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SPORTS IN BRIEF TECH THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1965 39 Lothridge Cut by NFL Colts Continued from Page 35 Clay, Patterson Ready for Battle; Namath to Gl It? Jacket end Taz Anderson of St. Louis also was snipped as the NFL cut to the 40 man limit for the season. 'f Lothridge, drafted in '64 by the Dallas Cowboys, had been dealt to Baltimore on Aug. 28.

He averaged 40 yards a kick last fall and had a 36 average on seven exhibition punts with the Colts. "Coach (Don) Shula had been giving me a chance at quarterback in practice lately," Lothridge revealed. At Dallas, with the exception of one game, he had been exclusively a kicker, a role he never fully relished. Along with Lothridge, former LEAGUE BOWLERS Bowl when VOU wish to Bowl. The day and time of YOUR choice may still be available.

Phon TR. 2-0538 Briarcliff Lanes Ponce it Leon, Highland Plaza Vanderbilt. Nobody believes it when I say this doesn't look like a 9-1 or 8-2 season. "It's a left-handed compliment, I suppose," the 20-year Jacket boss continued, "that they won't believe it. But at the same time, I just hope we won't disappoint too many." Fortunately, the onetime Tennessee Ail-American conceded, his players are not as wary as he is.

Dodd said just last week he had overheard one senior standout telling a friend he would sign a pro contract "at the Orange Bowl. "That's exactly the way a football player ought to feel," grinned Dodd, "but the boy said it. You won't catch me talking bowl games. There's too much inexperience on this team for that." The Jackets stayed clear of all contact work Tuesday, just as they will the rest of the week. Kim King, the soph quarterback starter who received a minor Continued from Page 35 fied of the waiver action at around mid-day and was told he could be picked up by any other NFL club by 2 p.m.

Wednesday. "If nobody claims me, I understand I can negotiate with anyone and I'll certainly be open to offers," Lothridge told The Constitution. The holder of 16 Jacket life-time records said he is not ready to give up football. "I'd like to continue, in this league, the AFL or somewhere. "But the way I look at it," the Gainesville, native continued, "there's always a downfall in everybody's life.

"My mother and dad and others have been calling all afternoon trying to console me. But I don't feel that way. I've enjoyed football my college cardigan-style knit shirts of 100 DuPont Orion chest injury 24 hours earlier, appeared perfectly fit. Spokesmen said it was a freak pulled From Prrn DUpatrhn Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay said Tuesday he would make his next title defense against Floyd Patterson, the former champion, but that the date and site had not been determined. Clay said he hoped to fight before Christmas.

The champion said he did not know about a press conference that had been called to announce the fight and said it was a little rushed. Asked if the date would be Nov. 22 and the site Las Vegas, as had been reported, Clay said "that would be a mistake. I didn't agree to anything like that." Meanwhile, the Nevada Athletic Commission has approved a prospective Nov. 22 heavyweight fight in hopes that the fight will be held there.

Nevada, a member of the World Boxing Association, could not recognize the fight as a title bout unless the WBA decides to recognize Clay as champion. FOOTBALL Joe Namath, the New York Jets' $400,000 rookie quarterback from Alabama, is scheduled to undergo his draft physical Wednesday morning. Coach Ray Graves cut short a spirited University of Florida football practice, saying he didn't want to overwork his team before the season opener with Northwestern Saturday. The University of Kentucky Wildcats worked out in sweat clothes in a short workout that concentrated on team play. Bob Devaney, Nebraska football coach, said he plans to suit up 66 players three offensive and three defensive teams for Saturday's opener against visiting TCU The Alabama football team underwent an abbreviated practice and rehearsed plans for the season-opener with Georgia.

Lance Spalding, Vanderbilt's starting tailback, returned to harness after shaking off a knee injury suffered in a football scrimmage last week. GOLF-Kathy Whitworth still leads the LPGA official money winners' list. In 22 offical events, Miss Whitworth has won six and $20,185. Carol Mann is second. The Professional Golfers' Association announced that the 1966 PGA championship tournament site has been switched from Littleton, to Akron, Ohio because of flood damage suffered at the Colordo course recently.

George Halas president and general manager of the NFL Chicago Bears became a father career most of all and I appreciate everything that's come to me. "If this is it, well then maybe football's not supposed to be my life. As much as I love it, I know it's not everything." The plaver moves: BALTIMORE Cu. punter Billy Loth-rldne, defensive tackle John Diehl and rookie defensive end Roosevelt Davis. CLEVELAND Traded defensive tackle Mike Bundra to New York for a draft cartilege which was snapped back into place.

TECH NOTES Tommy Bleick will captain the defensive unit Saturday night and Gary Williams the offense. Leaders will be appointed from week-to-week The Jackets got the choice. good news Tuesday that Corky DALLAS Cut rookie defensive back Ernie Kellerman. GKF.EN BAY Cut rookie offensive lineman Eli Strand. LOS ANGELES Cut linebacker Ed Holler, uuat-ri Kouer Davis and rookie Auociated Preii Wire photo POETRY OR SWEET NOTHINGS FROM MUHAMMAD? Cassius Clay Informs Challenger Floyd Patterson for the first time with the birth of a girl to his wife, Terry.

It was the 12th grandchild for owner-coach George Sr. MISCELLANEOUS Bobby Fischer of New York, playing black, and Ludek Pachmann of Czechoslovakia, drew in 40 moves in International Chess Tournament in Havana. J. Donald McNamara, president of the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y., said that attendance at the 1965 championships more than doubled the 1964 mark. Dick Weber of St.

Louis maintained his hold on first place in the Professional Bowlers Association money-winning list. Australians Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle head an internationally attractive field at the Colonial Tennis Tournament in Fort Worth, Tex Britain's Cross Bow, skippered by Richard Pitcher, won the second heat in the world Flying Dutchman yachting championships in Italy The second race in the Oyster Bay class sailing championship series was postponed because of lack of winds on Long Island Sound. Rogers made his summer grades and is eligible. The lanky defensive back Herman Johnson. Chsgo MINNESOTA Cut fullback Darrell 1 nnu u.

defensive end Bob Taylor. Jacksonville athlete was a listed starter at corner linebacker a year ago, but has been moved to split end. He could crowd into NEW YORK Added defensive tackle Mike Runrira and cut defensive tackle Jim Moran. inuuHUH cut nnenacKers moo Srhmitz and Rnh defensive game plans within a couple of tackle Bob Toneff and rookie defensive weeks Tech probably will hold a night workout here Thursday or Friday before fly end frank jwaincK. SAN FRANCISCO Cut end Vern Burke.

WASHINGTON Cut halfback Tom Tracy and offensive tackle Steve Barnett; traded quarterback George Izo and guard Ted Karras to Detroit for guard Darrell Dess and a draft choice. St. Louis Cut offensive ends Tax Anderson and Ray Ogden and guard Frank Hoy. Philadelphia Cut defensive back Bob Shann and offensive end Hill Cronin. ing into Nashville Saturday morning.

The staff, however, feels night football requires little adjustment actually Morris to Rejoin Bears for Season Fashioned for Fall! The super-soft Orion acrylic fibers (by DuPont) have a luxurious feel. Comfortable, carefully tailored shirts have all-over neatness, are machine washable for easy care. In black, olive, marine blue. Sizes XL. 14.95 Other Orion Knits, from 10.95 i HALLOWELL Jpf INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE STOCK Attendance Up At Net Event NEW YORK (AP) J.

Donald McNamar, president of the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y., said Tuesday that attendance at the 1965 championships, concluded Sunday, more than doubled the attendance at the 1964 tournament. McNamara said the 1964 attendance was 43,000. It climbed to 90,000 this year. ACHRY I ilffll BtOUIPMINT COMMNrj LENOX NORTH DEKALB DOWNTOWN 582 Armour Circle, N.E. TR.

3-6557 Hardin, McKnown Top 2-AA Headland's Jim Hardin and Douglas County's Hugh McKnown are tied for the early lead in the 2-AA scoring race. Both boys have totaled 18 points in two games, three points better and one game less than their closest competitor. Joe Price of Henry County holds down the third spot with 15 points in three games and St. Pius quarterback Johnny Griffin is two back with 13 along with Henry County's Frank Patterson. Three players, Larry Goode, Lakeshore; Johnny Harper, College Park, and Joe Martin, Headland, have each scored 12 points over a two game span.

Two others, Jack Brandt, St. Pius, and Mickey Dingier, Henry County, have also scored 12 points, but in a three game "I am way behind, but plan to work real hard. I know I can catch up. It's just going to take some work." Morris said Halas, head coach and club owner, said nothing of "moving right in." "We didn't even talk about that he did say, though, I'd get every chance to win back my old job." The Bears, fearing Morris might retire, have been working with Jim Purnell at the right-side linebacking post, the old defensive home of Morris. Purnell is a second-year man, Morris said, "up from last season's taxi squad." Morris said, through Tues Continued from Page 35 pleased, too.

"I wanted to play all the time; guess I've just got the game in my blood," he said. "But, until this past weekend, I felt I just couldn't leave Atlanta because of business. "I love football it has been my life for the past 20 years-high school, college and professional ball. I really hated to even think about giving it up, retiring. "But I realize someday I'll have to.

But I just wanted to play this season. That's why I came on up, talked with Coach Halas and then re day drill, the Bears had Illinois great Dick Butkus, Joe Fortunato and Purnell operating as first unit linebackers. Rookie Bulkus has Veteran Bill George on the bench. "I'll be hard to crack into that group-but I am ready to try," he said. joined the club." The Bears open their regular NFL season Sunday in San Francisco.

"Yes, I'll be with them but I don't know if I'll play or not. "I've missed a lot of work-eight weeks. Of course, though, the training camp period is for the purpose of rounding everybody into shape. I ran some down there (Atlanta) and I think my legs and wind are pretty good they're not bad at all. REGION AA SCORING Pliyer I earn uamei Points Jim Hardin.

Headland 18 18 15 13 13 12 12 Hush McKnown, Douglas Co. Price, Henry Co John Griffin, St. Pius Frank Patterson, Henry Co. Jack Brandt, St. Pius Mickey Dinsler, Henry Co.

Larry Goode. Lakeshore Johnny Harper, College Park Joe Martin, Headland Bill Pritchard, College Park Big League Leaders Senior Acc Threat in Handicap By PEARL PRATHER A charged-up senior is casting an ominous shadow over the field as the Atlanta Women's Handicap Golf Tournament enters the semifinals. Anything, as they say, can happen in handicap match play. 66 99 AMERICAN LEAGUE Plarer Club AB Prt. Yastrzemskl Bsn 118 440 70 1 42 .353 Oliva Min 141 553 104 176 .318 Bohinson Bal 125 484 71 148 .306 Whitfield Cle 112 394 41 118 .299 Hall Min 136 485 77 144 .297 Battey Min 117 355 32 105 .296 Howard Was 133 464 50 136 293 Davalillo Cle 128 461 58 135 293 Colavito Cle 142 520 84 152 .292 Wagner Cle 128 465 82 135 .290 HOME RUNS Cnnigllaro, Boston, 28; Horton, Detroit, 27; Wagner, Cleveland, 26; Colavito.

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Mrs. Clay disposed of Virginia Thornton 3-2. Mrs. Leo Sullivan triumphed over Mrs. G.

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She quickly reeled off wins at 15 and 16, halved 17 and ran down an 8-foot putt at 18 to tie the match. The pair halved 19, then Mrs. Smith gained her victory with a "gimmie" par at 20. Wednesday's pairings: Championship 9:42 a.m. Smith vs.

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