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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

14

Austin Black Bears rally past Cullman for eighth win

Austin Black Bears erase a 3-0 deficit to defeat Cullman 8-3. Key plays include a fourth inning squeeze and two back-to-back RBi singles by Baggett, Lewis, and Martin, with Dutton and Brown scoring on steals and hits. Austin improves to 8-1, Cullman falls to 4-2.

Austin Black Bears Cullman Bearcats Moulton Red Devils Bears Joe Mack Roberts Cullman Larry James Danny Richards Mike Lee Austin Allen Dutton Charles Lee Martin Jim Buckelew Brad Baggett Martin Mike Lewis Baggett Lewis Wayne Brown Dutton Brown Ben Butler Roger Stephenson Mike Stanley Cullman Mane Ab James Brown Ib Richards Stanley Lee Ss Dutton Sf Cobb Buckelew Chambers Hekulve Butler Tucker Howard Blaylock Obar Stephenson Martin P Cullman Austin jJames Lee

Celtics edge Lakers to take 3-2 series lead in NBA Finals

Reserve Don Nelson fueled Boston with 26 points as Havlicek starred with 31 points 10 rebounds and 8 assists over 53 minutes in a 120-117 win that put the Celtics one victory from the title. Russell disputed the block that sealed the outcome saying it was a bad move.

Larry Eldridge Boston Don Nelson Havlicek Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Bill Russell Matt Russell Nelson Celtics Philadelphia Los Angeles Mel Counts Lakers New Orleans Pittsburgh Buccaneers Pipers Bil Russell Darrall Imhoff Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lawers Larry Siegfried AP Sports Wirephoto

Tide- Kelley Blanks Auburn For Tide- Kelley Blanks Auburn

Alabama bats erupt for 15 hits and 9 runs as the Crimson Tide defeat Auburn 9-2 in a non conference game. Joe Kelly blanks Auburn for six innings, Earl Nance and Danny Little struggle in relief, Traffanstedt hits inside the park homer, Alabama improves to 17-9 while Auburn stands at 16-10.

Auburn Ala Alabama Crimson Tide Tigers Tuscaloosa Joe Kelly Tide Mike Ennis Jackie Glover Tommy Smith Dennis Stannard Smith Earl Nance Danny Little Bama Jack Traffanstedt Nance Little

Northwest Baseball Meeting Saturday Session Details

A registration and organizational meeting for the Northwest Boys Baseball League is set for Saturday May 4 at 4 p m. at Westlawn Field. Sponsored by the City Recreation Department, the league targets boys who will be nine by August 1 1968 and not more than 12 by August 1.

Northwest Boys Baseball League Westlawn City Recreation Department

Social Security Law Enacted August 14, 1935

The creation of Social Security was enacted on August 14, 1935 marking a major reform in U.S. welfare. The act established a national program for old age, survivors, and disability insurance and laid foundations for federal social insurance.

Hall and Samples Keep Tide Hope Alive

Alabama seniors-to-be Mike Hall and Alvin Samples, both Tarrant High products, head into 1968 as pivotal roster players for coach Bear Bryant. The pair starred for Alabama last season, going 8 2 1, and return to strengthen the Tide as Bryant seeks another championship run.

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Tourists Beat Birmingham 7-2 With Errors Plaguing Home Team

Asheville's Degold Francis hit two homers as the Tourists defeated Birmingham 7-2 Tuesday night in the Southern League. Birmingham committed four errors and five unearned runs crossed off starter Don Buschor. Montgomery spoiled Charlotte's four game win streak 8-2, with Barry Morgan driving in three for the Rebels. The article also notes Asia's area at about 17 million square miles.

Birmingham Asheville Degold Francis Tourists Montgomery Charlotte Don Buschhorn Danny Greenfield Marty Martinez Francis Barry Morgan Rebels

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