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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1968

Page

15

McLain Seeks 30 Wins as Baseball Star in Making

Denny McLain, 24, pursues 30 victories, a pennant, and a six figure salary while shaping a high profile public persona. He credits mentor John Sain and father in law Lou Boudreau for mental approach and confidence as he targets superstardom in Detroit and beyond.

Leonard Koppett New York Times News Cleveland den McLain John Sain Lou Boudreau Boudreau McLain Chicago Cub Sain Detroit Tigers

Houston Clips New York 1-0 on Wynn’s 18th homer

Don Wilson and John Buzhardt combined for a four hitter as Houston defeats New York Mets 1-0. Jim Wynn homered in the sixth for the lone run. McAndrew took the loss and Wilson earned the decision.

NEW York Don Wilson John Buzhardt Houston New York Mets Jim Wynn Jim McAndrew McAndrew Mets Wilson Buzhardt Wynn NEW Gotay Harrelson Swoboda Dusharel Braylor Gedaan Staub Hr— Wynn S—C.jones D.wilson R.taylor Thomas Ageez Bateman

Central Wins Softball Thriller and Crushes Austinville 15-0

Central defeated Fairview Baptist 7-6 after a late rally scare, with Cecil Walden leading an 11 hit attack. In the other game Central overwhelmed Austinville Baptist 15-0 behind Ralph Hurst's homer and triple, plus multiple hits.

Ninth Street Methodist Fairview Baptist Decatur Church Central Austinvilles Baptist 9Th Street Cecil Walden Tom Sage Stuart Stephenson Ricky Sanders Jimmy Rose Roy Russell Jim Davis Jim Sparks James Strickland Fairview Ninth Street Milton Sivley Austinville Ralph Hurst Bob Graves Jim Boyd Jewel Sandy Troy Sparkman Charles Smith

Fishing Knowledge Outweighs Fancy Casting, Bass Tactics Emphasized

Practical accuracy matters most as anglers learn bass habits, lure choice, and position. The piece notes that even crude casters can outperform flashy professionals if they understand depth, speed, and ambush spots. It highlights edge shorelines and ledges as productive zones requiring precise casts.

Jack Lovett, Jr Florida

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