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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1968

Page

11

Never Say Die Guy Sees Coffman Choose Doctoring Over Football

Marion Coffman of Elkmont, a standout athlete on football, basketball and baseball teams, fails to sign with Alabama under coach Paul Bryant. He shifts focus to medical studies after high school, while leading his prep teams to District finals and pitching a no hitter for Limestone County.

Marion Coffman Elkmont Prep Coffman Alabama Manion Paul Bryant Tuscaloosa Bear Manion Coffman Red Devils Elkmont

Ford Named 1968 Year in Review by Father’s Day Committee

Whitey Ford, longtime Yankee pitching star and coach, is honored as Ford Selected of the Year 1968 for his lifetime record and status in baseball. The Father’s Day Committee regards the award as highly as a Cy Young.

Charles Ford Whitey Ford New York Yankees Ford Cy Young

Boxing crowns change hands in light heavy division and East West game shines

Nigeria’s Dick Tiger loses his light heavyweight title to Bob Foster while boxing figures like Cassius Clay resurface in talk of WBA and heavyweight hopes. The East squad wins the Colt League Field East West All Star 4 to 1 over the West aided by Charles Lee Martin’s three run homer. Three players advance to the state wide game in Bir ee Rickwood Field next month with aims to attract major league scouts and potential contracts.

Dick Tiger Nigeria Bob Foster Foster Tiger Casesius Clay WBA Uncle Sam Liston Colt League Field Morgan County Lions Charles Lee Martin Austin Martin Lions Club Biree Rickwood Field Hartselle Bobby Knowlton Elmer Knight Knowlton Elmer Luman Harris Braves Ralph Houk Yankees

Van Brocklin to Coach All Stars in 1949 NFL Context

Norm Van Brocklin named to coach all star selections with two past All Star appearances. He played in 1949 for the stars from the University of South? date then with the Los Angeles Rams. He will pick his coaches and players by July 11.

van Brocklin University of Socout Los Angeles Rams

Phils Edge Past St. Louis 1-0 in Pitchers Duel

Dick Farrell pitched the ninth inning for the Phillies after Dick Farrell relieved Larry Jackson to preserve a 1-0 win over St. Louis. Don Lock delivered the Phillies only run with a sixth inning hit as Philadelphia kept pace with the NL leaders, who lost to the Cubs 3-0.

ST. Louis Dick Farrel Larry Jackson Philadelphia Phillies Don Lock Nals San Francisco Chicago Cubs Jackson Orlando Cepeda Johnny Edwards Farrell

Hardin Leads Orioles Past Nats By 5-2

Orioles beat the Washington Senators 5-2 as Jim Hardin pitched a six hitter and struck out 10. Dave Johnson driven in two runs with a double and single, boosting his weekend RBI total to five. Paul Blair opened the scoring with a first inning single and Johnson added another in the frame.

Baltimore Jim Hardin Washington Senators Orioles Dave Johnson RBI Washington Hardin del Unser Ed Stroud Senators Paul Blair Brooks Robinson Johnson Joe Coleman Curt Blefary Barry Moore Robinson Mark Belanger Moore

Graham Takes Lead as Memphis Open Sees Wind and Rain

Lou Graham shoots a 54 hole under par 199 to lead the Memphis Open at 199, with Bob Luann and B R McLendon at 201. Stormy winds forced suspensions as players and fans sought shelter in the clubhouse.

Lou Graham Graham Bob Luann Scramento Califf B. R. McLendon

Florida State Sweeps Florida In 2-0 Weekend Doubleheader

In Tallahassee Florida State powered past Florida 5-0 in both ends of a season finale doubleheader. Dave Cook hit a grand slam to end the finale as Gene Ammann struck out 10 in a three-hitter performance. Tom Cook and Mike Easom contributed in the opener as Easom's run at a homer was cut down at the plate.

Tallahassee Fla Florida State Florida Seminoles Dave Cook Gene Ammann Gators Alabama Tom Cook Mike Easom Canty Easom

Koosman Shuts Out Braves as Mets Win 9-1

Jerry Koosman pitched the Mets to a 9-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, backing NY hitters who collected 13 hits including three rally-starting singles by Phil Linz. Al Weis had three hits and his first homer since 1965, while Jerry Grote drove in three with a bases-loaded double in the sixth. Joe Torre homered for Atlanta in the fourth before rain ended play after eight innings.

Atlanta Jerry Koossman New York Mets Atlanta Braves Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Phil Linz al Weis Jerry Grote Met Joe Torre Koosman

Pirates Nip Reds 5-4 In 12 Frames

Donn Clendenon's sacrifice fly scored Manny Mota for a 5-4 Pirates win over the Reds in 12 innings. Mota opened the 12th with a single, Clemente walked, and a wild pitch moved them both along before Clendenon's fly ball brought in the winning run. Reds tied it with two in the eighth after Pittsburgh led in the top half.

Pirates Reds Cincinnati Donn Clendenon Manny Mota Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Mota Roberto Clemente Clendenon Pittsburgh Maury Wills

Sunday Baseball Matchups Across Major League Stadiums

Chicago visits New York as Horlen and Peters face Stottlemyre and Monbouquette. Washington travels to Baltimore with Coleman starting, while Boston meets Minnesota. Cleveland plays California, Detroit hosts Oakland, with Sparma and Dole/Ison expected to toe the mound.

Chicago Horlen Peters New York Stottlemyre Monbouquette Washington Coleman Baltimore Brabender Boston Ellsworth Minnesota Merritt Cleveland Tiant California Wright Detroit Sparma Oakland Dole Ison

McLain Shines As Tigers Trim Athletics 2-1

Denny McLain pitched a six hitter for his seventh win as the Detroit Tigers edged the Oakland Athletics 2-1. He struck out eight to improve to 7-1 and protect Detroit’s share of first in the AL. Stanley replaced Kaline after a sixth inning injury, and Willie Horton drove in the decisive run.

Oakland Denny ‘McLain Detroit Tigers McLain Tigers Detroit Lew Krausse Dick McAuliff Jim Northrup Stanley Diego Segui Willie Horton Bert Campaneris A’s Sal Bando Danny Cater Floyd Robinson Ray Oyler al Kaline Krausse

Three Lemons Tied To Washington Senators

Three men named James Lemon are connected to the Washington Senators. James H. Lemon Sr., 63, heads the board, James Jr., 29, serves as assistant secretary, and James Robert Lemon, 47, is appointed as the new manager of the American League team.

Washington Jim Lemons Washington Senators James H. Lemon Sr James Jr James Robert Lemon

Baseball schedule with key matchups across leagues

Lindsey's Games features Seaver facing Atlanta with Niekro. San Francisco visits Chicago as Hands starts for the Cubs. Fryman leads Philadelphia at St. Louis against Washburn. Bunning meets Queen in Cincinnati while Drysdale tops LA visits Houston with Wilson on the mound.

Lindsey New York Seaver Atlanta Niekro San Francisco McCormick Chicago Hands Philadelphia Fryman St. Louis Washburn Pittsburgh Bunning Cincinnati Queen Los Angeles Drysdale Houston Wilson Shue

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