Falcons Acquire Free Agent Billy Clay and Larini Kuharich
The Atlanta Falcons added defensive back Billy Clay from Iowa Mississippi and claimed Larini Kuharich from Minnesota, son of coach Joe Kuharich, though Kuharich planned to return to college. Coach Nat Hecker said running backs Junior Coffey and Perry Lee Dunn will face lighter contact in practice to avoid injuries ahead of the East Tennessee State intra-squad scrimmage.
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Green Frog Wins In Critter Race At Camp Event
In Ballston Spa New York a critter race near Saratoga Raceway saw a green racing frog outperform beetles moles toads garter snakes and large ants. The contest held Thursday by the Saratoga County Boy Scout Council camp drew entries that nearly devoured each other.
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TVA Plans Area Survey On Fishing And Wildlife
TVA Fish and Wildlife Branch with U S Fish and Wildlife Service and state agencies begins a yearlong survey of fish catches and angler expenditures in Tennessee Valley dam tailwaters and steam plant basins. Field teams will visit sites monthly to collect catch size, weight, trip costs, and fishing duration data. The study aims to assess seasonal fish concentrations and the economic impact of sport fishing. The piece also notes the American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association trade show in Chicago with a ten month output value of 431 191 000 versus 431 077 000 previously.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Wheeler Dam
Tennessee
Chickamauga
Johnsonville
John Sevier
Kentucky
TVA Personne
American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association
Chicago
Rebels Extend Lead as Montgomery Tops Evansville 7-5
Montgomery stretched its winning streak to five with a 7-5 victory over Evansville, preserving a slim league margin over Asheville. Asheville beat Birmingham 5-1 to stay within 1.5 games, while Charlotte swept Savannah 4-1 and 5-1.
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Bold Bidder Stands at Stud At SS Eee Farm Lexington
Bold Bidder, a four time winner of $100,000 stakes races in 1966 in the United States, stands at stud for $12,500 at SS eee Farm in Lexington Kentucky.
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Nicklaus Tops Western Field In First Round
Jack Nicklaus fired a six under par 65 to lead the Western Open after the opening round. Terry Dill and Miller Barber were two back at 67 while Lee Trevino posted 72 and Arnold Palmer 74 amid a 150-man field.
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Goober Lindsey Donates $1000 to Florence State College
Florence State College receives a $1000 scholarship donation from George Lindsey known as Goober of the Andy Griffith Show. Lindsey, a 1952 Florence State graduate from Jasper, played football at the college and later supported the Lions with the gift and visits. He notes the gift as repayment for benefits received.
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Braves Lose to Mets in Sloppy Box Score Battle
Braves fall 4 0 to 0 New York as both lineups stumble in a low scoring affair. Ferocious pitching from Cardwell and Upshaw limits Atlanta while the Mets capitalize on gaps and errors for the win.
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Taylor Po Vow
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F. Alou
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Earth
New York Post
Records Topped By AAU Tankmen
At the 18th National AAU Outdoor Swimming and Diving Championships in Lincoln Nebraska Ralph Hutton of Canada and Debbie Meyer of Sacramento California broke world records in the 400 meter freestyle. Hutton clocked 4 06 5 to beat UCLA's Mike Burton 4 06 6 while Karin Muir of South Africa set a meet record in the 200 backstroke with 2 24 3 though short of her world mark. Meyer finished near her goal with 4 26 7, 2 3 seconds under her former world record.
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Neb
Ralph Hutton
Debbie Meyer
Sacramento
Calif
Karin Muir
South Africa
Meyer
Hutton
UCLA
Mike Burton
Renovation at Jax State Gym Plans Modern Upgrade
Jacksonville State University prepares a fall term reopening after completing a renovation of J. W. Stephenson Gymnasium. The project adds a new floor seven-row seating on each side boosting capacity to 1700 and includes vapor lighting and a fresh paint job to modernize the 1939 building.
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State University
J. W. Stephenson
Jax
JSU
Tom Roberson
Dixie 500 Qualifying Sparks Driver Showdown in Atlanta
Atlanta race officials aimed for a 30 car field for the Dixie 500 250 mile GT race with a $19000 purse. Only seven drivers qualified Thursday and more spots were to be earned Friday for a total of 16 starting positions. Paul Goldsmith led the field with 148.895 mph in a 1968 Camaro and Donnie Allison followed at 145.098 mph in a Mustang, while Buddy Baker topped practice at 153.356 mph and Red Farmer earned the 16th starting slot with 144.869 mph.
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Munster
Ind
Donnie Alliston
Hueytown
Ala
Allison
Buddy Baker
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Baker
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