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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1966

Page

9

State Grid Wire Services To Be Asked To Drop Polls

Alabama high schools plan a 4 A championship playoff at season end as an experiment that could influence future play. Cliff Harper of the AHSAA says the event may be carried over if successful with the crown game at the conclusion of the regular season. UPI and AP polls face potential changes as national wire services weigh state results.

Ron Tate Daily Sports Alabama Cliff Harper Alabama High School Athletic Assn AHSAA Montgomery Harper United Press International UPI Associated Press Banks High Birmingham Banks Decatur Anniston Sidney Lanier Legion Field Ross Hagan Hagan

NYU Upsets Wichita In NIT Meet

NYU defeated Wichita 90-84 in overtime to advance to the NIT semifinals for a third straight year. Bruce Kaplan hit four free throws, Mal Graham and Richie Dyer added two each, and Graham's late field goal forced the OT at 82-82 after 18 lead changes in a tense night.

NEW York New York University Wichita NYU Brigham Young Temple Edwin Farrell Violets de Paul Wheatshockers Bruce Kaplan Mal Graham Richie Dyer Graham

Astros To Boost Portable Mound For Dodgers Series

The Houston Astros will use a portable pitching mound when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Harris County Domed Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

Astros Houston Houston Astros Los Angele Dodgers Harris County

Racing season opens with Swift Stakes upset at Aqueduct

In New York, Impressive, $3.00, won the seven furlongs Swift Stakes by seven lengths over Quinta as 46,593 crowded Aqueduct for season opening. Also noted: Just akiss, $6.60, won Gulfstream Park race. Jeannie's Ruler, $3.40, captured Pimlico race. Asan Corbin, $7.20, edged Rosnat at Lincoln Downs. Miarkos and Pelegrin won San Marino Handicap sections at Santa Anita. General Washington reports support for 1972 Winter Olympics in Utah. Doug Sanders and Paul Bondeson fined $100 for PGA rules violations. Astros unveil synthetic mound via mobile unit for domed park flexibility. Tokyo heads eight-man Japan wrestling team to U S Championships in Lincoln, Neb.

Associated Press New York Quinta Aqueduct Miami Akiss Another Love Gulfstream Park Baltimore Jeannie’s Ruler Pimlico Fine Kettle Lincoln R.I

Ray Signs With Rams After Draft Trade

Los Angeles Rams announce the signing of David Ray a place kicker and defensive back from Alabama who helped win two national titles. Ray drafted 16th by the Cleveland Browns. Rams traded a low 1967 pick for the 6-foot 186-pound senior. Rams will not disclose financial terms. total signings reach 11 of 14 original draft selections with eight futures drafted.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Rams David Ray University of Alabama Ray Cleveland Browns Rams

Maloney Tells Reds To Trade Him Or Sell Him

Cincinnati star Maloney demands 50 000 after a 20 9 season with 244 strikeouts and a 2 54 ERA. Dodgers Koufax Drysdale and Wills contract talks noted as spring training unfolds. injuries and lineups update several teams including Haller Bertell Adair Mauch and Clemente. Yankees edge Red Sox 5 4 and other scores noted.

Maloney Fresno Calif Jim Maloney Elba Napoleon Nappy Cincinnati Reds Reds Cincinnati Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Don Heffner Dodgers Walter Alston Koufax Drysdale Alston Vero Beach Fla Jim Lefebvre Maury Wills Wills

Mays hits second homer in two days in spring

Willie Mays, MVP in 1965, homered twice in three spring exhibitions and threw out two runners at home. The 34 year old Giants star reported to camp light and confident, insisting on keeping a low profile about his early exploits. His early power helped the Giants win three straight exhibition games against the Indians and Cubs.

Tom Haller Dick Bertell San Francisco Chicago Cubs Haller Bertell Willie Mays Ollie Brown Giants Baltimore Jerry Adair Associated Press Phoenix, Ariz Mays Cleveland Gary Bell Phoenix Municipal Stadium Lee Stange Chicago Larry Jackson Vic Davilillo Howie Edwards Willie Cubs Indians

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