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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1966

Page

8

Camilo Pascual Shines as Twins Top Washington 2 1

Camilo Pascual returns to form for the Minnesota Twins with seven hits allowed in a 2 1 victory over Washington. He earned his sixth win, striking out three without a walk, ratcheting optimism from Sam Mele that Pascual can reach 20 victories this season.

Paul Minneapolis Camilo Pascual Curve Minnesota Sam Mele Twins Pascual Washington Jim Mudcat Phil Ortega Ortega Harmon Killebrew Bernie Allen Don Mincher Senator Casey Cox Allen Cesar Tovar Tovar Zoilo Versalles Jim King Gaters

Kauai King Faces Strong Preakness Field at Pimlico

Kauai King eyes a Preakness defense with nine rivals set for the 1 3 16 mile race at Pimlico. Derby winner Mike Ford’s colt leads a field that includes Exceedingly and Amberoid with teams like Wheatley Stable and Reginald N Webster among the owners. The Derby finishers Advocator Rehabilitate Stupendous Williamston Kid and Industo are listed as attempting another shot, while weather could influence entries and scratches.

George Bowen Associated Press Baltimore Pimlico Mike Ford Jim Padgett Padgett Joe Considine Excedingly Prince Georges Bowie Considine Lucien Lauren Amberoid Reginald N. Webster Ada L. Rice Wheatley Stable Robert Lehman Paul~Ternes James Bartlett Williamston

Better Under Ralph Houk? A Yankee Heading for Turbulent Times

The New York Yankees dismiss Johnny Keane after a disastrous season and install Ralph Houk as manager to steady a club hampered by injuries and poor offense. Keane expresses no hard feelings while Houk faces immediate scrutiny, with veterans rallying around the change but long-term decline looming.

Arthur RY York Times News New York Johnny Keane Yankees Keane Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Tony Kubek Elston Howard Ralph Houk Rangers Houk Major Johnnoe Whitey Ford Johnny Express Ralph

TVC Baseball Finals Today in Trios

Three Decatur area high schools clash in TVC finals at Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals. Decatur Red Raiders meet Huntsville Crimson Panthers at 1 30 for a spot in the title game while Hartselle Tigers face Cullman Bearcats at 1 30. Winners coin flip to decide title field with the final around 4 oclock.

Decatur Hartselle Cullman

Asheville Tourists Rally Past Mobile 9 to 8 in Rainy Night

Asheville defeats Mobile 9 to 8 in a Southern League game despite rain delays. The Tourists belt 13 hits including home runs by Welch Santana and Dwatkowski while Dick Colpaert preserves the win for starter Phil Cunningham. Montgomery beats Macon 74 as Asheville vaults toward the standings.

Associated Press Ashevlle Mobile Montgomery Macon Peaches Macon Peaches

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