McCovey's late homer seals Busch finale as Cepeda departs
Willie McCovey pinch-hit three-run homer in the sixth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 10-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the last NL game at Busch Stadium. Cepeda, traded to St. Louis for Ray Sadecki, had a single before McCovey's decisive blast as New York and Houston posted other notable scores across the league.
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Major leagues Sundays results and next-day pitchers
Baseball results show Chicago beating New York 3 1 and New York taking Chicago 5 1. Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 3 2, San Francisco routed St Louis 10 5, Cincinnati won 2 0, Los Angeles won 1 0, Houston beat Atlanta 5 4. Probable pitchers include Jackson Hendley Koufax Short Bolin Blass Maloney Cloninger.
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Pella wins golf meet at Keota
Pella captured the class A sectional golf title at Lagos Acres in Keota with a team 344. Burlington Notre Dame was runner up at 355. Bob Maurer led Burlington with 83 after a playoff with Mark Hjelle and Joel Caldwell, Hjelle taking runner up. Sigourney and Ottumwa Walsh tied for third at 360. Williamsburg and Cardinal Stritch 360, Keokuk 415, Fort Madison entries 425, Keota 440, Montezuma 454, Van Buren 462. Keota players were Sanders 102, McFadden 106, Helscher 107, Palmer 125.
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Junior bowlers plan banquet here Tuesday
Washington junior bowlers schedule a banquet at the fair grounds Tuesday at 6 30 p m The event invites all junior bowlers in the community to attend
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Morris wins second straight stock feature at Columbus Junction
Mel Morris of West Liberty scores his second feature win in a row in Columbus Junction stock car races. Bob Ensminger of Burlington repeats for second place, with Mark Mosier third followed by Walt Carney John Mullink and Tom Stewart. A multi-car wreck in lap two halted the field. two drivers hospitalized from heat races. Mosier posted a 27.03 second fastest time and led a trophy clash among Ensminger Stewart Moss Harris and Mosier. Next week moves to West Liberty.
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Washington County Junior Golf Playoff Invite
Washington County boys under eighteen may enter a county playoff sponsored by the Washington Jaycees to qualify for the state junior golf tournament. Eligible players must be under 18 on September 1, 1966. Two finalists will represent the county at the state event on July 8 and 9 in Des Moines.
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Kauai King Captures Kentucky Derby Victory
Kauai King the Maryland bred colt sired by Native Dancer won the Kentucky Derby in Louisville. Arrangements were made to return the horse home for a hero’s welcome and a potential start in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 21 as part of the Triple Crown chase.
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Gambles Tradin Scene Boosts Bass Catch at Lake Darling
Fishing notes report Lake Darling yields several fine bass strings weighing up to six pounds last Thursday and Friday. Local shop Gambles advertises top dollar allowances and lively trading for anglers.
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Demon golfers finish second in sectional at Ottumwa
Washington High School tied in the sectional golf meet at Ottumwa, finishing second to OtTumwa with a 309 total. Frank Sanders led with a 71 medalist score as Ottumwa posted 302. Other Washington players included Keating 78, Marshall 79, Lowe 81. Fairfield 332 and Davis County 363. The top two teams advance to district at Ottumwa next Saturday May 14.
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