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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1968

Page

8

Pro Grid Roundup Tests Spots For Backup QBs This Weekend

With seven plus quarterbacks sidelined by injuries, coaches will pit second and third string passers in a four day, 12 game exhibition card. Namath, Sneda, Jurgensen and Munson headline the injury list as teams clash across NFL and AFL schedules including Cowboys Rams and St Louis Chiefs matchups.

Murray Rose Associated Press Joe Namath New York Jets Norm Sneda Iee Eagles Sonny Jurgensen Washington Redskins Bill Munson Detroi Lions Dick Shiner Pittsburgh Steelers Jim Wi Baltimore Colts John St Detroit Lions NFL Oakland Raiders AFL Dallas Cowboys Rams Los Angeles Missouri St. Louis Kansas City Mike Taliaferro Boston Patriots Babe Parilli Richmond Namath Jets Minnesota Denver Philadelphia Miami Pittsburgh San Diego New York Atlanta Cincinnati Cleveland San Francisco New Orleans Houston Astrodome Baltimore Buffalo

Ashe Downs Gisbert to Tie Davis Cup in Cleveland

Arthur Ashe defeated Spain's Juan Gisbert 6-2 6-4 6-2 to level the inter zone finals at 1-1 as Manuel Santana beat Clark Graebner in the opening singles. Doubles Saturday will decide with Santana and Orantes likely vs Lutz and Pasarell.

Cleveland Arthur Ashe United State Spain Juan Gisbert Ashe Manuel Santana U.S Bob Lutz Charlie Pasarell Gilbert Graebner Santanas Army Harold T. Clark Santana Graebnerland Gisbert

Thailand to Send 38 Athletes to Mexico City Olympics

Thailand will send 38 athletes across five sports to the Olympic Games in Mexico City, with officials announcing the delegation on Friday. The events run October 12 to 27.

Thailand Bangkok Mexico City

Freeman Sees Auburn’s Best Season Yet Says Freeman

Auburn coach Bobby Freeman told the Limestone County Alumni Association that this season could be the best yet as the team features a strong sophomore and junior core. He highlighted defense and offense, naming players like Bill James Vince Bowlin Al Giffin David Campbell Buddy Mc Clinton Donald Webb Tim Christian Connie Frederick Alvin Bressler and Loran Carter among key standouts and backups. Freeman also praised alumni support and predicted a promising year with continued development for the program.

Dick Bell DAILY Auburn Bobby Freeman Freeman Bill James Jasper Bill Decatur High Vince Bowlin al Giffin David Campbell Buddy McClinton Donald Webb Mike Colin Ron Yarborough Webb SMU Jerry Levinl Tim Christian Christian Connie Frederick Alvin Bressler Tom Banks Forrest Blue Jerry Gordon Ronnie Ross Mike Currier Dwight Hurtson Larry Ellis Loran Carter Loran Dwight Brisendine Tommy Traylor Pat Sullivan John Riley Brisendine

Modifieds Tune Up At DIR Before 100 Lapper

Modifieds run a tune up night at De catur International Raceway ahead of the DIR 100-Lapper. About 30 cars expected, with $2,000 purse and $350 to winner. Notables include Clay Bryant, Tut Brown, Paul Crabtree, Tonis Michael, Johnny Abernathy. Gates open 5:30, time trials 7:30, racing at 8:30.

Dir Hoyt Chandler Decatur International Raceway Troy Watts Melvin Matthews Crabtree Ode Anniston

Civic League Sets Tourney Kickoff at Delano Park

The Decatur Civic Softball League opens a single elimination tournament at Delano Park with two games at 7 and 8:30. Rotary Club faces Jaycees No 1, Civitan vs Jaycees No 2. Winners advance to Aug 26 rounds for a chance at the championship.

Decatur Civic Delano Park Rotary Club Jaycees No Civitans Jaycees Lions Club Kiwanis Club Civitan-Jaycees

Legal notice details and sewer project in Morgan County Alabama

The Morgan County Alabama circuit court notice directs Gus Haynes and all other claimants to plead by September 11 1968 in a bill to establish Willie Mae Pride as owner of land in Harteelle. The document also runs Sanitary Sewer Ordinance No 1715 detailing construction of a pump station and extensive sewer lines around Decatur and Beltline Road with precise locations and dimensions.

Circuit Court OF Morgan County Alabama Equity Willie Mae Pride Walker Street Harteelle Gus Haynes Section U1 Township 7 Willie Mae Hattie Shackleford Hattie Mae. Orr Hattie Mae Orr Willie Orr John Garner S. R. Nix Nix Board OF Commissioners OF the City City of Decatur U.S. Highway Section 32 Section Beltline Road Belttline Road L&n Township 6 Aix Buene Lenwood Range Sexton Street Plaza Street MacArthur Avenue S.E Sanitary Sewer Way Ava Avenue Arms Avenue S.E Arms Avenue SE S.E Arms Avene S.E Plaza Lakevenue S.E Lake Avenue S.E Bayside

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