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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1968

Page

12

Alabama Cowboys Southern Defense Ahead of Saturday Clash

Alabama assistant coach Tom Rodgers previews a tough test for the Crimson Tide against Southern, led by Coach Pie Vann. He highlights Southern's strong defense, improved passing game, and key players on both sides, noting the Vandals’ past defensive success and the Eagles’ offensive threats.

Tom Jet” Rogers University of Alabama University Alabama Mississippi Mobile Vann Southern Southeastern Louisiana Rex Barnes Mike Craft Rachell Key Tommy Applewhite John Hale Steve Fore Moulton

Gibson McLain duel to decide 1968 World Series outcome

The series hinges on starts by Bob Gibson of St Louis and Dewey McLain of Detroit with projected clashes in games one four and possibly seven. Cards boast a 2.44 ERA and strong bullpen led by Hoerner and Willis, while Tigers rely on a mix of Hiller Sparma and Paterson for relievers and a high strikeout pace from McLain.

Ben Olan Associated Press Sports Writers NEW York Bob Gibson St. Louis Dewey McLain Detroit St Aabis Tigers Joe Hoerner Ron Willis Don McMahon John Wyatt Pat Dobson Fred Lasher Jon Warden Daryl Patterson McMahon John Hiller Joe Sparma Sparma McLain Gibson Mickey._ Slich Nelson Briles Fearl Wilson Ray Washburn Denny Husky Lolich Wilson Briles Washburn

Batting Race Tightens With Rose And Alou Atop NL

Pete Rose of Cincinnati and Felipe Alou of Pittsburgh remain tied at 332 for the NL batting lead with a weekend left. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 3-0 as Rose went 0 for 4. Other NL results included Santo’s grand slam for Chicago over Los Angeles 4-1 and Seaver’s three-hitter for New York vs Atlanta.

Cinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Ron Santo Los Angeles New York Atlanta Houston San Francisco St. Louis Philadelphia Rose Alou Cincinnati Mack Jones Lee May Jim Maloney Pirates

Sixteen In Senior Golf Second Round

Sixteen players advance to the second round of match play in the U S Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship at Atlanta Country Club. Mack Brothers Jr of Nashville defeated John C Tullio of Aurora Ohio 4 and 2 in the first round while Dowell edged Young 1 to 7 holes after a marathon 25th hole.

Atlanta U.S. Golf Association John C. Tullio Aurora Ohio Mack Brothers Jr Nashville Tenn Tullio Brothers Atlanta Country Club Walter. A. Dowell Walnut Ridge Ark Knox M. Young Pittsburgh Dowell Young Merrill L. Carlsmith Hilo Hawaii Nolan S. Hatcher Florence Ala Alan Howard Rock Island Rodney Bliss Jr Des Moines Iowa George C. Beechler Pineville Ore Norton Harris Kay West Fla John Pu N.Y Edwin C. Dayton Plymouth Mich Henry L. Robison Albuquerque N.M Arthur B. Patchin Augusta

Gustin and Hayes Lead First Flight Golf at Valleybrook

In Chattanooga Tennessee Jon Gustin of Birmingham and Teddy Hayes of Atlanta share the lead after two rounds in the First Flight Golf Tournament at Valleybrook. Gustin shot 69 and 66 to stand at 135 while Hayes posted 70 and 65 for the same total.

Chattanooga

Braves Beat Mets In Low-Scoring 3 1/3 Inning Contest

New York and Atlanta mixed for a compressed game as Seaver allowed three runs over nine frames while Pappas was charged with the loss. Mets collected two runs on miscues and two doubles, while Atlanta pushed across three runs on timely hits and singles.

Briles New York Tom Seaver Braves Bob Aspromonte Houston San Francisco Juan Marichal

Cassius Clay Eyes 15 Round Exhibition Fight in Columbus

Former heavyweight champion Cassius Clay also known as Muhammad Ali hopes to fight a 15 round exhibition in Columbus Ohio at the Fairgrounds Coliseum on November 11. Promoters William Holloway and Bill Cummings Jr say an opponent will be chosen after two 10 round bouts in New York tonight. Clay is free on bond pending appeal after being stripped for draft evasion.

Columbus Ohio Cassius Clay William Holloway Bill Cummings Jr Fairgrounds Coliseum Clay New York Madison Square Garden Manuel Ramos George Chuvalo Toronto James Woody Buster Mathis Grand Rapids, Mich Muhammad Ali

Hawks Beat Celtics 99 92 In Preseason Clash

In Kingsport, Lou Hudson scored 28 to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 99 92 victory over the Boston Celtics. Bailey Howell led Boston with 18 points before fouling out late in the game.

Kingsport Tenn Atlanta Hawks Lou Hudson National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Hawks Bailey Howell Celtics

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