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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1968

Page

7

Dooley optimistic on Georgia football in rebuilding year

Athens GA veteran coach Vince Dooley admits Georgia faces a rebuilding season after losing 12 games from 22 starters. He predicts a respectable team as the Bulldogs prepare to meet defending SEC champion Tennessee in Knoxville on Sept 14, where 3M turf is installed. Athletic Director Joel Eaves says Georgia will play a fine Tennessee squad.

Athens University of Georgia Vince Dooley Dixie Bulldogs Dooley Auburn Georgia Tennessee Knoxville Vols Shields-Watkins Joel Eaves

Bulldogs face tough schedule on artificial turf fears

Dooley notes the team lost to Houston on Monsanto Astroturf but emphasizes the goal is evolving beyond the grass. He targets a season opener against Tennessee, then Clemson and a demanding slate including South Carolina Ole Miss Vanderbilt Kentucky Houston Florida Auburn and Georgia Tech.

Bulldogs Houston Astrodome Monsanto Dooley Cougars Tennessee Vols Kent Lawrence Brad Johnson Bruce Lee

Cale Yarborough Wins Southern 500 at Darlington

Cale Yarborough, the 29 year old from Timmonsville South Carolina, edged David Pearson by a nose to win the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The victory marks Yarboroughs fourth major speedway win of the year and boosts his season total to $126,066.

Darlington, S.C Cale Yarborough Ford David Pearson Darington Raceway Yarborough Ford Motor Co Mercury Speedway Darlington Timmonsville Day Beach Fla Atlanta Richard Petty Petty Wood Brothers Stuart Barney Wallace George Wallace Pearson Nascar Darlington Raceway Isport S.C Spartanburg S.C. Ford Buddy Baker Charlotte N.C Dodge Charger Charlie Glotzbach Georgeown Ind Friday Hassler Chattanooga Tenn Chevelle Richard Brickhouse Wilmington N. Plymouth O Langley Charlotte N.C Larry Manning Richmond Va Chevrolet Bill Seifert Skyland Wendell Plymouth Paul Dean Sweetwater E. J. Trivette H. B. Bailey Houston Tex Ontiac Clyde Lynn Christiansburg Frank Warren Augusta Dodge James Hylton Inman S. C Lee Roy Yarbrough Columbia Barel Dieringer Keece Lund Cross Jim Hurtubise N. Tonawanda John Sears Ellberbe N. C

Gibson Delivers 20th Win as Cardinals Top Reds 1 0

Bob Gibson pitched a 10th inning shutout in a 1 0 victory over Cincinnati aided by Julian Javier's leadoff homer and Gary Nolan's ankle trouble. Nolan left with an Achilles issue after nine innings, and Ted Abernathy yielded the decisive run. The win marks Gibson's 12th shutout and his 20th victory of the season for St. Louis.

HAL Rock Associated Press Bob Gibson Gibson St. Louis Cincinnati Gary Nolan Julian Javier Javier Homler Cardinals Nolan Reds Dave Bristol Ted Abernathy Abernathy Pittsburgh Houston Atlanta New York San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles Washington Baltimore Astros Pirates Minnesota Boston Oakland Detroit Cleveland California Cardinal Bob Veale Donn Clendenon Rusty Staub Hom Chris Cannizzaro Bill Mazeroski Mazeroski Jim Wynn Juan Marichal Giants Jesus Alou Jack Hiatti Billy Williams iCubs Randy Hundley Don Kessinger Ron Hunt Mike Lum Lee Gibson

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Ron Tate Gary Hansler Flemington Fair Felmington Hansler AP Sports Guus Satta Phylliss Sidebotham Phyltiss Sidebotham Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce Newcomer’s Club Decatur Safety Council Morgan County Red Cross United Fund March of Dimes Decatur Junior High Pta Decatur High Pta Daily Vacation Bible School St. John’s Episcopal Church Decatur Friends OF Ray Nixon
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