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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1968
Page
8
Johnny Briggs hit a leadoff homer and sparked a three run ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday. Pitching and late hitting sealed the win for Philadelphia at the Chicago game.
Buddy Bradford started the 11th with his fifth homer of the season as Chicago hit three solo shots to beat Baltimore 3-2 and deal another blow to the Orioles pennant chances.
Detroit Tigers pounded the Minnesota Twins 8-3 Friday night as Denny McLain earned his 28th win and Willie Harmer added a double. The performance marked the first 28-win season by an American League pitcher in 24 years.
Pittsburgh reliever Steve Blass allowed only four Mets hits while Roberto Clemente delivered a go ahead fourth inning homer to lift the Pirates to a 2-1 victory over New York.
Pat Jarvis allowed six hits while pitching the Atlanta Braves to a 7-1 victory over the Houston Astros on a Friday night. The win improved Braves’ prospects as Jarvis dominated and Houston struggled offensively.
Coach Paul Bryant blasted players for low effort after Friday workouts saying too many players do not belong out there unless they improve. He praised blocking by the first line and the running of Joe Kelley Phil Chaffin Larry Helm and Tommy Wade while labeling much of the offense pitiful. Alabama slated two more practices in shorts and pads.
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan plans a full scrimmage with the freshmen using SMU offense and defense against the varsity as the Tigers prepare for the season opener at Auburn on September 21. He will evaluate sophomores Saturday and may shift players after action to address an injury-riddled squad with seven sidelined.
Vanderbilt ran through a light drill in Nashville in preparation for Saturday's first scrimmage. Coach Bill Pace said the session will reveal early weaknesses and progress.
The Associated Press reports a packed weekend of pre season games with TV coverage across NBC CBS and multiple venues. Highlights include Boston Patriots at Buffalo Bills on NBC Sunday 2 p.m. EDT and Kansas City at Houston Monday 9 p.m. EDT. Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Colts 9:30 p.m. EDT Saturday on CBS in Norfolk VA. Dan Darragh starts Buffalo opener replacing Jack Kemp sidelined by knee surgery. Kemp and Len Dawson feature in pre season. Dallas aims to break a seven game jinx vs the Colts with Don Meredith possibly limited by a sore shoulder. Over 80 000 fans expected for the Browns doubleheader in Cleveland with strong attendance past averages.
Bruce Crampton shot 66 to reach 132 after 36 holes and hold a one stroke lead at the Greater Hartford Open. Billy Casper and Al Balding tied for second at 133 amid a day of rain and wind. Bob Murphy missed the cut at 144 as Gay Brewer and Al Geiberger also failed to advance.
SHREVEPORT La AP Former star fullback Jimmy Taylor age 33 declines to comment on reports he will retire from pro football. A New Orleans States Item page one story claimed Taylor planned to announce retirement after a New Orleans MN Minnesota exhibition game in Shreveport. He has not discussed retirement with coach Tom Fears and says he wants to continue playing.
Florida football practice injures two players. First team center Kim Helton and junior flanker Gary Brimson sustained minor knee sprains and will miss contact work for at least four days. Coach Ray Graves said the injuries are not serious as writers tour the Gators. The team plans a private scrimmage Saturday.
Kentucky football team prepared for Saturday's scrimmage with spirited work on pass offense and defense. Head coach Charlie Bradshaw said he was impressed by the team's hustle and the defense's improved reaction to the ball.
Sponsors of 34 major golf tournaments with five million dollars in prize money voted to empower a seven member board to negotiate for the industry. The move aims to bridge a rift between the PGA and touring pros who split to form the American Professional Golfers Association after disputes over tour control.
Rich Saul, a junior linebacker for Michigan State, spent the summer in Butler Pennsylvania working in his father’s coal mine. He contributed underground labor and gained hands on experience, balancing football with mining duties.
Four players led by Bob Goalby Lee Trevino Gary Player and Julius Boros will tee off in the seven annual World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club Akron Ohio The 36 hole event offers 50000 to the winner with 15000 for second and 7500 for third Boros notes the wind and course difficulty will shape scoring while Trevino and Goalby aim for around par in tough conditions.
George Halas, 73, former owner founder and coach of the Chicago Bears, says he is to undergo surgery after actors forced his retirement and daily therapy failed to ease a hip injury. Passavant Hospital is set for the operation as pain persists.
Bear warns the defensive secondary is a major weakness due to inexperience and potential injuries. He notes players may play both ways or specialize on offense, with several backup linemen and backs ready if needed. The coach stresses mental readiness for top opponents like VPI and Vanderbilt.
Offensive starters include Dixon at end Davis at tackle with Fowler and Ranager at split end and Ford at left tackle. Quarterback options Kelley Hayden Hunter, Wade and Morgan at tailback, Chaffin or Jilleba at fullback. Defensive lineup features Ford Hamer Scroggins Barron soschung Duke O’Hester Reilly Roche Owen Childs Hall with Johns Thompson Présot departed. Bryant optimistic despite quarterback uncertainty.
Elkmont Red Devils rode Louie Holland and Charles Black to a 20 7 victory over Buckhorn. Holland scored twice on two and five yard runs while Black added a 19 yard TD run and a 10 yard final score. Buckhorn answered with a Roger Jennings TD pass to Roby Bragg and a PAT. Elkmont hosts Madison Academy next.
Tennessee emphasized all phases of kicking during a light drill as Karl Kremser practiced kickoffs and field goals from multiple spots. Herman Weaver, the punting specialist, has been kicking well this year, and coach Doug Dickey expressed confidence in the kicking unit ahead of a game-type scrimmage on their new synthetic turf.
Athens Georgia AP Tom Lyons a Atlanta sophomore and 1968 SEC heavyweight wrestling champ won the starting center spot for Georgia over Friday senior George White for the opener against Tennessee Lyons moved to center in spring White a 200 pound Chattanooga native will handle the snap and may reclaim a starting role later in the season coach Vince Dooley said
The Courtland Dragway hosts the second modified production drag race in a month with thirty cars and classes including gasser stockers and pure stockers. Notables entering include Randy Payne Carlton Franks C J South Gary Fowler Coolie Bennett Fred McCluskey Billy Orr Ray Owens and others. Gates open 5 30 pm and races start 8 15 pm with runner up money added in every event.
LSU sophomores Darrell Hicks Mark Lumpkin and E J Daigle worked under a fierce defensive rush in a Friday scrimmage as coach Charles Mc Clendon emphasized building consistency by kicking into full speed. another scrimmage was planned for Saturday after healing bruises from the previous day.
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