January Wins Philadelphia Classic With 71 For Victory
Don January fired a one under par 71 to capture the Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley, finishing 72 holes at 278 for his first tour win since February 1963. Jack Nicklaus, two-time reigning champion here, shot 67 to finish one back at 279. January earned $21,000, with Nicklaus collecting $13,000 as runner up.
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Halley wins Par 3 Golf Championship at Par 3 Course
Adam Halley, 65, claimed the first flight title as he won the Par 3 Championship by ten strokes over Bob Freeman. Lillian Halley beat Mattie Pennington for the women's crown while Rodcy Mills won the second or other flights and Evan Bice edged Frank Acord for the third flight title.
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Kaat earns first 1 0 road to 20 wins with 1-0 victory
CHICAGO AP Jim Kaat notches his first 1-0 win in eight major league seasons defeating the Chicago White Sox 1-0 on three hits. He was aiming for 20 wins, matching a past milestone while his manager praises his all-around skills and durability.
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Andretti Wins Auto Club Race In Wisconsin Duel
Mario Andretti of Nazareth Pennsylvania driving a rear engine Ford edged Gordon Johncock of Hastings Michigan by 30 seconds after Johncock ran out of fuel late in the 200 mile United States Auto Club big car race at West Allis. Joe Leonard, Jim McElreath, and Billy Foster followed to complete the top five. Andretti's time was 1 hour 55 minutes 19.008 seconds before a crowd of 33,811. purse $49,365.
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Leafs Take Two From Buffalo in Twinbill Sweep
The Toronto Maple Leafs swept a Sunday doubleheader from Buffalo 5-4 and 4-2 in seven innings to move within one game of first in the International League. Julio Navarro held the Bisons to seven hits in game one while Tom Waslewski gave up six safeties in game two, as Toronto slugged four homers. Richmond beat Columbus 4-2 to cut the Jets’ lead. Rochester toppled Syracuse 6-3 behind 14 hits.
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Flying Eagles Start 1966 Season With Inexperience
The Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles open a tough 1966 season under Coach Ken Wheeler at Van Meter Stadium against Mullens. Key backs up for Beckley include Mike George Rusty Rappold Jay Dixon Mike Feazell and Jerry Underwood as Wheeler warns of limited speed depth and experience. Co captains Hind sley and George bring veteran leadership while juniors like Perkowski Berry Bowling Rogar Wooten and Cooper are eyed for defense and future impact.
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Brown Top Winner At International Dragway
Blaine Brown of Oak Hill captured four wins at Grandview International Dragway in a 1966 Chevy including Top Time Top Stock B Modified production and A stock. Herman Lewis of Beckley won three races in a 1962 Chevrolet in C gas Heads up eliminator and Top Gas. Eddie Kenny of Ohio won D Modified production and F Gas. Eight WV towns plus Ohio and Virginia participated in the 26 event meet. Pete Fisher of Harrisburg won the cycle event.
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Drag Results Saturday Night Top Time Blaine Brown
Oak Hill racer Blaine Brown topped the field in a 66 Chevy at Saturday night drag event. The event highlighted quickest times across classes with Brown securing the top time in the show.
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Stock Car Racing Title and Participants at Beckley Event
Kopperston scores Beckley Manufacturing 5 to 2 in a listed racing result alongside numerous drivers and cars from Oak Hill Beckley Gap Mills and Princeton. The schedule includes eliminations and champions with names such as Blaine Brown Herman Lewis Cary Hess and Eddie Kenney across multiple stock classes.
Prince Raceway Champ crowns sportsman winner at Beckley
About 3,500 fans watched Paul Prince, a West Virginia Sports Hall of Famer, win the sportsman feature at Beckley Raceway in Prosperity. Forty to fifty cars expected for weekend championship program and a Destruction Derby.
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Steelers Practice At St. Vincent Before Browns Clash
LATROBE Pa The Pittsburgh Steelers practice at St. Vincent College this week before traveling to Birmingham for a final preseason game against the Cleveland Browns Coach Austin notes two costly mistakes in a 17 6 loss to Green Bay including a fumble at the six and a stand from the one The Steelers sit 1 3 in exhibition play this year and aim to improve Fullback Jim Taylor was Green Bay s chief threat scoring a first period TD reception and setting up another with a key run Mike Clark booted two field goals for Pittsburgh Don Chandler sealed Green Bay s victory with a late 17 yard kick Austin remains encouraged by steady progress through the preseason
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Raceway results headline set with multiple heats
Race results list fast times and placings across heats at the track. Richard Lafferty tops a fast time and leads heats with Larry Cantley and Eddie Hess taking features and second places. Other names include Jody Clowers Arnold Lucas Frank Prince Paul Prince and Jim Shaffer in consolation and dash events.
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Houston 2nd City To Win I Series Twice
Houston Texas won the 1966 Little League World Series crown, becoming the second city to win twice. They defeated West New York New Jersey 8-2 after a 93 minute rain delay, powering with an 11 hit attack and two home runs. Houston also beat Monterrey Mexico 6-0 to open the tournament and Sacramento California 4-0 in the semifinals.
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Roseboro Could Become Baseball Commentator Material
TV reviewer praises John Roseboro of Los Angeles for on air wit and fluent off the cuff Dodger game wrapups. Details his contemporary, smart broadcasting style, police community work, and potential to elevate sports commentary beyond old clichés.
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