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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
8
Ly man Harris is rehired by the Atlanta Braves to manage the team next season. Harris signed the new contract Thursday in the office of Braves Vice President Paul Richards after a disappointing road trip.
In New York on the Palmer issue the PGA and touring players weighed options as Palmer met with PGA President Max Elbin at Latrobe. Palmer said he remains with the PGA but sympathizes with the players, amid rumors of a third touring group and industry pressure to resolve the split.
Detroit infielder Dick McAuliffe receives five day ban and $250 fine after a fracas with Chicago pitcher Tommy John. John suffers torn ligaments and will miss about three weeks, while AL President Cronin notes only McAuliffe was ejected per umpire Salerno. Ed Short voices strong criticism of the decision.
Clements high school Colts season opens September 6 at home against West Limestone with Coach Johnny Black returning as head football coach and Graham as assistant. The squad is young with many sophomores and juniors and only six seniors on the roster. Black expresses cautious optimism about potential and plans to have Mike Nave at quarterback with Phillip Baker backing him.
Jim Ferrier age 53 Bobby Cole and Billy Casper shared the Philadelphia Classic lead with seven under par 137 after 36 holes at Whitemarsh Valley. Ferrier shot 68 69 while Cole posted 35 35 and Casper 34 35 to enter the weekend tied atop the $100,000 event.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain will front a four man group at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas. The act opens after the baseball season on Oct 16 for a two week run with comedian Shecky Greene as headliner. McLain is a pianist and organist and terms were not disclosed.
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