Greenwell Back in Action at DIR in 1966 Racing Roundup
Decatur’s Rhea Greenwell returns to the DIR dirt track, second place behind a Florence rival in Modified Specials standings. Track owners Watts and Matthews say Greenwell will race Saturday at 8, amid record crowd expectations and upcoming events including North Alabama Derby and Miss DIR pageant details.
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Falcons to Cut Rookies as Camp Narrows
In Asheville the Atlanta Falcons plan sharp cuts at training camp with 100 players on hand and 40 veterans joining Saturday. Coach Nort Hecker aims to trim about half of 60 rookies and free agents. Billy Lothridge shines as punter possibly earning a spot while tackle Bob Collins, drafted in the 13th round, has left camp without explanation.
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Koufax Eyes Tying Dean’s 30 Wins Night in Houston
Dizzy Dean, in Houston for Astros Braves action, says Sandy Koufax has a strong shot at matching or surpassing 30 victories. Dean notes Koufax benefits from more starts but lacks the hitting support of past Dodgers teams and hopes to witness Koufax reach the milestone in person.
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Braves Take 8 1 Victory Over Astros In Rough Night
Atlanta routs Houston 8 to 1 as Jones hits a homer and Torre also goes deep. Brand, Menke and Latman contribute in a rugged game with pitchers Schwall and Farrell taking losses.
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Sam Jones Dead At 73
Sam Jones of Woodsfield Ohio died at 73 in his home after a long pitching career in the American League. He shared with Cy Young the record for longevity, pitching 22 consecutive years from 1914 to 1935 with the Cleveland club and others before retiring in 1935.
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Cards Fall To Braves In 1-0 Little League Tilt
Jeff Dukes drove in the decisive run in the fourth inning as the Braves beat the Cardinals 1-0 at Walter Jackson Field. In the Yankees 10-3 win over the Indians, Rich Waits pitched one hitter with 12 strikeouts.
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Huntsville Swim Team Beats Decatur 340 to 125
Rocket City Aquatic Club defeated Decatur tankmen 340 to 125 as Huntsville men continue year with four road meets to end season. Results include multiple age group diving and swimming events with both individual and relay times noted.
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Major League “2” Leaders Highlight Top Stats
Major League leaders across batting pitching and fielding include Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson of Baltimore in American League stats with hairline gaps. in the National League Hank Aaron leads in several categories while Willie Mays and Roberto Alomar show strong totals for Pittsburgh and Atlanta.
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Roosevelt International Trot favorite Plavier II held by ice
Westbury New York AP reports Sweden's defending champion Plavier II was kept in his stall with ice packs around his head and all four feet in ice as a Wednesday workout was canceled by a veterinarian. In Des Moines Minnie Menard, 32, resigned as coach of the Des Moines International Hockey League club after suffering a sunstroke.
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Sweden
Roosevelt International
Des Moines, Iowa
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Des Moines
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