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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

10

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.

Johnson City Tenn Atlanta Falcons Billy Clay Mississippi Falcons Lari Kuharich Minnesota Ngs Philadelphia Eagles Joe Kuharich Kuharich Blay Washington Red Orleans Saints Nat Hecker Junior Coffey Perry Lee Dunn Coffey Dunn Hecker Junior

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.

Green Frog Ballston Spa N.Y Saratoga Raceway Saratoga County Boy Scout Council

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.

Dick Bell TVA Fish and Wildlife Branch Fish and Wildlife Agencies Tennessee Valley U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tennessee Game and Fish Commission Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Ermen 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.

Associated Press Montgomery Evansville Asheville John Gregory Wayne Simpson Birmingham Charlotte Savannah Senators Roger Sugimoto Carl Finafrock Minnie Mendoza Charles Manuel

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.

Bold Bidder United States Eee Farm Lexington

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.

Iby Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Jack Nicklaus Big Bear Lawson Little Baltusrol Nicklaus Terry Dill Miller Barber Barber Larry Hinson PGA Palm Beach Gardens Fla Pete Brown Jay Hebert Billy Maxwell Homero Blancas Bob Verney Tom Weiskopf Julius Boros Tony Jacklin George Archer Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Eys Jerry Dill Jay Hebert Oesst Billy Maxwellee Omer Blancas Bob Verney Seccess Robert Stanton Joel Goldstrand Thompson Harold Henning Don Massengale Pe Tenons Dale Douglas Aes Johnny Pott Secatie Mike Fetchick Bobby Nichols Juan Rodriguez Monte Sanders Bob Dickson Wok Dadiey Wysong Gardner Dickinson Bruce Crampton Tom Aaron Hale Irwin Jack Kennedy ©Awley Tom Shaw Larry Mowry Jack McGowan Dave Gumlin Dennis Rouse Ray Floyd Don Whitt Stone Rives McBee Mason Rudolph Doug Ford Harold Kneece Bob Lunn Marty Fieckman Butch Baird Dick Mayer Bobby Mitchell Red Horn Cobie Legrange Ev Ab Harry Toscano Bob Charles George Boutell Babe Hiske Chuck Malchnski J. C. Snead Chris Blocker Bobby Cole Deane Beman Bruce Devlin Gay Brewer Ron Cerrudo Cat

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.

Goober Florence State Florence Florence State College George Indsey Lindsey Andy Griffith Jasper Lions wasHarlon Hill Mack Joe Elmore Lorence State Hal Self Ient Florence ‘State Pote

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.

Atlanta New York Abrhbi Abrh Bi Cardwell Britton Koonce Voon Upshaw Bosch Taylor Po Vow Total Wars E—Collins Los Atlanta F. Alou Lum C Jones S—Upshaw 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.

Lincoln 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.

Jacksonville 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.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta International Raceway Paul Goldsmith Munster Ind Donnie Alliston Hueytown Ala Allison Buddy Baker Charlotte N.C Baker Red Farmer

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