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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1966

Page

8

SEC Roundup Ole Miss Loses Top Safetyman In Drills

Florida coach Ray Graves voices frustration as SEC teams push for right personnel. Ole Miss loses top safety Jimmy Haddock to a left shoulder injury likely ending his season. Graves reshuffles defensive roles, praising some linemen and noting improved offense after a Saturday scrimmage. LSU and Tennessee coaches report mixed practice notes ahead of the season opener. Georgia prepares for a first scrimmage with Kent Lawrence sidelined by a pulled muscle.

Associated Press Florida Ray Graves University of Florida Oxford Miss Jimmy Haddock Haddock Philadelphia Graves Doug Splane Bryan Jetter Fort Tennessee Doug Dickey Rusty Kidd Milledgeville, Ga Kent Lawrence Dooly Ed Chandler

Pirates top Braves on Mazeroski birthday blast

Pirates win the first game 13-5 behind Bill Mazeroski’s grand slam and another RBI, then lose the nightcap 7-6 as Atlanta pitcher Tony Cloninger shuts them down. Dodgers, Reds, Phillies, Cubs, and Mets also post wins in a busy NL slate.

Ron Rapoport Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Bill Mazeroski Atlanta Braves Tony Cloninger Bucs Cloninger Cardenas Tommy Helms Reds Vada Pinson Cleon Jones Mets Rich Allen Philadelphia Glenn Beckert Cubs Beck

Baseball scores and results across leagues and cities

Monday results show Cincinnati at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia with several see todays games in the American and National leagues. Regional scores include Los Angeles versus San Francisco and Houston visiting St. Louis with multiple standings noted across the circuits.

Braves Pittsburghs Los Angeles San Francisco Giants Mazeroski Joe Torre Henry Aaron Ed Mathews Denis Menke Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Houston Dodgers Willie Davis Tommy Davis Hal Lanier Billy Hoeft Frank Linzy Jim Gilliam Dodger Stadium Gordy _ Coleman Mets Léo Associated Press Oanet OZ Pittsburgh Il Cincinnati Atlanta Louis Atittsburgh Cinnati Ind Maloney Ribant Buhl Jenkins Jarvis Veale Zachary Briles Gibbon Osteen Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Cleveland California Washington Kansas City Boston Newman Wright Lindblad Ohn Grant Moore McLain Fischer Bell Bouton McNally

Orioles Prevail in Doubleheader as Yankees Lose Grip on AL Race

Baltimore defeats New York 5-4 and 7-4 in a doubleheader to move closer to clinching the pennant. Paul Blair hit a homer and drove in five, Dave Johnson collected five hits and three RBIs, while Brooks Robinson and Frank Robinson struggled. The win cushions Baltimore with a magic number of 14 and mathematically eliminates the Yankees.

Ert Larry Dierker Houston Bob Gibson Orlando Cepeda John Bateman Astros Dick Coach Associated Press Baltimore Paul Blair Dave Johnson Orkcles Frank Robinson Brooks Robinson Boog Powell New York Yankees Powell Orioles Robinsons Bill Blair Johnson Yankees New York Boston Cleveland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City California Fritz Peterson Dou Tigers Washington Johnny Podres al Kaline Norm Cash Mickey Stanley Detroit Kaline Don Wert Senators Frank Howard Sonny Siebert Indians

Livingston Wins Burningtree Club Championship Flight

Euel Livingston captured the club championship at Burningtree CC over Labor Day weekend defeating Lloyd Nixon in the final. J V Kelley took Consolation honors while 79 members participated in the event with winners and runners up noted in four auxiliary flights.

Burningtree CC Club Euel Livingston Livingston Lloyd Nixon J V. Kelley Homer Barrett Billy Whitten George Raley Bill Carwile Rudolph Thomson David Cauthen Ron_ Stevens Larry Wilhite Bob Gunner John Cannon Bill Gann Carlos Hagood

Alabama Defense Praised by Bryant After Practice

Alabama coach Paul Bryant praised the defense after two practice sessions on Monday. The Crimson Tide ran skeleton drills with backs and ends hitting at full speed while the offense showed signs of regression. Three players were sidelined with the flu but expected to return soon.

Tuscaloosa Iye Alabama Paul Bryant Bryant Crimson Tide

Dieringer Wins Darlington in 1966 Mercury Comet

Darel Dieringer won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, taking $23,445 from a $95,000 purse. Richard Petty finished second after a late tire issue. Dieringer led late after Petty brushed the rail. Bud Moore of Spartanburg and his mother Mrs. C. B. Moore attended as Dieringer thanked them for luck.

Bloys Britt Darlington S.C Darel Dieringer Dieringer Bud Moore Spartanburg Moore Petty Plymouth David Pearson Nascar Marvin Panch Fred Lorenzen Ford Motor Co Dierginer

Dickey Urges Tennessee to Top Auburn Alabama and Mississippi

Tennessee coach Doug Dickey says the Volunteers must beat Auburn, Alabama, and Mississippi to win the SEC. He notes 1965 quarterback pair Warren and Fulton will split duties and cites a strong running attack led by Walter Chadwick with internal questions at linebacker and in the receiving corps.

Knoxville Terry Dalton Austin Denney Kidd Johnny Mills Dewey Warren Charley Fulton Art Galiffa Mills Denney Jim Baker Auburn Ron Speer Associated Press Doug Dickey Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Volunteers Tory Tulsa Auburt Dickey Crimson Tide Warren Fulton Richmond Walter Chadwick Bill Baker

King upset by umpire choice at U S Tennis Championship

Billie Jean King, top American and Wimbledon champion, denied being upset after losing 6 4 6 4 to 19 year old Kerry Melville in the second round. Rumors blamed umpire Bumann but officials said the match reflected Melville's play. Meanwhile Cliff Richey watched from the sidelines as Owen Davidson defeated him 7-5 8-6 6-1.

Bumann U.S Lawn Tennis Association Nancy Richey Mrs. King America King Alexander Clark Cliff Richey Owen Davidson

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