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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
13
Saturday brought Cleveland ownership by Vernon Stouffer, a local businessman, promising stability and pride for the Indians. Steve Hargan delivered his second straight four hitter and a rising star for the future emerged, possibly reshaping the pennant chase next year.
Baseball line scores across leagues show multiple games with late innings drama. Key performances include Powel and Comgliaro homers for one side, Killebrew and Adcock also going deep, while Lolich and Freehan secure Detroit’s win in a 6-5 verdict.
In Cleveland UPI reports the fresh owner of the Cleveland Indians plans a financial shot in the arm for the team, signaling a push to stabilize finances and strengthen the club's outlook.
Vernon Stouffer bought control of the Indians on Saturday and pledged readiness to compete without overspending. He said past lean years are over, promised stock options, and noted the need to upgrade the stadium while keeping the team in Cleveland.
Baseball standings show results from Monday including Cleveland 4 Washington 3 and Detroit 6 New York 5 in night games. Tuesday's probable pitchers list California at Minnesota Chance versus Perry, Kansas City at Chicago Odom versus John, New York at Detroit Downing versus Podres, Washington at Cleveland Hannan against Bell, Baltimore at Boston Drabowsky versus Bran. The report notes attendance and mentions key players and the sale value of a team near eight million dollars.
Baseball pundit argues Cincinnati DeWitt rushed Robinson trade to acquire Pappas. Frank Robinson dominates with 36 homers and .313 average early, while Orioles improve but Cincinnati falters without him.
At Sandusky Speedway fans witnessed a wild 25 lap super modifieds feature. Leon Weiski won the Australian Pursuit after a high speed dash and a wall brush, with Joe Martineic and Dean Mast chasing in a chaotic finish. Johnny Vincent was briefly leading but disqualified for time, Bill Badger wrecked the fence but was unhurt. Upcoming MARC Invitational Match Race slated for next Sunday with qualifying at 7 pm.
South Amherst features two doubleheaders a super modified and a state championships along with a demolition derby to cap the Lo tain County Speedway season. Late model title race set for Sept 3 and supers on Labor Day with a 100 car demolition derby finale on Sept 10. Track closes until April 1967 for single division competition.
The Humming Beaks led by Ken Oswald and Howard Vosburgh shot 45s (34 net) to defeat the Ball Hawks and clinch the second-half and league championship at Pinebrook. The Parakeets finished second in both rounds. other finishers included the Cardinals, Ball Hawks, Rough Grouse, and Thunderbirds.
The Cleveland Board of Control is to decide if Noble Herzberg will design a 3 million dollar enhancement plan for Cleveland Stadium. The project may include escalators, extra box seats, restroom remodeling, and a pedestrian bridge from the mall to the stadium.»
Readable items show Pinebrook Golf Club Chicago at Philadelphia Holtzman versus Jackson eukins for Ladies League colt. Games at 8:05 dawn and 9:30 pm feature Cincinnati Los Angeles Stop 92 Evelyn Algrich and Hein Nuxhall versus Sutton. Other entries list teams and players with scattered times and scores in a busy schedule.
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