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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1971

Page

8

P O Boys eliminated in slow pitch district tourney action

The P O Boys were edged 11 10 by Florence Times after beating Central Baptist 18 11. Walgreen upset Weeden Heights Merchants 9 0 as weather delayed Friday games. Steve Coates hit three homers for Walgreen. Patterson and Harris homered for Florence Times in the 11 10 win. Final round open at Point Mallard Park starts 2 p.m.

P.O. Boys Central Baptist Florence Times Walgreen Weeden Heights Merchants Steve Coates R. Sales C. Burgett M. Patterson Jack Harris

North Prevails in All-Star High School Football Battle

North Alabama High School All-Star team edged the South 9 to 7 in a Friday night showdown in Tuscaloosa. The contest featured a close score with key plays shaping the outcome.

Seaver Dominates Braves in Four-Hitter for 12th Win

Tom Seaver struck out 11 in a four-hitter as the Mets beat the Braves 9-1 to take the NL strikeout lead with 188. He fanned 10 or more for the 30th time in his career, retired 11 Braves in a row, and backed by homers from Ken Singleton and Cleon Jones.

Atlanta Tom Seaver New York Mets Atlanta Braves Seaver Fergie Jenkins Chicago Braves Felix Millan New York Tommie Agee Ed Kranepool Jerry Grote Bud Harrelson Pat Jarvis

Wells Gets Court Delay In Raiders Receiver Case

An Alameda County Superior Court judge granted a one week delay in Warren Wells probation hearing. The hearing to decide whether Wells remains on probation or goes to jail resumes August 13, with Judge Dieden set to schedule a formal hearing then. Wells, a top NFL receiver, pleaded guilty to attempted rape in 1969 and faced possible probation revocation after a May stabbing incident in Beaumont Texas.

Oakland Alameda County Oakland Raiders Warren Wells Wells John J. Meehan Dieden Beaumont Tex

Freeman to Speak at Decatur Rotary on Auburn Outlook

Auburn University assistant coach Bobby Freeman will address the Decatur Rotary Club Monday on the 1971 Tigers preseason outlook. Freeman notes Pat Sullivan as quarterback and Terry Beasley at split end for a potential SEC title run under Ralph Shug Jordan.

Auburn University Bobby Freeman Decatur High School Decatur Rotary Club Tigers Freeman Pat Sullivan Terry Beasley Plainsmen Ralph ‘Shug’ Jordan Auburn

Pittman Faces Tough Texas Recruiting Battle

Veteran coach Jim Pittman discusses the difficult recruiting landscape as he leaves Tulane for Texas Christian University and must compete with Darrell Royal in Texas. He recalls Texas politics influencing high school prospects and notes the challenge of gaining blue-chip commits in a new environment.

Tuscaloosa Jim Pittman University of Texas Louisiana John McKeithen LSU Bengal Tigers Pittman Tulane Grennie Colorado Texas Christian University Darrell Royal Texas Pittmen Alabama Memorial Coliseum TCU

Decatur Dixie Youth All Stars Eye State Title Bid

Seek State Championship Decatur's Dixie Youth Baseball American League All Stars, after winning District One, head to a chance at the DVB World Series in Pascagoula. They play tonight at 7:30 vs Hoover or Southside in the Alabama State Tournament at Hoover. A homecoming welcome is set for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Austin High School.

Decatur Florence Alabama Hoover Birmingham Southside Pascagoula Miss Joe Speakman Robert Marmann Tommy Bolan Bill Deffenbaugh Bull Terry Steve Howell David Decatur Little League Dixie Youth

Heard Hums Into Command At American Golf Classic

Jerry Heard fired a four under par 133 for 36 holes to lead the American Golf Classic by three strokes at Firestone South. Bob Lunn stood second with 136 after a 67. Dale Douglass moved into third with 137 despite a 68. Mike Hill and Fred Marti tied for fourth at 138. Greg Green and Gay Brewer tied for sixth at 139.

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Kathy Farrer Sits Seven Back in Lady Pepsi Open Lead

Kathy Farrer of Point Mallard Golf Course opened with 77 four over par on the 6,335 yard course in Atlanta Georgia trailing leaders by seven shots. Judy Rankin Marlene Hagge and Margie Masters shot 70s to share the lead.

Atlanta Decatur Kathy Farrer Point Mallard Kathy Judy Rankin Marlene Hagge Margie Masters Indiary” Ils Country Club Pam Barnett Louise Suggs Pam Higgins Marilynn Smith Donna Caponi Joann Prentice Jane Blalock Sandra Palmer Sue Tubman Betsy Cullen Marle Breer Gloria Ehret Joanne Garner Sandra Haynie Annie Amicich Renee Powell Penny Zavichas Betty Burfeindt Mickey Wright Mary Dwyer Linda Craft Sue’ Roberts Kathy McMullen Kathy Cornelius Debbie Austin Bonnie Bryant

Rabies Shots for All Dogs Three Months Old And Over

The notice announces annual rabies inoculation for dogs age three months and older. After September 1 the cost is three dollars. Rabies inspector will be at listed locations to administer the vaccination.

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