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Newspaper
Weekend Daily Reporter
Location
Dover, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1966
Page
17
The Cleveland Indians will host Bat Day on June 26 at Cleveland Stadium with a 1 p.m. doubleheader versus the Kansas City Athletics. Each youngster under 16 must come with an accompanying adult to receive a Louisville official Little League bat, one per eligible child, with distribution at five points near gate entrances supervised by police.
Washington snapped a 4-4 tie in the 11th when a misplayed grounder by Pedro Gonzalez allowed the winning run to score. Gary Bell started for Cleveland as the Indians built a 4-3 lead before Washington rallied in the eighth. The game wrapped with Washington 5, Cleveland 4, in a streak of AL results including Baltimore and New York wins.
Washington AP Sam McDowell remains out due to a sore arm with Birdie Tebbetts stressing patience before his return. Tebbetts held a press conference urging no rush to the mound and McDowell admitting he should have left the game earlier as he rests a few days to assess damage.
The 66th U S Open sees Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper locked at 187 after three rounds at the Olympic Club. rookie Rives McBee tied the 18 hole record with 64, while Casper shot 68 and Nicklaus kept pace with 71 as former champions faltered.
Ohio frog season opens with good water conditions and a wide mix of fish. Central lakes including Delaware Reservoir and Buckeye lead in crappie catches. Mad River trout and Kokosin River bass and catfish urged. Northwestern streams target walleyes in Findlay, Fostoria, Bellevue reservoirs. Portage, Maumee and Upper Sandusky rivers boost catfish. Northeastern spots show bass and bluegills with walleye at Pymatuning and nearby streams. Southeastern waters, muskies at Leesville, trout at panderson and Oberlin. many lakes strong. Southwestern lakes highlight bass bluegills and crappies. Muskingum and Scioto rivers good for anglers. Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay report perch, white bass, and channel catfish good near piers and reefs. Weekend outlook generally good.
Evan Brown and John Colum posted a 35 to take low score honors in the Industrial Golf League at Hidden Valley this week. Chuck Stephen had 37, Jock Rockenhauser and Jake Korns 38, Duke Swaney 39. Standings list Harchem No. 2 at 2304, Marsh 2174, Timken No. 1 at 203, General Electric No. 2 201, Shenango No. 2 198, Joy Mfg 184, Harchem No. 1 182, Shenango No. 3 180, General Electric No. 1 179, Warner & Swasey No. 2 177, J. F. Mfg 168, Timken No. 2 16144, Snyder Mfg 155, Shenango No. 1 144, Warner & Swasey No. 1 1104.
Indianapolis defeated Denver 10 to 3 Spokane beat Tacoma 3 to 1 Portland topped Tulsa 6 to 1 Seattle won 7 to 5 against San Diego Vancouver fell 6 to 5 to Hawaii The list notes only scheduled games with final scores for each matchup.
Ohio State pitcher Steve Arlin repeats on the first team as seven No 1 draft choices are named to the coaches association All-America baseball squads. Arlin, a Phillies pick, joins others chosen in the major league round and the special draft for 1965 draftees. First team infield features Bob Willett of Ohio University and other notable Ohio State players include Chuck Brinkman on the second team.
Daily and Sunday games listed for California Kansas City Chicago Minnesota Cleveland Washington Detroit New York Baltimore Boston plus results Philadelphia St Louis New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Atlanta San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Chicago with several 2 run games. Monday and Friday pairings show a busy slate across leagues and cities.
Presidents top the Big Bend Eagles Golf League by a slim 1134 points after last week's play. Flight leaders include Bob Davis 36 Chuck Dahberko Willie Grandison Paul Trimmer Sr 38, Bill Cotter Dick Jones 40, Bob Stone 42, Chuck Baker Babe Metzger 44 and Harry Johnson 48 with standings showing Presidents 285 271% and other ranks listed.
Yesterday's Stars reports Eddie Bressoud of the Mets belted a three run homer in game one and added a bases loaded single in the seventh of the nightcap to lift New York past Cincinnati 6-5 and 2-1. Gaylor Perry scattered seven hits as the Giants beat the Dodgers in the NL showdown.
In a dinner recap Tunney recalls media chatter around a newspaper strike and figures like James Meredith Grantland Rice and John Lardner. He recounts his battles with Jack Dempsey, the Philadelphia and Chicago jabs that haunted Dempsey, and his rise from a 17 year old from Greenwich Village to heavyweight champion on Sept 23 1926.
Gene Tunney recalls the Soldiers Field rematch with Dempsey in Chicago where 104,943 fans paid 2,658,660 at the gate, the richest live boxing gate. He says he knew where he was from the first second after dropping Dempsey in the seventh round and down on the floor.
Dempsey over opponent, Barry delays count as Gene Tunney explains postfight choices. Tunney details three options on the floor, choosing to rise and box the rest of the round rather than clown, stall, or seek a knockout after the 14 seconds.
The article quotes Gene Tunney recalling his victory over Dempsey and notes a diner remark about Tunney naming Dempsey the greatest fighter while avoiding mention of who defeated Dempsey twice. Mrs. Tunney comments that Jack was on his way out, a generous sentiment.
Browns owner Arthur Modell warns salary suspended if Brown misses July 17 training as he films in London for The Dirty Dozen. Brown, aged veteran, says production delays may keep him from returning to Hiram training camp, while producer Ken Slyman notes the project comes first.
Australian stars Emerson and Roche advance to the London Championships final. Emerson beats Ralston 6 4 6 8 6 4 while Roche defeats Riessen 6 2 6 1. Women's doubles see Casals and Moffitt King reach final after 6 3 3 6 6 1 win over Richey and Bueno. Riessen and Graebner fall to Emerson and Stolle in doubles. Reed serves as NCAA rep on U S Olympic Committee.
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