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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1966
Page
12
Atlanta third baseman Eddie Mathews faced rumors of decline but proved his value as the Braves defeated the Astros 2-0. Catcher Joe Torre pointed to the team’s depth, saying they win with another strong effort.
Hank Aaron era era name? No. Braves beat Astros 6 0 behind a five game sweep led by Henry Aaron? The text notes Mathews belting his 490th career homer in the first inning, four behind Lou Gehrig, with a fourth homer in three days. Don Schwall and Jay Ritchie combined for the Braves eighth shutout. Woody Woodward scored on Ritchie's single. Braves tie for sixth, two games out of fifth. They face Pittsburgh in a Labor Day doubleheader with Kelley and Cloninger opposing Blass and Law.
Area grid lists Thursday matches Clements versus Colbert Heights East Limestone versus West Limestone Tanner versus Falkville Altoona versus Fairview Friday games Athens versus Decatur Austin versus Muscle Shoals Ardmore versus Courtland Cullman versus Butler Lee versus Hartselle
Mike Fornieles, whose major league career was cut short by arm trouble, remains inactive as a player but is pitching for the Supreme Saints in the amateur Boston Park League.
Earl Rhoden of Florence won the 50 lap Modified Specials feature at DIR plus the fastest time trial for extra points, earning $280. Rhoden led an all Florence top five finish with Rhea Greenwell second and Don Ledlow fourth, as standings tighten with Michael moving toward second place behind Greenwell. Chupp, hospitalized from Aug 27 injuries, watched from his hospital bed as the event unfolded.
Gary Cowan defeated Deane Beman by a stroke in a playoff at Merion Golf Club to win the U S National Amateur title. Cowan parred the final 18th after Beman squandered a late lead, becoming the first foreigner to win in 34 years.
Florida coach Coch Graves and quarterback Steve Spurrier project a strong SEC bid. Spurrier says Florida will contend if the line and secondary improve, with Larry Smith emerging as a top running option. Graves pins hopes on recruits and a balanced attack, placing Florida among first division contenders behind Alabama and among Tennessee Georgia LSU Mississippi teams.
Maria Bueno of Brazil, a three time winner, makes her debut in the 85th U.S. Championship at Forest Hills. The former champion, from Arlington Virginia, previously won titles in 1959 1963 and 1964 and was semifinalist last year against Billie Jean King. King then fell to Margaret Smith in the final.
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