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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1966

Page

9

Indians Top Twins as Hargan, Whitfield Power Tribe Win

Cleveland ace Steve Hargan shuts out Minnesota while Fred Whitfield drives in key runs including a two run homer as the Indians beat the Twins. Baltimore beats Kansas City 11 3 and Boston edges New York 3 2 in other AL games.

Benolan Associated Press Fred Whitfield Minnesota Twins Cleveland New York Whitfield Steve Hargan Blanks Indians Baltimore Kansas City Boston Yanks Detroit McLain Lolich California Chance Siebert Talbot Washington Ortega Merritt Kaat Barber Short Chicago

National League Standings and Thursday Baseball Results

National League standings show San Francisco leading with 48 wins and 28 losses, Pittsburgh at 24 29, Los Angeles 41 32, Philadelphia 40 33, Houston 39 36, Cincinnati 36 36, St. Louis 34 38, Atlanta 44 36, New York 29 41, Chicago 23 49. Thursday results: San Francisco 3 Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 1 New York 0, Pittsburgh 9 Houston 0. Upcoming night games include Pittsburgh at New York and Los Angeles at St. Louis among others.

Associated Press San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Atlanta New York Chicago Fryman Fisher Simmons Jackson Maloney Cuellar Koufax Lemaster Herbel Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Washington Boston Aday Brandon Hardt Hunter Lindblad

Indians Top Yanks 9-7 in Colt League Action

Jimmy Morris pitched a three hit game for the Indians who beat the Yankees 9-7. Bobby Straub doubled twice and singled to lead the winners with two homers? two hits and two RBI as Clarence Nethery Steve Isom and Mike Turner added two singles each. The Indians had eight errors but still moved ahead with two first inning runs and added four in the third two in the seventh to seal the win. Mike Hagan allowed 12 hits and absorbed the loss.

Frank Robinson Luis Aparicio Carl Yastrzemski Don Demeter Yastrzemski Demeter Red Sox Yanks Joe Pepitone Boston Jim Bouton Rico Petrocelli George Scott Don McMahon Yankees Jim Lonborg Hal Reniff Yankee Mickey Mantle Jimmy Morris Bobby Straub Indians Straub Clarence Netherey Steve Isom Mike Turner Morris Hal Miller Gary Lynn Mike Hagan Turner Tribe Ronnie Dukes Vanerss

Stengel and Williams Reunite for All-Star Hall of Fame Ceremony

Charles Dillon Stengel named honorary NL manager and Ted Williams honorary AL star for the July 12 All-Star Game in St Louis as part of a reunion for Cooperstown enshrinees. The article recalls Williams playing with a broken elbow in the 1950 classic and notes the historical ties between the two figures.

Arthur Daley New York Times News Service New.york Cooperstown Charles Dillon Stengel Theodore Samuel Williams St. Louis Stengel Williams New York Mets Casey Ted Boston Strong Boy Barney Shotton Dodgers Nationals Kiner Enos Slaughter Hank Saver Cubs Shotton Saver Duke Snider Brooks Andy Pafko Shotten Jackie Robinson Red Schoendienst Birds

Alou Pushes NL Lead as Pirates Rout Houston 9-0

Matty Alou extended his hitting streak to 13 games and raised his average to .328 as the Pittsburgh Pirates crushed Houston 9-0 for their fifth straight win. Alou, now the NL batting leader over Clemente and Stargell, credited changes urged by manager Harry Walker including hitting to left field. In other NL games, San Francisco beat Atlanta 3-1 behind Gaylord Perry and Philadelphia edged New York 1-0 with Chris Short fanning 13 in six hits.

Murray Chass Associated Press Matty Alou Alou Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell San Francisco Harry Walker Walker Candlestick Park Atlanta Philadelphia New York Felipe Alou Matty Dick Groat Chris Short Mets

Coggins Named Assistant Coach at Decatur High

Athens College star Bobby Coggins is expected to become Decatur Highs new assistant basketball coach and football helper under Berl Morris. Decatur Supt H R Leeman said a board vote on the 21st would confirm the hire, with Coggins finishing at Athens College this summer and previously earning TVC and ACC honors.

Decatur High School Bobby Coggins Athens Athens High School Athens College Elkmont High Decatur Berl Morris H. R. Leeman the Daily Coggins Decatur City ‘Schools Decatur High Leeman Athens’ Golden Eagles Tennessee Valley Conference TVC Alabama Collegiate ACC Oba Belcher Bears Leemen Red Raiders Bill Isbell Jerry Rice Crossville University of Alabama

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