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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1968
Page
12
The listing shows a 6 ft 3 in athlete with age around 205 pounds and chest 47 inches, waist 44 inches, forearm 14 inches, upper arm 13 inches, and arm segments measured as 73 chest height and 15 inch forearm. The entry labels Frazier with specific measurements.
Wesley Memorial edged Central Baptist 5-2 in a makeup Decatur Church Softball League game at Delano Park. Wesley built a 5-1 lead after a fourth inning rally and held on despite six Central errors. Jack Walker and Ron Hill led Wesley with key hits, while Jewel Sandy took the loss.
Upshaw lamented long pitching duties after taking over for Kelley following Cepeda’s second inning homer. Nelson tossed a six hitter for his first major league win since 1963 to back Edwards’ three RBI night. Reds sealed the sweep on an 11th inning force play as May and Perez produced key runs.
Rod Laver, top seed, starts open Wimbledon with Eugene Scott in the first round on court No 1. If Laver advances he could meet Stan Smith in the second round and Marty Riessen in the third as the Open era brings six pros into the singles draw alongside defending champion John Newcombe and others from Australia and abroad.
Mark Donohue of Media won the Bridgehampton Transamerican Sedan Championship driving an American Motors Javelin. He completed 99 laps on the 2.85 mile track at an average speed of 94.37 mph.
Lew Alcindor, UCLA center, plans to return for his senior year rather than turn pro. He debunked rumors of a quick departure or a $1 million contract with the Harlem Globetrotters and expressed optimism about UCLA's title chances next season. He spoke after leading UCLA to two straight national titles.
Manuel Ramos a heavy underdog faces Joel Frazier in a 15 round world title clash at Madison Square Garden. Frazier seeks to extend a 20 0 record while Ramos relies on early power and a 15 fight winning streak. The bout airs coast to coast with New York area blackout and starts at 9 30 p m EDT.
In Atlanta the Coaches All American football game slated for June 28 boasts top talent with East coach John Pont noting the value of assembling stars before bowl commitments. West coach Dee Andros agrees the nation’s leading athletes will compete. Four squad changes: Ken Stabler out for East, Kim King in. for the West, Dean Halverson for Tim Rossovich, Bob Kalsu for Curley Culp, Bill Stevens for Paul Toscano. One a day workouts run through Thursday.
Atlanta wins 1 0 in St Louis as Kelley, Upshaw and Briles split pitching duties. Eddie Matthews era?
Gordon Johncock in a rear engine turbo Offenhauser edged Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser by 12 seconds to win the 150 mile USAC championship race at Langhorne Speedway with an average speed of 103.464 mph. Gail Sykes of Schenectady New York defeated Carol Semple of Sewickley Pennsylvania 10 and 9 to win the women's national collegiate golf championship in Durham North Carolina.
Oakland Athletics owner Charley Finley complains of long lines and rotten service at the Coliseum during spring training. He says he stood 32 minutes for two hot dogs and notes there are not enough vendors serving fans.
Don White in a Dodger Charger defeated Al Unser in a tight side by side duel to win the Indiana Classic 100 mile stock car race as Unser spun out just before the final lap start in Indianapolis.
Jonathan Williams of Britain drove his Brabham to victory in the Monza Grand Prix Formula Two race. He completed the 160 mile event at an average speed of 130 mph on Sunday.
Johnny Beckman, longtime player with the original New York Celtics in the old American Basketball League, dies at age 75. He was the first man elected to basketballs Hall of Fame after 27 years with the Celtics.
Gray King of Mobile Alabama dominates the Georgia State Junior Open Tennis Tournament winning three titles He prevails in boys 16 singles over Mark Myers 6 4 0 6 6 4 and boys 14 singles over Billy Brock 6 3 6 2 He also captains a 6 0 6 0 victory in boys 14 doubles partnering Pat Du Pree of Birmingham against Billy Dobbs and Gil Gainer from Covington Georgia Other results include Betsy Handwork defeating Betsy O Dell in girls 10 singles and Patty Handwork beating Barbara Wood in girls 12 singles Brock and Dick McKee beat Bruce King and Harris Masters in boys 16 doubles
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