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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
3
Bob Hess Jr of Linton competes in the Indiana State Open at Speedway's new course. After round one, Hess sits in the top 25 with 78 as about 150 amateurs and professionals enter the event, while the top score stands at 69.
Jockey Johnny Rotz rode three winners at Saratoga on Monday atop San Buggy in race four William J. Ross in race five and Lady Swaps in race eight.
The Denver Broncos start a 111 day stretch with a Wednesday night game in Memphis against the Miami Dolphins, then host Oakland before a September 3 season opener at Houston. A five-game Saturday NFL slate follows plus three more AFL contests and a nationally televised Friday night doubleheader.
Cassius Clay seeks a ministerial draft deferment as a Black Muslim preacher. His attorney Hayden Covington says the heavyweight champion has the right to a ministerial deferment and expects a favorable outcome.
Detroit Tigers seek a new skipper with Paul Richards and Al Lopez as top options while Birdie Tebbetts Haywood Sullivan Billy Herman Sam Mele and others are considered. The managerial shuffle across franchises including Atlanta Cleveland Minnesota Cincinnati and even the Giants signals a decade‑high turnover ahead.
Arnold Koehler of Connersville and Jim Guinnup of Lafayette share a one stroke lead at three under par 69 in the Indiana Open after a Monday round that featured an eagle on No. 7. Guinnup used only 20 putts, matching near the PGA record, with two birdies and the eagle. Wally Armstrong and Bob Hamilton sit one back. Last year’s champ Jim ShawCarded 76. Low amateur Terry Winter tied for lead with MLA McMullen in qualifying.
Monday results include Chicago 8 over New York 4 and San Francisco 2 over Cincinnati 1 in extra innings. Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 6 5 and Los Angeles defeated Atlanta 4 3 in 12 innings. Wednesday matchups feature New York at Chicago and Cincinnati at San Francisco with several night games.
Jim Deskin, 60, president of the World Boxing Association, rested in an ICU after a mild heart attack moments after delivering the opening address at the 47th WBA convention in Panama. Delegates and officers prepared to elect new WBA leaders as he was rushed to Hospital de Seguro. Deskin, elected last year in Las Vegas, was at the 90 delegates from 23 nations when the incident occurred.
Denver Bears edged the Indianapolis Indians 6 3 8 in a Pacific Coast League game. Jim Ollum earned his 19th win while Manly Johnson dropped to 7 losses as the Tribe slipped further in the standings. Tulsa was upset 4-0 by Phoenix, keeping Phoenix one game behind Indianapolis and half a game from Oilers. The Indians have lost 17 of 20.
Len Wilkens agreed to a 1966 67 contract with the St Louis Hawks after averaging 13 points per game last season. HERSHEYPA Philadelphia cut offensive center Dave Recher and defensive tackle Erwin Will from the squad. New York Mickey Mantle and Braves Tony Cloninger receive Van Heusen outstanding achievement awards for July.
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