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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1968

Page

12

Santo s Homer Secures Cubs 3 0 Win Over Giants

Ron Santo belted his seventh homer to spark a three run sixth inning as Ferguson Jenkins threw a three hitter for the Chicago Cubs in a 3 0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Jenkins improved to five wins, Sadecki took the loss as the Cubs snapped the Giants four game win streak.

Associated Press Chicago Ron Santo Chicago Cubs San Francisco Ferguson Jenkins Jenkins Ray Sadecki Cubs Giants Jack Hiatt Ron Hunt Dick Dietz Pop Sadecki Santo Randy Handley

Giants star Homer Jones signs 1968 contract

New York Giants wide receiver Homer Jones signed his 1968 contract. Jones, 27, led the NFL with 14 TDs last season and had 49 receptions for 1,209 yards. The team did not release terms or length of the agreement.

NEW York Homer ‘Jones New York Giants Giants Jones

Sandra Palmer Leads Dallas Civitan Open Round Two

Sandra Palmer fired a 67 to grab a one stroke lead at 139 through 36 holes in the Dallas Civitan Open. Kathy Whitworth trailed at 140 after a 70, while Mickey Wright and Clifford Ann Creed followed at 141 and 142 respectively as Carol Mann stood at 142.

Sandra Palmer Dallas Civitan Denne H. Freeman Associated Press Dallas, Tex Petite Tex Kathy Whitworth Clifford Ann Creed Mickey Wright Carol Mann

Temple Names Bill Cico Head Gym Coach

Temple University announces Bill Cico as head coach of the gymnastic team. Athletic Director Ernie Casale reported the appointment on Saturday, noting Cico's extensive United States service in gymnastics roles abroad.

Philadelphia Bill Cico United States Temple University Ernie Casale

Yankees edge Chisox 1 0 on Gibbs 10th inning double

Jake Gibbs delivered a 10th inning run scoring double past left fielder Tomm Davis to lift the New York Yankees to a 1 0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Fritz Peterson earned the win with five innings of shutout relief. Joel Horlen took the loss despite four hits allowed.

NEW York Jake Gibbs Tomm Davis New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yankees Chicago Steve Joel Horlen White Sox Roy White Gibbs Petersen Talbot Alfiter Ewd York Abrhbi Ab Ward Rosco Whitaker Berry Cox Imartney Horlen Peters Bradford F.peterson Inne

Twins Edge Past Red Sox 1-0 Behind Kaat

In St Paul Minneapolis Tony Oliva delivered an unearned eighth inning run with two out as the Twins beat the Red Sox 1-0. Jim Kaat allowed six hits and Romo Santiago took the loss after Rico Petrocelli's error opened the late rally.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Jim Kaat Twins Kaat Boston Jose Santiago Rico Petrocelli Petrocelli Rod Carew Rich Reese Carew Harmon Killebrew Joe Foy Oliva Foy Killebrew Red Sox Dick Williams Williams Santiago

Dr Fager Injured but Cleared for Metropolitan Mile

Dr Fager, one of the era’s top thoroughbreds, was slightly injured in a Belmont Park workout but not withdrawn from the Metropolitan Mile. Trainer Johnny Nerud said a small laceration on the right hind leg came from brushing a fence, not serious enough to affect his top weight of 134 pounds in the $100,000 race. Reality, winner of the Carter Handicap, is 124 pounds as second high-weight.

New York Dr. Fager Belmont Park Johnny Nerud Tartan Nerud

Watson delivers for Astros in 3-2 win over Dodgers

Houston rookie Bob Watson lined a game deciding RBI double in the eighth inning as the Astros toppled Los Angeles 3-2 to halt the Dodgers four game winning streak. Mike Cuellar allowed six hits in a complete effort while Hector Torres and Ron Davis added earlier two baggers.

Houston Bob Watson Houston Astros Los Angeles Dodgers Rusty Staub Bob Aspromonte John Purdin Staub Watson Mike Cuellar Astros Mike Kekich Purdin Hector Torres Ron Davis Ken Boyer Bob Bailey Uellar Wes Parker Boyer Bailey Davis Dennis Menke

South Africa to select six for world surfing titles

A six member surfing team will be chosen from trials held July 6 to July 8 to represent South Africa at the world surfing championships in Puerto Rico from November 7 to 14.

Durban South Africa Puerto Rico

Stockard Extends Lead In FCC Invitational Golf

Jud Stockard of Florence State College shot 68 Saturday to hold a 36 hole total of 136 and lead the Florence Country Club Invitational. Bill Whitten of Tuscaloosa stood second at 139, with Gil Plott of Florence State third at 142. Final round to be played today.

Glen Lakes Country Fort Worth Tex Miss Palmer Mickey Florence Jud Stockard Florence State College Stockard Bill Whitten Tuscumbia Florence State Gil Plott Plott Gary Bruns Selma Tommy Bill Hayes Jimmy Wiley Decatur Hayes Wiley al Jones Dr. O. B. Evans

Puckett Named Dance King Despite Cast Leg

Grand Junction Colorado AP report says John Puckett co captain of the football team was chosen king of a Girls League dance at Grand Junction High. He could not dance because his leg is in a cast from a gridiron injury.

Grand Junction Colo John Puckett Grand Junction High John

Sales representation wanted for area position

National company seeks a part or full time representative to tell our story to inquirers in the area. Requires ability to work with minimal supervision after training. broadcasting or educational background helpful. Potential earnings well over $10,000 this year. Apply to Mr. Gainer at 323-8939 Birmingham or send resume to 327 City Federal Building Birmingham 35203.

Gram Gainer Birmingham

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