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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1967

Page

8

Palmer Plays From One Stroke Back At Open

Arnold Palmer followed a 70 in round two to lead Jack Nicklaus by one stroke as Phil Cas per also contends at Baltusrol. Don January, Lee Trevino and Bob Holden joined the leaders at 141 and 142, while Ben Hogan rallied to 144.

Associated Press Springfield N.J Arnold Palmer Bill Casper Buffalo Palmer San Francisco Nicklaus Casper Marty Fleckman Port Arthur Tex Bruce Devlin Deane Betan Devlin Bones Congressional Washington Ken Venturi Cal- Baltusrol Beman Fleckman Don January Lee Trevino el Paso Hogan Arnie Big Jack Gary Player Art Wall Juan Chi Chi) Rodriguez January Player Wall Bean Rodriguez Gay Brewer Julian Boros Marty Flieckman Butch Bai Ee Eer Baltusrol E.J Harrison Ane Nnene Steve Can Jack Nicklaus Whennenesn Billy Casper Cesar Sanudo Osha Jim Ferviell Jr Jerry Eseaee Lou Graham Wee Weed Frank Eee le Peep Frank Boynton Peer Hon Wewrerss Hoo Soto Bob Hold Wee Ooo Bob Murphy Jr Kel Nagle Oben Aed Bob Verney Bob Goalby Bobby Clark Womeese Dick Lotz Dickinson Jr Osaewers Tom Ni Brewer Jr Baruaine Weenmuee Rod Funseth See Se Se Seow Nee Onre Billy Farrell Wae Sen Ese Seennasaoes Mason Rudolph Wane Noose Rives

Trade Sends Cuban Pitcher to Angels for Utility Player

In a four year pro ball span, the California Angels receive 23 year old Cuban left hander Marcelino Repez from the Athletics in exchange for versatile Woody Heid. Lopez has been intermittently on the list this year posting a 1 and 0-2 record across rounds. Repez, 26, joined the A's from the Yankees last June in the Fred Talbot deal and has appeared in the outfield and at first base for an unnamed Triple A player.

Marcelinopez California Angels Woody Heid Lopez Repez A’s Yanks Fred Talbot

Armstrong Named Decatur Coach With Noted Experience

Armstrong was approved for a Decatur coaching post after two years as assistant at Deshler. Webb cited strong recommendations from coaching peers and experience as key factors. Armstrong has coached at Central Florence and Sheffield before moving to the new school.

Sistant Et Deshler Webb Armstrong Central Florence Sheffield Movion

Willow flies draw anglers to bream and crappie fishing

Willow flies appear in the Cerca­tur area signaling peak bream fishing as locals search river banks and light up banks at night to catch the insects. Crappie fishing thrives on these flies and Flint Creek reports improved conditions for bream and bass.

Cercatur Flint Creek

Lewis Leads Qualifiers At Rockingham

Paul Lewis of Johnson City Tennessee led Friday time trials for the Carolina 500 at Rockingham with a 112.464 mph four lap average in a Dodge. He qualified 17th as the field nears completion for the 44 car race lineup. Dick Hutcherson held the pole at 116.486 mph in a Ford. Six more drivers joined the 24 already set, including Armond Holley Bobby Johns Buck Baker Frank Warren Dick Johnson Clyde Lynn.

Rockingham N.C Paul Lewis Johnson City Tenn Lewis Dick Hutcherson Camden S.C H. Elmo Langley Landover Ford Armond Holley Jackson Miss Chevelle Bobby Johns Miami Fla Buck Baker Charlotte Frank Warren Augusta Dick Johnson Elwerth Calif Clyde Lynn Christiansburg

Phillies Pitcher Jim Bunning Freed From Hospital

Jim Bunning of the Phillies was released from the hospital after tests showed no issues. Officials said he would pitch over the weekend if needed following bronchial congestion treatment.

Philadelphia Jim Bunning Phillies

Bass Caught Ties World Record at 73 Pounds

New Bedford Massachusetts AP reports a 73 pound striped bass was caught Friday by Charles Cinto of Mansfield equaling the 1913 world record set on August 17.

New Bedford Mass Charles Cinto Mansfield

Indy 200 Qualifiers Falter As Foyt Andretti Miss Grid

A J Foyt Mario Andretti and Joe Leonard failed to qualify for the Indy 200 at Mosport with late entries to draw rear positions. Bobby Unser led qualifying at 1 26.22 on the 2 5 mile road course as 17 drivers posted times. Andretti spun after hitting oil from Hurtubise’s car and needed parts flown in for a swift race start. First prize exceeds 20 000 with total prizes around 85 000.

Mosport Ont A. J. Foyt Mario Andretti Joe Leonardi Bobby Unser Albuquerque N.M Ford Dan Gurney Costa—Mesa Calif Unser Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls Tex Gordon Johncock Hastings Mich Ron Buckham Playa del Ray Bob Hurt Potomac Grandview Jer- Grant Santa Anna Jim Hurtubise North Towa- Congdon Gardena Ron Duman Andretti United States Auto Club Nazareth Hurtubise le Mans France

Phils Sign Meyer Top Draft Inks Pact

Phil Mayer, an 18 year old left hander, signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for an undisclosed fee. Meyer was the Phillies No 1 selection in the recent major league free agent draft. The Phillies are sending Meyer to their Huron South Dakota farm team in the Northern League.

Philadelphia Phil Mayer Philadelphia Phillies Meyer Phillies Huron, S.D

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