Clemente Apologizes After Altercation With Fan Outside Stadium
Roberto Clemente said he regrets injuring a 19 year old fan, Bernard Heller, during a brief scuffle after the game at Connie Mack Stadium. Clemente claimed he acted after feeling pushed and denied any intent to harm. Heller received treatment for loose teeth and a jaw injury following Pittsburgh’s 8 7 loss to Philadelphia in 11 innings.
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Roberto Clemente
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Connie Mack Stadium
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Bernard Heller
Heller
Phillies
Harry Walker
39Th District
India Leads 2-0 in Eastern Zone Final Davis Cup
India won both opening singles in Madras to take a 2-0 lead over Ceylon in the Eastern Zone final. Premjit Lal beat P. S. Kumara 6-2 6-4 6-4, and Shiv Prasad Misra defeated P. L. Pinto 9-7 6-2 6-2.
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India
Ceylon
Premjit Lal
P. S. Kumara
Shiv Prasad Misra
P. L. Pinto
Peck and Drawdy Compete for Gamecock QB Role
Jacksonville State College coaches weigh options after an intra squad scrimmage at Anniston Memorial Stadium. Bruce Peck and Drawdy shared quarterback reps with Peck throwing two touchdowns and Vinson catching a 41 yard score as the spring game showcased potential starters and highlighted pass defense progress.
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Anniston
Jacksonville State College Gamecocks
AnnIston Memorial Stadium
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Ray Vinson
Tuscaloosa
Auburn
Jacksonville
Drawdy
Mississippi State
Beauford
S. C
Crawdy
Peck
Albertville
Gamecock
Jaxmen
Alabama
Tide
Tigers
Blevins
Stabler
Blackney
Vinson
Oxford
Gamecocks
Steelers Announce Training Schedule Across States
The Pittsburgh Steelers plan a coast to coast training camp from University of Rhode Island Kingston Rhode Island with rookies QBs and centers reporting July 10 and ten veterans a week later. The squad travels to Green Bay Wisconsin and ends at St Vincents Latrobe Pennsylvania then a Labor Day weekend exhibition with the Cleveland Browns in Birmingham Alabama.
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Latrobe
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Ala
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Extra 1500 Boosts Firecracker 400 Independent Finishers
Daytona BeachJuly 4 adds 1500 to supplement purse for the Firecracker 400. A 20 car independent field will share the bonus from a 5600 fund, with 1200 1000 500 300 275 250 225 200 175 150 100 paid to top 20. NASCAR will name eligible drivers before race.
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Daytona International Speedway
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Bill France
Name Drivers Are Entered In Rebel 400
Richard Petty joins the 200 lap Rebel 400 opening event for Middle Georgia Raceway on May 10 in Macon. Petty will drive a 1966 Plymouth as the track begins on the seven mile south Macon site with a $5330 purse and a $1000 first prize.
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Richard Petty
Middle Georgia Raceway
Petty
Randleman
N.C
Darlington
S.C
Bobby Allison
Hueytown
Ala
Ford
Tom Pistone
Chicago
Gene Cline
Henley Gray
Rome
Waynie Woodward
LaFayette
Chevrolet
Raceway
Lamar Brown Jr
U.S. Highway 41
Speedy Morelock
Brown
Morelock
Decatur Dixie Championship Boat Races Planned
Huntsville and Decatur clubs announce a two day Class A water speed regatta at Decatur May 14 15 with over 100 boats. The event includes official classes and two new unofficial groups SK boats and unlimited professional stock pleasure boats. Proceeds benefit Flint Rescue Squad and TV Boat Club.
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Tennessee Valley Power Boat Club, Inc
Flint Rescue Squad
Decatur
National
Outboard
Assa
Decatur Exchange Club
TVPEC
NOA
Decatur Boat Harbor
Tennessee Valley Power Boat Club
Eagles Sign Harold Wells and Jim Nettles for 1966 Season
Philadelphia Eagles announce the signings of linebacker Harold Wells and defensive back Jim Nettles for the 1966 NFL season. Both players join the roster as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Harold Wells
Jim Nettles
SMU Cleared Of Probation By Southwest Conference
The Southwest Conference lifted a two year probation on Southern Methodist for recruiting violations and expects NCAA clearance by October. Texas A&M remains under indefinite probation for out of season practice and scholarships as the only school in the hot seat. No penalties were voted or reprimands issued at the conference meeting.
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Southwest Conference
Southern
Methodist
NCAA
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Snake) Stabler
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