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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

10

RedsWin as Stargell Walk Fools Pirates in Ninth

In a Three Rivers Stadium night game, Sparky Anderson gambled by intentionally walking Willie Stargell with two outs in the eighth to set up a Reds rally, then Cincinnati scored in the ninth to defeat Pittsburgh. Other NL results featured Braves 15 Cubs 1, Giants 11 Phillies 2, Mets 7 Padres 0, Astros 3 Cardinals 0, Dodgers 7 Expos 2. In AL action, Dave McNally beat Texas 5-1 extending his streak against the Rangers, while Baltimore moved to first in the AL East.

Associated Press Three Rivers Stadium Cincinnati Jack Billingham Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Stargell Rich Zisk Reds Sparky Anderson Zisk Pirates Billingham Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets San Diego Padres Houston Astros Marichal Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Willie McCovey Mets Padres Tom Seaver New York Jim Wynn Mike Tyson St. Louis Dodgers Expos Bill Buckner Los Angeles Montreal Don Sutton Jim Brewer Washington Senators Texas Dave McNally Texas Rangers McNally Texas Patsies Rangers Washington Toby Harrah Baltimore Bill Ludakis Detroit California Angels New York Yankees Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers Chicago White Sox Minneston Twins Detroit Tigers Oakland Boston

Confident Rookie Crenshaw Set For Pro Debut In 72-Hole Event

Rookie Harold Crenshaw, hailed as a top prospect after a string of amateur titles at Texas, prepares for his pro debut amid heavy expectations. The 72-hole event features Lee Trevino and Bruce Crampton as top contenders for a $40,000 prize, with Crampton leading money winners at $270,000 and other notable players including Bruce Devlin, Paul Harney, and Masters champion Tommie Aaron.

Crenshaw University of Texas Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Bruce Crampton Crampton Bruce Devlin Paul Harney Tommy Aaron

Eagles and Steelers Clash In Exhibition Tonight

Eagles coach Mike McCormack leads a youthful underdog lineup against the Pittsburgh Steelers who will deploy the same starters from the playoff contending unit. Quarterbacks John Reaves and Roman Gabriel share duties, while Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris lead the Steelers with Mean Joe Greene anchoring the defense. Harris is healthy after a bruised thigh, and Hanratty may spell Bradshaw in the second half. Other NFL exhibition matchups and notes follow across the league.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers Eagles Mike McCormack Pittsburgh Steelers Chuck Noll McCormack Miami Terry Bradshaw Franco Harris Joe Greene Terry Hanratty Bradshaw Baltimore Minnesota Noll Harris Cincinnati John Reaves Roman Gabriel Washington Buffalo Detroit Memphis Houston Green Bay Milwaukee Kansas City Chicago New England Atlanta Oakland Los Angeles St. Louis Denver New Orleans Dallas

Brock and Callahan Bolster Jaxmen

Jacksonville State's Brock and Callahan boost the Gamecocks offense as they approach fall. Coach Charley Pell notes strong backfield and depth but questions defensive experience ahead of a tough schedule. Brock, a transfer from Auburn, is praised as a top small college quarterback with mobility and arm. Callahan, a fleet 160 pound back, provides a potent running game.

Billy Mitchell Jacksonville Jacksonville State University Ralph Brock Boyce Callahan Brock Auburn Callahan Gamecocks Charley Pell Brock and Gordon Knowlton Mike Hobson Henry Studyvent Wayne Boyd Ben Peters Sullivan JSU

Henley Convinced He Can Play Pro Football

Former Auburn running back Terry Henley says he can play pro football despite being cut by the Atlanta Falcons. He is en route to Tennessee on business and has contacted several NFL teams and CFL officials as a free agent. He remains confident in future opportunities and notes the nature of pro football is to win and lose.

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