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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1968

Page

7

Murphy Leads Westchester Meet With Two-Stroke Edge

Bob Murphy seized a two stroke lead at the Westchester Golf Classic as Nicklaus and Boros chased from behind. Murphy bogeyed the 17th but still held a slim cushion over a group including Jack Nicklaus, Julius Boros, Dan Sikes, Dale Douglass and Orville Moody after two rounds at the 6,048 yard Westchester West Course.

Will Grimsley McBee Associated Press Harrison N.Y Bob Murphy Matic Nick Jack Nicklaus Murphy Big Jack Julius Boros Dan _ Sikes Denver Dale Douglass Rives Westchester West Chickasaw Okla Orville Moody Uncle Sam Moody Don Bies Seattle Bruce Compton Art Wall Jrm King Nichols Bruce Crampton Ocunwe Don Bies Wana Dase Art Wall Etccuatbas Eaiwd Sop Wes Comeyeu Jacky Cupiteee Ee Aos Tony Jacklin Enadesente We Charlies Sifford Serene Dee Nees Nene Terry Dill Senees Sense Gardner Dickinson R. H. Sikes See -Eeens Pat Schwab Harold Henning Ken Stl Butch Baird Bob McCallister Ovsnes Ows John Lively Ns Aeenns Eehsesen Tommy Jacobs Sa Sonn Sasse Mere Ron Howell Robert de Vicenzo Wem Bob Lunn Awesee Howie Johnson Tom Weiskopf Jack Montgomery Eh Sadeesen Ie Hee Ete Jeanette Tommy Bolt Apeces Tommy Aaron In Guewenans Odn O Arnold Palmer Steve Opperman Kh Bea Wesw Lionel Hebert Randy Glover Johnny Pott Jerry Pittman Doug Ford Don January Aes Bert Weaver Gmage Ee Dese Kermit Zariey Mike Fetchickwe Marty Fleckman Collins Ween Sonenteee Wes Ellis Steve Spray Dean Reframare Sadao

Saturday Baseball Matchups Across Major Leagues

Saturday games feature New York at Oakland with Peterson facing Dobson, Washington at California, Baltimore at Minnesota, Chicago at Cleveland, Cincinnati at Chicago, Atlanta at St. Louis, San Francisco at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, and Houston at New York. Key pitchers listed include Pascual Brunet McNally Williams Jenkins Marichal Wise Kekich and Wilson alongside various rosters.

New York Peterson Oakland Dobson Twilight Washington Pascual California Brunet Baltimore McNally Minnesota Roland Chicago Ribant Lazar Cleveland Williams Boston Culp Cincinnati Culver Jenkins Atlanta Jarvis St. Louis San Francisco Marichal Philaelphia Wise Los Angeles Kekich Pittsburgh Moose Houston Wilson McAndrew Detroit California Ae Washington Francisco Philadelphia

Tartan Turf Excites Volunteers Fans and Teams

Tennessee announces mid June installation of 3M Tartan turf at Neyland Stadium with fans visiting to inspect the surface. Lanny Pearce and Don McLeary praise the new turf ahead of Aug 26 drills and ABC plans Sept 14 national telecast. Georgia bends to play on the artificial field amid public curiosity.

Vince Dooley Georgia Bulldogs Tennessee Haywood Harris Vols Knoxville Georgia Bulldogs Neyland Stadium Shields-Watkins Lanny Pearce Don McLeary ABC Alabama Thomas Field Crimson Tide Tide Denny Stadium Atlanta Aaron Satchel Paige Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies Dixie Sports Hank Aaron Joe Namath New York Jets Falcons Birmingham

Reds Rally Past Cubs 11-7 In Windy Chicago Tilt

Reds hammer Cubs 11-7 at Wrigley Field as Jim Maloney Mack Jones Fred Whitfield and Leo Cardenas hit two run homers aided by a 21 mph south wind. Ernie Banks and Randy Hundley answered with two run shots for Chicago.

Chicago Jim Maloney Mack Jones Fred Whitfield Leo Cardenas Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Randy Hundley Ernie Banks Cubs South Wrigley Field Bill Hands Reds Archie Reynolds Cardenas

Alabama to host two night games in 1968 schedule

Alabama will play two night games in 1968, opening with Virginia Tech in Birmingham on September 21 and a nationally televised clash against Miami at the Orange Bowl on November 16. The Bowling Writers Association of America was organized in 1934.

Alabama Virginia Tech Birmingham Miami The Bowling Writers Association of America

Drysdale Wins 14th as Dodgers Beat Pirates 8-4

Don Drysdale led Los Angeles to an 8-4 victory over Pittsburgh, aided by 12 Dodgers hits and relief from Jim Brewer and John Billingham. Drysdale improved to 14-? with the win, after walking the first man in the eighth. Brewer and Billingham shut down a Pirates rally late.

Pittsburgh Don Drysdale Jim Brewer John Billingham Los Angeles Dodgers Tom Haller Bob Bailey Zoilo Versalles Drysdale Willie Crawford Brewer Billingham

A's To Honor Casey Sunday

CHICAGO AP Casey Stengel set for Casey Stengel Day with Oakland A's promotions. The event marks his 44th wedding anniversary and 20 years since managing the Oakland Oaks. Finley gifts include a silver bowl and ruby cuff links as the 1948 Oaks face the 1948 Seals in a three inning exhibition.

Chicago Casey Stengel Spain Oakland A’s Charles Finley A’s Stengel Casey Oakland Oaks Finley Oakland Edna Stengel Yankees San Francisco Seals

Decatur Girl Captures State Junior Golf Title

Montgomery AP reports Martha Jones, teen from Decatur, defeated Pat Bayer of Birmingham 5 4 to win the Alabama Women's Junior State Golf Tournament. Jones also earned medalist honors with an 85 in Tuesday’s qualifying round.

Decatur Martha Jones Montgomery Alabama Pat Bayer Birmingham Miss Jones Mobile Gwen Hadding

Indians Edge Chisox 4-3 in 12th Inning Victory

Lou Johnson drove a bases loaded hit with one out in the 12th to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Vern Fuller and Larry Brown supplied offense for Cleveland, while Pete Ward tied the game for Chicago with a two run homer in the ninth. Ed Fisher earned the win after entering in the tenth.

Cleveland Lou Johnson Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Vern Fuller Larry ‘Brown Hoyt Wilhelm Johnson Ed Fisher Pete Ward White Sox

McLain Shuts Out Red Sox For 25th Victory Of Year

Denny McLain pitched a complete game shutout against Boston, striking out nine in a 4-0 Detroit win. Dick McAuliffe and Al Kaline provided key early offense, while McLain extended his unbeaten road streak to 16-0 and won his seventh straight decision.

McLain Bosox Larry Eldridge Associated Press Sports Boston Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Red Sox Dick McAuliffe al Kaline Tigers Jim Lonborg Detroit Lonborg Mike Andrews Bill Freehan Alton Jones Carl Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Rico Petrocelli Reggie Smith Joe Foy Russ Nixon

Austin Bear football season ducats on sale next week

Austin High will offer adult season tickets for seven home football games at 10.50 each. Tickets go on sale Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. at the school. Student tickets are sold per game rather than by season.

Austin High Elmer Knight

American Bowling Congress Offers 16 Free Movie Titles

The American Bowling Congress lists 16 films available for free use by any group or individual. This program invites clubs schools and personal projects to utilize the titles without charge.

The American Bowling Congress

Pappas and Torre Lead Braves Past Cardinals 5 1

Milt Pappas earned the win with late relief allowing four hits as the Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1. Joe Torre hit a three run homer, giving Atlanta 15 hits. Felipe Alou and Hank Aaron contributed as Atlanta pulled ahead in the National League race.

Charlie Barouh Associated Press ST. Louis Milt Pappas Joe Torre Atlanta Braves Cardinals Pappas Claude Raymond Felipe Alou Steve Carlton Hank ‘Aaron

Hunt Leads Giants Rally To Win Over Phillies

Ken Hunt sparked a three run ninth inning rally with a double lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 7 4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. A misplayed ball and an error helped tie the game as Bob Bor followed with a single to set up Hunt. Hunt had earlier driven in a first inning run as Cookie Rojas had given Philadelphia a 5 4 lead in the sixth.

Torre Atlay Aloudo Deron Johnson Curt Flood Millan Orlando Cepeda Cardinals Flood Philadelphia Ken J Hunt San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Giants Bob Bor Hunt Phillies Cookie Rojas

Colts Down Redskins On Michaels Late Field Goal

Lou Michaels kicked a 23 yard field goal with 25 seconds left to lift the Baltimore Colts to a 15 13 win over the Washington Redskins in an NFL exhibition game. The victory extended Baltimore’s nine year mastery over Washington.

Washington Lou Michaels Baltimore Redskins

Ex-Davis Cup Player Kazuya Kumagaya Dies at 77

Tokyo AP reports Kazuya Kumagaya former Davis Cupper and advisor to the Japan Lawn Tennis Association died Friday at 77. The note mentions the 1970 American Bowling Congress tournament slated for Knoxville Tennessee.

Tokyo Kazuya Kumagaya Knoxville Tenn

Kaat Powers Twins Past Orioles 5-2 in Minneapolis

Jim Kaat doubled in three second inning runs and pitched through trouble for a 5-2 Minnesota victory over Baltimore. Oliva had three hits to lead the league with a .307 batting average while Rod Carew went 0-for-3 dropping to .302. Kaat improved to 9-9, fanning 12 as he allowed two sixth inning runs.

Lew Ferguson Associated Press Minneapolis ST. Paul Jim Kaat Minnesota Baltimore Orioles Detroit Kaat Tom Phoebus Twins Rich Reese Oliva Rod Carew Paul Blair Frank Robinson Dave Johnson Aother

Celtics Sold to New Jersey Beer Firm for Over 3 Million

Boston Celtics sold to P Ballantine Sons Brewing Co of Newark New Jersey for more than 3 million. Jack Waldron returns as Celtics president under Ballantine with Dick Griebel as board chairman. Red Auerbach remains executive VP and GM. NBA must approve by Aug 22.

Boston Boston Celtics P. Ballantine, and Sons Brewing Co Newark N.J Marvin Kratter National Basketball Association Ballantine Celtics Jack Waldron Sempre Dent Kratter Thejtional Equities, Inc Engtond Stone Waldron NBA Board of Governors Dick Griebel Red Auerbach Managor National Equities Levin Townsend Computer Co Levin Townsend New York Griebel Walden Auerbach Ciy Red Philadelphia

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