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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1966

Page

9

Senator Hodges and Dressen clash over umpire control

The piece details Gil Hodges recounting manager Charlie Dressen's idea of pressuring umpires for calls, Hodges’ long absence from ejections, and the manager's view on language affecting umpire reactions. It also notes Frank Howard's comeback potential and the Senators’ aim to rise, with Hodges guiding a likely lineup change and improved pitching and hitting.

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Athens Bears Rally to NAIA District 27 Title

Athens College wins 92-86 in overtime at home against Southwest Louisiana College to claim NAIA District 27 champion and earn a trip to Kansas City for the national tournament. Billy Biles 13 points, Mickey Moore 19, Holladay 21 before fouling out, four others in double figures as coach Oba Belcher calls it the greatest team effort.

Athens Athens College Oba Belcher Bears Alabama Southwest Louisiana College Belcher Decatur Billy Biles Lynn Holladay Jerry Flake Bulldogs Jack Fleming Bob Cutter Larry Cobb Kansas City NAIA Missouri

Hodges Seen as Mets Ideal Manager Pick

The New York Mets eyed Gil Hodges as a top candidate to succeed Casey Stengel. Hodges, respected by Dodgers fans and a steady builder with the Senators, would bring leadership, loyalty, and home-city appeal to Flushing. His Washington contract stays intact for now as he remains the strong, soft-spoken boss in control.

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Tide Tankmen Lead SEC Meet Day Two in New Orleans

Alabama led the Southeastern Conference swimming meet after day one with 922 points, Florida second with 88, while Georgia trailed. Florida set a conference record in the 400-yard medley relay at 3 46.7, and Alabama swimmers Levente Batiey won the 400 individual medley in 4 41.5 and Kirt Myers took the 1 650-yard freestyle in 18 50.9 as time trials continued and finals followed through Saturday.

New Orleans Iap Alabama Cimson Tide Florida Georgia Tulane Vanderbilt Kentucky Gators Blanchard Tual Charlie King Ray Whitehouse Tom Dioguardi Levente Batiey Tide Kirt Myers

College Scores From AP Rounds Up Victories Across Regions

East New York University beats Fordham 82 to 70 while Manhattan over St Francis 75 to 64. Fairfield tops Bridgeport 111 to 60. Yeshiva defeats Brooklyn College 80 to 13. Clarkson edges Middlebury 70 to 69. Rochester Tech 67 Utica 63. Southwestern Missouri Valley and others report multiple scores including Tulsa over Drake 56 to 45 and Iowa State 79 Missouri 73. Western notes include New Mexico 83 Arizona 69 and Wyoming 120 Arizona State 85. St Mary’s Calif 79 UC Santa Barbara 75.

Associated Press New York Fordham Manhattan St. Francis N.Y Fairfield Bridgeport Yeshiva Brooklyn Col Clarkson Middlebury Rochester Tech Utica South Western A Peay Mio "Germati Xavier Ohio Tulsa Drake Iowa State Missouri Oklahoma City Centenary Southwest Southern Methodist Texas Tech Arkansas Texas A&m Wichita North Texas Baylor Texas Texas Christian Rice FAR West New Mexico Arizona Wyoming St. Mary’ S Calif Santa Barbara

Franklin D Roosevelt Inauguration in 1933

The record notes that Franklin D Roosevelt was inaugurated as the United States president in 1933 marking a new era in American governance and policy.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Elmore Honored At Athens High Banquet For Service As Coach

Athens High boosters honored Furman Elmore with a plaque and an outboard boat and motor at a banquet. Alabama All American Paul Crane and Clem Gryska joined as guests. Elmore, retiring as head coach, praised Athens and teased about remaining involved with football. Larry McCoy succeeds him as head coach.

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Priceville Bulldogs reach 2-A Region 8 final in Hurston game

Hazle Green eliminated Gurley 64-57 to earn a spot in the Region 8 2-A tournament final against Union Hill, while Priceville defeated Hazle Green 68-58 to advance to tonight's title game. Priceville led by Billy Don Sharp with 16 points and Farrell Maples 15, as Gurley struggle early and fade in the second. The winners move on to Section tomorrow to meet Ider for a shot at the Region crown and a Tuscaloosa berth.

Huntsville Crimson Panthers Lee Generals Decatur Red Raiders Florence Coffee Yellow Jackets Butter Rebels Huntsville Tuscaloosa Hazle Green Priceville Bulldogs Gurley Union Hill Ider Billy Don Sharp Farrell Maples Bobby Landers Gary Dobbs Hal Miller Kenneth Speegle Clarice Parton Gordon Sims

Patriots ink Buoniconti on 1966 contract

Boston AP reports All-Star linebacker Nick Buoniconti has signed his 1966 contract with the Boston Patriots, the American Football League club announced today.

Boston Nick Buoniconti Boston Patriots

SEC All-Star selections crown Kentucky trio and 1965 Coach of the Year

Kentucky dominates the All-SEC basketball team with three players include Larry Conley Lou Dampier and Pat Riley as Adolph Rupp earns SEC Coach of the Year. Tennessee and Vanderbilt place two players each with Red Robbins Keith Thomas Ron Widby among honorees while Kentucky sits atop the conference and the nation.

Birmingham Ala Kentucky Vanderbilt Tennessee Adolph Rupp Wildcats Larry Conley Lou Dampier Lee DeFore Auburn Gary Keller Florida Clyde Lee Pat Riley Red. Robbins Keith Thomas Ron Widby Dave Williams Mississippi State

Brief horse racing results across multiple tracks

In Miami at Hialeah Park Buckpasser edged Abe's Hope by a nose after a late rally in the Flamingo Stakes. Pimlico saw Waterloo Bridge win the Con­niver Purse by a length over Terra Rubra after a wide late move. Lincoln Downs reported Decalage defeating Miss Estar by two lengths in the Wickford Purse. Florida Downs feature went to Roman Navy by a head over Keepers Choice. New Orleans Fair Grounds crowned Expectation in the Uncommon Gold Purse by a neck over Atta Bay. Oaklawn Park saw Ingrained take the feature by a small margin over Nushka. Santa Anita’s Plaque won easily by one and a half lengths over Chosun Victory.

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