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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1966

Page

8

Hart Puts Giants In NL Lead With 22nd Homer

Giants slugger Jim Ray Hart ended an 0-for-18 slump by belting his 22nd homer and driving in four as San Francisco beat Pittsburgh 83 to regain first in the NL. Hart, previously at 21 homers and 52 RBIs, helped lift the Giants to a 60-40 lead, eight games better than the Pirates, with Dodgers following.

United Press International Jim Ray Hart Hart San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia New York Houston Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Atlanta Steve Blass Willie Mays Willie McCovey Hart Wa Dick Stuart Dodgers John Roseboro Jim Gilliam Ferrara Ron Perranoski

Williams secrets reveal edge in Hall of Fame tale

UPI reports Ted Williams, now in the Hall of Fame, resisted a 1960s Yankees offer to pinch hit after retirement and had two other management offers, one to Detroit and another AL club. The 1948 Williams–DeMaggio swap and Williams’ loyalty to Boston are highlighted as defining his character and career.

New York UPI Ted Williams Red Sox Yankees Williams Joe DeMaggio Yanks Yankee Dan Topping Fred Corcoran Ted Topping Boston Corcoran Tom Yawkey Willie Horton Detroit Norm Cash al Kaline Chicago Mickey Lolich Tommie Agee Joe Foy Dennis Bennett George Smith Mike Ryan Kansas City Lew Krausse Frank Howard Ken McMullen Bob Saverine Washington California Howard McMullen Saverine

Williams refuses managing posts as Williams closes era

The article recalls Casey Stengel era questions about managing after Williams declined offers from the Tigers and another AL club. DiMaggio also quips managing would be tough, while Williams continues to mentor players, as Ralph Terry learns firsthand about sliders and Williams’ batting guidance.

Dan Topping The Tigers Williams di Maggio Yankees Ralph Terry A’s Ted Terry

U S Cagers Favorite of Paraplegic Games

The U S basketball team is favored to win a gold medal at the International Paraplegic Games in Stoke Mandeville England. Opening day saw the Americans win 17 golds led by swimming with six firsts at Detroit's Denver Arena and top placings in javelin discus and club throw. Golds went to Rosalie Hixon Elizabethtown N J Richard Rosenbaum Roslyn Heights N Y John Nussbaumer Philadelphia Leonard Chrysler Los Altos Tim Harris Rockford Ill.

Stoke Mandeville England U.S Great Britain Detroit Denver Rosalie Hixon Elizabethtown N.J

Orioles place Wally Bunker on 15 day DL

Baltimore Orioles right hander Wally Bunker is on the 15 day disabled list for elbow tendonitis. He is the second Oriole pitcher with the same elbow trouble as Steve Barber also battles tendonitis. The club recalled 23 year old rookie catcher Larry Haney from Rochester and regular catcher Andy Etchebaran is out with a shoulder injury leaving Vic Roznovsky as the only catcher.

Baltimore UPI Baltimore Orioles Wally Bunker Banker Steve Barber Orioles Larry Haney Rochester Andy Etchebarren The Birds Vic Roznovsky

King Paces Netters In Eastern Grass Tourney

Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King led seeds into the third round of the Eastern Grass Court championships in South Orange New Jersey. She beat Patti Hogan 7-5 6-4 after a tougher second round, with several other seeded women and men advancing including Wade Archner Shaw Eisel Krantzcke Hanks Aucamp Fretz for the women and Roche Pasarell Davidson O Graebner Lara Riessen for the men.

South Orange UPI Billie Jean King Alhambra Calif King Patti Hogan la Jolla Virginia Wade England Emilie Burrer San Antonio Tex Charley Pasarell Puerto Rico Ray Raffles Australia Owen Davidson John Reese Hewlett N.Y Clark O Graebner Beechwood Ohio Marcelo Lara Mexico Martin Riessen Evanston Ill Roy Moore South Africa

Paul Toth Hurls In One-Hitter For Mud Hens

Toledo right hander Paul Toth pitched seven innings with one hit allowed in a 3-0 win over Syracuse, improving to 5-8. Stan Bahnsen shut down Syracuse in the nightcap as Toledo swept the doubleheader to tie for second in the International League.

Toledo Mud Hens Syracuse Chiefs Toth Manny Jiminez Stan Bahnsen Syracuse Steve Whitaker Bob Schmidt Hens Rochester Columbus Jets Columbus Jets Luke Walker Tom Phoebus Jacksonville Toronto Richmond Buffalo

Baseball Standings and Schedule Update

United Press International reports American League standings with Baltimore leading at 66 34 and Detroit at 53 43, plus Cleveland Minnesota California and Chicago factions. It lists Wednesday and Thursday games and probable pitchers for each, including Detroit at Chicago Monbouquette against Buzhardt and Dodgers rivals in later NL matchups.

United Press Internationa American League W. L. Pet Baltimore Detroit Cleveland California Minnesota Chicago New York Kansas City Washington Boston Kaw City Monbouquette Buzhardt Wright Moore O’donoghue McNally Kant Talbot Nash Santiago

Major Mixed Bowl-Wick standings and high games

The Four Diamonds lead the Major Mixed with seven wins and two losses, while The Four Hearts sit at three percent for percent accuracy. The Wiz ards posted team and individual highs with 2381 team series and 824 team game. Thelma Thompson led women with 527 series and 201 game, Ad Barker 566 series, Tom Williams 538 series, Jerri Williams 485 and Marco Cipolat 559 among others.

Wizards Thelma Thompson Ad Barker Themon Roker Junior Johnson Boots Wyant Tom Williams Mary Williams Kathy Smith Themon Borrer Jerri Williams Marco Cipolat Bill Klein Bud Sisk Sue Sisk

Decision Due In Antitrust Suit Against Braves

Wisconsin Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether to uphold or overturn the conviction linking the Braves move from Milwaukee to Atlanta to state antitrust law. The ruling could affect baseball's status and Milwaukee’s major league hopes.

Braves Madison, Wis UPI Wisconsin Supreme Court National League State High Court Milwaukee Elmer Roller Atlanta Wisconsin Roller

Packers Trade Voss and Jeter to Steelers

Green Bay transfers defensive lineman Lloyd Voss and offensive end Tony Jeter to Pittsburgh in exchange for a high draft choice. The trade was announced Tuesday in Green Bay Wisconsin by the Packers and Steelers.

Green Bay, Wis

Soviets Defeat Poland Lose To U S Combine

In Minsk the Soviet Union defeated Poland 174 to 155 in a two day track meet but lost to the United States overall. Soviet men edged Poland 108-104 while the Soviet women won 66-51. US performances led in 18 of 31 events overall.

Minsk U.S.S.R UPI Soviet Union Poland United States Russia Viet Nam U.S

Oliva Seeks Third Straight AL Batting Title With Big Night

Tony Oliva of the Twins hit a homer and a double to lift his average to .331 and lead the American League batting race, as Minnesota beat the Yankees 6-3. The piece notes Oliva’s two prior batting titles and his pursuit of a three-peat, with other AL games recapped and notable performances from Boswell, Colavito, Wagner, and others.

United Press International Tony Oliva Sky Minnesota Baltimore Russ Snyder Twins New York Yankees Oliva Ty Cobb Tony ‘‘O Yankee Stadium Detroit Chicago Cleveland Boston Kansas City Washington California Dave Boswell Yankees Pete Richert Rocky Colavito Leon Wagner Fred Whitfield Indians Oriole Steve Barber Colavito

Baseball Stat Leaders National and American Leagues

National League leaders list Aaron Braves 30 Torre Braves 26 Stargell Pirates 24 Mays Giants 22. American League Robin son Orioles 29 Pepitone Yanks 23 Colavito Indians Powell Orioles 22 Kaline Tigers Killebrew Twins 21. RBIs Braves 77 Stargell Pirates 70 Torre Braves 68 Clemente Pirates 67 Mays Giants 63. AL Robin son Orioles 81 Powell Orioles 74 F Robinson Orioles 71 Killebrew Oliva Twins 60. National League pitching Perry Giants 15-2 Marichal Giants 16-4 Cuellar Astros 7-2 Koufax Dodgers 17-5 Maloney Reds 104. AL S Miller Watt Orioles 7-2 McNally Orioles Sanford Angels 9-3 Palmer Orioles 11-4.

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Captain Named New York Polo Leader for U.S. Team

North Rup R. Knox of East Aurora New York winner of the national 20 goal championship in 1953 appointed captain of the United States polo teams for the Cup of the Americas and the World 30 goal tournament Cecil Smith of San Antonio Texas and Robert Skrene of Santa Barbara California named assistant coaches.

New York UPI Northrup R. Knox East Aurora N.Y United States Cecil Smith San Antonio Tex Robert Skrene Santa Barbara Calif

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