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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1966

Page

16

Koufax weighs pennant chase over elbow pain

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax says his priority is helping the Dodgers clinch the National League pennant despite severe arthritic pain in his left elbow. He contemplates retirement only if pain worsens, plans to pitch Sunday against St Louis after Friday relief work and a cortisone shot.

LOS Angeles Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Dodgers St. Louis Ray Washburn Cincinnati Dodger Robert Kerlan

Guessing Game Over Indians Manager Job Heats Up

Cleveland Indians face uncertainty after Birdie Tebbetts resigns as manager following a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. George Strickland named interim manager. future plans for 1967 unclear as G.M. Gabe Paul cites ongoing talks and fan pressure.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Birdie Tebbetts Tebbetts Indians Chicago White Sox Gabe Paul George Strickland George Paul Strickland Johnny Lippon Portland Bob Kennedy Los Angeles Dodgers Johnny Keane St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Minnesota

Bowling Standings and Highs From Wednesday Night Meet

The Wednesday Night Mixed standings show Tigers leading, with high team series 1956 by Lions and top series by men R Mullican 589 and J Gort 587. Ladies top games include B McDaniel 197 and Z Pitts 190, while J Fergerson gets the Century Award for 100 pins over average. Friday results list Luck's Luck and McDonald Hamburger's strong records, with high games led by L Terry 252 and J Fergerson 249.

Tigers Walker Gateway ‘Cleaners Lions H. Gort M. King B. Owensby Z. Pitts B. McDaniel R. Mullican J. Gort R. Lansdell H. Allen G. Mowery Z. Pitt F. Rogers A. Couey D. Johnson Tuf Luck McDonald Hamburger Knok Busy Bee Kam’s Rebb Hamilton Bros. Const Asaee K. King M. Farish J. Little B. Patterson J. McDonald L. Terry J. Fergerson R. Long J. Jeffrey J. Pan Jane Fergerson Belk-Hudson Ui Seeer Pepsi Cola Eeeaee Ae Perrylanes Wwe Waaaa Thunderbirds Seas Kennedy Motors Decaee Roy Payne Motors C&w Jie Paul J. Newbourn Kennedy Motors

Tribute Paid To Dick Kerr Unveiling Statue in Houston

A life size statue of Dickie Kerr, famed for two World Series wins amid the 1919 Black Sox scandal, was unveiled in Houston on Saturday. Kerr, once a little left handed pitcher, earned lasting renown for his World Series performances and remains a notable figure in baseball history.

Houston Tex Dickie Kerr

Jacksonville State opens pre-season with 59 grid hopefuls

Coach Jim Blevins leads 59 candidates for Jacksonville State fall camp starting Sept. 1 after picture day Aug. 29. Key returnees include 7-2 performers Drawdy and Kelly, with 16 days to prepare for Florence State visit. Departures include Owens, Kines, Mann and other veterans.

Jacksonville Jim Blevins Jacksonville State Gamecocks Florence State Lions Florence Alabama Blevins Terry Owens San Diego Chargers Joe Kines Mike Mann Houston Oilers

Mexican teen tennis hope dies from diving accident

SAN DIEGO AP David Lopez 19 a rising tennis star from Mexico and ranked second to national junior champion Steve Ayer in San Diego died early today from neck injuries suffered Tuesday night in a diving accident.

San Diego Calif David Lopez Lopez Mexicali Mex Steve Aveyer

Kerr Wins Two Games Despite Sox Ban in 1907 World Series

Kerr, a 114 pounder, won both games as eight White Sox teammates were later banned for conspiring with gamblers to throw the series to Cincinnati. He, a Houston home builder’s retired office manager, died of cancer on May 4, 1963, aged 69, after a fund funded by baseball fans.

Astrodome Kerr Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Houston

Doves, Bears, and Tinamous Feature Alabama Hunting Outlook

Outdoors columnist notes dove season opens Sept 24 with stable or higher dove numbers than last year. Reports bear tracks in Morgan County, protected by law. Wheeler Refuge offers a February 1 18 night hunt for coons and possums. Conservation Dept stock experiments include redwinged spotted Tinamous from Argentina for possible breeding in Blackbelt pasture. Harley Pierson traps and bands doves, tallying about 100 this summer and 450 since spring.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Falkville Joe Wright Morgan County Alabama Smoky Mountains National Park Wheeler Refuge Conservation Dept Argentina Blackbelt Harley _ Pierson

Heart strength and care tips from a health note

The piece extols the heart as the body’s strongest muscle beating about 72 times a minute and 38 million times in a lifetime. It highlights heart endurance and offers pharmacy advice, plus a household hint on repairing electric cords and avoiding wet handling. It ends with pharmacy contact details and a home-delivery note.

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