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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1966

Page

10

Auburn Grid Tickets Going At Record Rate

Auburn ticket sales for the 1969 season show a record pace for games against Tennessee Georgia Tech Alabama and home games with Georgia and TCU. Becket says the Auburn Tennessee clash at Legion Field Sept 24 could set crowd records and notes Georgia Tech tickets will be released to the public for the first time. Season tickets up 14 percent with seven in-state games total price 39 dollars.

Auburn Tennessee Georgia Tech Alabama Birmingham Georgia T.C.U University of Georgia South Ed Frogs Frogs Mississippi State Jackson Florida Gainesville Steve Spurrier Beckwith Auburn Athletic Dept Ala

Globetrotters Name Mrs Abe Saperstein Leader After Abe

Frankfurt AP report says Mrs. Abe Saperstein, widow of Globetrotters founder Abe Saperstein, now leads the team. She describes taking charge after Abe's death, her transition from housewife to team manager, and plans to pass leadership to son Jerry. She recalls Abe’s role and their joint history.

Martin Zucker Frankfurt Germany Abe Saperstein Harlem Globetrotters Abe Sapterstein Jerry

Hylton eyes Grand National title at Daytona

James Hylton, 30s, from Inman South Carolina, pursues NASCAR Rookie of the Year and could win the Grand National title. With 2,500 points to the Firecracker 400 winner and a 100 point drop per finish, standings may shift at Daytona International Speedway where over 40,000 expect to attend.

Daytona International Speedway Jim Hurtubise Inman S.C Nascar David Pearson Spartanburg Daystona International Speedway Hylton

Torre and Freehan Named All Star Catchers For 1966

Braves catcher Joe Torre and Tigers receiver Bill Freehan were selected as the All Star catchers for the July 12 game in St Louis. Torre, voted by NL players managers and coaches, received 216 votes and will start for a third straight year. Freehan edged Earl Battey by 16 votes to earn his first starting assignment.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York (Ap Joe Torre Atlanta Braves Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers St. Louis Freehan Tigers Dick McAuliffe al Kaline Baltimore Torre Tom Haller San Francisco Tim McCarver John Bateman Houston Earl Battey Minnesota Twins Andy Etchebarren El‘ston Howard New York Jose Azue Cleveland Indians Sam Mele AL All-Stars Walter Alston

Hartack Sets Derby Record With Four Wins in Six Starts

Louisville Kentucky AP reports Bill Hartack holds the best Derby winning record with four victories in six starts at the Kentucky Derby. Only Eddie Arcaro has more Derby wins, totaling five in 21 mounts.

Louisville, Ky Bill Hartack Eddie Arcaro

Harlem Globetrotters Lead Passenger to New World

A vivid scene describes a poised elderly woman guiding a dozen Harlem Globetrotters as they disembark, heading toward more basketball victories at airports worldwide.

All America Coaches Game Draws 30,000 for Atlanta Showdown

In Atlanta Stadium the sixth annual coaches All-America game pits East led by Jim Grabowski and Steve Sloan against West featuring Donny Anderson and Randy Johnson. Duffy Daugherty and Tommy Prothro coach the teams as star players from Notre Dame, Missouri, Texas A&I and other schools headline the rosters.

Ron Speer Associated Press Atlanta Atlanta Stadium Green Bay Anderson Mike Garrett Southern Cal Duffy Daughterty Michigan State Tommy Prothro UCLA Prothro Garrett Steve Sloan Alabama Randy Johnson Texas A&i Atlanta Falcons Gary Lane Missouri Johnny Roland Missour Carl McAdams Oklahoma Tommy Nobis Texas Glen Ray Hies Arkansas Charlie Casey Florida Dick Arrington Notre Dame Karl Singer Purdue Paul Crane

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Daytona Hurtubise Bill Beckwith Daytona Beach Fila James Hylton Chicago Neral— Che Mee Travel Service Southern Delta United Eastern Northwest Airlines & Others AAA Ana Culonia Bank Street Hollywood Sloan Vs. Johnson Daugherty Buffalo N.Y American Football Coaches Association The American Broadcasting Co East Frank Emanuel Nick Rassas West Aaron Brown Minnesota Walt Barnes Nebraska Rentall, Inc Pryor Field AIR Freight Julius Carden Doug Sparks Don Gowen Bank St
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