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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

10

Tigers Dominate Opener Behind Tiant For AL Sweep

Tiant wins his 14th as Detroit takes the opener from California. Mincher drives Angels ahead with a two run homer and a two run single in the ninth fuels the Indians rally. Yastrzemski homers in both games as Boston sweeps Minnesota. Foy adds a two run shot in the nightcap. Rivers: Orioles edge Yankees with Valentine homer in a ninth inning rally. Hendricks homers in both ends for Baltimore. White Sox top Washington as Causey, Epstein contribute in late drama.

Page California Luis Tiant Don Mincher Angels Indians Carl” Yastrzemski Red Sox Twins Joe Foy Yankees Baltimore Roy White Andy Kosco Mel Stottlemyre Fred Valentine Orioles Elrod Hendricks Wayne Causey White Sox Washington Mike Epstein Senators

Banks hits 11th career grand slam in Cubs win

Ernie Banks belted his 11th career grand slam and his 13th homer of the season as the Cubs rallied in the eighth. Billy Williams and Ron Santo added key No. 8 hits before Banks tied the game with a single. The Pirates countered with two-run eighth inning singles by Willie Stargell and Manny M lien ez to take a 3-2 lead in the nightcap before Chicagoagain staged a late push.

Ernie Banks Pirates Willie Stargell Manny Jimenez Pittsburgh Cubs Kessinger Billy Williams Ron Santo Banks New York Larry Jackson Phillies Mets Ed Kranepool Richie Allen Phils

British rider Hailwood hospitalised after uphill motorcycle spill

Mike Hailwood of Britain was hospitalized in Lugano Switzerland with apparent minor injuries after a spill during an uphill motorcycle race near here.

Lugano Switzerland Mike Hailwood Britain Here

Weiskopf Wins Buick Open In One Stroke Victory

PGA tour rookie Mike Hill missed a five foot par putt on the 18th hole allowing Tom Weiskopf to seize the Buick Open title at Warwick Hills. Weiskopf finished eight under par 280 to win $25,000. Hill earned $15,000. Rod Horn placed a distant third at 278 while Lunn and Thompson tied for fourth at 283. Defending champ Julius Boros Trevino and Pott ended tied for fifth at 284.

Bill Halls Associated Press Grand Blanc Mich Tom Weiskopf Mike Hill Warwick Hills Hill Weiskopf Jackson Dave Hill Rod Horn Overland Park Kan Mrs. Benning Carol Mann Miss Mann Towson Marilynn Smith Jupiter Fla Marley Lindstrom Kathy Whitworth Catherine LaCoste France

Weiskopf Tops in PGA Tour Event with Boros Chase

Tom Weiskopf shot 69 in the final round to win as Julius Boros faded in the stretch. Henry Clark led early but slipped after a strong back nine while notable players like Johnny Pott and Bob Murphy chased the title amid a star-studded leaderboard.

Nicklaus 4-1 Favorite In British Open

Jack Nicklaus 4-1 favorite for the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie Scotland as he seeks to improve on a prior 54 hour 17 minute run on the course. The 28 year old from Columbus Ohio is among top contenders along with Casper De Vicenzo Yancey Palmer Brewer and Sanders while Ben Hogan’s 1953 record lingers as a possible target.

Tom Reedy Carnoustie Scotland Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Columbus Ohio Nicklaus Ben Hogan Bill Casper Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Chamion de Vicenzo Roberto Casper Bert Yancey Arnold Palmer Gay Brewer Doug Sanders

Americans Holding Multiple Jobs in 1966

About 3.6 million Americans worked two or more jobs in 1966. The figure reflects the era's labor patterns and indicates a notable share of workers pursuing additional income or varied roles.

Twins Trounce Senators 9-4 in Dixie Senior League

The Twins pounded out 10 hits to beat the Senators 9-4. Roger Ferrell belted a three run homer in the sixth as Larry Parks and Mike Colee led the Twins with three and two hits respectively. Dale Mathis added a homer and Steve Long two hits for the Twins.

Twins Senators Larry Parks Mike Colee Roger Ferrell Bill Qualman Jim Straud Steve Tucker Joe Work Dale Mathis Roy Tapscott Steve Long Colee Tapscott Larry Spivey Ferrell

Crabtree Triumphs in Decatur Feature Narrowly

Crabtree edges Hill in late showdown to win the late model feature at Decatur International Raceway. Roden suffers a rare defeat as Cagle and Shaw contend in the crowded program with heat races and a 400 lap cadet race amid a full night of racing.

Paul Crabtree Greer Cagle Harold Shaw Decatur International Raceway Crabtree Harold Hill Ned Dominator Earl Roden Cagle Tri-Cities Morris Smith Gene Chupp Shaw Billy Swann Crab Tree Dir Martis Brewer Gates Open Cagle

Susie Maxwell Berning Captures U S Women's Open Title

Susie Maxwell Berning won the 16th U S Women's Open at Moselem Springs, finishing 72 holes in 289 to claim the $5,000 prize. Mickey Wright, Dawn Wright? No, Wright finished second with 292 as Berning edged past a late challenge and described the win as hard to believe.

Ralph Bernstein Associated Press Reading Susie Maxwell Berning Mrs. Benning Moselem Springs Golf Club Mickey Wright Incline Village Nev Miss Wright Dale

Broeker Wins Midsummer Trophy at Harewood Acres

Peter I Broeker of Point Claire Quebec drove a Stebro to win the 57 mile Midsummer Trophy at Harewood Acres with an average speed of 94.469 mph. Frank Kahlich of Grosse Pointe Michigan finished third in a Porsche RS 61.

Jarvis Ont Peter i Broeker Point Claire Que Harewood Acres Frank Kahlich Grosse Pointe Mich

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