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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1971
Page
10
In his second year, coach Charley Pell led Jacksonville to its best season ever in 1970, finishing 10-0. The softball and baseball score entries list pitchers Elrod and Glover among others, with many player lines and positions across teams and districts.
At Moulton Speedway the Late Model heats saw Ist Bud Burchell of Hartselle and Ist Sam Parrish of Decatur win, with Charles White of Athens and Waymon King of Decatur among runners up. Cadet events list Ist Larry Smith Guin and Ist Jimmy Marine Decatur, with Dewitt Tucker Athens noted in the Cadet Feature.
Former Giants quarterback Wes Grant recounts a heated showdown after a controversial talk by an expert on narcotics. He demanded 40 000 and was cut after missing a workout, then joined the Miami Dolphins amid claims of conspiracies and a defiant stance toward the league establishment.
Jerry Heard, 24, Visalia California, won the American Golf Classic at Akron Ohio finishing 72 holes at five under par 275 for a $30 000 first prize. Trevino’s six week old tip on fading the ball helped Heard’s first tour win and added near 50 000 in earnings.
Heard shot 74 to beat Dale Douglass by three at Firestone South. Douglass totaled 278, Murphy 279, Nicklaus 280, with Palmer 282. Heard, who earned over 50 000 this season and more than 100 000 overall, reflected on pressure faced by leaders.
Leslie Cliff a 16 year old Vancouver prodigy swept three gold medals at the Pan American Games in Cali Colombia, anchoring Canada's 400 medley relay and adding 400 IM and 200 IM titles while USA swimmers struggled. Brazil knocked out the USA basketball team earlier as Cuba's baseball squad claimed gold. USA weightlifters collected 19 golds led by Ken Patera. USA boxing finals loom with four finalists. USA women’s basketball saw Brazil snap their win streak in a 64 60 round robin clash.
Joe Namath, 1968 Jets quarterback, had a 51 minute operation after a Saturday night injury in Tampa during an exhibition loss to the Lions 28 24. Doctors repaired both the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments and removed cartilage. Recovery may span 12 to 16 weeks up to six months with a suggested return around 13 weeks for six remaining games.
Jets quarterback Joe Namath suffers a knee injury after Lions linebacker Paul Naumoff collides with him during a fumble return on a 29 yard play. Lions coach Joe Schmidt and teammates express sympathy while Jets coach Weeb Ewbank plans to start Al Woodall.
Hibbetts built a 7 0 lead with three triples as G Owens and Hibbetts teammates connected for power. Connors rallied but Hibbetts held on 7 4 with contributions from G Homan Crittenelen Hollis while B Chaney hit a home run for Connors. Huntsville Manufacturing defeated Harrison White 4 3 with Bridges tripping in the sixth and Ogle adding a triple. Florence Times outslugged Connors 21 11 in a 14 9 win as J Patterson produced a single and a three base hit and Harrison White added eight fifth inning runs to beat Florence Times 13 7.
A field of 484 teen aged golfers from 23 states prepared for the starting round of the Dothan Future Masters in Dothan Alabama. Players are grouped by age from 10 and under through 17 and 18.
Phil Niekro stymied the Mets with four singles allowed, seven strikeouts, and 128 records, while Hank Aaron extended his hitting streak to 16. Chicago topped San Francisco as Billy Williams hit three two run homers in a nightcap split. Gaylord Perry delivered a five hit effort to seal the opener. Meanwhile Don Sutton and Jim Brewer closed out St Louis as Dodgers toppled rival pitchers.
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