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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1969

Page

10

Isaac Powers Dodge To Victory In 300

Bobby Isaac of Catawba North Carolina powered his 1969 Dodge to win the Macon 300 at Middle Georgia Raceway. He moved into first at the 227 lap mark and beat defending champion David Pearson in a 1969 Ford by four seconds. Richard Petty finished third, John Sears fourth, and Neil Castles fifth. Isaac earned 2500 dollars of a 15000 dollar purse as the top finisher. The list of 15 finishers and their cars followed.

Macon Bobby Isaac Catawba N.C Isaac David—Pearson Spartanburg S.C Richard Petty Randleman John Sears Ellerbee Ford Neil Castles Charlotte Plymouth Bobby Allison Hueytown Ala Friday Hassler Chattanooga Tenn Elmo Langley Robert Brooks J. D. McDuffie Sanford Buick Middle Georgia David Pearson Randieman Charlotte NC

Charlotte and Birmingham clash in Southern League opener

Second-place Charlotte seeks to cool front-running Birmingham in a three game set starting tonight. Charlotte beat Savannah 6 2 for win No 9 while Birmingham won 5 4 at Asheville to maintain a seven game lead. Montgomery topped Columbus 4 3 as three unearned runs in the fifth fueled the win.

Associated Press Charlotte Birmingham Hornets Savannah Asheville Montgomery Columbus Danny Thompson Emil Gove Hornet Charlie Waters Rusty Adkins Cisive Bruce Pfeifer Hagan Anderson Brian Murphy Pete McKenzie Anderson Savanna

Atlanta Chiefs to host Eintracht in international clash

The Atlanta Chiefs will face European power Eintracht in a June 13 international match at home. Eintracht has dominated the Bundesliga since 1967, while the Chiefs, NASL champions, bring a 2-2 international record into the game.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Chiefs Europe Eintracht Chiefs Atlanta

Chiefs Beat Baltimore in NASL Opener

Atlanta Chiefs win 4-2 over Baltimore in the season opener. Evereard Cummings, 20, from Trinidad, debuts with a perfect pass to Boy Boy Motaung for the opening goal. Cummings later shoots twice, with teammates converting one shot by Motaung and Mike Ash.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Chiefs Baltimore Evereard Cummings Trinidad Atlanta Motaung Chiefs Cummings Mario Jelencovich Mike Ash

News Quiz Answers and Hialeah Trainer Leader

The item lists answers from a News Quiz on multiple parts and notes that A. Frank A. Bonsal led Hialeah trainers last Winter with 13 winners in 26 starts.

Frank A Downey Bonsal Hialeah

Majestic Prince Faces Belmont Stakes Bid for Triple Crown

Majestic Prince, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, trains 1 1/16 miles in 1 5145 for next Saturday's 125000 added Belmont Stakes. Shuvee, seeking the second Triple Crown for a filly, wins the Mother Goose and eyes the Coaching Club American Oaks. Other stakes include Dark Mirage's prior crown and Test's Argonaut Stakes victory at Hollywood Park.

Ed.schuyler, JR Associated Press Majestic Prince Johnny Longden Whitney Stone Shuvee Jesse Davison Coaching Club Howard B Keck

Interleague Pro Games Announced for 74-Game Preseason

Interleague play details reveal 33 games between AFL and NFL teams in the 74 game slate. Jets schedule six games including Aug 1 Chicago clash with College All Stars and single AFL-opponent game in Oakland. Colts, Browns, Steelers show varied AFL involvement. Two games staged in Montreal. CBC will televise five NFL games.

NEW York New York Jets Chicago Jets St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis New York Giants New Haven NFL Green Bay AFL Montreal Detroit Lions Boston Patriots Pittsburgh Columbia Broadcasting System Cleveland San Francisco Seattle Milwaukee Washington Detroit Tampa Fla Minnesota Baltimore Dallas

Mystery surrounds Kennedy Games after uneven track meet

At Berkeley the Kennedy Games Invitational was marked by multiple star setbacks. Seagren grappled with a stomach muscle issue, Matson skipped the shot put, Carlos flew to New York after his father’s death, and Greene pulled a hamstring. Ryun withdrew before the mile with a swollen knee as 15,500 fans watched an event that failed to reach its potential.

Randy Matson John Carlos Carlos New York Charlie Greene San Jose State California Karl Salb Kansas Wade Bell Leon Coleman Willie Davenport Modesto Los Angeles Edwards Stadium Jim Ryun Ryun

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