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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1968

Page

8

Wade Frowns At Rule Limiting Drills In Duke Practice

Former Alabama and Duke coach Wallace Wade criticizes an NCAA rule barring padded drills in the first three days of practice. He watches Duke's 64 players, notes team size growth, and praises player enthusiasm while former Duke coaches Bill Murray and Eddie Cameron observe. Wade, 76, lives on a Durham area cattle farm and coached Duke until 1950.

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Spartans Hold Edge in Series Versus Six Opponents this Fall

Michigan State shows a winning edge over six of ten football opponents this fall. The Spartans lead Syracuse Wisconsin Ohio State Indiana Purdue and Northwestern in series, trail Michigan Minnesota and Notre Dame, and will face Baylor for the first time this season.

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Ardmore Tigers Open 1968 Season Contender for Limestone Crown

Ardmore high seeks Limestone County title with a strong 1968 outfit led by junior quarterback Mike Smith. Seniors Ray Wales and J. V. McMunn anchor line, with fullback Tony Malone and backs Tony Hogan and Tony Vining providing running力. Openers vs New Hope away, home debut Sept 13 vs Portland.

Dick Bell DAILY Ardmore Ardmore Tigers Limestone County Eugene Cooper Tigers Mike Smith Cooper Roger Downs J. V. McMunn New Hope Oortland Larry Elkins Jerr Wales Harold Mitchell David Ables Roger Vining Doyce Maddox Bill Lusk Lyn Mims Roger Jones Stanley Adams Jackie Whitt Marvin Biggerstaff Robert Lenard Collins cLemore Phil Blankenship Ll Ullbacks Tony Malone Anthony Hobbs I Phil. Pepper Courtland Hatton West Limestone Lexington Hazel Green East Limestone Tanner Elkmont Tony Hogan Tony Vining

Judge says Rick Barry free to play for Oaks after Warriors ruling

In San Francisco a court ruled the Warriors cannot compel Rick Barry to stay with the NBA team beyond September 30. Barry may join the Oakland Oaks of the ABA, with potential damages to the Warriors if appellate court rules otherwise. Barry said he plans to play and will be ready after training.

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Kaline Sits On Bench With Tigers In Crucial Series

Al Kaline, back from a pulled muscle, sits on the Detroit bench as the Tigers enter a decisive three game set with the Baltimore Orioles. Kaline says he could pinch hit and that Detroit believes Baltimore must chase them, hoping two wins seal the pennant bid.

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Tuthill Quits PGA Tournament Director Post

PGA field staff chief Jack Tuthill resigns as tournament director after Hartford Open. He cites changes under Joe Black and loss of reporting structure, amid ongoing PGA touring pros split. Replacement to be signed. speculation links Tuthill to Players group, though he denies talks.

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Tigers Open Fall Drills with Giffin Moved to Defense

Auburn coach Ralph Jordan opened fall practice announcing top rusher Al Giffin will switch from fullback to linebacker to fill the line backing post after Tommy Yearout's loss. Giffin, 392 rushing yards in 1967, has prior defensive experience as a sophomore on the All-Southeastern Conference team. The Tigers began in shorts with pads to start Tuesday, under a new NCAA rule allowing three days of noncontact work. Jordan praised quarterback pair Loran Carter and Dwight Brisendine and noted Connie Frederick’s solid showing at end.

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Santo drives Cubs to 5-3 win over Astros with two homers

Ron Santo drives in all Chicago runs with two home runs as the Cubs beat Houston 5-3 behind Ferguson Jenkins. Santo's 21st and 22nd homers season highlights. Jenkins earns his 16th win, fanning eight for NL leading 218 strikeouts.

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Alabama Tide Start New Season With First Day Practice

Coach Paul Bryant led over 100 players as Alabama began preparations for a new season. He praised the squad’s overall conditioning and noted some borderline players need further evaluation. Five players missed practice due to slight temperatures, while Ronnie Richardson of Columbus, Ga., had arm surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely.

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White Sox owner backs railside sports center plan

Arthur Allyn seeks to build a major sport center south of the Loop with Open Lands Project endorsement. Jeffery H. Short Jr. says the rail right site suits civic improvement and offers practical advantages over Soldier Field for baseball, football and indoor facilities.

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