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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1973
Page
13
National Youth Director Guy Outland of the American Motorcycle Association briefs game officials ahead of Saturday’s Boll Weevil Classic start, outlining duties, timing, and safety reminders for the event.
Larry Canterbury reports on a Sports Illustrated feature showing youth motorcycling with colored photos. Guy Outland, AMA Youth Division National Director, calls motorcycling the fastest growing sport in the United States and predicts rapid expansion in the next three to five years.
Outland of Decatur discusses cycling as a sport during the Bollweevil Minicycle Classic weekend. He claims motocross ranks second to soccer in physical strain and notes his recent appointment as YAMA National Director by the AMA.
Reed shot a 69 to hold a three stroke lead at the Decatur Country Club Invitational. Jimmy Fullington and Dr. Jimmy Wiley tied for second at 142, Wiley with 70 and Fullington 71. Defending champ Jud Stockard stood third at 145, with Howard Derrick fourth at 147.
Jack Nicklaus shot a three under 69 to seize a one stroke lead at 208 after 54 holes in the PGA National at Canterbury. Don Iverson and Mason Rudolph tied at 209, while Tom Weiskopf and Dan Sikes stood at 212. Denny Lyons carded 67 to reach 210.
Robert Felkins stunned heavy favorite Kyle Henderson to win the boys 21-and-under singles at Delano Park during THE DECATUR DAILY Junior Tennis Championships. Henderson won the 18-and-under title but Felkins claimed the 21-and-under crown 2 sets to 1 after a 6-2 3-6 6-3 finish.
Ray Mitchell promotes home improvement loans at First State, emphasizing readiness to say yes to requests for adding on, fixing up, or painting projects. The message invites customers to explore loan options to suit their needs.
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