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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1966

Page

9

Soviet Withdrawal from Los Angeles Meetscasts Mexico 1968 Olympic Bid

US officials warned that the Soviet Union could be barred from the 1968 Mexico City Games after canceling its dual track meet with the United States in Los Angeles. Tass cited protest of US involvement in Vietnam. AAU and IOC leaders urged continued dialogue amid uncertainty.

Ted Meier Associated Press Soviet Union Mexico City United States Los Angeles Moscow Tass Don Hull Amateur Athletic Union Frankfurt Germany Hull Glenn Davis Col. Hull

Warsaw Cancels U S Track Meet Over Vietnam War

Poland canceled its track and field team trip to Berkeley to face a U S squad in protest of the Vietnam War and escalations in Hanoi Haiphong. The Soviet team also refused to meet the United States in Los Angeles.

Warsaw Poland Soviet Union Berkeley Calif U.S Polish Track and Field Association Los Angeles Moscow Foy D. Kohler Andrei A. Gromyko Washington Kohler Sam Bell University of California United States Viet Nam Hanoi Haiphong

Upton Bell Named Personnel Director for Baltimore Colts

Upton Bell, 28, appointed personnel director of the Baltimore Colts. He succeeds Keith Molesworth, who died earlier this year, and has worked with the Colts since 1961 in the ticket office and as assistant to Molesworth.

Baltimore Upton Bell Bert Bell National Football League Baltimore Colts Bell Keith Molesworth Colts Molesworth

Odds Drop On Title Fight To Even Money

Middleweight champion Emile Griffith’s odds fell from 7-5 to even money as he prepares to defend against challenger Joey Archer at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Griffith’s camp predicts a knockout in an early round, noting his 15-round stamina and Archer’s inexperience beyond 12 rounds.

Murray Rose New York Emile Griffith Joey Archer Madison’ Square Garden Emile Gil Glancy Archer Griffith Dick Tiger the Garden Don Fullmer Rubin Carter

Lancashire couple robbed in Louisville seek Birmingham hospitality

Mr and Mrs Albert Smith of Nelson Lancashire describe their two robberies in the United States in Louisville. After purse thefts totaling about 280 in cash and valuables they thank Americans for kindness and accept a Birmingham hotel offer as they continue their U S trip toward Montgomery and points north.

Louisville Lancashire United States Albert Smith Nelson Birmingham Ala Smiths

Olson Seeks rematch after split decision win in San Francisco

Carl Olson defeated European champion Piero Del Papa by 10 round split decision at the Civic Auditorium to raise a rematch bid with world light heavy champion Jose Torres. Olson, 38, improved to 94-16-2 while Del Papa fell to 28-3-3 before about 3,000 fans.

San Francisco Carl Bobo) Olson Jose Torres Piero del Papa Olson Pisa Civic Auditorium del Papa Johnny Lotsey Vern Bybee Jack Downey United States Torres

Dixie Division to Conduct Viet Nam Style Drills at Camp Shelby

The 31st Dixie Division will hold a summer field training July 17 to 31 at Camp Shelby. Brig. Gen. Victor L. McDearman said more than 7,000 Alabama and Mississippi National Guardsmen will participate. It marks the third year the division trains as a single unit. Cpt. Roger L. Leslie listed guardian details for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barnwell of Warrier Route 1.

Hattiesburg Miss Viet Nam Dixie Division Camp Shelby Victor L. McDearman Jackson Alabama Mississippi

La Grange College Prof Davis Resigns for Mobile Post

La Grange College history professor Dr. Virgil S. Davis is resigning to take a similar position at Mobile College in Alabama. Davis will be succeeded by Curtis H. Porter, according to La Grange President Waights Henry Jr. on Monday.

la Grange Henry Jr Davis Curtis H. Porter

Alabama Soldiers Confirmed in Viet Nam Deaths

The Defense Department identified two more Alabama fatalities in Viet Nam. Army Spec. 4 Jim L. Smith is named as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Ferguson of Robinwood Station Birmingham. Marine Lance...

Washington Viet Nam Defense Department Army Spec Jim L. Smith Roosevelt Ferguson P. O. Box Robinwood Station Birmingham Marine Lance

Burglars Take Jewelry Worth Thousands at Anniston Store

In Anniston detectives probe a downtown shop theft that netted rings watches and earrings worth several thousand dollars. The culprits entered through a back door and targeted expensive items while leaving cheaper ones behind. In Montgomery John Grenier, Republican Senate hopeful, introduced himself to voters in a restaurant. Roy Mayhall, Democratic state party chair, responded.

Anniston Ala Montgomery John Grenier U.S Alabama

Tapscott Fires Dixie No Hitters in 8-2 Yankees Win

Roy Tapscott pitched a no hitter against the Tigers as the Yankees crushed them 8 to 2 at Herman Bailey Field. He walked eight and struck out 18. Tommy Thigpen lost after five innings. In other Dixie action the Indians blanked the White Sox 4-0 on Doug Fisher’s one hitter and 18 strikeouts. The Colt League saw the Tigers beat the Orioles 8-3 with Frankie Stephenson winning and Roger Campbell taking the loss. The Decatur Little League Giants beat the Cubs 15-4 as Mike Michaels won. The Red Sox toppled the Yankees in Colt League 2-1 with Larry Luckett and Martin driving the runs. The Little League Yankees defeated the Orioles 10-4 behind Mike Morris. In Minor A, the Giants clinched the pennant 8-7 over the Cubs with Mark Robinson pitching. Tigers vs Red Sox set for 5 p.m. at Walter Jackson Field. Mark McClacanan vs Kerry Standridge expected.

Roy Tapscott Herman Bailey Field Yankees Tigers Tapscott Tommy Thigpen Mike Maner Larry Bennett Tim Dunlap Steve Stewart Ronnie Edney Claude McMurtrie Indians White Sox Doug Fisher Fisher Ted Whittington Orioles Frankie Stephenson Roger Campbell Mike Smith Frank Seamon Jackie Cole Jackie Stover Jimmy Clause Allan Dutton Keith Russell Tommy Carter Larry Crowe Decatur Giants Cubs Mike Michaels Chuck Gregory Michaels Ricky Clay Eddy Mitchell Jeff Carpenter Steve Tapscott Leigh Compton Jimmy Clarkson Jay Purnell Perry Johnson Mark Robinson Red Sox Walter Jackson Field Mark McClacanan Kerry Standridge

Dixieland Tennis Tournament Opens With Seeded Players Having Easy Going

At the Dixieland Ten is Tournament in Birmingham seeded players move smoothly through early rounds as top seeds Tyson Lytle Emley and Mills face byes or light opposition. The event draws about 175 entries across 23 divisions with matches across junior boys and girls singles including players from Birmingham Tuscaloosa Anniston Montgomery and Atlanta.

Birmingham Ala Montgomery Jerry Llewellyn Bruce Barnes Murray Tyson Stewart Lytle Neil Tyson William Weatherly Anniston Charles Emley Jr San Antonio Tex Jean Mills Tuscaloosa Elizabeth Leach Atlanta

Red Sox Defeat Tigers in Hart sel le Babe Ruth Game

In Hart Selle Pearl Babe Ruth League action the Red Sox beat the Tigers 5 to 1 in the 16 18 age division. Thompson earned the win while Hargrove took the loss. Leading Red Sox hitters included Patterson Bowen Lyle Rodwen and Screws. Speakman led Tigers with a double and two singles along with Knotton and Grammer. Upcoming games schedule Braves vs White Sox Tigers vs Braves White Sox vs Red Sox all at 8 p.m.

Hartselle Red Sox Tigers Thompson Hargrove Patterson Bowen Lyle Rodwen Screws James Speakman Speakman Knotton Grammer Braves White Sox

British fleet captures Eastport Maine in 1814

In 1814 a British fleet captured the town of Eastport Maine during the War of 1812. The event marked a notable coastal occupation with strategic implications for New England maritime activity.

Eastport Maine

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