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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1968
Page
7
The 93rd Preakness pairs Forward Pass and Dancer's Image amid Derby controversy with a 5:30 p.m. post. Ismael Valenzuela again rides Forward Pass and Bob Ussery again rides Dancer's Image as 10 horses contend for a record purse.
Morgan County Prep Baseball Tourney at Cotaco canceled after week of rain and final exams. first rounds rained out Thursday and Friday forcing coaches to end the event. TVC semifinals and finals proceed in Florence with Austin's Black Bears vs Butler's Rebels in 4 pm semifinal.
Jim Northrup hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to cap a 7 3 Detroit victory over Washington. Joe Sparma held the Senators to 3 runs before Northrup's decisive homer after Frank Howard had tied it with a solo shot, with Dick McAuliffe and Jim Price contributing key hits.
Auburn faces questions on replacements for graduates as Loran Carter battles for quarterback duties. The intra squad A Day game at Cliff Hare Stadium kicks off at 1 30 pm with showers forecast and tickets at the gate.
Houston Astros recall outfielder first baseman Bob Watson from Oklahoma City on Friday to join the National League club in Los Angeles. He will replace Norm Miller who leaves for two weeks military duty. Watson batted .394 at Oklahoma City with five homers and 16 RBIs.
An appeal was filed Friday with the Kentucky State Racing Commission against the suspension of Dancer's Image trainer Lou Cavalaris Jr. and assistant trainer Robert Barnard after his Derby disqualification. The commission must wait five days to consider and within 30 days to decide. Cavalaris and Barnard face 30 day suspensions prohibiting them from visiting U S race tracks through June 13 including Pimlico and Belmont Park.
Luis Tiant flirted with a five straight shutouts but Boog Powell's three run homer sank his bid as Baltimore beat Cleveland 6-2. Powell hit his 4th homer of the year after Curt Blefary reached on an error, while L Brown and Morton homered for Baltimore.
Boston overcome two two-run deficits to beat New York 6-4 at Fenway Park in front of 35,253. Reggie Smith walked and Ken Harrelson hit a run scoring single in the eighth, George Scott tied it with a single, and Rico Petrocelli added an insurance run. Gibbs sparked the Yankees with a three-hit night including a triple, but Boston pulled away in the eighth.
Woody Fryman pitched five hits allowed and scored the winning run in the 10th inning as Philadelphia edged St. Louis 1-0. Fryman started the rally with a leadoff single, Tony Gonzalez moved him to second, and Bill White delivered the game winner after an intentional walk to Johnny Callison. Gibson falls to 3-3 as Philadelphia ends a four-game skid.
Park and Recreation begins Red Cross swimming lessons at Blue Haven Pool on Monday May 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. and continues each day Monday through Saturday. Four two week sessions for different levels run June 10 to July 19 with July Aug. 2, plus Saturday lifesaving courses starting July 1 through July 13. Registration costs $2 per course with caps of 75 for swimming and 35 for lifesaving.
Auburn plans a game today as coach Jordan faces a mix of returning defenders and new starters. The piece lists possible starting offenses for both teams with players including Tim Christian Richard Cheek Tom Banks and Dwight Brisendine among others.
The American League standings show Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Boston Oakland and others with records and percentages. Saturday games list California at Minnesota Oakland at Chicago Baltimore at Cleveland New York at Boston Washington at Detroit Atlanta at New York Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at San Francisco with pitchers and matchups noted.
Roberto Clemente led the Pirates with a .357 average 23 homers and 113 RBIs. Hank Aaron topped the NL with 39 homers and batted .307 with 109 RBIs for the Braves. Frank Robinson led the Orioles with a .311 average 94 RBIs and 30 homers. Frank Howard batted .256 with 39 RBIs for the Senators.
Duane Josephson delivered a two out run scoring single in the 10th, lifting the Chicago White Sox to a 1-0 win over Oakland. Tom McCraw triple started the 10th rally after Nash carried a no hit bid into the frame, while Horlen allowed four hits and Nash fanned 13.
The article notes a high share of American families own U S Savings Bonds with sales reaching 150 billion dollars across series E and H. About 100 billion has been cashed for education retirement purchases and emergencies, supporting home purchases and major needs.
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