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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1968

Page

8

Auburn Ready For Mustangs In Season Opener At Home

Auburn hopes a third try against SMU unlocks a win as the Tigers host the Mustangs at Cliff Hare Stadium. Heavy injuries plague Auburn with seven in doubt while SMU relies on All American split end Jerry Levias and quarterback Chuck Hixon to test the defense. kickoff is 1 30 p m with about 35000 expected in attendance.

Auburn Auburn Tigers Southern Methodist University Mustangs Tigers Mustangs SMU Dallas Birmingham Loran Carter Cliff Hare Stadium Alvin Bresler Bobby la Jerry Levias Levias Ralph ‘‘Shug Jordan Hayden Frys Chuck Hixon Buddy McClinton Mike Kolen Carter Tiger Tim Christian Richard Cheek Dick Pittman Tom Banks Tim Lyle Jerry Gordon Bill Moody Dwight Hurston Larry Ellis Connie Frederick Ellis

Alabama's Joe Kelley to start at QB against VPI Gobblers

Joe Kelley wins the Alabama quarterback job for the game with VPI Gobblers in Birmingham. He competes with Scott Hunter and Ned Hayden after passing up spring practice to help Tide baseball. VPI, led by Al Kincaid, challenges Bryant's squad aiming to snap a one loss string.

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Florence State Lions face Arkansas State in season opener

Florence coach Hal Self leads the Lions against Arkansas State at Tom Braly Stadium in the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Florence brings 23 lettermen and 17 starters back, aiming to improve on last year’s 2–7–0 record while defending a two-game edge over the Bears dating to 1951.

Mark Price Florence Hal Self Florence State Lions Arkansas State Lions Bears Don Cornelius George Perkins Phil Logan Tim Norris Norris Jerry Thompson Carl Culley Rick Lindsey Dale Hancock Roger Mathis Jody Gamble Max Bobo Larry Marshall Gary Counts Billy Joe Johnson Benny Northam Troy State Henderson State Tennessee Martin Henderson Troy Tennessee-Martin Tom Braly Stadium

Jake's Drag Strip Reopens After Repairs This Sunday

Jake's Drag Strip near here will reopen this Sunday for two months of racing after more than a month of repairs to the asphalt surface. Promoter Bobby Boyd says the track is in better condition and offers improved traction. Gates open at 11 a.m. with racing at 2 15 p.m. and one special four way match race planned for Sept 29.

Moulton Jake’s Bobby Boyd Alabama Courtland Dragway

Pride At Stake For Jax Today Against Bulldogs

Jacksonville State University takes on Samford at Siebert Stadium in a 2 pm kickoff as coach Jim Blevins seizes a crucial home test. The Gamecocks, aiming to rebound after a tough 1967 season, face a Samford squad led by quarterback Jim Lovette and defensive end Gary Gleming.

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Dove Season Starts Monday In Alabama

Alabama dove season opens at noon Monday and runs until November 11. Charles D. Kelley of the Conservation Department warned that reports claiming a Saturday noon opener are false and that hunting out of season could lead to arrest, with confusion especially in the Selma area.

Montgomery Alabama Charles D. Kelley Conservation Department Game and Fish Division Kelley Selma

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