Petty Favorite in Yankee 400 at Michigan International
Richard Petty is the favorite for the Yankee 400 at Michigan International Speedway with a strong season including 16 wins and a bid to exceed $200,000 in earnings this year. Six challengers aim to upset the Randleman, North Carolina star before an expected 40,000 fans. The 400 mile race starts at 1:30 p.m. EST and offers $78,200 to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloys Britt
Cambridge Junction
Mich
Richard Petty
Michigan International Speedway
Randleman
N.C
Petty
Plymouth
Howard benched as slump hits major league home run leader
Frank Howard, who led the majors with 44 homers last season, has only 20 this year and was benched after going hitless in a five game series with Kansas City. Manager Ted Williams said Howard wants to play but may rest to rediscover his swing. Howard blamed the slump on lack of oomph and strong Royals pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Seppy
Associated Press
Washington
Frank Howard
Howard
Ted Williams
Williams
Kansas City
Mammoth
Royals
Jacksonville State optimistic on football outlook ahead of physicals
Jacksonville State University prepares for physicals with minimal changes to offense and defense the previous season. Head coach Charley Pell leads a 65 to 70-man group, eyeing early scrimmages and a season opener against Livingston University after a 10-0-0 Orange Blossom Classic win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State
Mid-South Athletic Conference
JSU
Gamecocks
Charley Pell
Clarkie
Pell
Jax State
Livingston University
Anniston
Porter
Owens
Weems
Alan Pasner
Jim Blankenship
Mike Munhall
Randall Deaver
Buddy Talley
Godfrey
Hornbuckle
McRoberts
Murphy
Let
Braves place Rico Carty on 15 day disabled list
Atlanta on the 15 day disabled list Rico Carty the 1970 NL batting champion has not played since knee injuries in a Dominican League game last December. Braves VP Paul Richards said setbacks kept him from joining the active roster August 5. The Braves also bought Tony La Russa from Oakland's Iowa farm club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Rico Carty
Carty
Braves
Paul Richards
Richards
Tony la Russa
Oakland Athletics
Iowa
Raider Boosters To Meet Monday Night
The Decatur High Red Raider Booster Club will meet Monday night at the football stadium at 7 30. All persons interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raider Boosters
Booster Club
Vaught Drenched in praise at Mississippi tribute
Retired Ole Miss football coach John Vaught was honored in Jackson with a luncheon banquet and reception. Notables including A M Coleman and coaches Bear Bryant and Frank Broyles attended, lauding his 185 58 12 career record and enduring impact on the Southeastern Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Paul “Bear” Bryant
Alabama
Frank Broyles
Arkansas
Bob Woodruff
Tennessee
Frank Howard
Clemson
Ray Graves
Florida
Mississippi
Coleman
Vaught
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ondrinkers
Homeland Insurance Agency
Harold Lentz
2Nd Ave
S.W. Ph
Larry Blair
Oroville
Calif
Akron
Ohio
Larry
Nats Bench
F. Howard
Homer
Detroit
Milwaukee
iMay
Tha Stores. Inc
Syd
White
White Stores, Inc
TiIo
6Th Ave
S.E
Jax
Doc Lett
Boyce Callahan
Bobby Marcu
Henry Hobbs
Bruce Nichols
Terry Owens
Terry Collins
Jim Martin
Wayne Carroll
Gene Preskitt
Ralph Murphy
Sam Johnson
George Porter
Gary Godfrey
Ricky Weems
Scotty Marcum
Charlie McRoberts
Walls
Wayne Carden
Radford
Ron Beaucham
Livingston
Charlie Pell
The
Decatur High Red Raider
Azzie Grimes
Decatur
McDonough Power Equipment, Inc
Fuqua Industries, Inc
West Coal Company
College Street
Hartselle, Alabama
John Vaught
City Finance
Speedy Service
City Finance CO
H.d.lee
Wright
Roberts
Gateway Shopping Center
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!