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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
8
DIR oval features three divisions racing as about 75 cars fill the open field and limit late models and cadets. Gates open 5 p.m. Races start 8 15 p.m. with time trials at 7 30 p.m.
Nancy Richey of San Angelo Texas upset Billie Jean King 2-6 6-3 6-4 on a side court to end King’s Paris title bid. Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall reached the final as predicted with Laver defeating Pancho Gonzales 6-3 6-3 6-1 and Rosewall beating Gimeno 3-6 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-3 in a five set marathon.
Cincinnati Bengals announce the signing of linebacker John Neidert and fullback Wayne Patrick from the University of Louisville. The tandem, both AFL selections, joined the team Friday.
Entries from the Southeast to Chicago prepare for the Heart of Dixie National Sports Car Races at the abandoned city airport in Huntsville. About 100 cars compete on a mile-long back straight with speeds near 200 mph. Notable entries include Howmet TX turbine cars, Jim Fitzgerald Datsun 2000, Bill Fuller Lamborghin Miura Merlyn Chevrolet, and two Shelby GT350s, with proceeds to Sertoma projects.
The Decatur Model Airplane Club will sponsor a two day competition at Courtland Air Base on June 22 and 23 to select the winner for national and international contests. Registration is $2 and opens at 8 a.m. each day.
Hueytown Alabama driver Bobby Allison announced leaving Ford's factory team to race a Chevelle with a silent sponsor. He cited limited races, home reasons, and discontent with crew chief Fred Lorenzen after a World 600 lapse that cost him prize money, plus Ford agency signs being dropped locally.
A two day baseball draft of free agents concluded with 1050 players chosen by major league clubs and their minor league affiliates. Regular phase covered unsigned players from school and college. secondary phase added 137 players. The total trailed the 1169 selected last June.
Paris AP reports the French Automobile Federation moved the LeMans 24 hour race to September 28 and 29 pending FIA approval. The event was initially set for June 15 and 16 but postponed due to a referendum on French social reform, which has since been canceled.
Felipe Alou belted a two run homer aiding a six run rally in the sixth inning as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-6. Trailing 6-4, Deron Johnson and Clete Boyer singled, ground outs scored a run, and Alou's sixth homer of the season gave Atlanta the lead. Cubs had tied the game with a four run fifth after Adolfo Phillips sparked a rally. Hank Aaron was absent as his home was damaged by a fire back in Atlanta.
The Major League Baseball Players Association urged Commissioner Eckert and league presidents to declare a day of mourning for Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The telegram urged observing a mourning day and suspending weekend games. several games were postponed or called off.
Detroit beat Cleveland 5-4 after Mickey Stanley hit a two run triple with two outs in the ninth inning, undermining Al Dark's strategy for the Indians Friday night.
The Senators pounded the Twins for five runs in the first inning and rolled to an 8-2 Dixie Senior League victory Friday night. Ted Whittington earned the win with a six hitter and 11 strikeouts, while Mike Colee took the loss. Whittington doubled, aided by six singles from Mathis and Brooks. Work doubled for the Twins. Qualman Rhodes Ferrell Colee and Straud added singles.
Oakland Athletics defeated Baltimore 6-1 and 6-0 to complete a two night doubleheader sweep. John Odom carried a one hitter into the ninth before yielding a two out single, while Jim Nash allowed four hits in the second game. Nash improved to 5-4, Odom walked eight and saw four fine Baltimore defensive plays.
Los Angeles pitcher Don Drysdale, 31, seeks to extend his major league record shutout string to surpass Walter Johnson’s 1904 mark as Dodgers host Philadelphia with 40,000 anticipated at Dodger Stadium. Drysdale has a 54 inning scoreless streak and 7-3 season record after wins over Pittsburgh and other foes.
Former Texas athlete Ernie Kay led the New York Giants rushing with 704 yards on 146 carries for a 4.8-yard average last season.
In the Decatur Little League Tigers unleashed an 18-3 rout of the Edge Club Yankees. Mike Free led with five hits including three doubles and two singles, Scotty Qualls and Gregg Lott added two each, while David Parr had three.
Arthur Ashe of the United States defeated Pancho Guzman of Ecuador 6 3 6 3 6 2 in the opening Davis Cup American Zone finals match in Charlotte. Guzman struggled with serve and never broke Ashe. Doubles set for Saturday night at the Charlotte Coliseum ahead of Sunday singles.
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