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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

13

Action Packed Night in City Youth Baseball Standings Tight

Decatur action featured two Decatur Little League games with the Dodgers 3 Cards 2 and Redlegs 15 Indians 14, both tied 5-1. North West League saw Braves 11 Mets 9 and Dodgers 10 Cards 9. Dixie Boys Mets beat Indians 3-2 with Washburn winning and Albert losing.

Decatur Dodgers Cards Redlegs Indians John Hill Jones Jones Dishman Nelson Reds Barnes Braves Mets Cardinals R. Akin S. Marchall G. Wheeler R. Balietine Chairs M. Sales Teague Mike Washburn John Albert Steve Wade Joey Tucker Early Morley Jeff Pittman

Limestone All Star Team Named For Saturday Baseball Meet

Limestone County names its All Star squad to face Cullman Lawrence counties in a Saturday Lions Club area baseball meet. The winner advances to meet Morgan County that night. Names include Stan Brooks Steve Tucker Mike Brooks Lynn Parker from Athens Bible School and others from Elkmont and West Limestone.

Limestone County Lions Club Stan Brooks Steve Tucker Mike Brooks Lynn Parker Athens Bible School Mike Nave Ricky George Don Springer Wesley Whitworth Don Owens Clements Glenn David Moyers Larry Miller Kent Murphy Larry . Jolly Douglas McBay Johnny Sandy Tanner Jackie Turner Elkmont Rickey Thompson Jimmy Jackson Larry Long Ross Patrick West Limestone Cullman- Lawrence Counties Morgan County

Scott Hopeful to Qualify for World 600 Race

Wendell Scott, at 46, sought a qualifying run for Sunday's World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He trails in a highly competitive field, with $161,000 purse, and aims for a top finish to earn more than the base payoff. Scott, a longtime NASCAR Grand National driver, held 11th fastest in time trials as 20 drivers had qualified.

Mario Andretti Indianapolis Motor Speedway Andretti Nazareth Charlotte N.C Wendell Scott Scott Ford Charlotte Motor Speedway

Lanier High names head coach in Alabama football revival

Lanier High School in Montgomery named Bill Joiner head football coach succeeding Bobby Wilson who resigned to enter private business. Joiner, a Troy State graduate, will also remain Lanier's head basketball coach, a role he has held since 1961. Wilson led the Poets to Class 4 A titles in 1966 1967 and 1968. Joiner’s basketball teams won state championships in 1962 1963 1965 and 1967.

Montgomery Ala Bill Joiner Lanier High School Alabama Bobby Wilson Montgomery Board of Education Joiner Troy State University Wilson The Poets Joiner’s

Amerigo Lady Eyes 2nd Win at Top Flight Handicap

Amerigo Lady Eyes a potential back to back in the $50,000-added Top Flight at Aqueduct with Heartland topweight 125 pounds and Amerigo Lady at 123 alongside Gay Matelda Treacherous A Pleasant Bart Harem Lady Spring Double also in Garden State Park Camden Handicap field. Other features include John R. Macomber Memorial at Suffolk Downs Milady Handicap at Hollywood Park and Campanile Handicap at Golden Gate Fields.

Associated Press Sports Amerigo Lady Heartland Aqueduct King Ranch Amerigo Lady Rokwill Meadow Stable Gay Matelda Lazy F Ranch Treacherous Hobeau Farm Hobeau Woodside Farm Camden Garden State Park Valley Forge Garden State John R. Macomber

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Notes

Baseball leaders listed by team and stat with names such as Carew Robinson Jones and McNally, plus hitters like Aaron Kessinger and Santo. Standouts include 14 home runs by Howard and 20 stolen bases by Harper, with pitchers McNally and Baldschun each at 1.000 in four decisions.

Carew Minnesota F. Robinson Baltimore Blair Murcer New York Hogan Seattle D. Green Oakland McAuliffe Detroit F. Howard Washington Petrocelli Boston R. Jackson Harper Campaneris McNally Phoebus Culp McDowell Cleveland C. Jones H. Aaron Atlanta Kessinger Chicago Rose Cincinnati Banks Santo M. Alou Pittsburgh Brock St. Louis Bonds San Francisco Stone Baldschun San Diego Jenkins Singer Los Angeles

LSU signs Charles Stewart first Negro athlete in any sport

Charles Stewart, a sprinter, was signed to an athletic grant-in-aid scholarship by track Coach Joe May at LSU on Thursday. He becomes LSU’s first Negro athlete signed in any sport.

Associated Shreveport Charles Stewart Joe May Louisiana State Stewart LSU

Probate notices and estate sales in Morgan County Alabama

Notices and orders from Morgan County Alabama Probate and Circuit Courts list estates granted Letters Testamentary for Annie Adcock Lawson and Erma Hargarten Oliver, creditors urged to file claims. Public sale of a 1954 Ford two door car under a 1969 decree. Also publication orders in a real estate quiet title suit involving Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company and Decatur Land entities with deadlines to answer by June 24, 1969.

Probate Court Annie Adcock Lawson T. C. Almon Morgan County Elizabeth Adcock Cain A. Turner Ford Etc Circuit Court Ford Morgan Co Bryan McAfee Register Erma Hargarten Oliver Erma M. Oliver s-State National Bank of Alabama Baker Construction Company, Inc Hartselle Morgan County Board Martha Janette Champion Richard Champion Morgan County Court Alabama James Francis Decatur Daily Elmer O. Ange S Grace M. Ange B. J Vaughan Emma R. Carter Indianapolis Indiana Ruth Elizabeth Hoyt East Hunting Towers Alexandria Virginia Nettie Louise Lanier West Point Georgia George Orr Walker la Villa Drive Miami Springs Florida B. J. Vaughan T.C. Almon Louisville and Nashville Railroad ‘Company Decatur Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company Decatur Land Company Decatur Land Fourth Avenue Sixth Street Tenth Street Twelfth Street South and North Alabama North Alabama Railroad Alabama Railroad Fourth Street South and North Alabama Railroad Decatur Ac Ee Alabama Equity

Classified Rates Cited As 33 Cents Per Line

A fragment shows advertising rates listing 33 cents per line 25 cents per line 22 cents per line and 17 cents per line. The text suggests a pricing schedule for classified ads with multiple rate tiers.

Shoes and Alterations Plus Food Ad Notices

An old classifieds page lists shoe repair services and dyeing options at 314 2nd Ave with contact numbers and hours. It also includes a food service ad offering discounts on Black Hawk brand meats and delivery from 14 E Moulton St with a price comparison offer. Lost and Found notices include a German Shepherd puppy near Flint Ridge Stables, an English Setter near Old Moulton, and a Boston Terrier named Rex missing from Westwood Dr SW with contact numbers and rewards.

U.S.D.A Black Hawk Ham Black Hawk Deca Food Service E. Moulton St Flint Ridge

Remodeling Roofing Siding and Panelling Services

Complete remodeling ad offers roofing, siding and panelling services. Emphasizes capability for all job sizes with options for interior and exterior upgrades. Quick inquiries invited.

Local Trades and Help Wanted Notices

A collection of classified style notices: A. L. Woods roofing and painting remodeling services with contact 3155-1403. Glenn Drilling Co offers free estimates at 353-1216. Gulf Triangle Jam Center stock and equipment for sale at a prime corner location. old but usable stock and equipment must sell immediately with offer via 3153-2118 after 7 pm. WANTED 100 MEN to help take down rides for Fun Fair at Gateway Shopping Center, apply Saturday 10 pm.

Gulf Triangle Gateway Shopping Center

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