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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
12
Fly casting expert Jack Low argues wrist bending ruins distance and accuracy. He advises keeping the wrist stiff, using elbow pivot, and moving both hands together to maintain line tension for better back casts and forward thrust.
The Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 as Pat Jarvis pitched well through five innings of no hits, later earning a three hit game and two RBIs. Tito Francona hit a homer and Hank Aaron added his 11th as Atlanta snapped a 10 game skid against St. Louis.
The 42nd U S Pro Tennis Championships in Brookline Mass began after rain paused play. The field of 16 includes Tony Roche Alex Olmedo Dennis Ralston Antonio Palafox Cliff Drysdale Mal Anderson Butch Buchholz and Mike Davies with Gonzales Laver and Rosewall awaiting second day action.
Boston adds high scoring guard Bill Butler from St Bonaventure College, joining the Celtics after three standout seasons. Butler aims to boost the lineup with proven scoring and athleticism for the upcoming season.
Evansville defeated Birmingham 8-3 as Birmingham held the Southern League lead despite the loss. Charlotte beat Asheville 7-2 to close in, Montgomery topped Savannah 2-0 with Ronnie Chandler seven hit shutout for his sixth win. Rick McKinney debuted with two RBI and a run, driving in two. Paul Edmonson worked the route for Evansville.
Montreal officials dispute immediate commitment to a domed 55 000 seat stadium for the National League team slated to begin next season. The city plans economic feasibility studies before any decision while the club would play at Expo 67 grounds until a stadium is ready. Warren Giles of the NL said he would review the situation.
West German champion Jupp Elze, 29, was knocked out in the 15th round by Italy's Carlos Duran in Cologne. He sagged after a electrifying punch, rose with a signaling gesture, then collapsed unconscious in his corner.
The New York Mets optioned first baseman catcher Greg Goossen to Jacksonville of the International League on Wednesday to make room on the roster for shortstop Bud Harrelson.
Three top U S players Pasarell Ashe and Richey advanced to the quarter finals at Bristol England in the West of England Lawn Tennis Championships AP reports.
Beckenham England Australians Fred Stolle Roy Emerson and Lew Hoad and Andres Gimeno of Spain swept amateur opposition to reach the quarter finals at the Kent Tennis Championships on Wednesday.
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