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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1968

Page

13

Jaycee Open Golf Tournament Set at Indian Hills

The Decatur Jaycees Open Golf Tournament returns to Indian Hills Golf Club on Burleson Mountain next weekend. Defending champion Waylon Terry and 1966 winner Jo Don Thompson are expected to compete along with 1965 victor Buel Livingston. The 36 hole event kicks off Saturday with 18 holes, then final 18 on Sunday. prizes include gift certificates and a $100 cash award for a hole in one. Entry is $7.50 with tee-time reservations through Indian Hills or a chance to pair up at the tourney scree n on Saturday.

Ron Tate Decatur Jaycees Indian Hills Golf Club Burleson Mountain Waylon Bull) Terry Jo Don Thompson Buel Livingston Larry Gilmartin Gilmartin Ninehole Jaycee Terry Carol Smith Decatur Jaycee Carol Daily Sports Bob Bates

City Park Red Cross Swimming Classes Announced

Registration for Red Cross swimming courses at Blue Avenue Pool Delano Park opens this summer. Signups run 2 to 5 p.m. with a $2 fee. Four groups offered beginners advance beginners intermediates and junior-senior lifesaving. Two week periods taught by eight instructors. cap 75 overall and 35 in lifesaving. Red Cross cards awarded on completion. Schedule includes beginners 10 to 10 55 a.m. and advance/intermediates 11 to 11 55 a.m. lifesaving Saturdays 9 to noon.

City Park Red Cross Blueaven Pool Delano Park

Sewell Confident Alabama Can Win NCAA District Three

Tuscaloosa coach Joe Sewell says the 1968 Alabama Crimson Tide can win the NCAA District Three championship. He cites pitching depth and timely hitting as keys while evaluating NC State East Carolina and Florida State as strong rivals in the double elimination format. NC State's Sammy Esposito leads a lineup with .308 or better regulars, against Alabama's .239 team average, as the tournament unfolds with a sequence of games through the weekend.

Tuscaloosa Joe Sewell Alabama Crimson Tide Sewell Hboys Gastonia North Carolina State East Carolina Florida State Robert M. Monsted New Orleans USGA United States Ference Kingpin N.C. State Alabama Sammy Esposito Chris Cammack Cammack Steve Martin Dave Boyer Dennis Punch Gary Yount Stan Moss Tides Mike Caldwell Alex Cheek Joe Frye Seminoles Georgia Florida Mblers A. M. ‘Tonto’ Coleman Bouse Missioner Louisiana State Mississ Sippi State Vanderbilt Coleman SEC

SEC Coaches Press For Postseason NIT Bid At SEC Meeting

Southeastern Conference leaders at the three day spring gathering discuss a possible runner up qualifying for the NIT in New York. Directors weigh changes to ticket policies and conference scheduling while Commissioner Coleman notes no major shifts expected.

Biloxi Miss SEC New York Hower Madison Square Garden Lane

Conigliaro Eyes Pitching Return With Red Sox

Boston outfielder Tony Conigliaro, sidelined by an eye injury, reiterates plans to become a pitcher for the Red Sox after a meeting with owner Tom Yawkey. He has begun workouts but halted them on medical advice, hopeful eye improvement will allow a comeback.

Boston Tony Conigliaro Boston Red Sox Conigliaro Red Sox Tom Yawkey Yawkey Tony Fred Ciampa

First Capital of the Ottoman Empire Bursa

Bursa served as the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and played a formative role in early Ottoman statehood and expansion before later shifts to other centers.

Bursa Turkey

Atlanta Classic Opens With Tourists Aiming For 115000 Pot

Georgia hosts its second major golf event of the year at Atlanta Country Club. The Atlanta Classic offers 115000 in prize money as touring pros including Palmer Nicklaus Goalby and Player compete over 72 holes starting Thursday. The event follows practice rounds and pro ams with the Masters champion among those in the field.

Atlanta, Ga Georgia Atlantta Country Club Arnold Pallmer Jack Nicklaus Augusta Bob Goalby Billy Casper Argentina Roberto DeVicenzo South Africa Gary Player Bob Charles New Zealand Doug Sanders Tommy ‘Aron Gay Brewer

Fishes hear well underwater and local wildlife notes

The piece explains fish hearing in water and how boat noise affects them. It notes bear reports in Morgan County, new roads on Wheeler Refuge, and staff changes at Redstone Arsenal with Sgt. Oliver taking over post warden duties. It also suggests nest-building materials to attract birds.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Morgan County H. H. Clay Somerville Alabama Wheeler Refuge Limestone County Floyd Burk Redstone Arsenal Special Services Cecil Oliver Sgt Oliver Franklin County

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