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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1968

Page

7

Stabler to Play in All America East West Game

Southland pride rises as Kenny Stabler commits to the East squad for the June 28 Coaches All American game in Atlanta. The Alabama star, recently drafted by the AFL Oakland Raiders, joins fellow Alabama and Auburn players in a bid to boost attendance and showcase Dixie football talents on national television.

Southland Atlanta Snakeman Foley Kenny Stabler Snake Stabler Alabama Oakland Raiders Dennis Homan Bobby Johns Auburn Tigers Freddie Hyatt Homan Braves Dixie Crimson Tide Auburn Hyatt

Grand Prix of 1968 Indianapolis 500 Sparks Turbine Controversy

Bobby Unser wins the 1968 Indianapolis 500 with a piston operated car while Andy Granatelli turbine cars falter. Joe Leonard and Graham Hill retire from turbine entries amid track limits, prompting Andy to vent about ruling and turbine performance.

Andy Bobby Unser Andy Granatelli Victory Lane Joe Leonard Graham Hill New York Yankees Granni Tuscaoola

Turbine debate swirls after Indy 500 remarks by Unser

Unser argues turbines could have won the Indy 500 but should race in a separate class while automotive vehicles compete for the main title. He says the turbines should be grounded and believes Leonard could have outrun him anytime. He reflects on luck and frames the turbine dispute as a larger fairness issue.

Unser Leonard

Braves Rally Behind Alou to Beat Pirates 5 2

Felipe Alou sparked a four inning rally as the Braves defeated the Pirates 5-2. Alou led off the fourth with a single and scored on Hank Aaron's sacrifice fly after McBean's wildness. Tito Francona and Deron Johnson later drove in runs, and Jose Pagan booted a grounder to allow another. The Braves added one more in the ninth to seal it. Pirates' Chuck Hiller and Willie Stargell homered in the sixth to make it 4-2 before Atlanta restored the two run margin.

Pittsburgh Felipe Alou al McBean Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Alou McBean Sonny Jackson Hank Aaron Tito Aaron Chuck Hiller Willie Stargell Hiller Braves

Baseball Night Schedules Across Cities

St Louis with Washburn and New York with Ryan square off while San Francisco carries Perry to face Los Angeles under Sutton. Cincinnati meets Philadelphia, Atlanta clashes Pittsburgh, Chicago visits Houston, and California travels to Oakland as Minnesota visits Chicago. A full slate includes Washington at Cleveland and Baltimore at Boston in primetime lineups.

St. Louis Washburn New York Ryan San Francisco Perry Los Angeles Sutton Cincinnati Pappas Philadelphia Fryman Atlanta Kelley Pittsburgh Silk Chicago Hands Houston Wilson California Brunel Oakland Odom Minnesota Chance Carlos Monbouquette Detroit Cain Washington Bertaiia Cleveland Williams Baltimore Brabender Boston Waslewski Falou Cf Malou Cf Jackson Pagan Aron Stargell If Francona Clemente Cindenon Ctaylor Piekro McBean Moose Jimenez Face Atlanta O E—Mcbean Stargell Fou Millan HR Stargell S—P.nieo H.aaron P.niekro

Cardinals Blank Mets 2-0 Behind Jaster gem

Larry Jaster twirled a two hit shutout as the Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 2-0. Greg Goossen broke up the perfect bid with a two out single in the eighth, ending the no hit run with a line drive past third base.

New York Larry Jaster New York Mets Greg Goossen St. Louis Cardinals

Cleveland Romps Past Nats 8-3

Lee Maye Tony Horton and Tommy Harper homered to fuel an 8-3 Cleveland win over Washington. Tiant earned his seventh victory as the Indians built a 5-0 lead, with Maye’s first homer, Horton's sixth, and Harper's fourth powering the offense.

Cleveland Lee Maye Tony Horton Tommy Harper Washington Luis Tiant Maye Horton Phil Ortega Harper Ame Tiant Larry Brown Indians Jon Ortega Vic Davalillo Vern Fuller Joe Azcue

Reds Rally Past Phillies 5-4 on Whitfield Two-Run Single

Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 5-4 after Fred Whitfield delivered a two-run single in the seventh to turn a 3-3 tie. Pinch hitter Bob Johnson opened the inning with an error, then Pete Rose and Chico Ruiz moved runners, and Whitfield's hit scored Johnson and Rose as the Reds overcame an early 3-1 deficit.

Philadelphia Fred Whitfield Cincinnati Reds Bob Johnson Pete Rose Chico Ruiz Vada Pinson Alex Johnson Whitfield Johnson Rose Phils Reds Johnny Bench

Jaycee Open Golf Tourney Opens at Indian Hills

The Decatur Jaycees Open Golf Tourney starts today at Indian Hills Golf Club. Play begins at daybreak with a 7.50 entry fee and no entries after 5 p.m. Scores determine flights for Sunday's final 18 holes. trophies and merchandise awarded in all flights.

Decatur

Mets to dedicate oldtimers game to Reds centennial

The New York Mets announce their seventh Oldtimers' Game on Saturday July 27 will honor the Cincinnati Reds centennial, recognizing the club as the first organized professional baseball team.

NEW York New York Mets Cincinnati Reds

Aaron Leads Atlanta Classic After 36 Holes

Tommy Aaron fired a 71 to take a two shot lead at the Atlanta Classic after 36 holes at Atlanta Country Club. Tom Weiskopf, who opened with 68, slumped to 83 and missed the cut, while Bob Lunn and Jack Nicklaus were two and three strokes back.

Tommy Aaron Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Tom Weiskopf Aaron Bob Lunn Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Tommy Aaron Jeeces DeWitt Weaver R. H. Sikes Les Chris Blocker Detroit Allan Henning Don January Horace Clarke Roy Dick Mayer Gary Player White Jim Northrup Kel Nagle Paul Bondeson Eldridge Miles Mickey Mantle George Bouten Lee Trevino Andy Kosco Monty Kaser Northrup Rocky Thompson New York Bert Yancey Courtney Bil Kermit Zarley Clarke Mauliffe Olpens White If Stanley Cf Wert Bob McCallister Oyler Brewer Stollmyre Lolich Bruce Devlin Csmith Archer Michael Orville Moody Wyatt Dudley Wysong Pal Terry Dill Howie Johnson Frank Boynton E—Clarke Bert Greene Cox Hr—W.horton S—Wert Billy’ Maxwell H Rerbbso Charles Sifford Son Eee Ese Steetsmith Seetilecare Gas Mac McLendon Johnny Potts Larry Mowry Cobie LeGrange George Smith Randy Petri John Lively al Besselink Told Kneece Bob Charles Ave Marr Lou Graham Ick Crawford Hinson Ardher Dickinson Charles Coody Tom Shaw Hideyo Sugimoto Ans Mason Rudolph Ck Rhyan Homero Blancas Mitchell Bobby Nichols Colbert Ill Garrett Dave Stockton Don Whitt Bobby Cole Rod, Horn Hale Irwin Jack McGowan Davis Love Steve Spray Tommy Bolt Wilf Houik Ray Flo Ken Still Wayne Yates Bob Verney Jimmy Clark Laurie Hammer

Horton’s 14th homer gives Tigers 1-0 win over Yankees

Willie Horton belted his 14th home run in the seventh, lifting Detroit to a 1-0 victory over New York. The win, Detroit’s fourth straight, moved the Tigers 2½ games up on Baltimore in the American League and extended Horton's hitting streak to 13 games. Mel Stottlemyre and Mickey Lolich each held the other to two hits before the rally.

Bill Halls Associated Press Detroit Willie Horton Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Boston Baltimore Orioles Horton Mel Stottlemyre Mickey Lolich Stottlemyre Lolich Norm Cash Ellie Rodriguez Charlie Smith

FSU eliminates Alabama in district tourney opener

Florida State defeated Alabama 6-1 at Sims Field to end the Crimson Tide’s double elimination run in the NCAA District Three tournament. Steve Mastin earned his 11th win, aiding FSU with nine hits, ten walks, and four Tide errors. Alabama’s pitching change came with the bases loaded and one out in the third.

Allen House George Wallace U U. S Alabama Wallace Jim Allen United States Senate Jim Wilk Gastonia N.C University of Alabama Florida State Crimson Tide Sims Field Tide Bama FSU East Carolina Seminoles Tribe Mike Innes Jack Glover Steve Mastin Wingate College Mastin Jack Traffanstedt Innes Glover John Peck Dave Cook

Oak Ridge softball shows tense Cardinal clash and league results

In a Friday church league night Alabama edged Ninth St 3-2 as Tom Whitaker hit a sacrifice fly and Glover drove in runs. Austinville Stan Moss and Innes spark Bibitem with key plays while Bellview, Baptist, and Methodist squads post wins in Oak Ridge action.

Bob Canty Bellview Austinville Stan Moss Innes Baptist Jeff Hogan Dave Methodist Cook Tom Whitaker Glover Alabama Tom Cook Tribe Bill Parker FSU

Boozer Signs 1968 Contract With New York Jets

New York Jets announce Emerson Boozer has signed his 1968 contract as reports say he is recovering quickly from a right knee injury.

NEW York Emerson Boozer New York Jets

Houston Defeats Cubs 3-1 Behind Dierker Four-Hitter

John Bateman drove in two as the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1. Larry Dierker pitched a four hit game to earn the win, improving to 5-7, while Ferguson Jenkins took the loss at 5-5. The Astros broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth on a Lee Thomas walk and Jim Wynn single, with Bateman delivering a two run double.

Shouston John Bateman Larry Dierker Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Lee Thomas Jim Wynn Bob Aspromonte Bateman Thomas Wynn Dierker Ferguson Jenkins Astros Jenkins Cubs Lou Johnson Glenn Beckert Ron Santo Chicago Abrh Houston Kessinger Davis Cf Beckert Menke Willams Staub Santo Banks Wynn If Ljohnson Handley Hickman Brand O Torres Spangler Bartasin Sb—Thomas Hartenstenkins Erker

Bowling style scores show multiple forfeit and 20 hit attack

Baptist won from Wesley memorial by forfeit. Wayne Sparkman and Troy Sparkman led Austinville with multiple triples and a single. Bobby Ford led Ninth St with a triple. Rassie Wallace had two triples and Medford King one to power Oak Ridge’s 20 hit attack. Leon Dawson led Bellview with a triple.

Baptist Wesley Memorial Wayne Troy Sparkman Austinville Troy Bobby Ford Rassie Wallace Medford King Oak Ridge Leon Dawson Bellview

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