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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1968

Page

11

Bills Meet Lions In Exhibition At War Memorial Stadium

Buffalo hosts Detroit in an AFL NFL interleague exhibition at Buffalos War Memorial Stadium with Bills to start Kemp at quarterback and Dubenion, Carlton, and Lincoln in the backfield while Detroit plans to use quarterback Karl Sweetan in place of Bill Munson. Jerry DePoyster makes a College All-Star debut for the Lions.

Mike Becht Associated Press American Football League Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions NFL War Memorial Stadium AFL San Diego San Francisco Oakland Baltimore Johnny Unitas Houston Washington Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Canton Ohio Kansas City Cincinnati Detroit Paul Costa Dick Hudson Bobby Crockett Jack Kemp Elbert Dubenion Wray Carlton Keith Lincoln Lions Denver Bill Munson Karl Sweetan Jerry DePoyster Greg Landry Earl McCullouch Green Bay

Nicklaus captures Western Open in dominating fashion

Bobby Nicklaus cruised to his second Western Open title at Olympia Fields with a 273 total, 11 under par, earning $26,000. Miller Barber, 37, finished second with 276 and $15,600. Barber closed with a 66 after late birdies, while Nicklaus led by four strokes entering the final round and closed with a 71.

Taluk Q Nicklaus Miller Barber Jack Nicklaus Bob Stanton Julius Boros Homero Blancas George Archer Bob E. Smith Bobby Nichols Bert Weaver Tom Aaron Billy Maxwell Gay Brewer Tom Wieskopf Bob Lunn Larry Mowry Bob Goalby Lee Trevino Harold Henning Bert Yancey Steve Oppermann Asia Bob Charles Bruce Crampton Dale Douglas Dudley Wysong Ais Terry Dill Aeommy Bolt Gardner Dickinson Kermit Zarley Juan Rodriguez John Schree Roc Bob McAllister Dick Rhyan Johnny Pott Wayne Yates Bob Verney Ray Floyd Eldridge Miles Dean Refram Cobie Legrange Tom Veech Arnold Palmer Monte Sanders Bob Stone Jack McGowan Harry Toscano Doug Sanders Pete Brown Butch Baird la Hinson Mike Fetchick Jay Hebert Rod T George Boutell xThomas S. Watson Tony Jacklin Ken Still Howie Johnson Steve Spray Marty Fleckman John Lively Jerry McGee Clayton Johnson David Jimioez John Kennedy Jim Weichers Chris Blocker Jim Colbert Byron Comstock

Cubs outlast Cardinals in 13 innings on Musial Day

The Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in 13 innings at Busch Stadium. Lee Elia drove in the winning run with a clutch single in the 13th after Randy Hundley’s errorless day and a sacrifice. Bob Gibson allowed five earned runs but left with a no-decision as the Cubs rallied late. The ceremony honored Stan Musial with a bronze statue unveiled before the game.

Dick Coach Associated Press Stan Musial St. Louis Busch Stadium Leo Durocher Chicago Cubs Durocher Cubs Cardinals Musial Carl Mose Washington, D.C St.Louis Bob Gibson Joe Hoerner Lee Elia Los Angeles Mike Kekich New York Mets Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Gibson Billy Williams al Spangler Chicago Randy Hundley

McLain Notches 22nd Win Aiming For 30th in Tigers Clinch

Denny McLain won his 22nd game as the Detroit Tigers defeated Minnesota 2-1, keeping pace for a potential 30-game win season and preserving a six-game lead over Baltimore. Kaline made an error that led to an unearned run, but McLain then closed out the win with five hits allowed over eight innings. The article also notes key results from other AL games and recent pennant implications.

Hal Rock Associated Press Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Tiger Minnesota McLain Dizzy Dean Detroit Tigers Boston Chicago Washington Baltimore New York California Angels Red Sox Oakland Cleveland Twins al Kaline Kaline Dick McAuliffe Jim Kaat Mickey Stanley Bill Freehan Orioles New

Birmingham Host To Dixie Series

A field of ten baseball teams begins play today for the Dixie Senior World Series of eight southern states. Three Jefferson County teams enter Huffman and Center Point earned co hosts free rides into the double elimination tournament while Hueytown earned its spot by winning the Alabama state elimination.

Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Huffman Center Point Hueytown Dixie Alabama

National League standings and today’s games schedule

National League standings list St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco Pittsburgh New York Los Angeles Houston and Philadelphia with varying win loss records and gaps. Today’s games feature Chicago at Atlanta Cincinnati at St Louis Pittsburgh at Los Angeles New York at Houston Philadelphia at San Francisco.

Associated Press National League St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco Pittsburgh Delphin New York Los ‘Angeles Houston J. Niekro Pappas Cloninger Briles Blass Los Angeles Drysdale Koosman Lemaster Philadelphia Fryman Marichal Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Aston Akland Nesota California Ashington Boston Morehead John McNally Bahnsen

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