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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1966

Page

16

Horse Racing Results From Across the States

In New York Tagend and So. won the Compliance Pursue at Aqueduct. Lincoln Downs saw R.J. Chance-Date earn his fourth win, paying 5.60. Baltimore’s Rick paid 2.80 after a 10-length feature victory at Pimlico. Pollux won Gulfstream’s Appleton Handicap at 4.40. Fox Hill captured Florida Downs top event by neck at 15.40. Cutacorner led Oaklawn Park headliner by five lengths at 8.40. Best Dancer led Golden Gate Fields in the Palm Branch Children’s Hospital Purse at 6.

New York Tagend Aqueduct Lincoln R.J. Chance Lincoln Downs Lincoln Park Baltimore Rick Pimlico Miami Fla Pollux Gulfstream Oldsmar Fox Hill Florida Downs Royal Buffett Hot Springs Ark Cutacorner Oaklawn Park Albany Calif Palm Branch Children’s Hospital Golden Gate

Japanese wrestling team to meet Mexico in Olympic Center meet

In Mexico City a Japanese wrestling team arrives Friday for a three day clash with Mexico’s national squad at the Olympic Sports Center March 18 to 20. The events include a two game quarter final in the Fairs Cup Soccer Tournament with the second leg set for next Wednesday.

Associated Press Mexico City Mexico Olympic Sports Center

Barcelona Edges Espanol In Street-Threaded Rivalry Debut

Barcelona edged rivals Espanol 1-0 in a heated match in Barcelona. The contest opened with intense possession and ended with a decisive goal, highlighting tight defense and quick counters. The win strengthens Barcelona’s hold in the early season standings against their local foe.

Barkey Named UCSB Head Coach In Calendar Shakeup

Santa Barbara California Ralph Barkey 30 assistant coach at the University of California at Santa Barbara for five years was named the head coach on Wednesday.

Santa Barbara Calif Ralph Barkey

Japanese Boxer Kaneda Cancels Seoul Title Bout

Morio Kaneda, suffering an eye ailment, canceled his 12-round bout with Kim Ki-soo for the Orient middleweight title set for March 26 in Seoul. The cancellation ends the scheduled championship clash and leaves Kim Ki-soo as the potential title holder by default.

Tokyo Japan Morio Kaneda South Korea Kim Ki-soo Seoul

Pimentel Upsets Mulligan in Caracas Showdown

In Caracas Ivo Pimentel of Venezuela defeated second seed Martin Mulligan of Australia 6 1, 6 3 on Wednesday, delivering a bold upset at the tournament.

Caracas Venezuela Ivo Pimentel Martin Mulligan Australia

Braves Suit Agreement Near on Secret NL Finances

Wisconsin antitrust case against baseball seeks admission of confidential financial records from National League clubs as evidence. Attorneys hoped to reach agreement today to place the documents in the record, a key step before Friday’s defense presentation. Judge Roller ordered additional financial reports from accountants, with 234 exhibits already accepted after two days of arguments.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Braves Atlanta Elmer Roller Roller

LSU Golf titles bid at Mobile Buckhanks Intercollegiate

LSU golfers begin the Buckhanks Intercollegiate at Spring Hill College in Mobile seeking a third straight title. Ten schools compete in a 54 hole event with five-man teams and low four scores counting. LSU led by Mac McLendon will chase victory as rivals include Memphis State, Mississippi State, Alabama, Mississippi, Delta State, Loyola New Orleans, Pensacola Junior College, Southern Mississippi and Spring Hill. Ed Fitkin hires in Los Angeles NHL club role announced by Jack Kent Cooke.

Mobile Ala Louisiana State University Spring Hill College Buckhanks Alvin Buckhauks Spring Hill Memphis Mississippi State Alabama Mississippi Delta State Loyola of New Orleans Pensacola Junior College University of Southern Mississippi LSU B. R Mac) McLendon Montgomery Toronto Ed Fitkin Maple Leaf Gardens Los Angeles National Hockey League Jack Kent Cooke Fitkin

Steelers to visit Packers for August exhibition

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the world champion Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on August 27 in an exhibition game to benefit Bishop's Charities. Also reported two other notes: Mexico Tigers were blanked 9-0 by Tokyo Yomiuri Giants in Japan, their ninth straight loss. Adrian Garrett and Bill Robinson were cut from the Atlanta Braves spring training squad and will join Richmond AAA setup. Davidson’s Dick Snyder named Southern Conference Basketball Player of the Year for 1965-66.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers Green Bay Packers Green Bay Wis Numazu Japan Mexico Tigers Tokyo Yomiuri Giants West Palm Beach Fla Adrian Garrett Bill Robinson Atlanta Braves Richmond Braves Richmond, Va Sportswriters’ Association Today Davidson Dick Snyder

Sabena Falls 85 54 to Hidalgo All Star Team

Belgium's Sabena basketball squad dropped a third straight game with an 85 to 54 loss to an Hidalgo City All Star lineup in Mexico City. The setback highlighted Sabena's current slump as Hidalgo dominated early and never loosened its lead.

Mexico City Belgium Sabena Hidalgo

Seven Democratic candidates accept invite to local rally

Seven of eleven Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls will attend a rally at Austin High School on March 26. Gary Rogers of Morgan County Young Democrats confirmed word from Charles Woods and E. J. Gorget that they would participate. Others announced include Sen. Bob Gilchrist and Sherman Powell, as the campaign rounds up.

Tion Austin High School Gary Rogers Morgan County Young Democrats Charles Woods E. J. Gore Ogers Bob Gilchrist Sherman Powell

Local candidates invited for Morgan County race slate

Rogers said invitations have been mailed to four remaining candidates in Morgan County. Former Gov. John Patterson Atty. Gen. Richmond Flowers and Agriculture Commissioner A. W. Todd are named among those invited. Also listed are Mrs. George Wallace former Gov. James E. Folsom Carl Elliott and Rex Scott.

Morgan County John Patterson Richmond Flowers A. W. Todd Rogers George Wallace James E Big Jim) Folsom Carl Elliott Rex Scott

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