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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1966

Page

11

Yarbrough Has Pole Position In Darlington 500

Pole-sitter Lee Roy Yarbrough led qualifying at Darlington International Raceway with a four lap speed of 140.058 mph in an independent 1966 Dodge Charger for the 500 mile race. The prize purse set a new record at 95 000 dollars with the winner earning 20 000.

Yarbrough Darlington Darlington, S.C Jim Paschal Darlington International Raceway Lee Roy Yarbrough Columbia S.C Plymouth Richard Petty Randleman N.C Petty Nascar Ford Rea Tur

Kaat Earns 22nd Win as Twins Top Yankees

Big Jim Kaat allowed six hits and struck out 10 to notch his 22nd victory, guiding Minnesota past New York 92. Luis Aparicio with five hits helped Baltimore beat Chicago 8-5, while the Orioles and Twins widened their AL lead with efficient pitching and timely hitting.

Associated Press Jim Kaat Yankees Luis Aparicio New York Kaat Minnesota Twins Aparicio Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Sas Shores Boston A's Red Sox Kansas City Washington California Detroit Cleveland Lou Linton Horace Clarke Dodgers Sandy Koufax Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Pedro Ramos Ramos Charlie Lau Athletics Gil Blanco Wes Stock Jack Aker Tony Conigliaro Bert Campaneris Dick Green Force Green Conigliaro Phil Roof Tim Talton Rico Petrocelli Darrell Brandon A’s Joe Foy RBI

Braves Box by Scott of Mobile

McLendon of Montgomery defeated Vern Partridge of Mobile 5 and 4. Anthony downed Ted Merry of Mobile 4 and 3, in Sunday play.

By Scott Mobile Tomi ‘Wulff New Orleans McLendon Montgomery Vern Partridge Anthony Ted Merry

National League pennant chase shown with scores and schedules

The article lists National League standings behind Pittsburgh with teams like Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia St Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Houston New York and Chicago. It covers recent results including Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis San Francisco Philadelphia New York and Atlanta wins, upcoming games across several venues and notes multiple doubleheaders and Tuesday night fixtures in major leagues and minor leagues.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia St.Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Houston New York Chicago St._Louis St. Louis Maloney Pappas Fisher Selma Jackson Culp Koonce Hendley Or. Simmons Kelley Cloninger Law Blass Dierker Farrell Gibson Carlton Perry Sutton Peterson Downing Baltimore Palmer J. Miller Howard Minnesota Pascual Washington Kreutzer McCormick Detroit Padres Lollich California M.lopez Kansasity Nash Kansas City Boston Cleveland Southern League Mobile Asheville Evansville Macon Montgomery Ville Charlotte Columbus Leroy Kelly Green Bay Phillies Pirates Dodgers Cubs

McLendon Advances To Mobile Semifinals

In Mobile Alabama the golf tournament semifinals feature McLendon facing a familiar opponent and another semifinal pairing with Jers. The outcome will determine who reaches the final.

Mobile Ala Einsia Thony Sefids Jers

Chargers Bow Bills 27 7 In AFL Season Debut

San Diego defeated the defending AFL champion Buffalo Bills 27-7 to start the season. John Hadl threw for 157 yards and two TDs while Lance Alworth pulled in five passes for 46 yards. Leslie Duncan added an 81 yard punt return as Sid Gillman lauded the game plan. The Bills struggled with Kemp completing 4 of 20 and three interceptions.

San Diego Calif San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills Chargers Buffalo Jack Kemp Tstunk Kemp Bills John i Hadl Franker Lance Alworth Leslie Duncan Hadl Alworth Sid Gillman

Giants Pirates Dodgers keep pace in pennant race

National League pennant race tightens as Giants Pirates and Dodgers hold ticking schedules. Giants face 25 games with three vs Dodgers and seven vs Pirates. Pirates at 2 games up play three with Dodgers then seven with the Giants. Dodgers have 27 remaining with three each against Giants and Pirates and six with Philadelphia.

Ron Rapoport Associated Press Herman Walter Harry Alfred Hitchcock Herman Franks San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Harry Walker Pirates Dodgers Giants Walter Alston Los Angeles Philadelphia

Major League Leaders and Week in Baseball Action

A snapshot of league leaders cites Aaron and Allen atop home runs with 36, Brock and Jackson stealing bases, and Oliva and Aparicio leading batting. Marichal and Sanford headline strong pitching. the Phillies and Pirates win to stay hot while San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta post key victories.

Oakland Downs Tuscaloosa 4 1 For AL Crown

Oakland wins the American Legion junior baseball title defeating Tuscaloosa 4 to 1 in Orangeburg. Jacquin Vargas earns his ninth win of the season as Albert Strane Bernie Williams and a Steve Brye hit parade power the comeback, while Bill Parker of Tuscaloosa is named MVP for the tournament.

Orangeburg S.C American Legion Land Calif Jacquin Vargas Tuscaloosa Ala Bill Parker Legion Alabamians Oakland Callifornians Albert Strane Bernie Williams Steve Brye Williams Blow Strane Brye Paul Brown Alabama Vargas Mike ‘Innes

National League Batting and Runs Leaders Power Rankings

Alou of Pittsburgh leads NL batting with 346 at bats while Alou of Atlanta posts 329. Alou and Aaron duel for runs with 104 and 96 respectively. Cle mente of Pittsburgh drives in 105 while Aaron has 104 RBIs. Alou of Atlanta tops with 194 hits, Rose of Cincinnati close behind with 181.

Associated Press Alou Pittsburgh Atlanta Aaron Clemente Rose Cincinnati

Scarfiotti Wins Italy Grand Prix at Monza

Lodo Scarfiotti became the first Italian to win the Grand Prix of Italy in 15 years and set a Monza record driving a Ferrari in 1 hour 47 minutes 14 seconds for 68 laps. Mike Parkes finished second, Brabham left after seven laps with the world title already secure.

Mona Italy Lodovico Scarfiotti Jack Brabham Brabham Australia U.S Vem Fundt Austria Uan Fangio Argentina Scarfiotti Ferrari Monza Mike Parkes Britain

Mike Hershberger Tops AL Outfielder Assists Lead

Mike Hershberger of the Kansas City Athletics led the American League in assists by outfielders last season with 14, two more than Jose Cardenal of the California Angels.

Mike Hershberger Kansas City Athletics Jose Cardenal California Angeles

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