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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1966

Page

9

Auburn Better In '66, Tide To Win 4th Crown

Auburn shows improvement under coach Shug? Jordan with stronger line play and a sharper backfield led by Larry Blakeney at quarterback and Tom Bryan at fullback. Alabama, led by Bear Bryant, is projected to win a fourth straight national crown, with two soph linebackers Mike Hall and Bob Childs anchoring a stout defense.

Auburn Tide Alabama Auburn Tigers Crimson Tide War Eagles Ralph (Shug) Jordan Tom Bryan Freddie Hyatt Bill Braswell Mike Davis Forrest Blue Mississippi State Larry Blakeney Carl Hardy Lee Kidd Richard Plagge Tiger Soph Jimmy Jones Tommy Lanceford SEC Tuscaloosa Paul Bear) Bryant Mike Hall Bobby Childs Johnny Calvert Jerry Duncan Jimmy Fuller Bruce Stephens Allen Harpole Richard Cole Cecil Dowdy Levis Thompson Frank

Banister Wins An niston Country Club Tournament of Champions

Chris Banister becomes the first Anniston golfer to win the An niston Country Club Tournament of Champions title. The championship flight results list Ed Brantley, Bob Lowry, Ken Scott, Tom Brown, Bill Hamilton, Ray Chapin, Bob Landham, Al Jones among top finishers with final scores shown.

Anniston, Ala Chris Banister Anniston Anniston Country Club Ed Brantley Chattanooga Bob Lowry Huntsville Ken Scott Atlanta Tom. Brown Bill Hamilton Ray Chapin Bob Landham al Jones Decatur

Yanks Trim Indians 3-1 in rain shortened game

The Yankees defeated the Indians 3-1 at Wingfoot Field in a rain shortened Little League matchup. Kenny Springer earned the win with a three hitter and six strikeouts while Keith Morris took the loss on a six hitter. Blalock Sharp and Edney led the Yanks with extra base hits.

Yankees Indians Wingfoot Field Kenny Springer Yanks Keith Morris Terry Blalock Tony Sharp Leslie Edney Mike Stewart Norris Ridgeway Springer

Nicklaus and Lema Lead Final Round of New Orleans Open

Heavy rain washed out Sunday’s play at Lakewood Country Club allowing Jack Nicklaus and Tony Lema to lead with 208 for 54 holes. Frank Beard and Bob Goalby were at 209, Gardner Dickinson Casper Kelso at 210, while Arnold Palmer exited after a Saturday injury. Nicklaus also endured a minor traffic accident en route to the course.

New Orleans Jack Nicklaus Tony Lema Lakewood Country Club Nicklaus Lenna Frank Beard Bob Gardner Dickinson Billy Casper Kelagle Arnold Palmer

Colt Leaguers Hold Tryouts At Colt League Field

Colt League tryouts for boys 1S and 16 are set for this afternoon at Colt League Field starting 5 30 weather permitting. If rain occurs tryouts shift to Tuesday. Veterans from last year need not attend.

Colt League Colt League Field

Asheville Rally Beats Rebels 8-5 in Ninth Inning Comeback

Asheville erased an earlier Montgomery edge with a four run ninth off John Skulley and reliever Mike Marshall to win 8-5. Charlie Leonard delivered the pinch hit double for the decisive run as Wayne Redmond, Charlie Stevenson and Don Pepper homered for Montgomery.

Associated Press Asheville Montgomery Mike Marshall Marshall John Skulley Knoxville Columbus Macon Evansville Charlotte Mobile Pete Petersson Charlie Leonard Wayne Redmond Charlie Stevenson Don Pepper Bob Robertson

Indians Stange Leads Cleveland Past Orioles in Sunday Win

Lee Stange pitched a complete game to beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader as Cleveland salvaged the series. Earlier, Baltimore edged Cleveland 1-0 in 13 innings. The Yankees swept Kansas City 5-2 and 3-1.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Birds Lee Stange Iveland Baltimore Orioles Indians Orioles Stange Cleveland Birdie Tebbetts Sam McDowell Sonny Siebert Luis Tiant Gary Bell Jack Kralick John O’donoghue Baltimore Tebbetts New York Yankees Kansas City Detroit Chicago Minnesota Washington Boston California Angels New York San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati Dick Howser Leon Wagner Fred Whitfield Wagner Russ Snyder Brooks Robinson John Miller Stu Miller Eddie Watt al Downing Bob Friend Pete Ramos Yankees Ralph Houk Ramos Downing Friend Roger Maris Bobby Richardson Wayne Causey Rollie Sheldon Ralph Terry Willie Horton al Kaline Tigers White Sox Eddie Fisher Bill Skowron Skowron Gene Freese Sox Nats

Life of Alabama Split Twin Bill at Huntsville Rally

Decatur’s Life of Alabama Insurance split a Tennessee Valley Semi Pro doubleheader, entering 3-2 in league play. Saturday they lost 9-8 to Arab as Louis Mann stole home in the 12th. Dayton Sullivan took the loss. Sunday they beat Norton 5-3 on back to back bunts by Oliver Wright and Roberts. Life of Alabama hosts New Hope Saturday and Hartselle Sunday at Colt League Field.

Decatur Life of Alabama _Insurance Louis Mann Dayton Sullivan Bill Oliver Carroll Wright Bob Roberts Norton Huntsville Olliver Jones Life of Alabama Colt League Field New Hope Hartselle

Baseball Standings and Schedule update for Tuesday

American League notes show Cleveland leading with an 18 6 record, followed by Baltimore 9 9 and Detroit 16 10. Tuesday games include Houston at Chicago and Cincinnati at New York with several night matchups across St Louis Philadelphia Atlanta Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles.

Houston Chicago Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Atlanta Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles Cleveland Baltimore Detrotit California Minnesota Washington Kansas City Boston Detroit Ortega Pascual Associated Press

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