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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1968

Page

15

Player predicts fantastic scores for Memphis Open week

Gary Player forecasts high scoring at the Memphis Open, saying the hard ground will help the ball roll and a 63 may surface in the 11th annual event. The $100,000 tournament at Memphis Colonial Country Club begins Thursday, featuring past playoff ties with Gene Littler but no wins for either in this Open.

Bill Johnson Memphis, Tenn Gary Player Houston Memphis Colonial Country Club Gene Littler

Multiple MLB comebacks and homers slide into late games

In Baltimore the Orioles tied the game in the eighth on a walk and singles, while Kosco belted his sixth homer in the ninth to give Mel Stottlemyre a sixth straight win over the Senators. The Yankees won as Stottlemyre improved to 53 and Mantle was kept hitless in four at bats. Rollins drove in the tie-breaking run for Minnesota with a late single, and Harmon Killebrew walked the next batter setting the stage for Rollins. Dean Chance matched his record at 4-4, helping Minnesota snap a three-game skid. Fregosi and Reichardt produced key hits for the Angels as they overwhelmed the Red Sox.

Page Baltimore McNertney Berry Orioles Frank Robinson Boog Powell Kosco Joe Coleman Mel Stottlemyre Senators New York Stottlemyre Washington Coleman Mickey Mantle Rollins Detroit Joe Sparma Rod Carew Tony Oliva Carew Harmon Killebrew Oliva Dean Chance Tigers Minnesota Fregosi Boston Reichardt Angels

Palmer Finds Relaxation At Pineland Farms In Pa

Arnold Palmer expanded his ventures beyond golf products to Pineland Farms a 108 acre estate near his hometown in Latrobe Pennsylvania He purchased last fall to relax and breed horses and sheep He plans future cattle additions and more golf titles to his collection.

Latrobe, Pa Arnold Palmer Palmer Pineland Farms Pennsylvania Pineland Robert Aiken Arnie

Bailey Sets Personal Best in 2-Mile Run at CNE

Dave Bailey of Toronto clocked 9 minutes 8.9 seconds for the two mile at the Canadian National Exhibition all comers meet Tuesday night. It was the fastest time of his career.

Toronto Dave Bailey

Davidson's Have A New Baby Boy

Auburn welcomes Patrick Christopher Davidson a six pound four ounce boy born to Buddy Davidson and his wife. Buddy is Auburn's sports information director and the couple's first child arrives Sunday in Auburn.

Auburn Auburn University Patrick Christopher Davidson Buddy Davidson Buddy Patrick Christopher Davidson

Qualifying Began For World 600 at Charlotte Speedway

Charlotte motorspeedway began qualifying for the World 600 stock car race. Track records for a single lap and four lap average were expected to fall as drivers then chased faster speeds. Donnie Ilion reportedly posted a 56.931 m.p.h. practice lap, signaling strong pace.

Charlotte N.C Charlotte Motor Speedway Donnie Ilion

Braves rout Cards as Washburn Tweedy pitch no hitter

Washburn and Tweedy combine for a no hitter to lift the Braves to a 7 0 victory over the Cards while Indians top Orioles 5 2. Washburn and Tweedy also drive in three Braves runs and Jeff Pittman and David Mansbridge add singles.

Mike Washburn Robbie Tweedy National League Braves Indians Orioles Washburn Tweedy

Williams Extends NL Consecutive Games Record

Chicago outfielder Billy Williams stretched his streak to 695 consecutive games, surpassing Richie Ashburn and challenging records held by Stan Musial Ernie Banks and Lou Gehrig. Williams downplays records, focusing on helping the Cubs day by day.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago Leo Durocher Chicago Cub Billy Williams Richie Ashburn Philadelphia Durocher Jack Benny Phillies Ernie Banks Leo Stan Musial Lou Gehrig Benny Jack

Fifth Zips To 10-3 Win In Church League Action

Fifth Ave Baptist topped Austinville Methodist 10-3 while St. Ann's beat Westside Baptist 14-2 and Flint Baptist defeated Brookhaven Baptist 43. Flint’s Dillard Eddie Billy Eddie and Junior Louallen led with triples. Hightower and West added singles. Brookhaven’s Ken Smith Gil Aldrich and Craig McCullum hit triples. Fifth Ave’s Bill Slayton homered and doubled, Terry homered, Howell tripled, Ellis doubled. Austinville’s Jerry Smith and Holtzclaw added hits. St. Ann's Luckett homered with Collins triple and three doubles. Moriarty had a single double and triple. Lewis two doubles. Westside’s Bynum triple and Tucker double. Thursday features St. Ann's vs Central and Austinville vs Bellview with Oak Park vs Wesley Memorial.

Fifth Ave. Baptist St. Ann’s Catholic Flint Baptist Fifth Ave Austinville Craig McCullum Bill Slayton Ave Bill Terry Roy Howell Ellis Jerry Smith Pete Holtzclaw St. Ann Larry Luckett Gene Collins John Moriarty John Lewis Westside Frank Bynum Steve Tucker St. Ann’s Central Bellview Oak Park Wesley Memorial

Cardinals Top Yankees 3-0 In Dixie Boys Action

The Cardinals won 3-0 behind a big fourth inning that produced all runs. Mark McClanahan earned the victory with a one hit shutout and 10 strikeouts. Larry Mote Burt Parks and McClanahan collected Cardinals hits as Tidwell pitched for the Yankees.

Cardinals Yankees Dixie Boy Cards Mark McClanahan Mike Tidwell McC

Chicago's Snuff Production Standout Among U.S. Metros

Chicago ranks as a leading American metropolitan area producer of snuff, reflecting its prominent position in the tobacco processing sector. The note highlights the city's role within national manufacturing, signaling strong output and industry presence.

Chicago

Collins Leads Westchester Open Regional Qualifier For U S Open

Burl y 39 year old Collins fired a 66 to post 140 for 36 holes at New Rochelle as regional qualifying begins for the U S Open at Rochester Oak Hills. Gilbert and Montgomery led with 139 at Memphis and Dallas while McLendon also shot 139 in Memphis to edge into sectional eliminations June 3-4.

Westchester N.Y Rochester Collins Oak Hills Country Club Gibby Gilbert Memphis Jack Montgomery Dallas B. R. McLendon Purchase New Rochelle Gilbert Hillcrester Club Hollywood Fla

Boxing Roundup From Phoenix and San Diego Fights

In Phoenix Tony Dove 208 of Phoenix knocked out Chris Jones 201 of Los Angeles in the first round. In San Diego Denny Moyer 160 of Portland defeated Harris 155 of Los Angeles by decision over ten rounds. Other bouts show liams 215 of Houston stopping Roy Crear 190 of Dallas in one, Manny Gonzalez 150 of Houston outpointing Johnny Brooks 151 of Wichita Kansas over ten.

Liams Houston lRoy Crear Dallas Manny Gonzalez Johnny Brooks Wichita Kan Phoenix Ariz Tony Dove Chris Jones Los Angeles San Diego Denny Moyer Portland Ore Harris

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