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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1966
Page
8
Billy Casper defeats Arnold Palmer to win the U S Open. He will skip the British Open next month to attend a church event after converting to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Casper says golf is no longer his top priority.
Arnold Palmer blew a seven stroke lead with nine holes to play at the Olympic Country Club and tied Billy Casper at 278 after Casper carded a 69 in regulation and a 69 in the Monday playoff. Casper edged Palmer in the playoff with key putts and a 1 under 69 to win the Open while Palmer's collapse sparked questions about his form and future tour status.
In Atlanta Gene Oliver hit his first homer and Joe Torre drove in three as the Braves defeated Philadelphia 7-5. Don Drysdale struggled for Los Angeles in a 4-2 Houston win, dropping to 4-9 after five straight losses.
Yogi Berra, New York Mets first base coach, sends 16 year old Larry to Ted Williams baseball school in Lakeville Massachusetts. Larry a six footer weighs 185 pounds and hit .400 for Montclair Academy this spring. Yogi cites Ted Williams as a model and notes two more years at Montclair before possible move to Southern California.
Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant remained under observation at View Park Community Hospital after fainting during a Pepperdine College coaching clinic. A hospital spokesman cited exhaustion syndrome with no serious problems evident, while Bryant’s wife said he looked and acted better and was alert. Bryant, 52, has a long record with Alabama including national titles in 1962 1964 and 1965 and a 160 52 14 overall mark. He planned to fly to New York City for a Birmingham business leaders conference announcing a new civic center design.
Tonis Michael of Muscle Shoals captured the Modified Specials main event after a first lap crash wiped out favorites Gene Chapp Carroll Mays and two other cars. Tom Wright and Buddy Taylor tied for second after a late collision, while Brewer and Ledlow finished fifth and sixth. The feature capped a rough night that also saw two cars demolished in a second place bid.
Earl Rhoden led the second heat with Taylor second and Ledlow third while Dixon won the consolation. In Late Models James Knight of Decatur swept two of three events including the feature. B C Terry won the other heat as Cagle Parrish Smith Truitt remained runners. Hurricane Driv ers drew large crowds Friday and Saturday. Dan Fleener’s crew filled the stands and over 300 stood Saturday. Officials reported no dust Saturday and poured another ton of calcium chloride to improve safety.
Houston AP reports heavy weight Ernie Terrell took a second day off as Do Jones trains for the WBA title bout on June 28. Terrell resumed sparring Wednesday after weekend workouts and made two charity signings Monday night while planning a Veterans Hospital visit today.
Norway reports a record 2.04 million tons of fish caught in 1965, marking a peak in national fisheries. Strong quotas and robust offshore fleets underpinned the surge, with limited environmental impact cited by officials.
Otto Vogel, who left the University of Illinois campus in 1923, is noted for his steady sports presence in Iowa City. The report highlights his early departure from college and subsequent influence.
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