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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1968

Page

15

Dancer's Image Preakness Doubt Despite Derby Dispute

Dancer's Image poised for the Preakness but a Monday hearing on the Derby disqualification decision may force a last minute withdrawal. Owner Peter Fuller says trainer Lou Cavalaris could prepare the colt if allowed to ride, while officials delay purse distribution until the hearing.

Larry Boston Peter ‘Fuller Lou Cavalaris Dancer Fuller Cavalaris Calumet Farm Baltimore Friendship International Peter Fuller Churchill Downs AP Sports

Braves and Indians Win In Decatur Little League Action

The Braves beat the Giants 6 to 2 at Walter Jackson field as Jeff Pitman and Robert Tweedy homered for the Braves. Mike Washburn earned the win in three innings, with Tweedie closing. Also, Mike Stewart pitched a three hitter and homered for the Indians in a 3 to 1 victory over the Tigers.

Braves Indians Decatur Jeff Pitman Robert Tweedy Giants Pittman Roger Qualman Mike Washburn Gary Jones Roger Stevenson Ricky van Ham Kelly Horton Tony Stevenson Andy Elliott Tweedie Sam Holt Mike Stewart Tigers Mike Free Chris Galbrath Dave Parr Stewart Orioles Red Sox Cards Cubs Walter Jackson Field

Indians Beat Tigers In Low-Scoring Game

Indians defeated the Tigers 3 to 1. Pitcher Mike Stewart earned the win, John Walengberg took the loss, and Stewart also homered. Also noted, Japan's gross national product for 1967 was about 114 billion dollars, up 13 percent from 1966.

Japan

No Bonus War Over Draftees Surfaces at UCLA Seniors

UCLA seniors drafted by NBA and ABA face no bonus war this year as top picks move to sign with teams. Lew Alcindor looms as likely first round choice next year with potential record bonus. Pro drafts yield selectees such as Hayes Unseld and Newbold, while Lacy and Lynn were bypassed by the ABA but landed in the NBA lottery.

New York UCLA North Carolina Phila Mike Warren Mike Lynn Adelphia Edgar ‘Lacey Larry Newbold Long Island Detroit Henry Logan Laamaiac Acature Warren Los Angeles American Basketball Association National Basketball Association Lynn Lacey ABA NBA Elvin Hayes Houston Westley Unseld Louisville Hayes San Diego Baltimore Kentucky Bullets

Lee Roy Yarbrough Sets Fastest Darlington Pole in Red 400

At Darlington International Raceway the Rebel 400 qualifying produced a record pace with all eight qualifiers beating 145.931. Lee Roy Yarbrough led in a Ford Torino clocking 148.850, with David Pearson second at 148.751. Eight more cars qualify Saturday for a 36 car field as rivals including Cale Yarborough and Richard Petty work through engine issues.

Darlington, S. C Darlington International Raceway David Pearson Lee Roy Yarbrough Pearson Ford Yarbrough Mercury Cale Yarbrough Lee Roy- Yarbrough Darlington Raceway Lee Roy AP Sports

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