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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1971
Page
9
Wesley Grant never played a regular season game for the Giants and may never. The Giants’ fans speculate on why he arrived with a fierce look in camp while a defensive left end role remains unsettled and unclear.
Wes Grant, UCLA standout and Giants defensive end, shows intense on field style and discord off it. He missed playing after a back injury but returns amid salary disputes over promised car use and friction with team management.
Hibbetts tallied five runs in the sixth to beat Huntsville Manufacturing 9 7 and capture the District 1 Men's Slow Pitch tournament. L Hounter earned the win while J Hollis provided key support with a homer. The event was a double elimination with Hibbetts ultimately crowned champions and Huntsville Manufacturing finishing second.
Leroy "Satchel" Paige was inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame through a special Negro Leagues commit tee entry. Other inductees included Dave Bancroft Jake Beckley Chick Hafey Harry Hooper Joe Kelley Rube Marquard and George Weiss. Paige famed for black barnstorming exploits overcame color barriers and was finally honored in 1947’s breaking of the color line.
Detroit left-hander Mickey Lolich improved to 18-8 with an 8-2 victory over Boston as he continued a relentless run for Detroit. Lolich fended off ninth inning shakiness to inch toward 20 wins while Oakland's staff moved behind in AL standings with key results across the league.
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, 28, had knee surgery Sunday marking his fourth operation. Dr. James A. Nicholas cautioned the teenager’s recovery, while Namath vowed intense work to return. Officials suggested a possible mid November return but warned on knee stability. The left knee had prior tendon work and the right knee had ligament and cartilage damage.
Phil Niekro used the goo goo knuckleball to edge the Mets 5-0 as he and his controversial pitch helped the Braves pull away. The National League games saw SF and Chicago split, Phila-Pitt twinbill, Cinci over Montreal, L A over St Louis, and San Diego over Houston in a day of strong pitching and contentious calls.
Nashville driver James Ham won the first Permatex 300 NASCAR late model race at Bristol International Speedway driving a 1964 Chevelle. Pine holder Jack Ingram of Asheville finished second followed by Hank Maxwell of Tennessee and Bradley of Johnson City Tennessee.
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