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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1968

Page

12

Wildcats Crush LSU 121-95 to Tie Rupp’s Victory Record

Kentucky led by Mike Casey and Thad Jaracz rolled past LSU 121-95 at Baton Rouge. Pete Maravich scored 52 for the Tigers but the Wildcats' efficient offense and strong rebounding secured the SEC win and allowed Adolph Rupp to match Phog Allen for most college basketball victories.

Bill Neikirk Associated Press Baton Rouge la Kentucky Adolph Rupp Louisiana State LSU Pete Maravich Mike Casey Thad Jaracz Wildcats Rupp Phog Allen Kansas Tigers Victo R Maravich Ralph Jukkola Maravich Jaracz Casey Kentuckians Cliff Berger AP Sports

Orioles Sign Four Players In 1968 Solidifying Roster

Baltimore Orioles announced the signings of four players Pete Richert Marcelino Lopez Dave May and Ron Stone to strengthen the 1968 roster. Richert a 7-10 pitcher after a May trade from Washington is planned for a starting role and not in the bullpen.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Pete Richert Marcelino Lopez Dave May Ron Stone Richert Washington

Casper Leads LA Open After Three Rounds

Billy Casper shot 68 to reach 205 after 54 holes and hold a one stroke edge over John Schlee and Al Geiberger in the Los Angeles Open at Pasadena. Schlee and Geiberger closed to within one, while Arnold Palmer and Dave Eichelberger stayed in contention as Casper survived a windy, cold day.

Associated Press Pasadena Calif Billy Casper John Schlee al Geiberger Casper Schlee Dallas Geiberger Arnold Palmer Dave Eichelberger Jon Schlee Tom Weiskopf Miller Barber Steve Eichstadt Dave Stockton Dave Hill Dave Marr Lee Trevino Howie Johnson Charlie Sifford Tommy Aaron Gene Littler George Archer Phil, Rodgers Don Bies Jim Clark George Knudson Gardner Dickinson

Mt Hope Clinches Lawrence Tournament Title In Solid Final

Mt Hope defeated Courtland 85 to 69 to win the Lawrence basketball tournament. Sibley led with 30 points, Kerby added 29, Hutto 24, and Junior Hill 22 for Courtland. Mt Hope opened strong, led 20-0 early, and pulled away after intermission. Mt Hope B team won 79-60 over Speake, while Town Creek edged Charlebeate 54-52 in overtime amid eligibility questions for two players.

Town Creek Lawrence T. Hope Courtland Mt. Hope Lanier Sibley Mikan Sibley Kerby Gary Hutto Junior Hill Mr. Hope Speake Jim Mills Charles Lovett Rickey Steel Baby Bobcats Charlebeate Daryle Grissom Wilburn King Larry Smith Mt.Hope Hutto Greg Redding Gary Johnson Larry Hogan Randy Summers Joe Potter Hal Boyd Milton Taylor Hatton Charles Carter Jack Williams Milan Kerby Frank Crawford Larry Ryan C’land Felton Blackwood Anthony Terry

Harper bursts into seven stroke lead at PGA Senior Championship

Chandler Harper, 54, former PGA champion, fired a course record 66 at the old Palm Beach Gardens layout to move seven strokes ahead after 54 holes in the 15th PGA Teacher Senior Golf Championship. Snead set last year's record at 66.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Chandler Harper Snead

Stabler Drafted by Astros as Baseball Choice Looms

George Hendrick led off the winter draft for the Athletics while Alabama quarterback Ken Stabler drew attention as the Astros pick in the second round. Stabler weighed options between baseball and football, saying he would wait to see the football draft before deciding.

Murray Chass Associated Press NEW York (Ap George Hendrick Los Angeles Ken Stabler Stabler Alabama Crimson Tide Houston Astros Oklahoma City Astros Spec Richardson Foley Ala Hendrick Oakland Athletics Ray Wallow Athletics Eric Soderholm Miami Beach Fla Soderholm Minnesota Swallowaid Oakland New York Mets George Kazmarek Baltimore New York

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