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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1968
Page
14
Moulton Speedway returns to action Friday night after a six week closure. Holt Harris of Moulton is the new track manager, promising identical rules and a big opening night show with late models and cadets racing at 8:30 p.m. Gates open 5:30, time trials 7:30.
Promoters argue for a governing body for professional tennis players, likened to PGA structure in golf. USLTA president Keher notes pros want bigger purses and say some may boycott Open events. He predicts Wimbledon and British bodies will resist ceding direction. Pro groups lack a central coordinating authority.
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo AP a field of 116 women golfers begins match play in the 68th annual Women's Western Golf Tournament. The rain delayed qualifying ended Tuesday led by Catherine Lacoste Martha Wilkinson and Mrs Michael Skala all with 74. Judy Jehle shot 78 with four birdies and three double bogeys.
The Associated Press lists top 1969 leaders in both leagues. AL batting .300 Harrelson leads in runs McAuliffe and Cardenal top RBIs, Oliva hits, and Campaneris leads steals. NL showcases Brock and Flood in runs and hits, McCovey leading home runs, with Abrenathy and Marichal noted for pitching.
Veteran quarterback Vito Parilli aged 38 has joined the New York Jets as a backup to Joe Namath. Parilli asserts he plans to play and earn his salary after a long career with the Browns Packers Rough Riders Raiders and Patriots. Namath recalls Parilli as a local hero from Rochester Pennsylvania and childhood helmet memories.
The piece traces Babe Parilli’s career from MVP in the 1952 College All-Star Game through Green Bay, Cleveland, Oakland, and New England, highlighting his long tenure, passing stats, and ongoing struggle for lasting NFL recognition. It quotes teammates and coaches, notes injuries and trades, and ends with Parilli’s belief he is not ready to be forgotten.
Chicago White Sox manager Al Lopez underwent an emergency appendectomy after stomach pains on Tuesday night. The 59 year old, who returned as skipper on July 14, will be out for at least two weeks. Coach Les Moss will direct the team in his absence.
Melbourne based marathon runner George Perdin, 43, set a 12 hour record of 84 miles 1 413 yards but did not surpass the 24 hour mark of 162 miles 704 yards from 1884.
George Brunet yielded six hits and earned his fifth straight win as California opened against Minnesota. Ted Uhlaender hit a seventh homer ending Brunet's 24 scoreless innings. Minnesota answered with three unearned runs, with Jim Merritt’s pitching guiding a Twins victory.
Carlisle Pennsylvania AP reports the Washington Redskins appoint Chris Hanburger as co captain for the 1968 NFL season. The announcement was made Tuesday and underscores Hanburger's leadership role on the team.
The $100 000 Minnesota Classic in St Paul starts a four day run with most big names sidelined. Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Gary Player Bob Goalby Julius Boros miss the event leaving Lee Trevino and Tom Weiskopf as favorites. Defending champion Lou Graham returns with Ray Floyd also back for the 20 000 first prize.
Falcons cut veteran guard Williams at 37 after learning the team seeks younger players. Georgia Tech’s Bleick failed medical clearance, while rookies A J Vaughn and Jim Schmidt were released. Steve Newell also placed on waivers as two early scrimmage long passes highlight the session with Randy Johnson and Ron Vanderkelen connecting for 75 and 78 yards respectively.
Doris Brown of Seattle set an Irish all events record of 2 07.5 in the women's half mile Tuesday night at Sanitry Stadium during an international track and field meet in Dublin.
The report lists a 6 702 yard Keller course par of 35 36 71 with Mike among those mentioned and scoring noted.
Abe Pollin completed a buyout of partners Arnie Heft and Earl Foreman to become the sole owner of the Baltimore Bullets. The Bethesda, Maryland builder paid an estimated 1.5 million dollars for the two thirds stake, with the club having rejoined the NBA in 1963 after earlier struggles.
Paul Bud Moore of Charlotte will drive the Bondy Long Torino on the NASCAR Grand National circuit for the rest of the year replacing Bobby Allison who left Hueytown Alabama. Moore, 26, previously drove the A J King Dodge Charger and will debut in the Dixie 500 at the Atlanta International Raceway on August 4.
New York AP report says Oscar Bonavena injured his right hand in training. Doctor Marvin Goldberg, manager, said the August 3 Buenos Aires bout with Leotis Martin was postponed and rescheduled.
Indiana quarterback Harry Gonso is highlighted as the cover subject of the 1968 Collegiate Football Guide, signaling his prominence among college players that season.
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