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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

9

Georgia and Tennessee clash over controversial TD call

Georgia Athletic Director Joel Eaves says strained Bulldogs Vols relations may worsen after a 17 17 tie revived the series. Films allegedly show Tennessee’s final TD pass never touched Gary Kreis. Dooley won’t filed a protest. Both sides cite contract seating disagreements and turf tensions.

Athens Georgia Joel Eaves Bulldogs Tennessee Eaves Bob Woodruff Vols Atlanta Constitution Gary Kreis Vince Dooley Eave Knoxville Woodruff Hel

Italy Olympic Team Arrives in New York for Mexico City Games

Italy's 22 member Olympic squad and five coaches landed in New York on Monday and will stay until Wednesday before departing for the Mexico City Games.

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Gators co captain Yarbrough Mann prep for Air Force

Florida co captains tight end Jim Yarbrough and linebacker David Mann prepare for Saturday's Tampa game with Air Force. Coach Ray Graves voiced optimism after film review, saying the team is as far along as expected and ready to play.

Associated Press Jim Yarbrough David Mann University of Florida Gators Air Force Tampa Florida Ray Graves

Purdue Leads AP Weekly College Grid Poll Shakeup

The AP poll shows a major shakeup after a weekend of limited warfare. Purdue tops the ratings with 14 first place votes and 584 points, while Southern California holds eight first place votes and climbs into the rankings alongside Notre Dame and others. Houston and Georgia break into the poll as well.

Purdue Associated Press Houston Georgia Southern California Notre Dame Southern Cal

College football rankings shakeup after weekend games

Houston rises to number one after a 54-7 win over Tulane. Georgia moves to 18 after tying Tennessee 17 17. Nebraska remains 14 after a 13-10 win over Wyoming. Texas up to fourth, Oklahoma passes Florida up to sixth, Alabama seventh. Oregon State drops to eighth, Ohio State ninth, Penn State 10th. A M slipped to 13th, Indiana 15th, Minnesota tied for 16th with UCLA, Miami 19th, LSU 20th. Arizona State and Syracuse drop out with no games. Next week holds Oklahoma Notre Dame, Minnesota USC, Houston Texas.

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Mail to Decatur Iron Forecast

Decatur Daily reports a box 1527 mail pickup for weather outlooks including sridiron forecast. Officials indicated distribution details and contact points for subscribers seeking the latest Decatur weather and sports notes.

Contest Rules for Gridiron Forecast Entries

Readers pick winners and ties for weekly games with X marks and forecast scores as tiebreakers. Mailed entries go to Decatur Daily Box 1527 Decatur Alabama 35601 with ink entries.

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Al Jones Wins Decatur Country Club Championship

Al Jones shot a final round Sunday for a 284 total to win the Decatur Country Club Men's Championship by three strokes over B D Jones who carded 287. Jimmy Wiley was third at 290. In the B Division David Warren won with runner up Joe Portwood and third Dick Flemming. Mrs Billy D Jones won the ladies tournament run with the men defeating Mrs Bayne Vaughn with consolation to Mrs Duane Morin. Mrs Ed Garrett earned Most Improved Golfer, Mrs Jess Putman the fewest putts, Mrs Jim Davis the lowest net score, with special awards to Mrs George Elmes and Mrs Ruth Banks.

al Jones Decatur Country Club B. D. Jones Jimmy Wiley David Warren Joe Portwood Dick Flemming Billy D. Jones Bayne Vaughn Duane Morin Ed Garrett Jess Putman Jim Davis George Elmes Ruth Banks

Bryant Cites Two Players At Alabama Practice

Alabama coach Paul Bryant praised two sophomores after Monday practice as the team prepared for the Saturday game against Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Don Harris, sophomore tackle, earned an outstanding defensive remark, while end Ken Jaines impressed Bryant with his pass rushing.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Paul “Bear” Bryant Virginia Polytechnic Institute Bryant Don Harris Ken Jaines Ames

Auburn linemen praised by coach in Monday practice

Auburn coach Ralph Jordan lauded five offensive linemen including center Tom Banks guard Dick Pittman and John McDonald and tackles Jerry Gordon and Ronnie Ross. He praised the unit for returning to form after a sluggish stretch and noted focus on timing and SMU game preparations during rain shortened practice.

Florida State Seminoles Bill Peterson Georgia Tennessee Atlanta Constitution Gary Kries Alabama Paul Bear’ Bryant Don Harris Ken James Auburn Ralph Jordan Jordan Tom Banks Dick Pittman John McDonald Jerrry Gordon Ronnie Ross Ala Jerry Gordonh Tigers Southern Methodist University Sinamie

Jets star Lee White undergoes knee surgery

New York Jets doctors announced that Lee White, the team's No. 1 draft pick valued at $100,000, had knee surgery Monday and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The decision ends his current campaign for the Jets.

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Bryant eyes VPI after rehashing game plan

Bryant said the team will resume full speed drills for the rest of the week except punt protection. He emphasized focusing on VPI and improving quickness and aggressiveness.

Bryant VPI

Umpires Fired in AL Over Union Fight

Two American League umpires, Salerno and Valentine, say they were fired for organizing a union. Cronin denies union ties, while the pair claim majority support and vow to contest terminations. National League umpires reportedly invited them to join a larger association.

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