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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1968

Page

9

Beamon Long Jumps 29-23 as Americans Sweep 400

At Mexico City the United States achieved a two gold day with Beamon leaping 29 feet 2% inches to set a world record and Evans leading a 1 2 3 American 400 meter sweep. The news of Tommie Smith and John Carlos suspensions followed as the U S team faced IOC pressure.

Ted Smits Associated Press Mexico City Bob Beamon Lee Evans da Tommie Smith John Carlos U.S Poland Irina Kirstenstein Bill Toomey Beamon Ralph Boston Igor Ter-Ovanesyan Russia Olympic Stadium New York Boston Evans Smith Carlos Larry James Villanova Ron Freeman Arizona State James Freeman Miss Kirstenstein Barbara Ferrell Los Angeles Raelene Boyle Jennifer Lamy Moomia Tyus Griffin Tyus Margaret Bailes Eugene Ore Maureen Caird Australia Irina Press Vera Korsakova Panama Robert Beamon el Paso Texas

Tide Gridiron Lineups From Page 8 Details

The listing provides Tide forwards Ed Morgan or Pete Moore as tailback with Pete Jilleba at fullback. It names linemen Richard Grammer center Charlie Ferguson Alvin Samples guards Junior Davis Paul Boschung tackles and defensive positions Norris Hamer Mike Ford ends Randy Barron Mike Reilly tackles Sam Gellerstedt nose guard Wayne-Qwen rover. Bob Childs Mike Hall linebackers with Mike Dean Roger Crowson cornerbacks and Tommy Wade safety.

Ed Morgan Pete Moore Pete Jilleba Hartselle Richard Grammer Charlie Ferguson Alvin Samples Junior Davis Paul Boschung Bama Norris Hamer Mike Ford Randy Barron Mike Reilly Sam Gellerstedt Wayne Qwen Bob Childs Mike Hall Mike Dean Roger Crowson Tommy Wade

Estate of Kate Tubeak Guaranty Pest Control Notice

Probate Court notice for the estate of Kate Tubeak. Claims must be presented within legal time or be barred. Includes business ads for Roberts Shoe Shop and service providers Pollard Refrigeration and Commercial Electronic Service. Also notes termite control and appliance refinishing offers with contact numbers.

Kate Tubeak T. Almon Probate Court of County

U S Olympic Controverse Deepens Over Carlos Smith Expulsion

In Mexico City the U S Olympic Committee disclosed that IOC threatened to pull the entire U S squad after John Carlos and Tommy Smith were expelled for a protest during the anthem. Douglas Roby described tense meetings at the Olympic Village as Owens sought to ease racial tensions.

Mexico City John Carlos Ican Douglas Robie U.S Olympic Village IOC Roby Smith Lemoore Calif Carlos San Diego Lee Evans Owens Berlin Olympic Movement

Jurgenson Out With Cracked Rib Ahead of St Louis Game

Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgenson is sidelined by a cracked rib and may miss Sunday's game at St Louis. The injury was found after Friday practice when he reportedly threw well. A final decision on his status will be made Sunday morning.

Washington Sonny Jurgenson St. Louis Jurgenson

Gresham Williams and Johnson Co Mortgage Sale Notice

Morgan County real estate proceeds from Bank security sale under Mortgage Book 766 page 606. Legal hours set at the courthouse door Morgan County with sale dates 10 12 10 19 10 26 11 2 1968.

Gresham, Williams and Johnson CO Morgan County

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