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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1968

Page

13

Orioles Rally Past Red Sox Behind Buford and Johnson

Jim Hardin pitched to win as Baltimore beat Boston 6 to 3. Reggie Smith and Elston Howard homered for the Red Sox, while Johnson and Buford fueled the Orioles with homers, a triple, and multiple singles in a 12 hit attack.

Baltimore Daves Johnson Don Buford Boston Red Sox Orioles Buford Mark Belanger Boston Elston Howard Reggie Smith Jim Hardin Detroit Djones Belanger Ystrinski If Blair Cf Kharelsn Andrews Petroelli E—Scott D.jones Yastrzemski D.johnson E.howard

May and Pavletich lift Reds past Mets 10 7

Lee May hit two solo homers for his 17th and 18th of the season and Don Pavletich added a two run shot to power Cincinnati to a 10 7 win over the New York Mets. Beauchamp and Cardenas keyed late offense with a Beauchamp RBI single and a Cardenas double as Cincinnati pulled away.

Cincinnati Lee May Don Pavletich New York Mets May Pavletich Jim Beauchamp Mets Tommy Agee Jerry Buchek Beauchamp Leo Cardenas Reds Cardenas

Giusti Shuts Cubs as Astros Stretch Win Streak

Dave Giusti limited the Chicago Cubs to six hits and earned a 5-1 Astros victory to extend Houston’s winning streak to six. Giusti improved to 8-12, struck out seven and drove in a run with a sixth-inning squeeze after Dick Simpson’s triple. Don Kessinger’s error loaded the bases in the second, spurring two runs. Ernie Banks hit his 26th homer of the season, the 468th of his career.

Houston Daveleer Cubs Giusti Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Dick Simpson Don Kessinger Astros Denis Menke Ernie Bank

Chiefs whip Oakland to 31 21 in exhibition clash

Kansas City led by Len Dawson exploited Oakland errors for an early lead and defeated the defending AFL champions 31-21 in a Saturday night exhibition.

Kansas City Len Dawson Oakland

Packers Beat Cowboys 31-27 In Dallas Exhibition

Green Bay demonstrated versatility in 101 degree heat as it capitalized on Dallas errors to win 31-27. Bart Starr connected with Carroll Dale for a 52 yard score and Jim Grabowski scored from the one yard line, while Ray Nitschke picked off a Don Meredith pass to set up the go ahead.

Dallas Green Bay Texas Cowboys Packers Danny Anderson Bart Starr Carroll Dale Jim Grabowski Jerry Kramer Don Meredith Lance Rentzel Ray Nitschke Meredith

Nicklaus and Elder lead Philadelphia Golf Classic

Jack Nicklaus and Lee Elder shared the 54 hole lead at eight under par 208 in the Philadelphia Golf Classic. Nicklaus shot 66 in the third round and Elder 66 with six and seven birdies respectively as late leaders faltered. Homero Blancas and Gene Littler were one stroke back among early finishers.

Philadelphia Jack Nicklaus Lee Elder Nicklaus Elder Bob Murray Nichols Fla Jim Ferrier Burbank Calif Bobby Cole Billy Casper Imoney Nickilaus Eldler Homero Blancas Gene Littler Sa’ Jolla

Bratkowski Sneaks in 3 Yard TD Against Cowboys

Zeke Bratkowski scored a three yard rushing TD for the Packers. The halftime margin stood at 17 to 10 after Mike Clark booted a 16 yard Dallas field goal.

Cowboy Zeke Bratkowski Packers Mike Clark Dallas

Oakland Sinks California 9-5

Oakland beat the California Angels 9-5 as Jim Pagliaroni Joe Keough and Rick Monday each drove in two runs. The game was played Saturday night.

Oakland Jim Pagliaroni Joe Keouga Ricky Monday California Angels

Palmer Could Split PGA On Golfs Boom Question

Arnold Palmer weighs joining the rebellion of the RPG against the PGA amid talks with RPG backers. The decision could split or solidify golf’s $5.6 million tour as players seek more control while manufacturers fear disruption. Palmer plans talks at the Thunderbird Classic before deciding.

Will Grimsley Associated Press NEW York (Ap Arnold Palmer Max Elbin iGolfers Association Palmer PGA Tour Upper Montclair N.J Jack Nicklaus Bill Casper Lee Trevino Nicklaus Casper RPG Philadelphia

Chisox Rally to Beat Twins in First TwiLight Game

Chicago White Sox edge Minnesota 4-2 as Pete Ward drives in two with a double and Tom McGraw adds a two-base hit in a decisive sixth inning. The effort secures the opener of a twilight doubleheader.

Chicago Pete Ward Tom McGraw Chicago White Sox Minnesota

Vikings Rout Eagles in 52 10 Exhibition Victory

In Minneapolis Jones ran 99 yards for two touchdowns while Joe Kapp and Bob Berry each threw two scoring passes as the Vikings defeated the Eagles 52-10 in an NFL exhibition Saturday.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Clinton Jones Joe Kapp Bob Berry Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia

Phillies Top Braves 4-3 Behind Rookie Johnson First MLB Win

Atlanta starter Joe Torre struck out Jerry Johnson who doubled in a run as Johnson earned his first major league victory. The Phillies built a 4-1 lead, Richie Allen drove in a run, Roberto Pena scored on a wild pitch, and Tony Taylor stole home in the seventh. Felix Mil doubled in a run in the ninth to trim the margin.

Atlanta Joe Torre Jerry Johnson Philadelphia Atlanta Braves Johnson Gary Wagner Phils Richie Allen Roberto Pena Roe Stone Tony Taylor Felix

Gordon's TD Catches Put Chibears Over Skins 45-13

Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins 45-13 in an NFL exhibition as Dick Gordon caught three touchdown passes and set up another on a 78-yard play. Jack Concannon connected for two Gordon TDs and a 25 yarder as Chicago led 21-0 after the first quarter.

Gordon Chibears Skins Raleigh N.C Dick Gordon Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Washington Charlie

Central Baptist Takes Church Softball Tourney Title

Central Baptist defeated Oak Ridge Methodist 7 3 to win the Decatur Church Softball Tournament. Sandy Jewel and Hobart Ogletree led with strong performances and a 10 hit attack supported by two-hit efforts from J Boyd. Oak Park Baptist out hit Brookhaven but fell behind early.

Sandy Jewel Oak Ridge Methodist Central Baptist Decatur Oak Park Brookhaven Lnce Brookhaven Baptist Oak Park Baptist Duke McComb Jewel Gene Easterling Roy McAllist Rassie Wallace R. Long Louisier Winford Turner L. Deprest T. Hardin James Thompson West

Saturday Baseball Scores and Sundays Matchups Highlight Week

Teams posted wins including New York 2 Detroit 1 Cleveland 2 Washington 1 in 16 innings and Chicago 4 Minnesota 2. Afternoon and Sunday games list California Oakland Houston and others with notable pitchers Brunet Nash Kaat Peters Bel l and Seaver among key names.

New York Detroit Cleveland Washington Chicago Minnesota Baltimore Boston California Oakland Brunet Nash Kaat Peters Bell Phoebus McDowell Moore Dobson Lolich Talbot Barber Philadelphia L. Jackson Atlanta Niekro Seaver Cincinnati Arrigo Jenkins Houston Dierker San Francisco Marichal Los Angeles Kekich Pittsburgh Bunning St. Louis Brill Lee An

Bears Club to Meet at Austin High Booster Club

Bears' Club meets Austin High School's Athletic Booster Club Thursday night at 7 30 in the school cafeteria. All members urged to attend.

Austin High School

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