Labor Day Open Tennis Tournament Planned in Decatur
Decatur Parks and Recreation Department will host a Labor Day Open Tennis Tournament September 1 to 3 with a $3 singles and $4.50 doubles entry. Deadline is August 29. Julian Walker notes it aims for strong turnout and coordination by the Decatur Tennis Association and Decatur Women's Tennis Association. An entry blank follows.
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Decatur Parks tennis entry fees and mailing address
Entry fees listed for men and women singles and doubles. Check payments to Decatur Parks Recreation Department. Fees must accompany entry blanks and mail entries to Decatur Parks & Recreation Department P.O. Box 1315 Decatur AL 35601.
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Jenkins flings bats as Cubs fall to Braves at Wrigley
At Wrigley Field 25,000 fans saw Fergie Jenkins erupt in anger after umpire calls, throwing four bats onto the diamond during a 6-2 loss to Atlanta. Cubs boss Whitey Lockman says no action planned. Jenkins tagged 10-12 with six of his past seven starts losses. Santo and Williams express sympathy for the outburst amid nine straight Cubs defeats.
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Gillman Revamps Oilers in Major Roster Overhaul
Sid Gillman hired by Bud Adams to rebuild the Houston Oilers after a winless season. He traded 19 players before the team reported for pre season work at Kerrville Schreiner Institute, aiming to cut what he called chaff from wheat.
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Oilers plan to rebound with Matuszak and draft gains
A series describes Houston Oilers aims to end last season 1-13 record and restore 1960s glory. It notes No.1 draft pick value, signing Tampa defensive tackle John Matuszak to bolster the line with Greg Sampson at tackle and Tody Smith Elvin Bethea at ends. It highlights linebacker depth losses from trades and a midseason defensive surge in a 16-13 scoreline.
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Hank Aaron Sees 62 Victory Amid Hitless at Bats
Henry Aaron scored a run and drove in a run despite going 0 for 2 as the Braves beat the Cubs 6 2 at Atlanta. The win leaves Atlanta with 40 games to play and Aaron’s career total at 714 home runs.
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Amateur Results From U S Women s Amateur In Montclair
Amateur round results from the U S Women's Amateur include Mrs David Johnstone of Montclair defeating Mrs Scott Probasco in Chattanooga 4 and 3 Amy Alcott of Los Angeles beats Martha Jones 1 up 19 holes Deborah Simourian of Lincoln MA defeats Dale Lundquist Savannah 2 up Alice Miller of Marysville California over Linda Parker Gadsden 2 up Beth Barry of Mobile over Mrs Mildred Stanley 6 and 4 Laney Smith of Snyder NY defeats Suzanne Jackson La Grange GA 2 up Mrs Lida Kinnicutt of Broomfield Conn over Mrs Philip Cudone Myrtle Beach DC 12 and 1
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KC Goes Above Million Mark for Royals Season
Kansas City Royals drew 18,047 in Tuesday night action to push the season total beyond one million at 1,007,146. They became the 12th MLB club and fifth in the American League to top the milestone, first since the franchise formed in 1969. The Athletics reached the mark twice when in Kansas City in 1955 and 1956.
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Massachusetts Coaches Choice Mass. Coaches Choice
Amherst Massachusetts AP Unanimous selection by Yan kee Conference football coaches favors the University of Massachusetts to repeat as league champion in the coming season. The vote signals strong confidence in UMass as the defending title holder seeks back-to-back crowns amid conference competition.
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Pat Sullivan Debuts as Falcons Starter Sparks Auburn Fans
Auburn fans show optimism as Pat Sullivan begins his NFL starter run with the Atlanta Falcons. Analysts say he has the talent to succeed if given time, predicting he could blossom later this season.
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Nastase Prize Row Clouds Davis Cup Bid at Alamo
Ilie Nastase salvaged a $3,000 prize after a $9,000 first place award in Cincinnati and warned he would not return. A 3 p.m. EDT Friday draw at Round Hill, Alamo, will set up Nastase against a U.S. star this fall as the Davis Cup team prepares for the championship round. Stan Smith and Erik van Dillen are named as doubles specialists with Smith likely to partner in singles. final lineup decisions hinge on Smith’s partner. The U.S. seeks a third straight Cup title, aiming for the final against Australia or Czechoslovakia after two consecutive wins over Romania.
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