Aguirre Ruz W.dvis Wood Rose Gillam Sparma Pinson Cf Oliver Colman Ib Ljhnso Trocewski T.dvis Freehan Ler Morgan Kirkptrck Tovar Mathews Fregosi Oliva Aaron Harrison Torre Nicholson Siebern Killebrew iCarty Maye Rodgers Mincher Menkess Staub Wsmith Battey Woodwrd Bateman Ec Zimrmane Kelley R.davis Mazzone Kosco Cuellar Knoop Ablaendr Abernthy Dehance Dierker Taylor E—Staub Menke Aspromonte E—Mincher F Alou Ornia Woodward Aberna D.chance R. Taylor Cullen Tiant McMinn Hannan Orteba Sos Washington Saverine Cola Harrelson Wagner Bell Ortega Kline
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Perry tallies 19th win ties Koufax for season honors

Gaylord Perry won his 19th game to tie Sandy Koufax for the most victories this season while Jim Mays boosted by a 3-1 Giants win over the Cardinals. Mays added his 534th career homer, nearing Babe Ruth’s 714 total as the Giants edged St Louis.

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United Press International Wilie Mays Babe Ruth San Francisco Jimmy Foxx Giants St. Louis Cardinals Mays Wilie Gaylord Perry Sandy Koufax Perry Los Angeles Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta Houston Cardinal
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King Bidding To Retire Essex Bowl

Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King aims to retire the Essex Bowl becoming the fourth woman to do so. She beat Elena Subirats 7 5 6 2 in the first round at Essex Country Club as the Ladies Invitational tennis event opened. Seeds Wade Krantzcke Fretz and others advanced in Tuesday action.

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Manchester Mass UPI Billie Jean King Elena Subirats Mexico City Essex Country Club Alice Marble Helen Wills Margaret Osborne Dupont Virginia Wade England Kerry Melville Australia Karen Krantzcke Canada Faye Urban Winnie Shaw Scotland Maryna Godwin South Africa Tory Fretz Los Angeles Peggy Moore Baton Rouge Maria Bueno Brazil Francoise Durr France Gail Sherriff
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AAU Swim Meet Opens Thursday in Lincoln Nebraska

The 16th annual AAU swimming and diving championships start Thursday in Lincoln at Woods Memorial Pool with 800 swimmers and 36 events. Nineteen defending champions 10 world record holders and six 1964 Olympians compete, including Don Schollander.

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Lincoln Neb UPI Don Schollander Woods Memorial East Lincoln AAU Nebraska
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Mantle Sidelined Four Days With Hamstring Pull

Detroit game notes Mickey Mantle pulled his hamstring while running out an infield roller in the Yankees 6 5 loss to Detroit. He flew home to Dallas for rest after the injury, which recurred on earlier occasions this season.

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Detroit UPI Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Yankees Mantle Dallas
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Wheeling Heads to New Jersey for Regional Tourney

Wheeling Post one, composed of players from Wheeling and nearby schools, leaves for Bridgeton New Jersey with a 24 4 record to face Washington DC in the Eastern Regional. Coached by Harold Vitalie the squad seeks another deep run after state glory and a fifth WV regional bid.

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Wheeling UPI West Virginia American Legion Mountain State Bridgeton N. J Wheeling Post One Triadelphia Wheeling Central Catholic Washington, D. C Harold Lord) Vitalie Vitalie Marmet Parkersburg Steubenville Ohio Steve Savage Savage
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Cardinal, Colt Tilt On Friday

St Louis Cardinals coach Winner leads Big Red against his former Baltimore Colts in an NBC telecast at Busch Stadium. After two pre season wins, he aims to win over skeptics as the Colts, also 2-0, look to erase the shine on the Cardinals. The Colts are described as a tough test for the rookie head coach.

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Major League Leaders Highlight Busy 1969 Season

This roundup lists top hitters and pitchers across the leagues with figures for games, at bats, runs, hits, and batting averages. Notables include Aaron and Mays leading NL home runs, and Robinson and Powell topping AL RBIs and batting marks.

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Alou Pitt Clinnte Atla Carty Strgel Cepda St.l Allen Phila Santo Chi Morga Hou Helms, Cin G. AB. R. H. Pet. Oliva Minn F.rbsn Bal Kaline Det Powell Wear Cleve Richdt Cal Berry B.rbsn Mantle Vinte Wash Aaron Braves Mays Giants Torre Phillies Stargell Pirates Cubs F. Robinson Orioles Pepitone Yanks & Killebrew Twins Colavito Indians
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Law Sees bullpen as Pirates' true pennant factor

Wis news report quotes Vernon Law praising Pittsburgh's bullpen for offsetting an ordinary starting staff. Law notes bullpen dominance as key, with manager Harry Walker spreading workloads. Pirates rank fifth in NL pitching at 3.57 ERA, behind the Dodgers, while Veale leads with 12 wins and Law has eight after an earlier rib injury.

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New York UPI Vern Law Pittsburgh Pirates Law Harry Walker Pirate Ad Clyde King Pirates Dodgers Pittsburgh Bob Veale
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Law Credits Pirates Strength In 1966 Rendition

Hal Law compares the 1966 Pirates to the 1960 champions noting stronger bullpen depth and bench power. He cites MikKelsen Face McBean O Dell and Cardwell as key contributors and highlights bench hitters hitting .350. Law, 36, says he’s healthy after a rib injury and believes Pittsburgh can win despite potential inconsistencies in pitching figures.

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Cy Young Law Pete Mikkelsen Roy Face al McBean Billy O'Dell Don Cardwell Pittsburgh Don Hoak Dick Groat Bill Virdon Dick Stuart Rocky Nelson Hal Smith Pirate Club Jerry Lynch Clyde King Roberto Clemente Pag Jim Pagliaroni
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Columbus Jets Rally To Stay On Pennant Trail

Columbus beats Toledo 3-1 to extend lead in International League standings. John Gelnar notches his 11th win with ninth inning help from Sam Jones. Dave Wissman homers for the Jets, while Mike Epstein hits his 19th and 20th for Rochester in a 8 6 victory over Toronto.

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United Press International Columbus Jets Jets Toledo Columbus Rochester John Gelnar Sam Jones Dave Wissman Mike Epstein Toronto Buffalo Syracuse Richmond Jacksonville W. L. Pet
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St Louis Hawks seek new arena to stay economically sound

St Louis Hawks owner Ben Kerner said the team must move to a new arena to remain competitive and financially viable. The announcement followed signing Minnesota guard Lou Hudson, the No. 1 draft pick, as attendance in St Louis lags behind other NBA markets. Eight home games were staged in Memphis last season, with nine more planned away from St Louis this year at the Memphis Coliseum.

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Cassell Retires as top U S sprinter takes track director post

In New York UPI reports Ollan Cassell, a leading quarter miler for nine years, retires from competition to become director of track and field for the Amateur Athletic Union. The longtime star cites desire to contribute in an official role as he steps away from racing.

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Fight Results From Three Cities

Montreal reports George Chuvalo of Toronto knocked out Mel Turbow of Paterson in the eighth. Miami Beach shows Al Jones of Goulds outpointing Jeffer Davis of Houston over ten. Las Vegas records Larry Clark of Las Vegas stopping Mariano Serrano of Mexicali in seven rounds.

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Montreal UPI George Chuvalo Toronto Mel Turbow Paterson N.J Miami Beach Fila the Destroyer Las Vegas Nev Larry Clark Mariano Serrano Mexicali Mexico
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