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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1968

Page

15

Track settlement row drags as NCAA silent ahead of ruling

Washington AP report notes the NCAA and USTFF prepared a news conference but gave no advance reply to a Senate backed peace proposal for track. Senators threaten law if the compromise, favored by AAU and NAIA, stalls. arbitration urged open domestic meets while NCAA limits apply.

Washington Aday Unon NCAA U.S. Track and Field Federation Senate AAU National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Marcus L. Plant University of Michigan USTFF Wilfred H. Crowley Los Altos Calif Arbitration Board Father Crowley Warren G. Magnuson Dwash Senate Commerce Committee

Louis blasts Clay elimination as ridiculous in Detroit

Joe Louis in a wheelchair at Kirwood Hospital calls the Cassius Clay elimination tour ridiculous and says Clay remains champion until jail or retirement. He notes Clay’s draft dodge cost a brilliant career and praises improvements in equal opportunity while avoiding a predicted bout with Clay. The piece ends with an odd line about St Bernard dogs.

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Hunter Hayden Top Runners for Tide Quarterback Slot

Sophomores Scott Hunter and Ned Hayden pace Crimson Tide quarterback contenders as Ken Stabler sits out spring drills. Coach Bear Bryant notes larger, stronger linemen and aims to boost quickness during spring practice ahead of the May 4 A Day game.

Tuscaloosa Ala Scott Hunter Ned Hayden Ken “Snake” Stabler Crimson Tide Joe Kelley Stabler Paul “Bear” Bryant Bryant Conrad Fowler Junior Davis Paul Boschung Jim Duke Charlie Ferguson Alvin Samples Richard Gram

Tide Unbeaten. Alabama Beats Auburn 2-1 in SEC Outing

Alabama pitcher Eddie Propst worked four perfect innings in relief as the Tide scored two sixth inning runs to defeat Auburn 2-1 at Thomas Field. Lynn Bailey opened the rally with a single misplayed by Frank Baldassare, and Frank Cargo plated the second run on Rick Countryman’s wild throw. Auburn’s only run came on one hit as Dennis Womack reached on an infield single and a bases loaded walk forced in a run.

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Conigliaro Injured In Two Car Boston Accident

Tony Conigliaro of the Red Sox suffered minor injuries in a two car crash in Somerville after returning from spring training. He was treated at a city hospital and released, with police noting he was alone in his vehicle while several youths were in the other car.

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Exhibition Roundup Phillies Blank Twins As Cleveland

The Orioles face a depleted 1968 start as injuries hit phase. Boston discussed eye exams for Tony Conigliaro while Jim Lonborg remains out and Wally Bunker and others deal with arm and pitching issues. Pitchers Fryman McCormick Wilson and Stephenson starred in spring sparring as teams prepare for the season.

Mike Recht Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Red Sox Jim Lonborg Tony Conigliaro Boston Wally Bunker Jim Palmer Bunker

Braves face Yankees in final Florida game for left field spot

In Fort Lauderdale the Atlanta Braves compete with the New York Yankees as manager Luman Harris weighs four contenders to replace Rico Carty in left field. Tito Francona Tommie Aaron Mike Lum and Sandy Valdespino are vying for the job with spring stats showing varied strengths.

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