Lombardi Seeks NFL Title Game In Green Bay In Cold
Vince Lombardi pushes for the NFL championship to be played in Green Bay rather than a warm site, despite a heat wave as the 1966 season opens. The Packers begin training at St Norbert College while weather and venue debates continue. Other camps open with rookies cut and roster moves shaping teams across the league.
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Barboursville rivals Roach wins Jaycee golf title
Barboursville's David Roach won the State Jaycee Golf Tournament with a 36-hole total of 152. Barboursville’s Barney Thompson finished third with 174 as Parkersburg’s Steve Smith claimed second. Te Kubeck of South Charleston took fourth and the final National Jaycee berth. The rain-soaked course made it a tough day for all.
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Bob Loving
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Ricky Wylie
Mark Mazo
Robert Gwynne
Wills Delivers NL Win With Final Inning Single
Maury Wills opened his All Star visit with Bye Bye Blues at Your Father’s Moustache in St Louis and ended it by delivering a walk off single in the 10th to give the National League a 2 1 victory over Washington. Tim McCarver scored the winning run after Wills’ hit, as Pete Richert took the loss. McCarver praised the chance to play, and Wills reflected on his late heroics while the crowd buzzed about the Boston release and the All Star festivities.
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All-Stars Beckley Mfg Triumph In Girls Loop
The World Book All-Stars extended their win streak with a 15-2 victory over Large's Amoco while Beckley Manufacturing routed Murphy's in City Softball League action. Beckley Mfg built a big early lead, then held off Murphy's late threat as the girls scored five runs in the fifth to seal the win.
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Yankee as a Slave Name and Broad US Usage
The article notes that Yankee was the given name of a Negro slave offered for sale in Carolina in 1725. Toward the end of the 18th century BrITons began using Yankee to refer to all citizens of the United States.
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Strength In Bullpen Says Pitching Scholar
PITTSBURGH UPS. The modern relief pitcher enjoys high status, rivaling power sluggers as teams emphasize the bullpen. Pirates pitching coach Clyde King credits relievers with shaping pennants, noting the shift from aging spot starters to bullet-throwing specialists and the rise of distinct roles such as short, long, and finisher. He cites Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell’s strong lineup, and explains how players like Don Cardwell and Woody Fryman moved between bullpen and rotation to fit team needs.
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Clubmen Win Route 41 Game
STANAFORD The Men's Civic Club defeated UMWA 11-8 in Route 41 Little League action. Jack Atkins pitched shutout after the fourth, adding a double and two singles, while Russell McMillion and Mike Thomas led hitters. All-Star practice and tournament play set for next week.
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Schedule Change In Minor League With Tie Breaking
Delbert Thurman of Beck ley Major League announced a schedule change for tonight's minor league games due to a four way Eastern League tie. The Cats and Bisons game moved to Friday on field one, while Red Sox and Orioles played an 8 8 game on field two before Tigers and Indians clash to resolve the tie. At Elks stadium the Buffs beat the Blues 6 1, Marlins 9 4 Hawks, Royals 17 10 Millers, Chicks 10 5 Falcons.
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One Run Decides Champs Of Men's Softball Battles
Jimmy's Place edged Beckley Manufacturing 11 to 10 in a see-saw City Softball League game at Caserno Stadium. Wilkes Insurance beat Plaza Esso 4 to 3 in the nightcap as Insurancemen held a 4-0 lead before Esso rallied. Pence and Shepard starred for Jimmy's with three hits. Browning and Trump led Wilkes with two hits each.
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Druggists Win disputed WW Tilt After Ejected Manager Forfeits
Eppys Drug won 4-4 deadlock disputed tilt after West Virginia Belt manager was ejected in the eighth and remained at third base, prompting a forfeit. Bestmen led 4-0 before Eppys tied it with a three-run seventh. Duncan Catron posted 2 doubleheader wins as Druggists swept, while Motormen defeated Florists in both games with key runs in late innings.
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Mullens Clinch Area 3 Title In Tight Win Over Sophia
Mullens posts 106 over Sophia in a three game series to clinch the Area 3 championship at Mullens Athletic Field. Key plays include Ron Hamilton stealing second and Reed driving in two on a two run double, while Melvin Reed adds two RBI. Sophia rallies with three in the ninth but falls one run short as Mullens advances to face Hinton for a shot at Area 6 supremacy.
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Hunt Ends Mystery Label Theft in Mets Motif Exhibit
New York Mets second baseman Ron Hunt was the focus of a strange caper as a missing painting labeled The Great Ron Hunt Robbery was revealed to be a labeling error. A Volpe exhibit piece valued at 8000 dollars left viewers puzzled until a vaulting Ron Hunt surfaced in a mislabelled crate, ending the chase.
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Ex Yankee Pitcher Opens With 7-0 Win for Toledo
Ex Yankee pitcher Jackie Cullen blanks Richmond 7-0 for Toledo Mud Hens, supported by Frank Fernandez and Mike Ferraro two run homers. Jacksonville outlasts Columbus 3-2 in 10 innings as Greg Goossen and Don Bosch homer. Ted Smith knocks three run shot for Toronto in 12-6 win over Rochester, Art Todtenhausen tosses complete game as Syracuse tops Buffalo 5-2. International League standings show Columbus ahead, Rochester and Toronto tied, Toledo and Jacksonville mid-pack.
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Brazilian star Maria Bueno wins 6 0 6 0 after bag theft
Hoylake England Maria Bueno, Wimbledon runner up, had her tennis outfit stolen from her bag before a match. She borrowed organizer tags and defeated J E Broster England 6 0 6 0 in the second round.
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