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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1966

Page

7

Chiefs Rout Miami 33-0 in AFL exhibition

Kansas City's defense forced four scoring chances including three touchdowns and a field goal to power a 33-0 win over the Miami Dolphins in an AFL preseason game in Miami. Len Dawson threw a 15 yard TD to Chris Burford as Bert Coan scored twice and Wendell Tucker added a punt return for a score. Church Hurston added a 20 yard TD after an Eddie Wilson interception.

Miami Fla Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins Len Dawson Chris Burford George Wilson Bert Coan Wendell Tucker Church Hurston Eddie Wilson Tommy Brooker

Baseball scores and rain soaked games across leagues

In the American League Boston defeated Detroit 13 to 9 and Chicago beat California 1 to 0. Cleveland edged New York 3 to 2 while Minnesota and Kansas City tied 2 to 2. Baltimore and Washington were 2 to 1 and 1 to 4 respectively. Philadelphia vs Atlanta was postponed by rain. Chicago at Los Angeles, Houston at San Francisco, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati games were listed as night.

Boston Detroit Chicago California Cleveland New York Minnesota Kansas City Baltimore Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Atlanta Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis

Jets Set for Birmingham Preseason Clash at Legion Field

The New York Jets meet the Houston Oilers tonight at Legion Field with an estimated 39,000 in attendance. Joe Namath returns to the field where he starred in college, starting at quarterback for the Jets with Mike Taliaferro backing him up. The lineup emphasizes veterans on offense and a solid defense, while the Oilers under Wally Lemm showcase a revitalized squad led by George Blanda and additions like Ernie Ladd and Jacky Lee. The Jets arrived by charter and will fly back to New York after the game.

Birmingham New York Jets Houston Oiers Legion Field Joe Namath Namath University of Alabama Crimson Tide Ewbank Soe Mike Taliaferro Toliver John Schmitt Matt Snell Bill Ma Don Maynard George Sauer Dee Mackey Schmitt Winston Hill Sherman Plunkett Dave Herman Sam DeLuca Cornell Gordon Ray Abruzzese Jets Abruzzese Alabama Paul Crane Paul Bryant Crane Larry Grantham Houston Oakland George Blanda Oilers Wally Lemm Sid Blanks Lawrence Elkins Ernie Ladd Jacky Lee New York

Mets Hit Five in Third to Beat Cardinals 5-2

New York pounded Ray Washburn for five singles and a double in the third inning. Jack Fisher improved to a favorable 3-1 against St. Louis. Ed Kranepool homer, Tim McCarver and Lou Brock added key hits as Mets, led by five-run surge, defeated the Cardinals 5-2.

ST. Louis New York Mets Jack Fisher St. Louis Cardinals Mets Ray Washburn Washburn Ron Piche Fisher Larry Elliot al Luplow Jerry Grote Ed Kranepool Cards Tim McCarver Lou Brock New York ST. Louis Abrh Luplow Brock Lf Hunt Elliot Rf Gagliano McArver c Oi Murphy Francona Boyer Shannon If Kranpool Flood of Hickman Javier Grote Maxville Bressoud Washbrn Piche Woodeshir Tolan Dennis P Skinner Hoerner Cepeda Lst Louis E—Javier St.Louis Elliot Flood Gagliano Krane

King Faces Krantzcke in Piping Rock Final

Locust Valley, N Y. Mrs Billie Jean King of Long Beach Calif and Karen Krantzcke of Australia reached the final round of the Piping Rock Women's Invitation Grass Court Tennis Tournament. King defeated Virginia Wade 6 4 6 3 to reach the final. Krantzcke and Kerry Melville beat Wade and Shaw 10 8 6 4 to reach the doubles final.

Locust Valley N.Y Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Karen Krantzcke Australia King Virginia Wade England Miss Krantzcke Kerry Melville Mrs. Wade Miss Shaw Mrs. King Mary Ann Eise St. Louis Kathy Blake Arlington Frances MacLennan Scotland

Thirty four lanes to be installed for ABC tournament

In Miami Beach Convention Hall thirty four lanes will be installed for the American Bowling Congress event running from March 4 to May 7, 1967.

Miami Beach Convention Hall

Bills Triumph Over Broncos In AFL Exhibition

Buffalo defeated Denver 25 3 as Butch Byrd returned a punt 74 yards and Booth Lusteg kicked four field goals. Daryle Lamonica played QB while Jack Kemp rested with a sore arm as Denver cycled four quarterbacks without an effective offense.

Buffalo N.Y Butch Byrd Booth Lusteg Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Byrd Bob Scarpitto Luster Bills Denver Bob Richardson Anther Boston Broncos Daryle Lamonica Jack Kemp Marlon Kent

Ex-Auburn Tiger New Oiler Coach HOUSTON

Joe Childress former Auburn All America and St. Louis Cardinal fullback joins the Houston Oilers coaching staff an AFL club. At 32 he was released by the Cardinals and will handle the offensive backfield duties for the Oilers.

Houston Joe Childress Auburn All-America St. Louis Cardinal Houston Oilers American Football League Childress Cardinals Hardle

Killebrew Hits His 25th As Twins Beat A's 6-2

Harmon Killebrew slugged his third homer in as many games, a two run shot in the first inning, boosting Minnesota to a 6-2 win over Kansas City. Zoilo Versalles doubled, Oliva singled to drive in a run, and Cesar Tovar stole home for another Twins score.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Kansas City Killebrew Twins Athletics Paul Linblad Zoilo Versalles Tony Oliva Jim Perry Rich Rollins Dick Green A’s Cesar Tovar Perry Roger Repez

Whitworth Leads Open After First Round At Turf Valley

Kathy Whitworth shot a 70 to take the first round lead at the Lady Carling Open in Ellicott City Maryland at Turf Valley CC. She posted 35 35 for the 7169 yard layout while Judy Torluemke stood two strokes back at 72. Carol Mann trailed with 77 as Torluemke recounted a truck horn scare that ruined a potential rally on the sixth hole.

Ellicott City Kathy Whitworth Turf Valley Country Club Miss Whitworth Judy Torluemke Carol Mann London Ont Sutton Mass

Orioles Win First Game as Nats Split Twin Bill

Frank Robinson hit a two run homer for Baltimore in a 2-1 win over Washington in the first game. In the nightcap the Senators rallied to 4-1 behind homers by Harrelson Valentine and King. Drabowsky earned the win in his first start. John Miller worked four strong innings for the Nats before Harrelson tied the second game with a leadoff homer.

Washington Frank Robinson Baltimore Senators Ken Harrelson Fred Valentine Jim King Robinson Pete Richert Moe Draboky Drabowsky John Miller Andy Etchebarren Brooks Robinson Harrelson Ken McMullen Luis Aparicio Valentine King Don Lock Eddie Fisher Lock Paul Casanova Fisher Richert Bob Saverine

Perry slider fuels Giants bid for top pitching spot

San Francisco pitcher Gaylord Perry credits a newly learned hard slider for his improvement as he eyes becoming the Giants' No. 1 starter. He notes the pitch changed hitters' patterns, aiding his 17-2 record before Friday's game with Houston. Juan Marichal sits at 17-4 while Larry Jansen coached the slider.

SAN Francisco Gaylord Perry Giants Perry Houston Astros Juan Marichal Larry Jansen Jansen New York Giants

Braves Rain Out In Atlanta After Rain Delay

Philadelphia beat the Braves 1 0 in the second inning before rain halted play in Atlanta. The game was postponed after 2 hours 11 minutes and will be completed as part of a two night doubleheader Saturday.

Atlanta Philadelphia Braves Joe Torre

Stanley Murray founder of Raynham Dog Racing dies in Boston

Stanley Russ Murray founder and general manager of the Raynham Dog Racing Track died at his Boston home Friday after a long illness. He was 70 and a veteran of World War I and an outstanding boxer.

Boston Stanley Russ) Murray Raynham Dog Racing Track Murray

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