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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1966

Page

7

Derby Field Shrinks to 15 as Sean E Indian Withdraws

Kentucky Derby field cuts to 15 with Sean E Indian out due to a right front leg injury. Abe's Hope Kauai King and Stupendous top the contenders as Blue Skyer is added for a late switch. Weather expected in the 70s. CBS to televise from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT.

Orlo Friden Day Bill Shoemaker Hirsch Ja Sean Blue Skyer Earlie Fires Mrs. Keim Jacobs Finland Abe’s Hope Exhibitionist Padgett Jocke Ray Broussard Promised Land Abe Hope Stupendous Amberoid Tragmiew Derbytown CBS Kul. Abe

Golf Tourney Postponed On Wet Cypress Creek Course

The Champions International Golf Tournament in Houston was delayed a second time due to heavy rain leaving water on the Cypress Creek fairways. The first round is reset for Saturday with 18 holes planned, 36 holes Monday, weather clearing expected, and a Tuesday deadline for players with other commitments. Nicklaus and Palmer head a field of 97 pros and four amateurs awaiting play.

Houston Cypress Creek Bob Rule Houston Golf Association Rule New Orleans Jack Tuthill Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer

Pittsburgh rookie Jim Shellenback tied to Frank Shellenback

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jim Shellenback 22 from Riverside California is described as a nephew of Frank Shellenback the former spitball pitcher and ex major league coach.

Pittsburgh Pirate Jim Shellenback Riverside, Calif Frank Shellenback

Cochran switches to Late Models at Decatur DIR

Country Boy Jim Cochran of Decatur leaves the Limited Late Model division to race Late Models at Decatur International Raceway. Co manager Troy Watts praises Cochran as one of the fastest cars at the track, and DIR plans a Powder-Puff Derby for the ladies Saturday night. A track point system begins May 14 to crown a season champion.

Ron Tate Country Boy Jim Cochran Decatur International Raceway Cochran DIR Decatur International Troy Watts Carroll Mays Florence Rhea Greenwell Jim Watts Lagantis Mel Matthews Birmingham Warrior Speedway Dixie

Pitchers By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS American League

Baseball matchups list starting pitchers for AL games including Cleveland, Baltimore, New York, California, Washington, Kansas City, Detroit, Chicago, Boston and Minnesota. Records shown next to names indicate current win loss.

Associated Press Cleveland Bell Tiant Baltimore Barber New York Downing California Brunet Washington McCormick Kansas City Hunter Detroit Sparma Chicago John Boston Stephenson Minnesota Pascual

Baseball matchups across the National League today

National League games feature Los Angeles against Cincinnati, Atlanta visiting Houston, San Francisco at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, and Chicago facing New York. Key pitchers include Drysdale Ellis Blasine Dierker Marichal Mahaffey Silk Bunning McGraw.

Los Angeles Drysdale Cincinnati Ellis Atlanta Blasine Houston Dierker San Francisco Marichal St. Louis Mahaffey Pittsburgh Silk Philadelphia Bunning Chicago New York McGraw

Yankees Rumors Make Keane Exit Talk Wander

Rumors swirl about Johnny Keane leaving the New York Yankees as the team struggles. Ralph Houk would step in if a shakeup occurs, while CBS and Yankees officials deny imminent changes. The board, including Dan Topping and Burke, says day-to-day ops are run by Topping and Houk.

Will Grimsley Associated Press NEW York (Ap New York Yankees CBS Arage Johnny Keane Ralph Houk Michael Burke Columbia Broadcasting System Dan Topping Houk Yankees Fifth Avenue Towers Topping Florida Anaheim Calif Robert Sylvester New York Daily News Burke N.Y. Yankees Sylvester del Webb

Gates Open For Saturday Racing Event Schedule

Gates open at 5 30 pm Saturday with time trials at 7 30 pm and dirt intrepid races at 8 15 pm an extra prize may accompany the title cash or trophy noted in the event.

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Sean E. Indian Caid Wee WU Kauai Michael Ford Oman Neb Don Brumfield Sean E Indian Mary D. Keim Tniannor Tun Vaare Ann Vairnwl Yucalid Air Sky Guy Neloy Rehabilisan Fan Atra Graustark Buckpasser Saber Mountain Moccasin Fastha Nerha Wis Eveeny Churchill Downs A. R. Hamilton M. J. Padgett H. A. Grant Wheel Horse Aycock Radio Shack 6Th Ave N.E Westinghouse Stey Cooper Furnitue& Aea Corner of Bank & Church Tate Std Ave R. R M. D. Clements, Jr P. O B’ham Yanks York Drapery’ Company Moulton St Twin Cedars Hwy. 31 South Crescent Motei Pat Thornton Pat First State Bank Johnston ST Decatur, Alabama Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Servi. Bank
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