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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
10
Harry Rabenhorst, 70, retires after 43 years as coach and athletic administrator at LSU. He calls for a strict code of ethics governing college sports and recruiting practices.
DIR modifieds headline a busy weekend with up to 75 cars planned at Decatur International Raceway. Promoter Trey Watts will announce full plans later. races start 8 15 p.m. with limited late models and cadets also in action.
MOULTON The grand opening for the second season of racing is set for Saturday night at Moulton Speedway promoter Bobby Boyd said. Weather is the only factor that could delay festivities. Gates open at 5 p.m. time trials at 7 p.m. racing starts 8 15 p.m. Two divisions the state model modifieds and cadets will race this season. A season schedule with at least one 100 lap late model race will be announced later.
Standings update shows five MLB games on Wednesday night including New York at Baltimore Oakland at Cleveland California at Boston Minnesota at Detroit Washington at Chicago. In the International League Richmond 8 Toledo 2 and in the Texas League Arkansas 5 Amarillo 4 Dallas-Fort Worth 9 El Paso 7 Memphis 5 San Antonio 4.
The Associated Press reports results from five cities. Kevin Hogan of Dartmouth stops Lou Joseph in Nova Scotia. Kazuyoshi Kuboi kura outpoints Rocky Alarde in Tokyo. Marcel Cerdan Jr. defeats Francois Pavilla in Paris. Jose Angel Napolis outpoints Herbie Lee in Tijuana. Raul Soriano beats Frankie Too Sweet in Mexico City.
Tim Zajeski fired a five hit shutout with six strikeouts as Savannah built a six run lead by the third inning and overwhelmed Evansville 8-0. Rick Hense doubled home two in the third and added an eighth inning sacrifice fly.
The Celtics host the Lakers in Boston tonight as the NBA final moves to a best of three with the series tied 2-2. Jerry West’s ankle injury is not expected to limit him as Los Angeles tries to even the series at Boston Garden.
John Roseboro snapped an 0 for 29 skid with five hits in five at bats guiding Minnesota to an 11 2 win over Boston. Ted Uhlaender drove in two runs as Jim Perry earned his third victory. Cash left with a bruised knee after a collision with Renee Lachemann as Detroit beat Oakland 2 1.
Trainers Lou Cavalaris Bill Stevens aim for their first Derby wins with Peter Fuller Dancer's Image and Captain's Gig Calumet Farm seeks a glory return with Forward Pass The 1958 silks last won with Tim Tam Calumet now owned by Gene Markey CBS will broadcast post time around 4 30 p m 16 probables remain after Blarney Kiss withdrawal eye injury sidelines
South Africa’s Gary Player, a five time major winner, guarantees gallery backing as the Champions International Golf Tournament opens at Cypress Creek Course in Houston. He travels with wife and four children and is among the favorites in the 72 hole event, while rivals Palmer Hogan Brewer Casper bolt this year. Boros hopes to arrive early week amid back trouble. Caspar not entered.
NBA coaches face a jagged week with Hannum leaving Philadelphia and Sharman moving to Los Angeles. Chicago and San Francisco openings loom as Tigers and Warriors search. Frantic talks center on Hannum possibly returning to the Warriors while Sharman’s ABA Stars deal advances.
Gadsden and Butler earned district wins to represent the region at the state golf tournament in Birmingham. Decatur High sent Bob Evans, who scored 112 for 27 holes, as a medalist. A total of 97 prep golfers competed at Decatur Country Club with many area schools fielding entrants.
In a Saturday scrimmage Doug Brasses led Tiger receivers with seven catches for 74 yards. Ricky Eisanhacker directed three Blue touchdowns, throwing to Mike Shows and Connie Frederick, while scoring on a 19 yard run. Shug Jordan’s Plainsmen enjoy strong depth and potential in the squad.
Joe Nobis, 19, Texas freshman football player and brother of NFL star Tommy Nobis, drowned at Lake Austin after joining teammates swimming toward Mansfield Dam. His body was recovered in 25 feet of water. death ruled accidental. Nobis hailed from San Antonio Jefferson High School. his brother starred for the University of Texas and the Falcons.
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