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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1966

Page

8

Koufax Delivers Seventh Win as Dodgers Edge Pirates

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax blanked Pittsburgh into the eighth inning before a late rally tied the game. Derrell Griffith beat out an infield single for the winning run as John Roseboro, once a riot-relief worker in Watts, scored the decisive run.

Roseboro Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Pirates Dodger Derrell Griffith Koufax Bob Bailey Manny Motalus Gene Alley Ron Dodgers Larry Jackson Houston Astros Lee Maye Doug Clemens Tony Taylor Hillies

Torre Star In Victory Over Reds In Cincinnati

Atlanta catcher Joe Torre sparked a 6-4 win at Cincinnati with a 400-foot solo homer off Sammy Ellis and a two-run double that fueled a sixth inning rally. Hank Fischer improved to 2-2 after six innings, while Ellis dropped to 1-5 in seven decisions as the Reds led early on Tommy Helms three-run homer.

Joe Torre Atlanta Cincinnati Reds Tommy Helms Phil Roof Washington Casey Cox Kansas City Roof Frank Howard Jim King Atlanta Braves Redlegs Torre Sammy Ellis Denis Menke Braves Felipe Alou Mack Jones Ed Mathews Mathews Menke Hank Fischer Ellis Jones Hank Aaron

Baseball standings and schedules from the majors

The AP summary shows American League standings with Cleveland leading the pack and Detroit and Baltimore in pursuit. It lists results from Monday including Kansas City 5 Washington 3 in 12 innings, and outlines tonight and tomorrow's matchups across all AL teams. The National League table features San Francisco and Houston atop, with Los Angeles and Philadelphia close behind, plus Monday results and tonight’s games across the circuit.

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Baseball doubleheader stars in Macon as Tourists and Peaches battle for first

In Macon Georgia the Asheville Tourists and Macon Peaches duel for first in the Class AA Southern League in a key doubleheader. Rain halted a 3-3 six inning tie earlier while Mobile, Montgomery and Knoxville posted late wins.

Associated Press Mobile Athletics Evansville Montgomery Rebels Knoxville Smokies Columbus Charlotte Southern League Gahing Asheville Macon Montgomery Sky Mobile Montgomery

Central Baptist Wins Three Firsts at State RA Track Meet

In Birmingham last weekend Central Baptist Church of Decatur topped a field of Alabama churches with three firsts. Terry Blalock led the 9–11 Crusader Division by winning the 440 and high jump and placing in other events, earning Most Outstanding Player. The Pioneer Division 12–14 880 Relay team of Wahl, McBride, Blalock and Baites set a new AA state record at 1:48.9, while Wahl also placed second in the 440 Run.

Central Baptist Central Baptist Church Birmingham Decatur State Royal Crusader Terry Blalock Mike Wahl Mike McBride Larry Blalock Johnny Baites Wahl

Minor Leagues Scores From Around the Circuit

International League Rochester tops Buffalo 6 to 5 while Syracuse slips 1 to 2 against Toronto. Richmond beats Columbus 2 to 1. Toledo at Jacksonville washed by rain. Pacific Coast Tacoma defeats Phoenix 3 to 1. Vancouver bests Spokane 10 to 0. Indianapolis 8, Hawaii 7. Texas League Austin 4 over Albuquerque 2. El Paso 3, Amarillo 1. Dallas-Fort Worth 2, Arkansas 0.

Rochester Buffalo Syracuse Toronto Richmond Columbus Toledo Jacksonville Tacoma Phoenix Vancouver Spokane Indianapolis Hawaii Austin Albuquerque el Paso Amarillo Dallas-Fort Worth Arkansas

Board Panels Weigh College Athlete Definition Amid Power Struggle

AP reports on a five man arbitration board led by Theodore W. Kheel to resolve who governs amateur sports between the AAU and NCAA. They seek a clear rule on what makes a college athlete and what constitutes a closed meet as hearings begin in Washington.

Will Grimsley Associated Press Washington Tns Board of Arbitration Hubert Humphrey AAU NCAA Theodore W. Kheel New York

Decatur Country Club Invitational Postponed to August

Al Jones announced the Decatur Country Club annual invitational golf tournament has been postponed due to ongoing remodeling. The event was moved from June 17 to June 19 to August 5-7.

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Kauai King Heads to New York for Belmont Bid

Owner Mike Ford and Kauai King depart Baltimore after their Preakness triumph as the Kentucky Derby winner eyes the Belmont Stakes on June 4. Ford says Kauai King handles fame well, praising the colt’s temperament as he travels with his trainer.

Baltimore Day Mike Ford New York Ford Pimlico Kauating

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