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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1968

Page

10

Eddie Glennon Dies At 67 In Atlanta

Eddie Glennon longtime Braves area sales manager died at his Atlanta home at 67. He earlier managed Birmingham Barons and Denver farm clubs and served as Milwaukee farm head. Survived by widow Sally, son Edward Jr., and two brothers. Funeral details given for St Judes Sandy Springs.

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McLain Clinches 30th Victory With Tigers Thriller

Denny McLain earned his 30th win as Detroit rallied in the ninth for a 5 4 decision over the Oakland Athletics. Reggie Jackson homered twice for Oakland, but Willie Horton delivered the go ahead hit as Kaline, McLain, and the Tigers closed in on the pennant.

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Last Minute TD Puts Volf Into 17-17 Tie With Dogs

Tennessee and Georgia play to a 17 all tie at Neyland Stadium as Bubba Wyche connects with Gary Kreis for a 21 yard TD and Kenny Delong adds the two point conversion. Wyche also drives a late rally aided by Lester McClain. Georgia's Jake Scott returns a 56 yard punt for a TD.

Volf Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Georgia Neyland Stadium Bubba Wyche Gary Kreis Wyche Atlanta Kenny Delong Norfolk Acmnessee Vols Lester McClain Mike Jones Jones Karl Kremser Bulldogs Jim McCullough Jake Scott Herman Weaver

Ellis Retains WBA Heavyweight Crown In Controversial Win

In Stockholm Jimmy Ellis defeated Floyd Patterson by a 15 round decision to keep the WBA heavyweight title. Referee Harold Valan scored 9 rounds to 6 for Ellis amid a bloody bout with both fighters landing punches and Patterson slipping twice in the fourth. Ellis earned $125,000 guarantee while Patterson took 20 percent of receipts as promoters anticipated $400,000 gross.

John Farrow Associated Press Stockholm Sweden Jimmy Ellis Floyd Patterson World Boxing Association Harold Valan New York Ellis Angelo Dundee Jimmy Patterson Cassius Clay Floyd

Vikings Triumph Over Falcons 47-7 in Openers

Vikings rout Falcons 47-7 led by Joe Kapp 191 yards and three TD passes. Bill Brown scores three times and Clinton Jones gains 401 yards on 17 carries. A fumble recovery spree inside the 20 set the tone as Minnesota built a 31-0 halftime lead.

Lew Ferguson Associated Press Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Atlanta Joe Kapp Vikings San Francisco Falcons Fred Cox Kapp Falcon Bill Brown Clinton Jones Yomarre Cox Minnessota Falvers Randy Johnson Brendan McCarthy

American Junior Bowling Congress Members Bowled 300s

American Junior Bowling Congress members achieved perfect scores with multiple 300 games. Doors opened for top performers as the federation highlighted showcase performances and national youth excellence in bowling.

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