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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1966
Page
18
Ron Tate reports that Chemstrand's Astroturf impresses officials and players as Houston Astros and World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers play exhibition games at the Astrodome, contradicting earlier predictions and drawing praise from both sides.
A national wire service writer noted players and managers warned of injuries on fake grass. Decatur Chemstrand officials promote Astroturf as the future as sports writers and players from Wes Parker to Bob Aspromote discuss turf trials and faster ball behavior, reflecting wide industry optimism amid caution.
Richmond Flowers, Tennessee freshman sprinter, won the 110-meter hurdles and the 200-meter hurdles at the Australian track championships in Perth. Ollan Cassell finished fifth in the 400 meters, with Cassell saying the day’s heat and final format left him short of peak form.
In Jacksonville AP notes seven years pass without a winner outside Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer or Gary Player. Nicklaus says his chances are as good as anybody and will be in prime shape for the Masters. Player deflects by saying whoever beats Arnie and Jack will win, while Palmer misses comment after skipping a recent event.
New York attorney Theodore W. Kheel agreed to head a five member Senate committee to end the NCAA AAU feud. Kheel, 51, has mediated major disputes from railroads to transit and longshore labor. He favors guiding parties toward accord and avoiding binding arbitration.
Royal Crown Junior bowling results show Team No. 7 leading with 48 points and Lane Raiders close behind. High game scores include Keith Roberts 191 and Sherrod 217, while Patsy Party tops girls series with 516. Wales defeats France 9-8 to win the Five Nations Rugby title for a third straight year.
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