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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1967

Page

9

Smoothie Boros Wins Buick Open for $20000 Top Prize

Boros captured the Buick Open with a 283 total to finish three strokes ahead of pursuers Burt Yancey Bob Goalby and R H Sikes who each earned $8166. The 47 year old Mid Pines swinger planned a tuneup for the National Open at Baltusrol after extending his PGA earnings to $526000 as he pursues a fourth win this season.

Bond Boros Burt Yancey Tallahassee Fla Bob Goalby Palm Springs Calif R.H. Sikes Cleveland Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus Kermit Zarley Seattle Mid Pines M.C Orida Warwick Hill Golf Club Baltusrol Country Club New Jersey Baltusrol Warwick

Braves Fall Despite 9th Inning Rally At San Francisco

San Francisco defeated Atlanta 4 to 3 as Marichal pitched a complete game for the Giants. Alou and Hiatt homered for San Francisco, while Aaron stole a base and Uecker caught. San Francisco used 10 players left on base while Atlanta stranded 10 runners.

Sane Renchice Atlanta C.boyer Menke Hiatt San Francisco F.alou Mays Sb—Aaron S—Uecker Falou If Alou Itt Aaron Geiger Cf Ays Cf Torre Cboyer Etz Menkels Uecker Haller Cie Woodwid Lau Davenprt Martinez Fuentes Lemaster Marichal

East West Stars Loaded For Classic Quarterbacks

Spurrier of Florida and Griese of Purdue head the East squad announced Saturday with notable backs Floyd Little Sym s and Nick Eddy Notre Dame ready to support. Gene Wash Michigan State targeted at end. Alabama Cecil Dowdy Del Williams and Bob Hyland cord the line. Paul Naumoff Jim Lynch Lynn Hughes Tom Beier defensive standouts. The West seeks rebound after a 24 7 victory last year ending 3 3 this season.

Spurrier Florida Bobi Griese Purdue Griese Floyd Little Syme Nick Eddy Notre Dame Posses Gene Wash Michigan State Miss Spartan Atlanta Buffalo N.Y Alabama Cecil Dowdy del Williams Florida State Bob Hyland Boston College Paul Naumoff Tennessee Jim Lynch Lynn Hughes Georgia Tom Beier Miami

Tampa Bay Hydroplane Driver Dies In Race

Seattle driver Bill Brow dies after a crash on the Tampa Bay course during a Miss Budweiser heat. Bernie Little vows to rebuild the boat. Brow survived a prior Lake Coeur d’Alene crash and had a 41 year old life. his wife stayed home as his daughter Becky witnessed the tragedy.

Tampa Fila Bill Brow Bernie Little Brow Seattle Wash Bay Becky High Lee Coast Guard St. Joseph’s Hospital Dave Worthington Are Lake ‘Couer d’Alene Idaho Don Wilson West Palm Beach Fla Detroit River Don Hydro Miss Madison Ed O’halloran Mount Clemens Mich O’halloran

Pro Racing Event Draws Big Crowd at DIR Track

At Decatur International Raceway a 50 lap modified specials race drew about 3 600 fans after three rainouts. Paul Crabtree won $200 for the feature with Earl Rhoden protesting his car’s legality. Both cars were torn down and declared legal after hours of inspection.

Dir Paul Crabtree Manchester Tenn Crabtree Earl Rhoden Florence Tri-Cities Decatur Sam Par Rish Rhoden Watts Melvin Mathews Tut Brown Johnny Lainns Rhea Greenwell Alton Cameion Billy Dixon B. J. Parker Tommy Gober

Dodgers fall as Cubs rally and rivals win on big night

In a national league night of contrasts, the Cubs defeated the Giants 9 5 behind a strong start from Denny Lemaster while Pavletich drove in a grand slam to lift the Reds past the Astros. St Louis beat Houston as Shannon delivered in the ninth and Maris homered again. Bunning allowed eight hits as Philadelphia shelled Pittsburgh for 17 runs.

Pavletich Reds Houston Deron Johnson Jim Coker Tommy Helms Led Cardenas Dan Schneider Mike Shannon St. Louis Dodgers Jim Lefebvre Shannon Roger Maris Orlando Cepeda Maris Jim Bunning Phillies Pittsburgh Tony Taylor Cookie Rojas Bunning

Knudson Hurt In Boat Crash

Provo Utah AP reports Wes Knudson sustained injuries in a boat crash amid national powerboat competition action with details pending official updates.

Knudson Provo, Utah Wes National Powerboat

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