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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1968

Page

12

Auburn Renews Series With SMU

Auburn opens the season September 21 at Cliff Hare against SMU in a renewed series aiming for its first win. The teams previously met in the 1941 Birmingham game and a 1980 Cotton Bowl clash, with SMU holding two early victories. An expected 35,000 fans will attend Auburns largest home opener.

Auburn Southern Methodist University Cliff Hare Dallas Tex SMU Bill Yearout James Samford Yearout Birmingham Mustangs Samford Tigers Georgia Tech Legion Field

Burningtree Women’s Club Championship Opens

The Burningtree Women’s Club championship began with Mrs. Marvin Taylor as medalist at 86 in a field of 32. Match play starts next week as Taylor meets Mrs. Ed die Hammons with several other flights and final matches slated for Friday at 12 30 p.m. A dinner and awards follow.

Burningtree Marvin Taylor Taylor Eddie Hammons Stanley Wicker Harold, Bailey Billy Dow Jones Bill Casey J. C. Stewart Joe Gardella R. F Marge) Williford Kong Barbara Hartselle Robert Betty Agee Jim Helen Nagy Ralph Florence Corrie Ray Ann Frederick Roger Maxine) Perrin Rhett Shorty Danley Douglas Mary Anderson George Gladys Poovey Avery Anne Thornhill Joe Brumback B. PD Jean) Fitts Doug Audrey) Rogers Jimmy Gail Kee T K Marie Murrell Bill Temple W. A Bea

Giants rout Reds as Mays belts two homers

San Francisco defeated Cincinnati 9-1 as Willie Mays hit two home runs and Bob Bolin pitched five strong innings for the Giants on Saturday.

SAN Francisco Mays Bob Bolin San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds

Moody leads Kemper Open as Army sergeant tops round

Orville Moody, a 34 year old Army sergeant in his first pro season, shot a five under par 67 to move into a one stroke lead at the Kemper Open. Moody's 206 total at Pleasant Valley Country Club puts him ahead of Bruce Crampton who matched the 67.

Dave O’hara Associated Press Sutton Mass Orville Moody Moody Pleasant Valley Country Club Killeen Tex Australia Bruce Crampton Arnold Palmer Paul Harney Art Wall Harney Palmer Marty Fileckman Doug Sanders Howie Johnson Crampton

Weekend College Football Scores From The AP

Saturday results across divisions show North Carolina State edging Wake Forest while West Virginia State defeated West Virginia Tech. Missouri Valley and Midwest games produced mixed outcomes with several upsets and close finishes. Major programs like Georgia and Tennessee played tied games.

South North Carolina State Wake Forest Morehead Marshall Georgia Tennnessee the Millsaps Henderson State Elizabeth City N.C Frostburg West Virginia State West Virginia Tech Bluefield State Concord East Carolina Parsons Presbyterian Quantico Marines Newport News Apprentice Chowan

VPI Football Preview Highlights Kicking and Defense Strengths

The article outlines VPI’s kicking game led by Jack Simcsak, strong defense with a wide-tackle six scheme, and key players including Waddy Harvey Dan yer Davidson Beamer Treadwell and Ran dy Treadwell. It notes 27 interceptions last year and previews an opening game against Alabama with both teams prepared.

Jack Simcsak V.P.I V.P.J Big Waddy Harvey Pete Danyer

Baseball Standings Sundays Games

Chicago Jenkins 17 14 faces Philadelphia G Jackson 1 5 while Pittsburgh Ellis 4 4 visits New York Cardwell 7 12 St Louis Carlton 12 10 at Houston Dierker 12 13 Atlanta Santorini 0 1 or Pappas 11 at Los Angeles Moeller 0 or Cincinnati Queen 0 1 at San Sandie Marichael 25 8 Oakland Krausse 101 10 at Detroit Lolich 14 9 New York Peterson 11 9 at Washington Moort 2 6 or Pascual 12 11 Minnesota Kaat 12 11 at Boston Ellsworth 13 6 Baltimore Hardin 18 10 at Cleveland Williams 11 10 California Messersmith 3 1 at Chicago

Chicago Jenkins Philadelphia G. Jackson Pittsburgh Ellis New York Cardwell St. Louis Carlton Houston Dierker Atlanta Santorini Pappas Los Angeles Moell Cincinnati Queen San Sandie Marichael Oakland Krausse Detroit Lolich Peterson Washington Moort Pascual Minnesota Kaat Boston Ellsworth Baltimore Hardin Cleveland Williams California Messersmith St Louis San Francisco Los

Briles Shuts Out Astros as Cardinals Win 8-0

Nelson Briles pitched eight innings for St. Louis allowing no runs while the Cardinals collected five extra base hits to defeat Houston 8-0, tightening their grip on the National League pennant race.

Houston Iap Nelson Briles St. Louis

Angels top White Sox 5-4 in 10th inning

Aurelio Rodriguez scored on a throwing error by Sandy Alomar in the 10th inning to lift the California Angels to a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.

Chicago Aurelio Rodriguez Sandy Alomar California Angels Chicago White Sox

Pirates blank Mets 6–0 behind Clemente s big night

Roberto Clemente drove in three runs with two homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Mets 6 to 0. Bob Veale pitched shutout ball to seal the win in New York.

NEW York Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Bob Veale

Orioles overpower Indians 5-3 as Robinson and Blefary homer

Frank Robinson and Curt Blefary hit their 15th home runs to back the Baltimore Orioles in a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland.

Cleveland Frank Robinson Curt Blefary Baltimore Orioles

Dodgers blank Braves as Sutton fires six-hitter

Los Angeles pitcher Don Sutton held Atlanta to six hits over six innings and Tom Haller drove in two runs with two doubles as the Dodgers defeated the Braves 3-0 on Saturday.

LOS Angeles Tom Haller Don Sutton Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta

Davidson Coach Debuts Goatee Aimed at Recruiting

Davidson College coach Lefty Driesell says his new goatee could help attract top players as he adapts to modern athletes. He jokes about wearing it all season to boost his appeal to recruits.

Davidson N.C Lefty Driesell

Lombardi Special On TV Tonight

CBS-TV presents a one hour Lombardi special about Vince Lombardi to air at 7 p.m. It can be seen on WHNT-TV channel 19 in Huntsville and WLAC-TV channel 5 in Nashville.

Lombardi Cbs-Tv Green Bay Packier Vince Lombardi Whnt-Tv Huntsville Wlac-Tv Nashville

Raider Club Meeting Set Tuesday Night

Decatur High School Red Raider booster Club will hold a meeting at 7 30 in the school cafeteria Tuesday night. The Junior B football team will be the special guests and films of the Decatur Bradshaw and Decatur Athens games will be shown.

Decatur High School Red Raider Decatur

Troy Rips By Samford

Senior quarterback Sim Byrd threw for 443 yards and five touchdowns to power Troy State University to a 49-31 victory over Samford in Birmingham. Byrd and flanker Danny Grant connected on three scoring plays, including a school record 88-yard pass.

Birmingham Ala Sim Byrd Troy State ‘University Samford Byrd Danny Grant Grant Alabama Douglas Taylor Bobby Enslen Jeff Cotton Troy State al Head Larry Grace Jim Lovette Bobby Carswell Harry Richardson Jackie Clayton Wayne Hulon Troy Bubba Mariott

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