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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1967
Page
9
Auburn and Clemson meet in a NCAA Tournament opener after Clemson finished the ACC season strong with six road wins to surge into contention. The matchup promises a tight battle as both programs seek a quick start.
The DIR at Decatur International Raceway faces rainouts as promoters Troy Watts and Melvin Mathews seek a new date or earlier start. Martis Brewer of Florence has 298 points and could lead after Saturday night. A. J. Foyt’s recent Indy 500 win is noted as context.
Orioles pitcher Steve Barber quit the team and did not fly with Baltimore to Anaheim for a five game series opening. He left after a five run Senators rally in the fifth inning. the Orioles won 7 to 5 in 19 innings on a Etchebarren homer. Barber told officials he could not go on as he tries to find his groove.
In Montevideo US and Russia share the lead after the United States routed an opponent 53 points ahead, finishing the half with a large margin as the finals progress.
League President Jim Nipper faces a snag in rescheduling four games rained out earlier. The Daily report notes two rain dates in June and Fifteenth at Avs- field, with schedules adjusted to complete the loop.
McLendon topped the Montgomery tournament with a 7 over par 287 for 72 holes. LSU teammate Jimmy Day of Laurel Mississippi took second at 269, while other finishers included Giles Crenshaw of Montgomery and Don Blanton of Selma with 305 and 310 respectively.
Ken Venturi ships to Baltusrol for the U.S. Open after reporting his hands nearly healed and his game improving. He aims to repeat his 1964 national title while hoping for a strong putting round and longer, straighter drives despite lingering skin peeling on two fingers. He’s posted a 69 at the California Club in a recent qualifier as 596 players compete.
Hill holds off Pott with a three stroke victory at the Memphis Open earning $100 000 and moving toward Buick Open in Flint Michigan. He battled nerves sleepless nights and blisters while leading wire to wire in a nerve shattering performance.
Goodyear introduces Wide Boots Wide Tread tires for passenger cars with a tread nearly one third wider than standard tires. The tires are described as racing-like with broad shoulders to start faster reach corners more safely and stop better.
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