Pan Am Games feature young star Debby Meyer sets pace
Debby Meyer, 14, Sacramento, wins 100 meters in 1:07.3 and posts a 4:36.9 in the 400 meter freestyle as the United States leads in swimming at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg. Pam Kruse of Santa Clara hits a pending world mark, while Elaine Tanner shines for Canada in backstroke events. USA leads with multiple golds across wrestling and swimming as Pan Am matches unfold.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Debby Meyer
Sac
Meyer
Itramento
Calif
Martha Randall
United
Pamela Krause
Ken Walsh
East Lansing
Pompano Beach
Fla
Mich
Miss Kruse
Elaine ‘Tanner
Alain Gottvalies
France
United States
Steve Clark
Walsh
Miss Tanner
Anne Fairlie
South Africa
International Swimming Federation
Doug Russell
Midland
Tex
Bill Hurley
St. Petersburg
Charles Hickcox
Phoenix
Ariz
Fred Haywood
Santa Clara
Miss Meyer
Gerald Bell
Corland
N. Y
Severino Aguilar
Panama
Anthony
Jack) Keane
East Brunswick
N.J
Roman Quinos
Buenos Aires
Maj
William McMillan
Camp Pendleton
Alicio Maya
Columbia
Sgt
Ed Teague
San Antonio
McMillan
Sacramento
Pam Kruse
Don Havens
Granada Hills
Elaine Tanner
Mighty Mouse
Sandy Gilchrist
Jed
Brazil
Cuba
Peru
Hatton Signs New Pact With Astros
Hatton, manager of the last place Houston Astros, received a one year contract. Roy Hofheinz named H B Spec Richardson as general manager, ending the interim arrangement after Paul Richards was fired in 1965. Hatton will focus on the team as Richardson and Tal Smith share operations, while noting the club's strong batting by Rusty Staub and solid starting rotation.
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Houston
Grady Hatton
Houston Astros
Roy Hofheinz
Houston Sports Association
H. B
Spec” Richardson
Paul Richards
Astros
Hatton
Richardson
Tal Smith
Dierker
Rusty Staub
Jim Wynn
Dave Giusti
Wade Blasingame
Mike Cue
Wynn
Hank Aaron
Atlanta
Hofheinz
Oklo
Peggy Farny Reaches Finals in Colgate Junior Golf
In Hamilton New York Peggy Farny 16 from Slingerlands wins two matches to reach the finals of the State Junior Girls Golf Championship at Colgate University The event open to girls 18 and under features Farny defeating opponents in late holes including a 20th hole win after extra play and a 2 up win for her semifinal victory against a 16 year old Blossvale foe
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Hamilton
N.Y
Doll Farny
Oriskany
Lyne Goldchampion
Pegstein
Jamaica
Cy Farny
Slingerlands
Miss Story
Miss Fanny
Oaks
Raceway Results from Rotorua Meetings and Mile Races
Race results list from Rotorua New Zealand detailing multiple pace and trot events. Notable entries include Moan Anhe beating Pleasant char in a mile pace, and several named horses with times and payouts. Attendance reported at 4,004 with Handle around 218,201.
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Kc Abbe
Butch
Coppatay
Rompaeait Ram
Oregon State
Bay of Plenty Ste Duty
Roli
Pace
Nalle
Ani
Moe Tae Ipewolte
the Americans
Ted
Mr. Cranberry
Morel
Fae
Coppola
Mile
Peckham
Jevons
Butcher
Watson
DeSantis
Bromiers
Miler
Brome
Epple
Evason
Annese
Orzla Adios
Bennetts
Webber
Bay State Lean
Huff
Charming Chic
Tingley
Davis
Mutuel Ticket Error Bets Victory at Fort Erie Race Track
An Ontario man thought he bet $100 on the Fort Erie seventh race favorite No. 6 Ben Shannon but received a $100 ticket for No. 7 Son Costume. Son Costume, a 49-1 long shot, won at 101.50 to 1, yielding the man a $5,055 payoff after wagering $2. He hugged trainer Bobby Fisher after the payout.
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Fort Erie
Canada
Wnman
Ben Shannon
Son
Bobby Fisher
Seeking Games Challenge by Mechanicville-Stillwater All Stars
The Mechanicville Stillwater Minor Little League 9-11 year olds issue a challenge to all teams for games after Tuesday. Interested teams may arrange matchups at the Little League field or away by contacting Steve Sally.
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Mechanicville-Stillwater
Steve Sally
Bite ends Argentina fighter's Pan-American bout in Winnipeg
In Winnipeg Arena Argentina’s Alejandro Zawadski was disqualified for biting Canadian Ray Lougheed in a light weight Pan-American match. Officials inspected Lougheed's hand and found tooth marks on a finger. Zawadski protested the ruling.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Alejandro Zawadski
Argentina
Ray Lougheed
Winnipeg Arena
Zawadski
Lougheed
Grant Seeks Trade From Twins Amid Curfew Fines
Minnesota pitcher Jim Mudcat Grant, star of the 1965 pennant era, asked the Twins to trade him after a $250 curfew fine and removal from a start. He said he informed manager Cal Ermer through proper channels, cited room-change details, and asserted his case to Twins president Calvin Griffith. Grant added he dislikes the lack of belief in him while noting his knee trouble and a 5-6 record this season.
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Minneapolis
Jim “Mudcat” Grant
Minnesota Twins
Minneapolis Star
Twins
Grant
Bill Hengen
Griffith
New York Yankees
New York
Jim Perry
Cal Ermer
Star Sports
Ermer
Elmer
Earl Battey
Steelers Face Season Hopes To Shed Stereotype In 1967
LATROBE Pa AP the Steelers aim to shed a tough defensive image with improved offense in 1967 led by Bill Nelsen who returns from injury and a large rookie contingent at St Vincent College. Coach Bill Austin previews changes on the line and at fullback while stressing a strong defense and a potent secondary anchored by Brady Keys and veterans in a bid to rebound from a 5 8 1 record.
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Latrobe
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Bill Austin
Bill Nelsen
Nelsen
Austin
Pittsburg
Nelson
Steeler
Little St. Vincent College
Charlie
Cleveland
John Baker
Ben McGee
Lloyd Voss
Ken Kortas
Riley Gunnels
Andy Russell
Bill Saul
John Campbell
Brady Keys
Keys
Jim Bradshaw
Marv Woodson
Clendon Thomas
Paul Martha
Legion Game Samio and Impressive Rookies Shine
In a tight league scene, Empire Lanes and Dick Compton of McMurray Halfmoon stand out among newcomers. Bill Smith of Bob Santora and Jim Capen of Oregon show sharp play, with Sam Davis of Doug Zmyewski and Paul Rus Allen also noted. Don Shy of San Diego leads a cluster of promising scorers as coaches laud potential and future development.
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Samio
Empire Lanes
Dick Compton
McMurray
Bill Smith
Bob Santora
Jim Capen
Oregon
Sam Davis
Doug Zmyewski
Paul Rus- Allen
Don Shy
San Diego
Steelers
Empire
Bill Deschenes
Austin
Tony Caschera
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Peggy Farny
Clayhaven Triton
Murrigan
Gordon An. Wimervint
Petubany
Samatogs
Malta, N. Y
Latham
Flymouth Gealer
Mechanicville
Minnesota
Bradshaw
New Orleans
Dan James
Fran O’brien
Washington
Roger Pillath
Rocky Freitas
Fretas
Bay Gros
Philadelphia
Bill Asbury
Gros
Famac
Legion Game
SRI A
Uniroyal
Royal
Fifth Ave
Troy, N. Y
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