Greenwell Strikes Bad Luck At Decatur DIR Raceway
Decatur racer Rhea Greenwell suffered a spin into the guard rail in tim trials at DIR while winning races earlier in the season. He borrowed Sam Parrish’s car in the Modifieds but radiator trouble left him 11th. Earl Rhoden of Florence held the points lead with 780 after his Modified win.
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Decatur International Raceway
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Earl Rhoden
Florence
Rhoden
Tonis Michael
B. J. Parker
Buddy Taylor
Birmingham
Nashville
Tenn.’s
M. C. Cobel
H. C. Hare
Billy Dixon
Clay Bryant
Tom Wright
St. Petersburg Cardinals set Florida State League win record
The St. Petersburg Cardinals, after an early 2 6 start on April 26, climbed to 24 6 before a slump, then won five in a row. The 22 victories stand as a league record, marking a remarkable midseason stretch for the team based in St. Petersburg Florida.
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ST. Petersburg, Fla
St. Petersburg
Falcons Seek Recovered Gear Ahead of Practice
The Atlanta Falcons hope to recover equipment from the St. Louis layover after a 20-10 loss to the Cardinals. Coach Norb Hecker noted a productive Monday with running and passing drills but no hitting. The team added Lou Kirouac from Baltimore and Knox Pittard from Indianapolis while waiving Bob Paremore and welcoming Sam Montgomery. Tabor may retire to attend law school.
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Atlanta Falcons
National Football League
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Cardinals
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Hecker
Baltimore Colts
Lou Kirouac
Kirouac
Alex Sandusky
Kivouac
Colt
Bob Jencks
Falcon
Hearing on Clay's Draft Set August 23
Louisville AP Cassius Clay faces a draft hearing August 23 to determine exemption as a conscientious objector based on his Black Muslim faith. Represented by Hayden Covington, the case follows a prior 1-Y and subsequent reclassification to 1-A after Army standards were lowered.
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Louisville
Cassius Clay
Armed Services
New York
Hayden Covington
Jehovah's Witnesses
Lions Look To Better Season
Lions aim to improve after a 6-7-1 season with Harry Gilmer stressing team unity. Key players include Milt Plum, Gail Cogdill, Nick Pietrosante, Joe Don Looney, and Amos Marsh, with rookies Karl Sweetan and Bill Malinchak vying for roles across a reshaped lineup.
All Purpose Player Morrison Starred For Giants
ALL PURPOSE PLAYER NEW YORK AP reports Joe Morrison has played running back flanker defensive back and end in seven seasons with the New York Giants He weighs 212 pounds from the University of Cincinnati and has 30 career touchdowns He has 175 receptions for 2087 yards and 1431 rushing yards on 400 carries plus kickoff and punt return duties
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Joe Morrison
New York Giants
University of Cincinnati
NYU Adds 6-7 Sophomores for Next Basketball Season
NYU announces two sophomores over six feet seven inches will join next season. Steve Rennekamp from McKeestock Pennsylvania and Paul Wallahorn, transfer from Rhode Island, boost the roster.
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New York University
Steve Rennekamp
McKeestock
Paul Wallahorn
Rhode Island
Decatur Teams Triumph in Morgan County Little League Tourney
Decatur national and American League all star teams won games at Hartselle. National League defeated Priceville 7 to 4 with Doug Rhodes earning the win and Mark Lindsey the loss. Standridge pitched well for Decatur in the American League win and Decatur faces West Morgan next.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
Priceville
Doug Rhodes
Mark Lindsey
Rhodes
Lindsey
Greg Belk
Ricky Clay
Mike Tidwell
Gary Long
Dale Blackwood
Alan Ross
Kerry Standridge
Helms
Mark McClanahan
West Morgan
Southern To Be About The Same In 1967
MOBILE AP Indications show the Southern League will stay largely unchanged in 1967 with a possible addition of playoffs for the top four clubs. League President Sam Smith said there is a good possibility of playoffs and noted no current franchise shifts. A Monday meeting before the All-Star game discussed scheduling and opening dates, with no definite decisions.
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Mobile
Ala
Sam Smith
Smith
Mobile Athletics
Florence Defeats Hartselle 6-5 in Babe Ruth Tilt
Florence edged Hartselle 6-5 to win the Northern Division of the State Babe Ruth tournament. Dennis Gooch earned the win as Barry Owen took the loss. Hartselle had eight hits and two errors. Florence eight hits and one error. Johnny Chandler homered and singled for Hartselle, James Terry homered, Poncho Irwin added two singles, while Butch Smith and Tommy Johnston homered for the losers.
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Florence
Dennis Gooch
Barry Owen
Johnny Chandler
James Terry
Poncho Irwin
Jim Grammar
Ray Scott
Robbin Campbell
Butch Smith
Local CCs Plan Lady Golf Meets
The Burningtree and Decatur Country Club Women’s Golf Associations announce several outings. This week DCC hosts a Mother-Daughter tournament and last week’s Par 3 winners were Bayne Vaughn in championship, Portwood and Devaney in first two flights. Burningtree schedules a Scotch foursome tourney Sunday and the first ladies golf tournament is planned for Sept 12 16. Membership-only events.
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Decatur Country Club
DCC
Bayne Vaughn
Joe Portwood
John F. Devaney
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