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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
5
Graham Hill of London won the Indianapolis 500 on his first attempt, collecting a $156,297 payoff at the victory dinner attended by about 900. Hill, 37, noted the check size and joked about Scottish accountants. He is the first Indy rookie to win since 1927.
Former champions Cary Middlecoff Ed Furgol and star Sam Snead face the 66th U S Open at Olympic Club San Francisco June 16 19. A total of 498 players including Gary Player and Ben Hogan must advance through 13 regional 36 hole qualifiers for the 123 spots. Six trials are June 7 with 28 players exempt from qualifying.
In Madison, AP reports baseball attorneys argue the judge's ruling against baseball violates constitutional rights, saying the National League is being held captive. The briefings precede a June 9 Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing on the NL's appeal of Circuit Judge Elmer W. Roller's decision.
Juan Marichal pitched with a tired arm and spotty control but still earned a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds, notching his ninth complete game in 11 starts and maintaining the Giants' NL lead. He struck out 10, doubled in two runs, and gave up two homers in a rough seventh and ninth.
Memph is a venerable memphis invitational Open where Ben Hogan, in a Tuesday practice round, shot 67 to impress crowds and fellow players. Hogan eyes a first Memphis win but past champions warn that no repeat has occurred here, with Jack Nicklaus favored to defend last year's title.
In Tokyo Harada 18 outpoints Eder Jofre 116 Brazil over 15 rounds to keep the world bantamweight crown. Separate reports note Steubenville victories by Doug Agin over Primus Williams and Cowboy Billie Smith’s decision against Roger Frechett in Boston. A San Francisco bout had Jimmy Lester stop Hurricane Kid.
New York report notes Rick Reichardt, rookie star of the California Angels, has become the center of attention after a standout start in the American League. Reichardt, the $200,000 bonus rookie, discusses the pressure, learning curve, and drive to refine his game as he adapts to major league life and seeks to avoid errors while proving himself beside veterans like Mays and Mantle.
King and Richmond lead the United States Wightman Cup team named to play Britain at Wimbledon June 10 11. Also on the squad are Nancy Richey Judy Heldman Jane Albert and Mary Ann Hisel, with Moffitt King of Tong Beach Calif headlining.
Rookie Casanova delivered a three-run double to break a scoreless tie and drive the Senators past the Yankees 5-1 as Pete Richert pitched a four-hitter for his fifth straight win. The Yankees lost third in four games under manager Houk, and Casanova’s effort highlighted a strong day for Baltimore and others in AL, while NL results included the Giants over Reds and Dodgers over Braves.
The page presents Solunar periods from John Alden Knight’s tables for June 1 1966. Major periods are bold and last about 90 minutes to two hours, with minor periods shorter. Times listed show daily Major and Minor fishing and hunting windows across Friday Saturday and Sunday sections.
Don Brumfield, 28, rides Kauai King who is favored to win the Belmont Stakes and complete the Triple Crown after Derby and Preakness victories. He also pilots Creme Dela Creme, a seven-time winner, heading west to Arlingon Park for a $100,000 race in June.
West Bros. Department Store marks its 43rd anniversary with a storewide sale from June 2 to June 18. Founded in 1923 by J. A. West Sr. and brothers, the Arkansas and Louisiana chain invites shoppers to celebrate with coffee and cake as manager Mr. Cagle promises outstanding values throughout the event.
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