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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1966
Page
9
The San Francisco Giants defeated Pittsburgh 3-0 for their 11th consecutive win as Juan Marichal improved to 7-2 with his second shutout of the season. Marichal lowered his ERA to 0.76, while Willie Mays, Jay Alou, and a Jerry Adair error aided the offense.
From the National League table Houston leads with 16 wins and 11 losses, followed by Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Thursday results show Houston–New York delayed, Philadelphia blanked by San Francisco, and St Louis defeating Atlanta in 12 innings. Friday pitchers listed for key matchups across the NL, including Sadecki vs Hamilton and Dierker vs Short.
Cleveland shortstop Larry Brown, 26, who suffered multiple skull, nose and eye socket fractures in a May 4 collision, remains in hospital with limited memory of the incident. He expects to be ready in 5-6 weeks and plans to return to action, while his brother Dick Brown recuperates from brain tumor surgery and his wife Leni stays by his side.
Agee led off a run with a misplayed ball as Orioles catcher Etchebarren failed to handle a pitch. A base line ruling by umpire Drummond sparked controversy as Chicago tied the game and took the lead on a smooth sequence in the field. Freese later scored to extend the advantage, lifting the White Sox over Baltimore 5-3 and dropping the Orioles to second behind Cleveland.
National League leaders include Aaron Braves 11 and Mays Giants 9 with others like Alou Torre 8. American League features Scott Red Sox 10 and Reichardt Angels 7. Notable games see Twins three-run third, Rollins two RBI Oliva one, and Senators win behind Lock’s homer and RBI. Giants pitchers Marichal and Perry shine 7-0 and 5-0 in NL shutouts. AL wins include McDowell 4-0 and Pascual 5-1.
At least nine drivers posted 160 mph speeds on the final practice day at Indianapolis Speedway ahead of Saturday qualifications. The session capped the last practice before the four qualifying days begin with pole position to be decided.
About 350 drivers begin the 14th Cumberland Championships at Cumberland Municipal Airport with proceeds to local charities. The Edgar H. Vandergrift Memorial and a Walt Hansgen memorial race are set for Sunday, as 33 spots remain for the Memorial Day 500 mile race. Al Unser, Mario Andretti, and others clock above 160 mph in testing as 69 of 79 cars entered work toward the classic.
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