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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1966

Page

11

Derby Trial draws Kentucky Derby hopefuls at Churchill Downs

Five Derby eligibles prepare for the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs led by Abe's Hope Kauai King Amberoid Stupendous and others. Names reflect connections heritage and sires with Amberoid from Count Amber and Stupendous linked to Bold Ruler. Duc de Esclaire and Clear Springs among a diverse lineup for the mile event supporting the Derby.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press Louisville, Ky Churchill Downs Abe’s Hope Stupendous Amberoid Abe Vele Bojinoff del Carroll Abe’s Hope Vele Michael Ford Kauai Dancer Count Amber Lucien Laurin Reginald Webster Amber Bold Ruler Gotham Aqueduct Williamston Mich Detroit James Bartlett Exhibitionist Hirsch Jacobs Dominar Nashua Clear Springs Spain Duc de Esclaire

Auerbach’s Legend Grows in Celtics Final Farewell

Red Auerbach exits as Celtics coach after eight straight titles and a playoff run shaped by his ruthless brilliance. His tenure,-marked by genius drafting and strategic sense, ends with him hailed as a legend of basketball and mockery from Walter Kennedy over a $150 fine.

Arthur Daley New York Times News Service New York Red Auberbach National Basketball Association Boston Celtics

76ers Fire Dolph Schayes Hire Alex Hannum

Philadelphia owner Irv Kosloff announced the dismissal of Dolph Schayes after three seasons as head coach and his replacement by Alex Hannum who had most recently coached the San Francisco Warriors. Schayes expressed disappointment but said he did not let anyone down. Kosloff said Hannum fits the team needs and cited a 55 win regular season and a playoff loss to Boston as context. Schayes led the 76ers to the Eastern Division title this past year.

Auerbach Boston Red Celtics Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Lakers Auerbauch Tommy Heinsohn Bob Cousy Bill Russell Cousy Wizard Holy Cross Chicago Russell Gene Conley Conley Gene Knute Rockne John McGraw Walter Kennedy Irv Kosloff Philadelphia 76Ers Dolph Schayes Alex Hannum Schayes National Basketball Association Kosloff Philly NBA Syracuse N.Y 76Ers Hannum San Francisco Warriors

National League Standings And Schedule

The Associated Press reports NL standings with Pittsburgh leading by five games over San Francisco and Los Angeles. Upcoming night games include Dodgers at Giants and Mets at Cardinals, with several matchups across Philadelphia Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Houston and more.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Houston Atlanta New York St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Drysdale Marichal McGraw Washburn Bunning Carroll Sisk Ellis Hands Guisti

Montgomery Mobile International League Scores and Postponements

In Rochester the Rochester team beat Toledo 6 to 4 as rain postponed Buffalo at Richmond. Only other games listed include Denver 7 Tulsa 1 and Oklahoma City 2 Phoenix 1 in the Pacific Coast League and Amarillo 5 Arkansas 3 with El Paso at Austin postponed due to rain.

Rochester Toledo Buffalo Richmond Denver Tulsa Oklahoma City Phoenix Amarillo Arkansas el Paso Austin

Cadets Drill On At West Point With Interim Coach

Army at West Point continues spring drills with 105 varsity candidates as Tom Cahill calls signals for the Cadets after Paul Dietzel and most aides defected to South Carolina. Cahill directed plebes seven years and remains optimistic about the 1966 season.

West Point N.Y Army Paul, Dietzel South Carolina U.S. Military Academy Tom Cahill Cahill

National League vows to take Braves fight to Supreme Court

National League President Warren Giles says the league will appeal all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed to keep the Braves in Atlanta. The NL cites antitrust concerns and flags Milwaukee expansion only after all appeals are resolved.

Supreme Court Mike Rathet Associated Press NEW York (Ap National League Braves Atlanta U.S. Supreme Court Warren Giles Lou Carrol Bowie Kuhn Giles Milwaukee Elmer Rollier Judge Roller National League First Wisconsin Supreme Court Carroll

Mays Seeks 13th Homer In L A Rivalry

Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants pursues the 13th homer to extend his NL career record to 512 as he faces Don Drysdale in the opening game of a three game set at Candlestick Park. Mays has hit only 12 homers in ten seasons against the Dodgers and none in 1960.

SAN Francisco Wilie Mays Los Angeles Don Drysdale San Francisco Giants Willie Dodger Mays Candlestick Park Drysdale Mel Ott Houston

Willie hurt knee leaves St. Louis game in fourth inning

Willie sustained a bruised left knee on Sunday and left the game against St. Louis in the fourth inning but told Manager Herman Franks he can play tonight, signaling possible return this game.

Willie St. Louis Herman Franks

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