Roden Victor Wins DIR 100 Lap at Decatur Raceway
Victor Roden led a 24-car field to win the DIR 100 Lap for modifieds at Decatur International Raceway. He earned 350 dollars. Vanith Sardis, Tenn., was runner up with 275, Paul Crabtree and Tut Brown shared third and fourth with 225 and 175, while Kon Cameron finished fifth at 125. Jim Busby won the consolation, with Glen Smith second and Ocie Abercrombie third. Eighteen of twenty four starters finished. DIR plans track resurfacing before resuming racing. The 1969 ABC National Seniors meet is set for Red Carpet Lanes in Milwaukee.
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Yankees Beat McLain Tigers 2 1 Behind Stottlemyre Gem
Roy White hit a two run homer in the first as Mel Stottlemyre threw a four hit game for his 17th win. Denny McLain took his fifth loss despite pitching well after an earlier road skid. Willie Horton added Detroit’s lone homer in a tense 2 1 decision.
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Gibson Victim Bucs Rally Late To Top Cards 6-4
Pittsburgh overcome a 4-0 deficit to beat St. Louis 6-4 as Willie Stargell homered and Donn Clendenon drove in the decisive run in the ninth. Bob Gibson struck out 15 but suffered his first loss since May 22, snapping his 15 game win streak.
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Crowe Opens Green Acres with 69 Leads Open
Jack Crowe shot 69 to lead the Green Acres Open with medalist honors in the second annual tournament. His closest challenger, Coach Rod Goode, posted 71 while Jo Don Thompson and Willis Wilkerson Jr. sat four and six strokes back. The final 18 holes begin at 7:30 a.m. with the championship flight teeing off at 12:30 p.m.
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Golf Flight Tee Timings Listed for Fourth Flight
Fourth Flight tee times start at 8 a.m. with M. T. Harkrider Clayton Travis and Larry Morris. At 8:15 a.m. Charles Brown Rodell Thacker and Benny Shepard tee off. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Larry Rotton oe Garth Lynn Holladay and Jack lark follow.
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Decatur High Tickets Go On Sale Monday
Decatur High School announced that adult season tickets for home games go on sale tomorrow morning and run through Friday September 6. Principal Brad Stephens made the disclosure Saturday.
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Decatur High School
Brad Stephens
Cardenal drives in 16th inning to lift Indians over Senators
Jose Cardenal scored the winning run on Hank Allen's throwing error in the 16th inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 2-1. Cardenal singled to start the 16th, stole second, and after a double steal with Jimmie Hall, scored on Allen's wild throw. Washington tied in the ninth on Mike Epstein's leadoff homer. Luis Tiant pitched five innings before heat exhaustion forced him out.
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People Of Distinction Offer Christmas Cards in Albums
People of Distinction promotes specially prepared albums for Christmas cards at The Book Mark in Gateway Shopping Center. Customers are invited to browse and place orders now for unique card selections.
Stevens Cards First Golf Ace At Burning Tree Club
Near 100 degree heat Ron W. Stevens played at Burning Tree Country Club and excelled in a golf event. The article notes tire sales and work between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Decatur hosts four home games beginning Friday night September 13 against Athens.
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Athens
Stevens nets 170 yard ace on 12th at fivesome event
Stevens drilled a 170 yard hole in one from the 12th tee using an iron. He notched his first ace while playing in a fivesome with Allen Hamilton, Billy Ralph, Del Carraher, and Dr. Mal Prewitt.
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del Carraher
Mal Prewitt
Falkville Blue Devils rely on youth in 1960 season
Falkville High unveils a small, junior heavy squad under coach Bobby Morris. With 19 juniors and nine seniors, the Blue Devils expect limited experience but potential leadership from senior linemen Joe Brewer and Tom Bramlett and quarterback Eddie Sivley to carry the offense.
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