Burdette backs legalization of the spitball
Lou Burdette, famed Braves pitcher and later minor league coach, advocates legalizing the spitball to boost hitting and 300 batting averages. He recalls using the pitch despite controversy and argues its return could revive offense and confidence for hitters.
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Lou Burdette
Braves
Burdette
Montreal Expos
Thad
Birdie Tebbetts
Cincinnati
Warren Giles
Golf courses eye computer use to cut costs and aid growth
John Spodnik, president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association, foresees a future where computers manage daily maintenance data. He says computer records of man hours for tees, fairways, and greens could justify improvement funding and improve efficiency.
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Chicago
John Spodnik
Golf Course Superintendents Association
Spodnik
Namath Says Jets Won’t Help End Of Pro Career
Joe Namath, retired from pro football, voiced disappointment in the New York Jets for their lack of support after signing him to a 400000 contract. He was in Nevada to play in Harrah’s Invitational Golf Tournament and declined plans to buy into casinos, noting Commissioner Pete Rozelle urged him to sell his stake in a tavern.
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Pete Rozelle
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Jets
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Nevada
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Bill Harrah
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Major League Leaders in Batting Pitching and Fielding
Ca bees? Carey of Minnesota leads batting at .390 with Petrocelli of Boston at .339. Runs led by F Robinson and Blair of Baltimore. Killebrew tops RBI with 45. Powell 44. Howard and Robinson share hits with 70 and 68 respectively. Carew and Yastrzemski pace doubles, Hogan leads triples with 4. Petrocelli hits 20 homers. Harper and Campaneris lead steals. McNally Lonborg Lyle go 8 0 5 0 6 0 for strong starts. Culp 91 strikeouts leading, McDowell 90.
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Petrocelli
Boston
F. Robinson
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Killebrew
Powell
F. Howard
Washington
Yastrzemski
Hogan
Seattle
Harper
Campaneris
Oakland
McNally
Lonborg
Lyle
Culp
McDowell
Cleveland
John Bridgers to Join Steelers as Assistant Coach
Former Baylor football coach John Bridgers will serve as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. The NFL team adds Bridgers after notable work in college football and prior coaching stints.
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John Bridgers
Baylor
Pittsburgh Steelers
Namath Faces Clash Over Jets Restaurant Pledge
Joe Namath defies Commissioner Rozelle by not selling his half of Bachelors III restaurant triggering questions about his football future. Jets owner Iselin and coach Ewbank delay talks while Werblin weighs Hollywood plans amid a costly franchise impact. Namath insists he wants to play but must accept Rozelle’s stance to return.
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New York Times News Service
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Joe Namath
New York Jets
Jets
Pete Rozelle
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Daryle Lamonica
Oakland Raiders
Earl Morrall
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Namath
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Rozelle
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Monmouth Park Race Track
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Iselin
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Sonny) Werblin
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Hollywood
Maiden Hurts One-Hitter To Lead Giants Rout
Ronnie Maiden of the Central League leading Indians allows one hit through four and two thirds before Clay Covington doubles, ending a perfect game bid as the Indians win 26-5. Mike Magro and Alan Hill homer, Covington also shines on defense. Orioles top Yankees 9-7 in the AL. Dixie action sees Orioles beat Senators 3-2 with Steve McKee striking out 13.
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Bragg Cole
Glenn Rogers
Bobby Drake
Yanks
Clifford Chairs
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Braves
Chairs
Goodlow
Jerry McDaniel
Norris Ghoston Oe
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice Morgan County Alabama
State of Alabama Morgan County legal notice states James C Nash and Clementine P Nash executed a mortgage on real estate December 11 1959 later assigned to Pilot Life Insurance Company then transferred to ER in 1965 and Albert Ridgeway holder of the note as of May 1968 with assignment on record in Morgan County Probate Office.
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State OF Alabama
Morgan
James C Nash
Clementine P Nash
Pilot Life-Insurance Company
Corporation
Morgan County
Alabama
Albert Ridgeway
Foreclosure Notice In Morgan County Alabama University
Probate records show letters testamentary granted May 23 1988 to Lucy Hicks Wade executrix for Sadie A Hicks deceased. Foreclosure sale planned June 17 1969 before Decatur courthouse door by SO Boston Savings Bank on Decatur Land Company Lot 2 Morningside Subdivision Morgan County Alabama.
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Decatur
County of Morgan
State of Alabama
City of
Star
State of
Alabama
Decatur Land Company Ltd
Park Circle
Morgan
Sadie A. Hicks
T. C. Almon
Morgan County
Lucy Hicks Wade
OF Morgan
Joe C. Bratton
Eva H. Bratton
Dobbs, Allen & Hall Mortgage Company, Inc
SO Boston Savings Bank
Madison County
Shay
Alan
Decatur Land Company, Ltd
Morningside
WANTED SALES MAN FULL OR PART TIME
Multiple classified items including a full or part time salesman position in Decatur and Painesville, plus a front end mechanic, commercial plumber, and cashier roles. Addresses include 4520 1st Ave S Birmingham and 253 E Moulton St Decatur, with contact numbers and employer names.
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1St Ave
Birmingham
Ala
E. Moulton St
Decatur Transit 161
Ist. Ave. N.E
Wanted to Buy Used Appliances and Furniture
Classified brief listing seeking three young salesmen for wholesale appliance sales. Also ad offering Scottish Terrier and Basset Terrier puppies with contact numbers. Separate notice: Livestock mare pony with saddle for $50. Wanted: used refrigerator, electric range, bedroom suite, dinette set, cold bed, freezer, air conditioner, washer with contact.
Atlanta Firm Seeks 35 Trade Workers In City Area
An Atlanta firm advertises year round openings for 35 carpenters painters and sheetrock men in the Atlanta area. Board ing house provided. Unexperienced carpenters start at 2.50 per hour painters at 3.50. Experienced carpenters up to 5.00 per hour. Call 872-1218 or 872-6809 after 8 PM or write 1166 St Charles Place Nw Atlanta GA 30306.
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Atlanta
St. Charles Place
Georgia
In Memoriam J M Martin Passes Two Years Ago Today
In memory of J M Martin who passed away two years ago today. A brief notice notes the Christian message of rest and heavenly reward as wife, children and grandchildren recall him.
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J. M. Martin
Christian
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