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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1972

Page

16

Chuck Tanner Charms White Sox Fans With Positive Leadership

Chicago manager Chuck Tanner 44 uses a people centered approach to guide a mix of talented players and journeymen toward an AL West pennant. He praises players like Dick Allen Carlos May and Wilbur Wood and advocates private guidance over public criticism.

Chicago Chuck Tanner Chicago White Sox Tanner Dick Williams Oakland A’s White Sox Williams Dick Allen Carlos May Wilbur Wood Roland Hemond Allen Los Angeles Dodgers RBI Sox Quad Cities Oakland Mike Andrews Joe Rudi Jimmy Piersall Boston Red Sox Piersall May Andrews

Vols Open Camp With Optimism On Defense and Offense

Tennessee coaches and players project a strong season as two a day drills begin under scorching heat. Coach Bill Battle cites a sound defense and improved offense while defensive coordinator Len Herschburn notes the squad’s exceptional opening day conditioning. Quarterback Condredge Holloway praised as a key asset boosting confidence.

Knoxville Bill Battle Neyland Stadium Battle Len Herzburn

Youth baseball final standings and rosters detailed

Boys' Club final standings list White Sox Yankees Twins Dodgers and others with detailed rosters. Notable names include Keith Hinkle Bobby Kelso Jim Farish Tim More Greg Stephenson and Tony Morris. Also mentions a new freshman football coach at Columbia University.

Wie Pet Gbers White Sox Yankees Twins Beier Leith “All Stars Reliet Keith Hinkle Kelso Dodgers David Richardson Bobby Joan Robbie Albanorold Randy Smith Tony Morris ALL Taylor Gary Alexas Trey Crow Greg Noe Gary Alexander Steve Jones Gary Drake Don Childers Terry Bermere Church Owens David Boys Indians Orioles Woody Lawrence Chuck John Gurry Boston Columbia University

Drops Shots win Decatur Tennis Association title

The Drop Shots defeated the Good Neighbors 7-3 in the playoffs to claim the Decatur Tennis Association Championship after four months of play. Captain Herschell Nabors’ team won limited matches at Nos. 3 and 4 singles and in the Nos. 4 doubles. Ted Thom, Robert Felkins, and Jimmy Erwin led the Dropshots, with Thom beating John Burnett 6-1 6-3 and Felkins and Erwin each winning in three sets.

Decatur Tennis Association Good Neighbors Herschell Nabors Netters Henry Gordon Eugene McNutt Gordon Phil Curry Ted Thom Robert Felkins Jimmy Erwin Thom John Burnett Felkins

Decatur Tennis Teams Pace Season With Wins and Undefeated Players

Red Coman defeated Bill Weatherford in singles while the DS doubles pairings topped GN opponents. The Good Neighbors posted three wins led by Gordon and McNutt, and the DTA post season began with multiple No 1 to No 4 singles/doubles results. The Decatur Men’s team won 4th straight, while the Women’s squad prepares for Florence with mixed results in regional play.

Red Coman Bill Weatherford Dave Commander- Coman Nabors-McNutt Don Richter Mike Williamson Sam Patton Ray Worth Good Neighbors Gordon Commander McNutt Jack Bendall Curry-Gordon Chapman-Bendall Thom Erwin Curry Gordon Felkins Thom Felkins Bendall Dill J. Standridge Headley Curt Johns M. Rogers Steed Bibb Kirby Weatherford Verdot Wood Huff Joe Burnett Allen-Sparkman Orr-Sexton Gardiner-Dillard Buchanan-Hill Worth-Patton Cook-Wood Richter-Williamson Hranica-Shelton Gordon-Curry Carrell-Stephens Pyron-Rankin Best- Barron Decatur Athens Huntsville Florence John Burnett Bob Terrell Bob Henderson Robert Felkins Burnett

Trevino Ponders Slower Schedule Amid Health Struggles

British Open champion Lee Trevino says his doctor warns his worn out transmission and busy calendar may force him to take more time off. He has battled viral pneumonia bronchitis and a series of illnesses, saying fatigue from nonstop travel and promotions could be to blame.

Sutton Mass Lee Trevino Trevino Truth Or Consequences N.M U.S. Industries

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