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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1966

Page

12

Santo's 2 HRs Spark Cubs Over Reds in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, Santo hit two home runs to power the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win over the Reds. Ken Holtzman improved to 2-6 with the victory, while Sammy Ellis dropped to 2-8 for Cincinnati. Santo also added a single and scored, securing the Cubs' final run.

Cincinnati Santo Chicago Sammy Ellis Reds Lee Cardenels Cubs Ellis Ken Holtzman Don Pavletich Billy Williams Williams

Littler Low In Memphis Golf Leads Memphis Open

In Memphis, Littler Low surged to the third round lead at the Memphis Open with a 66 for a 12 under par 198 total. Bert Yancey trailed by one stroke after an eagle finish and a 66 as the field continued a scoring feast at Colonial Country Club.

Memphis Bert Yancey Philadelphia Yancey Littler Litz Colonial Country Club Wright Garrett Bruce Devlin Gardner Dave Douglas al Geiberger Jack Nicklaus John Pott Garrett Devlin Douglas Geiberger Goalby Nicklaus Pott Yan‘cey Gene

Barber's two hitter as Orioles blank A's first game

Steve Barber threw a two hit win for Baltimore over Kansas City in the opener, with Frank Robinson and Russ Snyder homering. The second game was suspended due to Baltimore curfew tied 5-5 in the 12th inning and will resume Sunday from the suspension point.

Baltimore Steve Barber Kansas City O Barber A's Bert Campaneris Frank Robinson Russ Snyder Athletics Green Danny Cater Ken Harrelson Luis Aparacio Curt Blefary Orioles Robinson

Osteen Hit First Homer Sparks Dodgers Past Mets 6 3

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated New York Mets 6 to 3 as Osteen belted his first homer in almost two years and sparked a 6 1 lead before leaving with a finger blister in the seventh. Phil Regan finished out for the Dodgers. Osteen started the scoring with a fifth inning triple and run.

NEW York Dodgers New York ‘Mets Osteen Phil Regan Sock

Stargell Delivers Late Three Run Shot To Lift Pirates

In a marked scoring burst, Willie Stargell belted a three run homer in the eighth, his fourth hit of the game, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-6 win over Houston. The Astros built early leads with Rusty Staub and Juan Maye homers, while Maury Wills and Willie Davis contributed for their clubs.

Pittsburgh Willes ‘Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Morgan Astros Rusty Staub Lee’ Maye Staub Forbes Field

Buzhardt Shuts Out Washington for Second Win in Week

Chicago pitcher John Buzhardt fired a four hit effort blanking the Nationals 6-0. The right hander added a third victory over two defeats this season, guiding the White Sox to their sixth win in eight games including five shutouts. Bill Skowron fueled the offense with two doubles, driving in two runs in a pivotal second inning as Chicago built a lead I inning earlier.

Chicago John Buzhardt White Sox Washington Buzhardt Boston Jack Lamabe Tommy John Bill Skowron John Romano Skowron

Decatur High hires near future coach from Alabama

Close sources say one vacancy at Decatur High School will likely be filled by a former Alabama Crimson Tide star with two other candidates under review by the City Board of Education. Superintendent H. R. Leeman expects at least one appointment by the June 16 board meeting. The AFL NFL salary clash traces to Jets quarterback Joe Namath who signed for about $400,000 two years ago under Sonny Werblin.

Decatur High School Alabama Crimson AFL Joe Namath New York Jets Sonny Werblin Joe Willie

Cards Edge Braves 12 11 In Wingfoot Farm Game

The Cardinals outlasted the Braves by 12 to 11 in a Minor A farm game at Wingfoot Field. John Hamilton relieved Barley in the seventh inning. Carr Jennessey doubled and Stan Carr and Dan Jennessey drove Braves runs. National League standings note Karl Shega, 23, of New Jeans, went 11 months in a winning mounts.

Cardinals Yes Wingfoot Field John Hamilton Dougas Carr Stan Carr Dan Jennessey Braves Karl Shega New Jeans

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