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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1968

Page

9

Horn and Trevino share Buick Open third round lead

Rod Horn and Lee Trevino moved into a tie for the 54 hole lead at 208 after each shot 67 and 70 respectively at Warwick Hills. Mike Hill and Johnny Stevens trailed by one and two strokes as Julius Boros faded to 75.

Associated Press Grand Blanc Mich Kansan Rod’ Horn Lee Tevino Warwick Hills Country Club Horn Overland Park Kan Trevino Mike Hill Jackson Hill Dave Hill Stevens Pott Weiskopf Julius Boros Boros Johnny Stevens Tom Tom Weiskopf Bert Greene Fred Marti Dean Refram Charles Sifford Rocky Thompson Miller Barber Jim Colbert Frank Beard Steve Spray Dick Mayer Hammer Bob Lunn Lee Elder Howie Johnson Gibby Gilbert Rod Funseth R.H. Sikes Harold Henning Rick Rhoads Bob McCallister Hale Irwin Marty Fieckman Murphy Terry Wilcox Dick Rhyan Bob Smith Ron Cerrado Bob Goalby Chris Blocker Jerry Steelsmith Jerry McGee Gene Littler Lionel Hebert Doug Ford Hugh Royer Pete Brown John Lively Blancas Ken Benturi Monty Kaser Hideyo Sugimoto Sam Carmichael Aunt Bob Stanton Kermit Zarley Chi Chi Rodriguez Rich Bassett David Jiminez Bunky Henry Petri Deane Berman Mac McLendon Wayne Yates Roy Pace Bob Verney May

Liston TKO Victory Over Henry Clark in San Francisco

Former world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston extended his comeback with a seventh round technical knockout of Henry Clark of San Francisco. Liston improves to seven straight wins by KO as he rebuilds after losses.

Jim Church San Francisco Sonny Liston Henry Clark Liston Cassius Clay Clark California Billy Cow Palace AP Sports

Boxing Roundup and Standings Mixed With Baseball Scores

The column blends baseball standings and Sunday games with player lineups and pitchers listed for multiple matchups. It also recounts Cassius Clay versus Liston notes and postfight quotes, detailing Liston’s KO win and Clark’s request for a rematch.

Belcher Rumors Persist As Wilson Resigns At Athens College

Athens College announces the resignation of Max Wilson after six years as assistant basketball and head baseball coach. He will join Gadsden State Junior College in physical education. Belcher denies plans to resign amid budget cuts and scholarship losses affecting the athletic program.

Athens Max Wilson Athens College Decatur Daily Wilson Limestone County College THE Daily Saturday Gadsden State Junior College Oba Belcher Belcher Gadsden Bears Intramur Bailey

National League Favored 7-5 In Dome All-Star Game

The National League is a 7-5 favorite to beat the American League in the indoor All-Star Game at Houston’s dome. Star pitchers like Drysdale Gibson and Marichal back a lineup featuring Reds Cubs stars while Luis Tiant may start for the American League. Harmon Killebrew Rod Carew Jim Fregosi Brooks Robinson headline the AL lineup with Freehan catching.

Dome Houston Juan Marichal San Francisco Don Drysdale Los Angeles Bob Gibson St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Luis Tiant Cleveland Indians

Millan Delivers Braves Doubleheader Sweep Over Astros

Felix Millan doubled home a run in the ninth inning as Atlanta edged Houston 2-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep after Phil Niekro pitched four-hit ball in the day game 5-0. Hank Aaron had three hits and drove in a run, while Rusty Staub and Norm Miller produced Houston runs in the night contest.

Atlanta Felix Millan Houston Astros Braves Phil Niekro Ken Johnson Don Wilson Norm Miller Rusty Istaub Hank—Aaron Iwho

Braves Rally Seals Win On Boyer Single In Seventh

Atlanta scored all five first game runs in the seventh off Dave Giusti. Sonny Jackson drove in a run with a single Millan doubled home two more and then Niekro capped the rally with a two run double.

Clete Boyer Atlanta Dave Giusti Sonny Jackson Millan Niekro

All Star Game Set With McCovey Flood Santo in lineup

The 1968 All Star Game will air at 8 15 p m EDT on NBC. National league stars including Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle are left on the bench as managers name a 25 man squad with Willie McCovey at first base and Curt Flood, Hank Aaron in the outfield.

Americ National League Gaan GAB RH Pet Harrelson Bsn Alough Monday Oak Rose Cin Yastremski Bsn Flood Carew Staub Htn Howard Uhlaender Alou A.johnson White NY Charles NY Oliva W.horton- Det Helms Cin A Wills Pgh W.horton H.aaron F.howard Washington McCovey San Francisco Roll Boston Atlanta Houston Hart Powell Baltimore Freehan Detroit Abernathy Cincinnati Kline Ohn Chicago McLain Marihhal Pittsburgh Blass Troit Lasher Koosman Wright California Trant Pittsburgh Kleveland New York Burgh Anaheim National Broadcasting Company Wrigley Field National Mickey Mantle Willie ‘Mays Nationals Willie McCovey Tommy Hems Don Kesinger Ron Santo Curt Flood St.Louis Pete Ose Hank Aaron Jerry Grote New York Mets

Tomboys Host Birmingham Juniors in Delano Park Doubleheader

The Decatur Tomboys softball team welcomes the Birmingham Little Devils for a two game set at Delano Park. First game starts at 2 p.m. followed by a 4 p.m. contest.

Decatur Tomboys Little Devils of Birmingham Delano Park

MSU Coach Biggie Munn's Admin Aides Lead Major Programs

Three members of Biggie Munn's 1953 Michigan State football coaching staff became athletic directors at Nebraska Missouri and Virginia. Two assistants from the same staff rose to head coaching roles with Earle Edwards at NC State and Duffy Daugherty succeeding Munn as Spartan coach after Biggie moved to athletic director.

East Lansing Mich Biggie Unn Michigan State Bob Devaney Nebraska Dan Devine Missouri Steve Sebo Virginia Earle Edwards North Carolina State Duffy Daugherty Munn Spartan Biggie

Cards Blank Giants 3-0 as Gibson Dominates Giants

Johnny Edwards hit a two run homer and Bob Gibson pitched a complete game shutout to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0. Edwards gave the Cardinals a first inning lead, Gibson doubled in an unearned run, and he struck out nine while allowing six hits.

San Francisco Johnny Edwards Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Edwards Curt Flood Gibson Giants Juan Marichal Cardinal Bobby Bonds Dave Marshall Marichal Cardinals

Bosox Rally Past Twins 4-2 for Sixth Straight Win

Boston beat Minnesota 4-2 as Lee Stange earned his seventh save after a strong relief outing. Reggie Smith sparked a four-run second inning with a double and Rico Petrocelli, Joe Foy, and Gary Bell drove in runs. Rod Carew provided Minnesota's two runs with a bases loaded single in the fourth before Bell closed out the game.

Dave O’hara Associated Press Boston Boston Red Sox Lee Stange Minnesota Twins Stange Gary Bell Twins Red Sox Minnesota Dave Boswell Reggie Smith Rico Petrocelli Joe Foy Bell Russ _ Gibson Mike Andrews Rod Carew Carew Rich Reese

Schollander Shines At Santa Clara

Don Schollander, Yale senior and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, qualified high in the 200-meter free at the Santa Clara International Invitational with 2:00.6. Greg Charlton led 200-meter qualifiers with 1:00.3 in the same meet. John Ferris topped the 200-meter butterfly qualifiers at 2:09.2 while Mark Spitz posted 2:11.5. Pam Kruse also appeared as a record holder in the event.

Santa Clara Calif Don Schollander Charlton John Ferris Arden Hills Carmichael Mark Spitz Pam Kruse Forterdale Fla

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