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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1967

Page

10

City of Opportunity hosts 192 golfers in yearly invitational

The Daily reports the club’s annual invitational golf tournament expects about 192 entrants from out of town and state, down from last year’s 238. Organizer Curtis says the field will be sharp and the event may rank among the best in a decade with over 100 entries already received and more expected by Wednesday. After Friday’s qualifying round, the field will be broken into groups for shotgun starts on Saturday and Sunday.

City of Opportunity Srameee Curtis Derrick

Pitched Auburn Tops Ohio State 1 0 In College World Series

Love pitched for Auburn as they beat Ohio State 1-0. John Salmon tied the game with a single in the ninth before Bill Plunkett's two run double. Arizona State blanked Oklahoma State 7-2 with Scott Reid homering twice, and Gary Gentry struck out 16. Auburn's Greg Golden left with a knee injury, while ASU ready to face Tom Burgess. Attendance 10,715.

Bill Plunkett Rider Bob Koehler Arizona State Scott Reid Gary Gentry Oklahoma State Reid Golden Houston Bubba Hill Ohio State Mike Swain Bill Burchart John Merten

Supreme Court upholds Butts libel verdict against Post

The U S Supreme Court affirms a 460000 libel award against Curtis Publishing Co in the Georgia case of former University of Georgia athletic director and coach Butts The court cites extensive evidence of reckless reporting and improper investigation The decision comes after a 1963 jury initially awarded 3060000 and a federal jury reduced it to 460000 The ruling notes the Post failed to exercise elementary precautions and the justices split 5 to 4 with multiple opinions.

Atlanta Wats Butts University of Georgia U.S. Supreme Court Curtis Publishing Co Butts Blountstown Fla Saturday Evening Post Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Georgia The Post John M. Harlan Harlan Tom C. Clark Potter

Palmer Predicts Open Win At Baltusrol Amid Confidence

Arnold Palmer, entering his 15th Open, tunes up at Baltusrol Golf Club as he aims to win the U S Open. He cites a positive mindset after last year’s collapse and notes rivals Jack Nicklaus Gary Player and Julius Boros as serious threats. Palmer, 37, leads this year’s money list with 91213 21 dollars and expects edge to return by Thursday.

Bob Green Associated Press Springfield N.J Arnold Palmer Palmer Baltusrol Golf Club San Francisco Arnold Billy Casper Denver Colo Nicklaus Gary Player Casper Gay Brewer Frank Beard Beard Louisville

Mele Takes Vacation After Twins Manager Departure

Sam Mele, the 1965 AL Manager of the Year, is on a long vacation with his family in Quincy after being fired by the Minnesota Twins. He expects to return to baseball next year and cites injuries to Tony Oliva and Earl Battey plus Jim Kaat's slump as factors in the club's poor start.

Quincy Mass Sam Mele Minnesota Twins Mele Twins Calvin Griffith Tony Oliva Earl Battey Jim Kaat Battey

Cardinals Rout Giants 11-4 in NL Minor A action

The Cardinals improved to 9-1 with an 11-4 win over the Giants. Billy Morin earned the victory while Steve Archer took the loss. Copeland had three hits and Jeff Compton added two for the Cardinals, with Larry, and two Giants' hitters also collecting two safeties.

Cardinals Giants Billy Morin Steve Archer Ve Copeland Jeff Compton Larry

Mets Get Bob Hendley From Cubs For Bob Gardner

The New York Mets acquired left handed reliever Bob Hendley from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor leaguer Bob Gardner. Hendley, 28, pitched 7 relief appearances for the Cubs, going 2-0. The move follows sending Chuck Estra da and Johnny Lewis to Jacksonville and re instating Chuck Hiller from the disabled list.

NEW York New York Mets Mets Bob Hendley Chicago Cubs Bob Gardner Phoenix Hendley Cubs Don Shaw Jack Hamilton California Nick Willhite Chuck Estrada Johnny Lewis Jacksonville Chuck Hiller Hiller

Pershing Establishes World War I HQ in Paris

In 1917 General John J. Pershing set up his World War I headquarters in Paris, shaping command structure and Allied coordination during the major early campaigns.

Gen John J. Pershing Paris

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