Decatur Little League Fan Letter Prompts Editorial Response
The Decatur Daily weighs Gale Montgomery and the Little League critique against the paper’s sports focus. It defends coverage breadth including racing golf and Yankees while preserving youth programs, noting democracy allows critique but the paper must report news first.
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Decatur Little League
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Dick Bell
Decatur
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Little League
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Decatur Little League, Inc
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Cubs Rally Past Braves Seize Sole Second in N L
Chicago takes over second place in the National League after a 4-3 win over Atlanta as Don Drysdale falters with four first inning errors. Pirates beat Dodgers 4-1 behind Willie Stargell's two run single. Cincinnati blanks St Louis 5-0 on Jim Maloney five hitter. Giants top Phillies 4-1 as Bobby Bonds shines. Mets beat Houston 4-1 on Kevin Collins' three run homer in ninth. In the AL Detroit wins 2-1 in 17 innings. California sweeps Washington 10-3. Boston routs Chicago 8-2. Minnesota edges Baltimore 5-4.
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Kevin Collins
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Orioles Fall to Twins as Pace Drops in AL Roundup
Tony Oliva starts sixth inning with a strikeout but advances on a dropped third strike by Andy Etchebarren. Bob Allison follows with a homer giving Minnesota a 5-0 edge before Baltimore rallies late.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
Baltimore Orioles
Tony Oliva
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Oriole
Andy Etchebarren
Oliva
Bob Allison
Orioles
Local Baseball Action Highlights Doubleheader Thriller
The Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 2-1 in a 17 inning nightcap while Baltimore fell 5-4 to Minnesota in a late game. Cesar Tovar and Frank Robinson drove in key runs as California and Washington split a twin bill.
Packers Add Soccer Kicker Souza To Help Chase Title
The Packers sign Fernando Souza a 28 year old from Fall River Mass to attempt field goals as Don Chandler and Hornung era kicks waver. Souza went six of ten on field goals including five of six from 37 yards and one of four from 42 yards in a Tuesday workout.
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Chandler to Start at Quarterback in All-Star Game
In Tuscaloosa Alabama the North squad released its opening lineup with Johnny Chandler of Hartselle pegged to start at quarterback. The North offense features Isbell Northam Flurry Bradford Self Rosser and Humphries along the line, with Thomas Beard and Martin in the backfield. The North defense includes Weems Higginbotham Chandler Cobb and McCormack. The South is expected to pass more, while the North favors a ball control ground game. The All-Star game is set for Thursday at Denny Stadium.
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Don Flurry
Fairfield
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West End
Walnut Grove
Hank Self
Jimmy Rosser
Jones Valley
Wayne Humphries
Gadsden
William McCormack
Leonard Thomas
Butler
Jeff Beard
Hueytown
Jimmy Martin
Mike Cobb
Cullman
Humphries
Rosser
Mitchell Weaver
Marion County
Leon Akins
Denny Stadium
Decatur Swim Coach Resigns Over Interference Claim
Decatur Parks and Recreation Department coach Bob Goff resigned Tuesday night. Recreation Director Jimmy Brown said Goff informed him of the decision and cited "the domineering interference of a few people" in a letter from several swim team members. Goff coached swimming and diving and managed Blue Haven pool since last spring.
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Bob Goff
Decatur Parks and Recreation Department
Decatur Daily
Jimmy Brown
Goff
Brown
Daily Today
Blue Haven
Purdue to Meet Virginia and Wake Forest This Fall
Purdue football schedules first games against Virginia on September 21 and Wake Forest on October 19 both at Lafayette Indiana. The pair marks first meetings this fall with a home slate set for Laf ayette.
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Wake Forest
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Austin High adds Calvert to complete coaching staff
Johnny Calvert, former Alabama line standout, to coach Austin Highs linemen as practices begin. Kyle Holiday joins to aid junior high football and basketball. Jimmy Elmore and Freddie Taylor also named as assistants. Board approval pending.
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Fla
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