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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1968

Page

15

Sanders Seeks Doral Open Win as Nicklaus Leads

Doug Sanders aims to rebound at the Doral Open in Miami after a slow start this winter. He faces top challengers George Knudson and Jack Nicklaus on the Blue Monster, with Nicklaus posting low 70s and Sanders at 69 in the pro am warmup. Dudley Wysong set a course record 64 in the same event.

Miami Fla Doug Sanders George Knudson Jack Nicklaus Florida Phoenix Tucson Ariz Billy Casper Sanders U.S Viet Nam Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Casper Dudley Wysong Frank Beard Dick Sikes Bruce Crampton Knudson

Spitter Rule On Probation This Spring

The new spitball rule in major league baseball will be tested on a probationary basis during the spring training season. Umpires will enforce it strictly with warnings on first offense and ejection on the second after a pitcher touches his mouth. Joe Cronin says spring will reveal any needed modifications. Cal Hubbard urged strict enforcement despite opposition over potential enforcement issues.

Sarasota Fla Joe Cronin Cal Hubbard

Yonkers Raceway Dark as Clerks Strike Continues

Yonkers Raceway remains closed for the fourth straight night due to a strike by 400 pari mutuel clerks. No racing action or betting occurs as talks resume.

Yonkers, N.Y Yonkers Raceway

Season Opens at Aqueduct as HBPA Delay Ends

The New York thoroughbred season at Aqueduct is set to start Monday after the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association agreed not to meet until the day before opening to consider purse money.

New York Aqueduct Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association

Jockey Jerry Lambert Wins Four at Santa Anita

Arcadia California AP reports jockey Jerry Lambert rode four winners at the Santa Anita Park race track on Wednesday marking a successful day for the rider and highlighting his dominance in multiple event finishes.

Arcadia Calif Jerry Lambert Santa Anita Race ‘Track

Matlak Wins Dixie PGA Tourney in Pensacola

Chuck Matlak of Brunswick Georgia shot 71 71 to win the Dixie PGA Spring Tournament in Pensacola Florida. He earned a free berth in both the Pensacola Open and the Atlanta Classic and beat Bob Keller of Eglin Air Force Base by four strokes. Four others tied for third at 152.

Pensacola, Fla Chuck Matlack Brunswick Dixie Professional Golfers Association Matlack Bob ‘Keller Eglin Air Force Base

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