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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1966

Page

11

Lions Rookies to Fill Karras Slot in Exhibition

Detroit Lions plan to start rookies against the St. Louis Cardinals as Alex Karras is sidelined with a knee injury. 233-pound free agent Jim Eagerly is slated to replace Karras, with Bruce McLenna and Karl Sweetan among newcomers getting action as coach Kerr Gilmer builds for a season led by Milt Plum and Amos Marsh. The Cardinals, led by Charley Johnson and Bin Triplett, visit to kick off a busy weekend of NFL and AFL exhibitions across the country.

Detroit Detroit Lions Alex Karras St. Louis Cardinals Jim Eagerly New Mexico State Karry Gilmer Karras Lions Minnesota Cardinal Charley Johnson bin Triplett Willis Crenshaw St. Louis Cleveland ‘Browns Jim Brown Cardinals Adama Falcons Motor City Gilmer Bruce McLenna Hillsdale Mich McLenna Milt Plumang Amos Marsh Jonn McGuire Baltimore Ron’ Kramer Kramer Karl’ Sweetan Wake Forest Wil Sweetan Northwestern Tom Myers Lions Cardinals Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers Milwaukee CBS Denver Buffalo Kansas City Miami New York Jets Houston Birmingham Ala Oakland San Diego NFL Philadelphia New Orleans Dallas Los Angeles New York Giants Atlanta Nashville Pitts, Barch Portland Ore

Casper Casper Shadow Of Former Self In Masters Aim

New York AP profile of Billy Casper, a top golfer who aims to win the Masters and contends with the sport's Big Three. He notes 15 players have a real shot at majors, cites past U.S. Open win over Palmer, and reflects on fame, family, and peak years ahead.

New York Billvt Casper Gelf Billy Caspér Billy Casper Reedness Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Tony Lema Arnold Jack Gary Jean Ken Venturi Ken San Francisco

Major League Leaders Batting and Power Totals

Major League leaders summarize top players by league for batting runs and runs batted in. Notable names include Alou and Clemente for the National League, Aaron and Torre for home runs, and Powell and Robinson among AL leaders with high RBI tallies.

Alou Pittsburgh Atlanta Clemente Aaron Atlanita Phillips Chicago Davis Los Angeles Callison Philadelphia Pinson Cincinnati McCarver St. Louis Torre Oliva Minnesota F. Robinson Baltimore B. Robinson Powell Yastrzemski Boston Hershberger Kansas City Brinkman Washington P. Robinson Pepitone New York Powel

Pro Charts 2 CHICAGO BEARS with Merritt and rookies

A rough Bears roster portrait lists Merrit as flanker and rookies Jones Gordon as ends with strong Doomsday era names like Butkus and Fortunato. It highlights Gale Lovers and Andy Livingston learning the signals while Rudy Bukich must lift the team to another run. The piece notes aging stars, defensive changes, and a forecasted fourth place finish.

Bears George Allen Sayers Bukich Rudy

Giardello Returns to Ring for Sept Fight

Former middleweight champion Joey Giardello, 36, says retirement bored him and will fight Cash White in Reading, Pennsylvania, on September 20. He lost his title to Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden and cites desire to retire a champ as his motivation.

Philadelphia Joey Giardello Giardello Cash White Reading Giardelo Dick Tiger Madison Square Garden

Fat Overweight Galaxon Weight Loss Drug Ad

An advertisement promises fat burning without a doctor, touting Galaxon in two tablets to beat excess fat and extend life. It claims a $33 price with a 17 day satisfaction guarantee and full money back upon return, with mailing details for Scarborough's Pharmacy at 116 Main.

Galaxon Galaxon Ie Scarsorough

Tigers Mourn Death Of Manager Charlie Dressen

Detroit AP reports baseball mourns the death of Detroit Tigers manager Charlie Dressen at 67 following a heart attack during spring training. Dressen, fiery and dedicated, guided the Tigers since 1964 after leading the Dodgers to NL pennants in 1952 and 1953. Burial will be in Glendale, with a memorial mass planned for next week. team to wear black armbands as tribute.

Detroit Baseball Today Dy ‘Reit Tigers Charlie Dressen Dressen Tigers James A. Campbell Bob Scheffing John Brooklyn Dodgers St. Aloysius Church Dodgers Los Anzeles Ruth Forest Lawn Cemetery Glendale Calif Tiger Washington New York Yankees

Dope Use Bribery Alleged At Hazel Park Race Track

Michigan Atty Gen Frank Kelley seeks a one man grand jury to probe alleged doping bribery and conspiracy at Hazel Park Race Track. He plans a second probe at Detroit race course as state police report two week inquiry. Kelley accuses public officers and licensees of taking money to ignore racing laws and notes use of butazolidin to alter horses running.

Pontiac Michigan Frank Kelley Hazel Park Detroit George Romney Wayne County Edward S. Piggins Piggins Kelley Michigan Racing Commission

Nicklaus Sees Casper Favored In Thunderbird Classic

Jack Nicklaus, 26, says he is older and more experienced but played better four years ago as he defends the Thunderbird Classic title at Upper Montclair. Casper remains the tournament favorite after a 74 while Palmer shot 71 in practice rounds.

Clifton Jack Wicklaus Columbus Ohio Nicklaus Gene Littler Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Upper Montclair Gay Brewer Canada George Knudson al Geiberger Lionel Hebert Tommy Jacobs Kel Nagle Dick Sikes Tom Weiskopf Bob Charles Bob Goalby Bill Casper

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