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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1966

Page

9

Ole Miss hires Cole Jarvis as first two man varsity basketball staff

University of Mississippi announces the return of Cole Jarvis 33 to join head coach Eddie Crawford as an assistant basketball coach. Jarvis, All-SEC in basketball and baseball 12 years ago, will be full-time coach at Ole Miss after leading Laurel High School basketball and baseball. He set multiple Ole Miss records and was the first All-SEC dual-sport standout.

Jarvis Eddie Crawford Ole Miss C. M Tad) Smith Johnny Reb SEC Cliff Hagan New Orleans Cleveland Denver Reading Spartanburg S. C Tuscon, Ariz New York Yankees Booneville High School Sears Yazoo City Laurel Celia Payne Francis Natchez Rob Kittle

National Wildlife Week Set For March 20

W H Haynes of Birmingham named State Chairman to lead Alabama observing National Wildlife Week in March 1966. The Alabama Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Federation sponsor the week during spring, focusing on natural resource conservation and preserving Alabama's natural beauty.

Alabama W. H. Haynes Birmingham Alabama Wildlife Federation National Wildlife Federation Franklin D. Roosevelt Haynes Southerland Place Ala

Atlanta Camp Rookie Lefty Vaughan A Braves Sensation

An 18 year old left hander Charles Vaughan from Brownsville Texas emerges as a top spring training prospect for the Atlanta Braves praised by pitching coach Whitlow Wyatt and manager Bobby Bragan. Vaughan's fastball hints at Warren Spahn style with others praising his curve and natural ability. Denis Menke shines from knee injury to strong fielding and improved bunting under Bragan and coach Billy Hitchcock. Wade Blasingame suffers a finger incident while a Toronto barbershop quartet arrives for a Bragan session.

the Daily Atlanta Braves Charles Vaughan Vaughan Brownsville Texas Hecomes Braves Whitlow Wyatt Warren Spahn Wyatt Bobby Bragan Whit Vaughn Denis Menke Menke Billy Hitchcock Grover Resinger Wade Blasingame Toronto Canada

Daytona 200 set at Daytona International Speedway

The 29th Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway on March 20 features the top 20 AMA Grand National point leaders and 105 entrants. Notables include Bart Markel Dick Mann Gary Nixon Mert Lawwill and Rob Reiman seeking a record fourth Daytona 200 win. The weekend also hosts amateur and 250 cc races with 79 and 123 entrants respectively, plus a national endurance run and other classics.

Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway America Bart Markel Flint, Mich Dick Mann Crockett Calif Gary Nixon Wheaton Mert Lawwill San Francisco George Roeder Monroeville Ohio Ralph White Lawndale Rober Reiman Reiman Speedway AMA Memorial Stadium

Florence St. Baseballers Open Season at Home

Florence St. base ballers under Coach George Weeks prepare for their April 8 opener against Livingston State at home. With 25 players, improved pitching and hitting are expected. All home games are at Sheffield Park, with single games at 2 00 p.m. and doubleheaders at 1 00 p.m.

Florence George Weeks Weeks Livingston State Sheffield Park

Political Advertisement for Governor Committee Became Public

Morgan County Bob Gilchrist for Governor Committee chaired by John Cain issues a political ad. The notice identifies the committee leadership and campaign purpose, signaling ongoing electoral activity.

Morgan County Bob Gilchrist John Cain

City Basketball League Set Meeting At Gordon-Bibb Hall

The Decatur Church Basket ball League will meet on Monday night at Gordon-Bibb Hall. All managers are urged to attend the 6 o'clock meeting. Standings listed include Flint Baptist Danville Baptist New Friendship Baptist Caddo Christian First Christian Antioch Baptist Antioch Center Springs Central Baptist 1éth. Ave. Baptist Fairview Baptist Oak Ridge Methodist Westside Baptist East End Methodist New Center Pleasant Valley Baptist

Decatur Church Gordon-Bibb Hall Flint Baptist Danville Baptist New Friendship Baptist Caddo Christian First Christian Antioch Baptist Antioch Center Springs Central Baptist Baptist Fairview Baptist Oak Ridge Methodist Westside Baptist East End Methodist New Center Pleasant Valley Baptist

Tite Staff To Appear on Ed TV

University of Alabama coach Ralph enito and assistant Illy Hardin will guest on Sports in Season a half hour Alabama ETV Network program airing March 14 at 7 30 p m with film footage on track pointers and host Andy Morris. Track to be featured again March 21 with a focus on baseball golf and tennis for the season.

Ralph Enito University of Alabama Illy Hardin Alabama Andy Morris the Capstone

Family Contained Views On Castro Impact In Cuba

The description notes a park and small rooms built to allow visibility from center. The building, once owned by poorer residents, was seized by Castro and now houses Russian visitors and students. Mrs Gonzalez and Anna Maria say conditions in Cuba are worse under Castro.

Castro Gonzalez Anna Maria Cuba

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