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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

15

Allison Leads Field In 600 Mile World’s Longest Car Race Start

Allison the 600 begins at 12 p m EDT Sunday with Ford driver David Pearson in second row after posting 157 527 mph. Bobby Allison Donnie’s brother and Richard Petty follow in top six with speeds around 156 mph as minor laps and omissions noted.

David Pearson Ford Bobby Allison Donnie Plymouth Richard Petty Nascar Tiny Lund Mercury M.p.h Curtis Turner Darel Dieringer Charlie Glotzbach Dodge Charger

Registration opens for swimming courses at Delano Park pool

The Decatur Park and Recreation Department will start registration Monday May 27 for Red Cross swimming and life saving courses at Blue Haven pool Delano Park. Eligible children six years old and 48 inches tall must be accompanied by a parent and register at the pool. Four two week sessions for various skill levels and one four week session in Junior and Senior Life Saving cost 2 dollars per course.

Decatur Park and Recreation Department Red Cross Blue Haven Pool Delano Park

Skill or Luck in Bass Fishing Leads to Consistent Whoppers

Jack Lovett Jr argues that consistent big bass catches come from skill and knowledge, not luck, citing how luck can aid occasional catches but true success hinges on practice and technique across various casting methods. He promises future columns to deepen the discussion.

Jack Lovett, Jr

Foster Set for World Light Heavy Title Bid at MSG

Bob Foster meets Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden on Friday for the world light heavy title. Foster, 29, a former Air Force man and bomb factory worker, trains hard after seven weeks of prep and aims to capitalize on a shot he says fans will enjoy watching. He backs Tiger with 100,000 guarantee and will take 60 percent of the net gate. his 29-4 record includes 23 knockouts.

Murray Rose Associated Press Grossinger N.Y Bob Foster Air Force Dick Tiger Madison Square Garden Washington, D.C Foster Tiger

Parachute Meet Set in Huntsville This June

The Cotton Belt Sport Parachute meet will be held at the old Huntsville Airport on June 1 and 2. The five state regional event is hosted by the Huntsville Sport Parachute Club and features accuracy and style jumps by top Southeast jumpers. Proceeds go to local retarded and Southantsville schools.

Huntsville Huntsville Sport Southantsville

Don May Signs with the New York Knicks

Don May of Dayton, named MVP in the national elite tournament, signed Wednesday with the New York Knicks of the NBA. The deal links the Dayton standout to New York in the latest professional basketball move.

NEW York Don May Dayton New York Knicks

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