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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1966

Page

13

Hands Saves Cub Victory Over Giants

Reliever Bill Hands shut down San Francisco for seven innings on three hits as the Chicago Cubs beat the Giants 5 2. Hands retired the last 18 batters he faced to guide Chicago to its second straight win over the slumping club on a road trip marked by starter Robin Roberts leaving after two innings. Don Kessinger sparked a four run third with three singles as Priddy balked, Beckett drove in two, and Ernie Banks homered in the eighth.

Bill Hands San Francisco Chicago Cubs Giants Hands Cubs Robin Roberts Don Kessinger Cub Bob Priddy Kessinger Adolfo Phillips Chicago Priddy Glenn Beckett Ron Santo Ernie Banks

Historic Locomotive 999 Breaks 100 MPH Benchmark

The first locomotive to exceed 100 miles per hour was Locomotive No 999 which completed a mile in 32 seconds in 1893 reaching 112.5 mph in test runs. The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes Japan hosts the world’s largest two wheel motorcycle industry.

Japan Encyclopaedia Britannica

Colt Tournament Finalists Set as Double Elimination

Paducah holds unbeaten status entering the Marion Colt tournament final rounds. St. Joseph must beat Paducah twice to claim the title with a 2 PM and potential 5 PM rematch at Marion city park. Springfield and Marion results from Saturday show Springfield eliminating Marion 5-2 while Paducah defeated St. Joseph 5-1 and St. Joseph beat Springfield 2-1.

Paducah St. Joseph Marion Marion City Park Springfield Ill St. Joserve

Inventions of Shorthand Pioneers Pitman and Gregg

English inventor Isaac Pitman created the first shorthand system in the 1830s. John Gregg developed the Gregg method in 1888, expanding rapid writing systems.

Isaac Pitman Gregg John Gregg

Homer Heroics Lift Yankees Past Indians 5-4

Horace Clark hit an eighth inning homer off Luis Tiant to give the New York Yankees a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians. Chuck Hinton drove in all four Cleveland runs with a ninth homer and a bases-loaded single. Clete Boyer also homered to spark a scoreless tie, and Bobby Richardson staged a two-run double as New York chased Sam McDowell.

Horace Clark Luis Tiant New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Chuck Hinton Cleveland Leon Wagner Hinton Whitey Ford Clete Boyer Yankees Sam McDowell Bobby Richardson Dick Radatz McDowell

Red Sox End Losing Streak with 8-2 Win Over Tigers

Don Demeter and Eddie Kasco drove in two runs each and Lee Stange held Detroit to two runs over eight and two thirds as Boston snapped a five game skid. Tartabull tripled and scored, Demeter hit a solo homer, and Northrup added another for the 8-2 victory over Detroit AP.

Don Demeter Eddie Kas Lee Stange Detroit Boston Red Sox Demeter Jose Taratbull Denny McLain Joe Foy Stange McLain

Orioles Snap Losing Streak

Sam Bowens drove in two runs and Dave McNally limit ed the Senators to seven hits as the Baltimore Orioles defeated Washington 4-0 to halt a three game skid. Bowens singled home the final run in a three run first inning rally and added an RBI in the fifth while Frank Robinson collected two singles and a double. McNally improved to 11 3 with the win and escaped early trouble as Washington had runners in scoring position in four innings.

Sam Bowens Dave McNally Washington Baltimore Orioles Senators Bowens Barry Moore Frank Robinson McNally Ed Brinkman Fred Valentine

Phillies Rally to Top Braves 6-5 Behind Pinch Hitters

The Phillies beat Atlanta 6-5 as Doug Clemens delivered a sixth inning run and scored on Cookie Rojas' squeeze bunt. Dalrymple doubled to start the rally, Clemens singled for the winning run, and Rojas tied it with a bunt.

Doug Clemens Cookie Rojas Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Phils Clay Dalrymple Clemens Chris Short John Briggs Rojas Braves Briggs Phillies Felipe Alou Rico Carty Hank Aaron Mack Jones Joey Jay Johnny Callison Denis Menke Joe Torre Jones

Major League Standings American League Overview

The American League table shows Baltimore leading with 71 wins and 38 losses, Detroit 58-49, California 57-51, Cleveland 57-51, Minnesota 56-53, Chicago 53-55, New York 50-59, Kansas City 48-60, Washington 50-64, and Boston 46-66. Saturday results include Baltimore 4 Washington 0 and New York 5 Cleveland 4. Next up Chicago at California and other matchups follow.

Pet. G.B Baltimore Detroit California Cleveland Minnesota Chicago New York Kansas City Washington Boston John Chance Perry Boswell Krausse Odom Brandon Lonborg Lolich Monbouquette Downing Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Atlanta Houston

Twins blank A's as Grant notches eighth win

Mudcat Grant subdues Kansas City with four hits allowed and his second shutout of the season. Jerry Zimmerman and Don Mincher delivered two run doubles as Minnesota pounded 14 hits for a 5-0 win Saturday night. The left hander stranded A's runners on third in three straight innings and improved to 8-12. The Twins have won five of their last games.

Boston AB RBI Tartabull Foy Yastrzemski Green Conigliaro Demeter Scott Petrocelli Kasko Ryan Stange Wert McAuliffe Cash Kaline Horton Northrup Lumpe Freehan McLain Pena Gladding Minnesota AB Versalles Tracewski Ph Allen Sparma Han Wood Olivarf Aguirre Killebrew Mincher Tovar Boston Uhlaender Zimmerman Detroit Grant Kansas City Cam Neris Stah If Hershberger Rf Cater Ib Repoz Charles Jerry Zimmerman Don Mincher Minnesota Twins Jim Grant Grant Twins

Lincoln Service Ad Promises Free Gov Job Test Prep

An old classified style notice offers free information on U S government civil service jobs. It targets adults 18 plus, promises high starting salaries and strong advancement, and invites readers to mail a coupon to Pekin Illinois for a list of positions and qualification guidance.

U.S. Civil Service Lincoln Service Pekin Illinois U. S

Boy Swallows Aspirins and Survives Vacation Incident

A four year old boy vacationing with his parents may have swallowed a lethal dose of aspirin at a neighbor's home. Stephen Murray of Indianapolis and his wife left for Park Falls Wisconsin after the incident, as police investigated. Gretchen Ganter, two, said the boy did not share his aspirin. Doctors warned reactions could take up to 24 hours.

Stephen Murray Indianapolis Stephen Park Falls Wis Henry Ganter Gretchen Michael

Dodgers Edge Astros 4-3 on Late Two Run Hits

Lou Johnson and John Kennedy delivered two run singles as the Dodgers defeated the Astros 4-3. The win moved Los Angeles into second in the NL race and snapped Houston’s seven game slide, pulling LA two games behind San Francisco and within one of Pittsburgh.

Lou Johnson John Kennedy Los Angeles Houston Dodgers Astros San Francisco Pittsburgh

Understanding Gerrymandering and Its Unfair Districts

The term gerrymandering refers to drawing electoral boundaries to favor one party. It describes districts shaped to influence outcomes, creating an unfair advantage.

Causes of the War of 1812 Seizure of American Seamen

The War of 1812 stemmed from Britain boarding ships and impressing sailors born in Britain but holding American citizenship. The practice drew protests as British authority pressed seamen regardless of dual nationality, stirring tensions between the United States and Britain.

Great Britain

Acaryatid Used as Draped Figure in Greek Architecture

Britannica notes an acaryatid a draped female figure serving as an architectural support in ancient Greece replacing a column. The term reflects a decorative yet structural element called an acaryatid. The article highlights its use in classical design and scholarly description.

Greece Encyclopaedia Britannica

Imperial State Crown Highlights Cullinan II Diamond

The Imperial State Crown of Great Britain is described as the most valuable crown. It features the 317 carat Cullinan II diamond, noted as the second largest cut diamond in the world.

Great Britain

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