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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1968

Page

9

Marichal guides Giants to 3-0 win over Cardinals

Juan Marichal pitched a four-hitter and drove in a run as the Giants shut out the St Louis Cardinals 3-0. Willie Mays and Jim Hart each delivered run-scoring hits, and Mays stole second to set up a late score. Manager Herman Franks signaled retirement if the pennant eludes San Francisco.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Juan ‘Marichal St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Marichal Herman Franks Giants Horace Stoneham St. Louis Atlanta Houston New York Mets Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Franks Stoneham Lou Brock Steve Carlton Willie Mays Jim Hart Hal Lanier Mays Jesus Alou Cardinals Tommie Aaron Pat Jarvis Aaron

Fleckman Opens Lead as Trevino Challenges at PGA

Marty Fleckman leads the PGA Championship at Pecan Valley after a 66 with Byron Nelson guiding his game. Lee Trevino starts strong with 69 but sits two back as Frank Beard Nicklaus Palmer and others trail in the San Antonio event.

Associated’ Press San Antonio Tex Marty Fleckman Byron Nelson Lee Trevino Nelson Trevino Fleckman Pecan Valley Frank Beard Beard Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Mason Rudolph Don Bies Dan Sikes Charles Coody Miller Barber Johnny Pott PGA al Geiberger Frank Boynton Laurie Hammer

Tonight's Major League Games Across Cities

Pittsburgh battles Atlanta with Moose on 4 6 while Jenkins faces Los Angeles as Chicago visits. Wise leads Philadelphia against Cincinnati Cloninger 1-5. Wilson and Perry duel Houston and San Francisco. Jackson faces Washburn in New York at St Louis. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.

Pittsburgh Moose Atlanta Chicago Jenkins Los Angeles Eee Philadelphia Wise Cincinnati Cloninger Houston Wilson San Francisco Perry New York Jackson St. Louis Washburn

North Stallworth in All Star lineup for North A 2A squad

Isaac Stallworth of Morgan County Training School Benni Allen of Cotaco and Mika Kerby of Mt Hope named to the North Class A 2A All Star team for the Tuscaloosa game August 8. The North squad includes Kerry Cole Eddie McDonald Jimmy Brown Benny Yates Bruce Nichols Terry Shirley Phillip Wilkerson with Alvin Byers and Marvin Rochelle as coaches. South selections list David Buckman Tim Lamblin Larry Hood Jerrel Kirby Don Taylor Keith Caldwell Harold Kelly Mayers Donal Jones Travis Grant with Creigh Purnell and Paul Ward coaching. Stallworth will attend Kansas on a basketball scholarship after starring for Morgan County.

Dick. Bell Daily Issac Stallworth Morgan County Training School Benni Allen Cotaco Mika Kerby Mt. Hope Tuscaloosa Herman L Bubba) Scot Alabama High School Athletic Association Kerry Cole St. Clair Co Odenville Eddie McDonald Marion Co Guin Jimmy Brown Fyffe Benny Yates Daviston Bruce Nichols Calera Terry Shirley Valley Head Phillip Wilkerson Mellow Valley Alvin Byers Marvin Rochelle l David Buckman Greensboro Tim Lamblin Kinston Larry Hood Oakman Jerrel Kirby Randolph Co Don Taylor Abbeville Keith Caldwell Blackshear Harold, Kelly New Brockton Ma Mayers Millport Donal Jones Dallas Co Travis I Grant Barbour Co Creigh Purnell Paul Ward Stallworth University of Kansas Kansas

Wilt Tells His Version Of LA Deal

Wilt Chamberlain spoke from New York to offer his side on why the Philadelphia 76ers traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers in a landmark NBA deal. He claimed the Sixers’ account is tainted and pressed that he did not set a price or force the move, noting ownership offered a lower contract and that two meetings preceded the trade.

Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain New York Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers 76Ers Alex Hannum Irv Kosloff Kosloff Lakers Archie Clark Darrall Imhoff Jerry Chambers

Sheffield Beats Muscle Shoals In District Little League Opener

In Walter Jackson field Sheffield edged Muscle Shoals 2-0 to open District six Little League Tournament. Rick McCoy pitched all nine innings allowing three hits with eight strikeouts while Wayne Holt took the loss. Sheffield meets Decatur American League tonight at 7 ahead of the championship at 7 Saturday.

Dick Bell Daily Sports Walter Jackson Field Sheffield Muscle Shoals Wayne Holt Decatur National Falkville

Central Fifth Church Softball Winners Report

Central Baptist beat Flint Baptist 15 8 and 5th Ave Baptist defeated Austinville Baptist 10 5 in Thursday league play. Don Stanford led Central with a home run and two singles. Bob Graves and Bob Holmquist each doubled twice and singled. Tom Cherry had four singles for Flint. Jim McCullough homered and singled. Paul McKnight tripled and singled. Chastain Broadway had two singles for 5th Ave. Broadway. Wayne Sparkman produced two triples and a single for the Austinville losers.

Central Baptist Flint Baptist 5Th Ave. Baptist Ustinville Baptist Don Stanford Central Bob Graves Bob Holmquist Tom Cherry Flint Jim McCullough Paul McKnight Chastain Broadway 5Th Ave Austinville Wayne Sparkman

Superstar Demanded Three Year Million Dollar Contract

Reports say the star sought a three year deal worth millions and included part ownership in the team as part of negotiations.

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