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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1966

Page

10

Mantle Faces Shoulder Injury and Mayo Clinic Checkup

Mickey Mantle planned a three day Mayo Clinic checkup in Rochester Minnesota to determine if he can play next season. Yankee GM Ralph Lourk announced Whitey Ford would sign for 60 000 while Mantle weighed his future after a shoulder problem and prior leg injuries.

Dallas Tex API New York Yankee Mickey Mantle Dallas Mantle Mayo — Chie Roeshester Minn Yankee Ralph *Tiouk Whitey Ford New York Ford

Indoor Meet Set Saturday at Alabama State Fairgrounds

More than 40 high and junior high teams sign up for the fourth annual John Carroll indoor meet at the Alabama State Fairgrounds. Defending champion Sidney Lanier headlines, but Richmond Flowers Jr. is missing from Lanier's lineup. Meet Director John Nadell says the 880, mile, and two mile relays are open and Banks appears strong in the mile.

Birmingham John Carroll Alabama State Fairground Sidney Lanier Lades Valley Lee Montgomery Woodlawn Auburn Lanier Richmond Flowers Jr McGill Meet John Nadel Banks

Cullman Attorney Declares Senate Run in Local Race

Cullman attorney St John announces bid for state Senate representing Cullman and Walker counties. He has served as president of the Alabama Young Lawyers Association and taught on the Calian Board of Education. Possible opponents include Sen Bat Wilson of Jasper and incumbent H G Allen of Cullman.

Cullman Walker County FO BE St John St. John FE St. John Jr Young Lawyers Association of Alabama Calian Board of Education Juliet Given Birmingham Finis E. St. John, IV William St.John Bat Wilson Jasper Senate H. G. Allen

Braves Expect 2 Million To See 1966 Games

Braves chairman William C Bartholomay testified in a Wisconsin antitrust case that about 2.2 million tickets have been printed for the 1966 season and advance sales are underway. He cited financial losses in Milwaukee and said Wisconsin interest in shares was minimal as the team prepared to move to Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga Braves Atlanta William C. — Bartholomay Bartholomay Wisconsin Milwaukee Bobby Bragan John McHale Dick @e- Lell R Bartholomay

Martin Tells of Viet Nam Tour and Views

Rep. Jim Martin spoke to the Jayceettes by telephone from Maryland about his trip to Viet Nam. He urged Americans to face a large task amid fighting and underprivileged peoples in Asia while noting 50,000 Americans remain there. He praised U S troops and said villagers benefit from wells and schools, but criticized the President and the proposed rent subsidy program.

Jim Martin Viet Nam Jayceettes Maryland Martin Saisgon Hs Jet Magt Shome Tened

UCLA's Prothro Named Coach of '65 Season

UCLA coach Tommy Prothro wins AFCA Coach of the Year after guiding UCLA to a 14-12 Rose Bowl upset of Michigan State. Prothro, in his first UCLA season after Oregon State, credits players and assistants, while California's Jack Curtice earns small college Coach of the Year.

UCLA Prothro W. B. Ragsdale Jr Associated Press Washington Tommy Prottro Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Daugherty American Football Coaches Association Oregon State Spartans Sevyate Missouri Tennessee Jack Curtice University ‘of California _at Curtice Stanford Texas Western Utah AFCA Los Angeles State Red Sanders

Ashe advances to semis at Tasmanian Championships

Arthur Ashe of Richmond Virginia outlasted Tom Okker of the Netherlands to reach the semifinals at Hobart Tasmania in a wind affected match. Mickley C narrowly beaten by Windy Hill at Ol dsmar Florida Downs feature race carried $1.60 payoff. Port Wine wins San Miguel Stakes at Santa Anita by a neck over Mr Lin in a $24,800 race.

Hobart Tasmania Arthur Ashe Richmond Tom Okker Netherlands Oldsmar Fla Windy Hill Mickley C Florida Downs Arcadia Calif - Port Wine Mr Lin Santa Anita

Limestone Democratic Group Sets Primary Qualifying Date

Limestone County Democrats plan a January 29 meeting in Athens to set qualifying rules for the upcoming party primary. Several incumbents including Hommer McLemore John W Moore Thomas Lee Hammond James Newby Bobby Thornton M W Buddy Evans Tom Woodroof Charlie Sammet R L Hundley James Bloodworth Granville Turner Ed Horton and Nelopercorian Swinea hold seats up for election. Some officials announce reelection bids while others weigh runs for higher offices.

Athens Nelson —Swinea Limestone County Democratic Executive ‘Committee Hommer McLemore Board of Revenue John W. Moore Thomas Lee Hammond James Newby Bobby Thornton M. W Buddy) Evans Tom Woodroof Charlie Sammet R. L. ‘Hundley James Bloodworth Granville Turner Ed Horton Nelopercorian Or “Swinea County Board of Education Evans Sammet Moore Thornton McLemore Clyde Ennis Hammond Opose Morgan Limestone Bloodworth Hundley Sen Horton Turner House Senate Newby

Drake Upsets Bradley In Des Moines Rivalry Clash

Drake defeated Bradley 75-66 at Des Moines after trailing 36-21 at halftime. Harold Jeter led Drake with 21 points, snapping Bradley’s home winning streak and improving Drake to 13-2 overall and 3-1 in the Missouri Valley.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Peoria Bradley Braves Drake Bradley Des Moines Iowa Illinois Braves Brigham Young New Mexico Albuquerque N.M Duke Blue Devils Clemson Maryland Harold Jeter Jeter

Buffalo Bills Ready for AFL All-Star Saturday in Houston

The two time defending champion Buffalo Bills face a one week old AFL All Star team in Houston on Saturday. Bills players, coach and AFL officials prepare for a high profile exhibition that tests depth and form ahead of the season.

Houston, Tex Buffalo Bills NBC Buffalo Sid Gillman San Diego Joe Collier All-Stars

Kentucky Coach Predicts Strong Wildcats Team

Adolph Rupp said Kentucky would be solid despite experts predicting weakness. Center Thad Jaracz has emerged as a key factor, replacing Berger and lifting the Wildcats to a high national ranking ahead of a showdown with Vanderbilt.

David W. Hawpe Associated Press Lexington Kentucky Adolph Rupp Wildcats Vanderbilt Rupp Baron Bluegrass Jaracz Thad Jaracz Harry Lancaster Harry Berger Cliff Berger Thad Clyde Lee Vanderbilts Lee John Adams

Cubs New Skipper Speeds Revival Under Du Rocher

Chicago readers see Leo DuROcher pledge to lift the Cubs from eighth place by demanding hustle hungry players earning substantial salaries. He vows a cohesive lineup with four true speedsters Ty Cline Billy Williams Don Kessinger and Glenn Beckett and promises aggressive, unchallenged signals and daring play.

Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Leo Durocher Chicago Cubs Cubs Mr. Wrigley Teg Ty Cline Billy Williams Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett

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