Hell Drivers set to thrill at Decatur International Raceway
Frightening stunts headline Friday night show at DIR on June 17 with Dan Fleenor group, offering a $1000 prize to the top performer. Points awarded for rollovers flips wheelies ramp jumps and balance, part of a 28-event program across the US. DIR co manager Melvin Mathews promises a thrilling display with safety in mind.
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Dan Fleeno
Decatur International Raceway
Dir
Matin
Melvin Matthews
Dan Fleenor
Aces Ace First Hole in One at Greenbrier Course
Milton G. Abramson of South Orange New Jersey achieved the first hole in one on the revised Greenbrier course in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. The 133 yard 4th hole was aced with a 4 iron while Abramson played in a threesome with New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph Weintraub and Dr. Bernard Eichler.
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White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Milton G. Abramson
South Orange
N.J
Abramson
New Jersey Supreme Court
Joseph Weintraub
Orange
Bernard Eichler
No-Hits by Bunning Across Leagues Highlight Career
Cincinnati reports Jim Bunning as the sole pitcher to throw no hitters in both the American and National Leagues since 1904. He no-hit the Boston Red Sox for the Tigers on July 20, 1958, then pitched a perfect game against the Mets in his first NL season on June 21, 1964. Cy Young held the earlier record with two no-hitters.
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Cincinnati
Jim Bunning
Philadelphia Phillies
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
New York Mets
Cy Young
Philadelphia
Athletics
Cleveland
Young
Aviator Relaxes By Racing Cycles
Al Crisler, a 52 year old airline captain, relaxes by racing motorcycles in Charlotte. He has competed for over 30 years and is described as a legend in the dangerous sport. He lives with his wife and two children.
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Bloys Britt
Associated Press
Charlotte, N.C
Airlines
Blay
al Crisler
Crisler
Charlott
U.S
Oldsters
Baseball Owners Seek Pension Fund Fix Before Draft
Baseball club owners plan a Monday meeting with player reps to halt pension fund payments and redirect about 340 dollars per man for a 170 day season to Marvin Miller's new office. The two day free agent draft opens Tuesday with special and regular rounds, listing top picks and sign rates from prior drafts.
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Jack Hand
NEW York
William D. Eckert
Executive Council
Pension Committee
Cial
Miller
San Francisco Giants
New York Mets
Kansas City
Baseball's Latin America envoy aims to boost region
Roberto Maduro named inter-American baseball coordinator by Commissioner Eckert with MiamiHQ to promote the sport across Latin America. Maduro notes rising baseball interest from Argentina to Mexico and sees pro-US sentiment where the game grows. He cites 26 Cuban major leaguers and Dominican stars as evidence of cross‑border talent.
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Miami
Latin America
Sidgerenik
Havana
International League
Maduro
Argentina
Mexico
United States
Barranquilla
Cartagena
Colombia
Bogota
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
Dominican Republic
Panama
Nicaragua
Chile
Uuruguay
Brazil
Costa Rica
Pro Golfers Brace for US Open at Olympic Club
Frisco Olympic Club hosts practice notes on the 1966 US Open June 16 19. Kyle Burton says No 17 will be the toughest hole a 498 yard par 5 in the Open, with wind and small greens challenging players. Ken Venturi predicts few in regulation and praises the course as fast greens and tough rough, with positioning key. Venturi also notes his return from illness and recent victory at the Lucky International Open.
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Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
SAN Francisco
Olympic Club
Kyle Burton
Ken Venturi
Burton
Jack Fleck
Ben Hogan
Venturi
Son
Olympics
Pacific Ocean
Washington
Harding Park
Lake Merced
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Dan Fleener
Tampa
Fla
Oa Eigen
Fupit v
McCulloch Bros
JEEP
West Moulton St
Marvin Miller
U.S. Steelworkers’ Union
Players’ Association
Chrisler
National Association For
Robert Cannon
Cannon
Milwaukee
Creech
Aso
Daytona Beach
Reggie Jackson
Arizona State
Collegians
Rick Monday
Mobile
Ala
Ed Leon
Arizona
Luis
Buzz
Stephen
Fresno State
del Unser
Mike Burns
Frank Portera
Ken Tatum
Mississippi State
Steve Arlin
Ohio State
Detroit
State Department
Tony Oliva
Zoilo Versalles
Camilo Pascual
Luis Tiant
Alou Brothers
Felipe
Matty
Jesus
San Francisco Giant
Juan
Marichal
COMM
Eckert
Frisco
Lambert’s OF Decatur, Inc
Ist. Ave
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Decatur
Alabama
United van Lines
Bette Malone
Morgan County Exchange
Hartselle
Lawrence County Exchange
Moulton
Courtland Hatton
Limestone Farmers Co-op
Athens
Sandlin Hardware
Poanen
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