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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1966

Page

9

Kauai King Wins Derby as Brumfield Sees Glory

Don Brumfield rode Kauai King to a Derby triumph in Louisville. The rider prayed for help and celebrated with four roses in the winner’s circle as Henry Forrest earned his first Derby win after 40 years. Brumfield recalled the moment with infectious joy.

Arthur Daley York Times News Louisville Don Brumfield Kaul King Brumfield Jockey Bill Hartack Henry Forrest Poppa Mike Ford Abe

Major League Leaders Snapshot of 196? Statistics

National League leaders include Morgan Houston hitting .370 with 34 hits and 21 runs. Mays SF leading RBIs with 21 and 19 RBIs for San Francisco. Aaron Atlanta dominates runs with 21, Lefebvre and Mays lead HR with 8. American League leaders show F Robinson Baltimore hitting .406 with 29 hits and 21 runs. Scott Boston 10 homers. McDowell Cleveland 4 0 with 59 strikeouts tops pitching.

Associated Press Morgan Houston Smith St. Louis Aaron Atlanta Hart San Francisco Mays McCovey Alou Johnson Los Angeles Pittsburgh Pinson Cincinnati Parker Lefebvre Jackson Wills Marichal Perry Gibson Veale F. Robinson Baltimore Oliva Minnesota Yastrzemski Boston Reichardt California Agee Chicago B. Robinson Scott Timore Freehan Detroit Bair Allen Schaal Davalillo Cleveland McDowell McNally Richert Washington

Sloan Plans Running Game With Pressure Defense

Raleigh AP report says Norman Sloan, newly appointed NC State head basketball coach, intends to use a running game with a pressure defense whenever possible and notes there are no fixed names for the style he will coach.

Raleigh, N.C Norman Sloan North Carolina State

Yanks win on Houk era as Orioles rout Tribe

New York under manager Ralph Houk run to two straight wins by beating California 5-2 to end a tough stretch. Baltimore swept Cleveland 8-2 and 8-3 while Boston downed Minnesota 8-1 and 4-1, Washington topped Kansas City 13-2 in 10 innings, and Detroit edged Chicago 3-1 in 11 as Tiant and Palmer dominate early motion.

Murray Chass Associated Press Frank Robinson Cleveland Luis Tiant Baltimore Memorial Stadium Boston George Scott Paul Casanova Washington Kansas City Fred Talbot New York Yankees Ralph Houk California Yankees Houk Johnny Keaney Minnesota Detroit Chicago Talbot Bert Campaneris Wayne Causey Senators Bob Laverine Gates Brown Bill Freehan Tigers Cardinals Busch Stadium Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Atlanta New York Mets Chicago Cubs Jim O'Toole Dodgers Reds Tony Perez Dodger Claude Osteen Pirates Willie Stargell Donn Clendenon Bill Mazeroski Bob Veale Phillies Veale Joe Torrend Lee Thomas Braves Astros Frank Bolling Woody Woodward Rusty Staub Woodward Joe Morgan Cubs Glenn Beckett Jack Hamilton Chris Krug Dennis Ribant Mets Jim Hickman Ed Bressoud Ken Boyer Johnny Lewis Ge Pet

Giants trade Cepeda for Sadecki after Busch Stadium win

The San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis 10-5 in Busch Stadium farewell, then traded Orlando Cepeda to the Cardinals for lefty Ray Sadecki. Cepeda hit a grand slam and two RBIs. Sadecki, a 20-game winner in 1964, joins a rotation led by Marichal, Shaw and Bolin as the pennant race tightens with an eight-game streak.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Sports San Francisco Gian St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium Giants Orlando Cepeda Ray Sadecki Cepeda Sadecki Sa‘decki Juan Marichal Bob Shaw Bob Bolin Willie McCovey Jim Hart Willie Mays Mays

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Baseball Scores and Standings from Sunday

Sunday results show New York outscoring California 5 to 2 and Washington defeating Kansas City 3 to 2 in 10 innings. Boston swept Minnesota 8 to 4 while Chicago beat Detroit 3 to 1 and Kansas City beat Washington 5 to 2. Tonight’s games include Washington at California, Boston at Kansas City, and New York at Minnesota with weather noted as cold.

Washington Boston New York Kansas Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Chicago Detroit Kansas City California Cheney McGlothin Magrini Sheldon Stottlemyre Perry

Keane Fired As Yankees Manager After Poor Start

Johnny Keane left the New York Yankees by resignation and with no hard feelings after being fired following a 4 16 start. Keane arrived in New York from Los Angeles and praised the club, saying he enjoyed the experience and would pursue other major league opportunities.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York Johnny Keane New York Yankees Keane Los Angeles Lela Houston Ralph Houk Yankees

Keane Leaves on Long Road Trip After Wife Is Sent Home

Keane notified his team and delayed public announcement after deciding to leave for a long road trip last Thursday night. He revealed the choice at about 4 PM Saturday and said he informed players personally. Keane spent his entire pre Yankee career in the St. Louis Cardinals organization as a player, coach, and manager.

New York Keane St. Louis Cardinals

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