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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1973

Page

13

Golf stars vie for major titles at Canterbury Country Club

Spotlight highlights four major contenders including Golden Bear and Crampton in a star filled field of 150. Palmer and Jacklin also figure as veterans in the PGA Championship race at Canterbury, with ABC-TV carrying the final rounds.

Crampton Trevino Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Nicklaus PGA Laddie Casper England Tony Jacklin Gene Littler St. Louis Johnny Miller Tommy Aaron Palmer Charger Canterbury Country Club Abc-Tv

DCC Golf Rematch Attracts Notables From Local Circuit

Past champion Elvis Larkin leads the field at DCC with sharp short game. Jones, Jimmy Fullington, Dr. Jim Wiley, Jimmy Mitchell, and Dr. C B Evans also listed among participants. Huntsville’s Frank Campbell known for solid course management.

DCC Huntsville Frank Campbell

Chi Cheng Faces Surgery For Painful Hip Condition

Chi Cheng Reel, renowned world record holder in sprints, travels to Taiwan for government sponsored operation on the right upper thigh muscle to relieve acute tendinitis called snapping hip. Husband Vince Reel says goal is living without pain, possible return uncertain as she nears 30 and faces a return to competition.

Los Angeles Chi Cheng Vince Reel Taiwan Chi Cheng Reel Reel Claremont College Chi

Bowling Scores High Games and Averages

Bowling results list high games for men and women with multiple players. Men include Tapscott Dietz Barton and Taylor with top scores in the 200s and 180s. Women show Montgomery Richards Campbell Johns with scores in the 160s.

R Tapscott H ‘Dietz J Barton J Montgomery B Richards Campbell E. Ryan W. Taylor Richards H Dietz O Ryan P Johns S Campbell J. Montgomery Largos Cherech Pacers Betsy Anderson Oleta Poole Lois Barbrey June Rea R. Tapscott H. Dietz J. Barton

Fuentes Phillies win in opener as twin bill ends split

Philadelphia routs the Pirates 11-5 in the opener with Bill Robinson driving in three runs on two homers. Montreal’s Steve Rogers earns his third straight win, beating the Cubs 6-1 behind Ron Fairly’s first homer since July 6. Ferguson Jenkins drops to 10-10. In Atlanta San Diego split, San Diego won 4-3 and Atlanta took 14-3. Johnson Baker and Neibauer homered for Atlanta in game one.

Philadelphia Bill Robinson Bucs Ron Montreal Steve Rogers Chicago Cubs Ferguson Jenkins Atlanta San Diego Dave Johnson Dusty Baker Gary Neibauer

Wednesday Games in City League Fast Pitch Tournament

Wolverine No. 1 faces Decatur Daily 3M B and D while Wolverine No. 2 plays 3M C on Wednesday. Friday features 3M B against Central Bank and Wolverine No. 1 against Mutual Savings. Monday pits Lions against Jaycee No. 1 and Civitan against Jaycee No. 2. Cal Tech meets SCI Plastic at 7:00 p.m. Lang's Sporting Goods plays Richardson Homes at 8:00 p.m.

Richwoods Gutter Duster Strcketts Flickers Saints Wewie Kogelmeister Ann Lee Nancy Thrift Judy Montgomery Jerry Bryant Joyce Sears J Bryant M. Welch Montgomery J. Dietz Luckey Gemini Don Ryan Ken Flickers Murphy Ronnie Sims Freda Perry Sticketts Ken Murphy Glenwoods Gutter Dusters Bill Childers Ronnie Munday Roadrunners Kissy Pattens Dingbats J. Byrds Steamrollers T $ Movers Klutzes Truckers Pacers Les Merford Beverly Freeman Ogies B. Blackwood P. Borden Opin Necet Menyan Roadrummers Blackwood M. Ogies Couples V. Shelton A. Hammon J Lewis Los C. TS Klutes W. Howard R&r TNT Alley Cats Bruins Baltimore New York Va Wolverine Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Texas Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Boston Oakland California St. Louis Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Houston Atlanta San Diego Wolverine Decatur Daily Central Bank Mutual Savings Lions Jaycee Civitan Cal Tech SCI Plastic Lang’s Sporting Goods Richardson Homes

Murcer Out With Virus For First Time This Season

Detroit AP reports center fielder Bobby Murcer of the New York Yankees sat out the starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers after contracting a virus and running a temperature around 101 degrees. He left Friday's game after being hit on the hand but returned the same night.

Detroit Bobby Murcer New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Murcer

NCAA Faces Split Plan Details And ECAC Opposition

The ECAC opposed the rejected three division plan, arguing details were not ready when submitted to NCAA members. Under the plan, schools will first pick a division and then each division separately set norms over five years. Big schools push for autonomy from small college convention controls on athletics funding, scholarships, and eligibility rules.

ECAC NCAA

Miami Wins 20th By 1

Miami Dolphins exit exhibition play with a 14-13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals as Jim Del Gaizo connects with Charles Leigh for a four-yard TD with 3:29 left. The victory extends Miami’s streak to 20 straight games including last year’s finale and this season’s games and all-star contest. Charley Wade set up the decisive drive with a 52-yard kickoff return to Cincinnati’s five-yard line.

MIAMI Jim del Gaizo Charles Leigh Miami Dolphins Cincinnati Bengals Dolphins del Garzo Leigh Charley Wade del Gaizo Cincinnati

Steelers Rout Colts In Preseason Debut

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened with two quick scores as Preston Pearson powered 69 yards and a 1-yard sneak by Terry Bradshaw followed. The Steelers led Baltimore 14-0 early and cruised to a 34-7 win as the Colts struggled for offense, finally earning a first down late in the second quarter.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers Preston Pearson Baltimore Colts Colts Joe Thomas Don McCauley Pearson Baltimore Terry Bradshaw

Eagles Edge Bills On Rainy Night In Jacksonville

Ron James salted a soggy pre season opener with a 32 yard run and a 3 yard TD to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to a 13 6 win over the Buffalo Bills. The score came with 3 05 left after a choppy first half that saw both teams struggle to punch in a TD.

Jacksonville Fla Ron James Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills James Bills Eagles

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