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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1973

Page

10

Pirates win as Sanguillen Hebner drive in runs in 5-0 victory

Pirate pitcher Booker's fine outing backs 13-hit attack powered by three hits from Book and two RBIs from Manny Sanguillen and Richie Hebner. Bartirome relief aids backache relief as Pirates stay two games behind the Cardinals in NL East. Cardinals beat Padres 1-0. Other NL results include Dodgers over Cubs 2-1, Mets over Reds 2-1, Expos over Braves 3-1, Phillies over Astros 5-3.

Rooker Bartirome San Francisco Giants Pirate Manny Sanguillen Richie Hebner Booker Pirates Cardinals San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Montreal Expos Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies Houston Astros Padres Bake McBride Alan Foster Mets Reds Bud Harrelson Expos Braves Pepe Mangual Montreal Atlanta Mangual Phil Niekro Tim Foli Paul Casanova Phillies Astros Bill Robinson Philadelphia Houston

Russians Dominate University Games Hitting Americans Hard

The article reports on tensions at Moscow State University dorms during the University Games where Russia swept track medals while the United States lagged with one silver and one bronze. Officials critique American commitment, noting 325 athletes present yet fewer medals than in 1965. Decathlete Roger George calls the meet unfamiliar to many athletes, seen as a major event just shy of the Olympics.

Moscow State University Uncle Sam Soviet Union United States Berle Nichols President’s Council On Physical Fitness Ross Merrick Washington, D.C Roger George

Austin Boosters Kickoff Meeting Announced

Tillman Moses, president of Austin High School's Athletic Booster Club, says the 1973 football kickoff meeting will be Tuesday night at 7 30 in the Film Room. All members and prospective members should attend. Subsequent meetings will be on Tuesdays at 7 30 in the Film Room unless notified. For membership info contact Arlice Hammond at 353 8336.

Tillman Moses Austin High School Arlice Hammond

Falkville Junior High Grid Meeting At Field House

Falkville announces a meeting for all boys interested in playing junior high football this year. Coach Jack Tate invites all interested players to attend Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the school field house.

Falkville Jack Tate

Browns and 49ers Deliver Early Season Upsets in Ohio and California

In a rugged battle of Ohio the Browns surged past the Bengals, scoring two quick touchdowns after a 6-3 deficit late in the third. Frank Pitts on a 21 yard end run and Clifford Brooks on a 23 yard interception return propelled Cleveland to a 13-3 lead. Cincinnati coach Paul Brown lamented their defeat as they were outplayed. In San Diego, John Brodie sparkled in his 1973 debut, completing six of seven passes for 65 yards, including a three yard TD to Jimmy Thomas, while Bruce Gossett’s 12 yard field goal secured the 49ers’ lead.

Ohio Browns Cincinnati Frank Pitts Cleveland Clifford Brooks Virgil Carter Paul Brown San Diego John Unitas Gary Garrison John Brodie 49Ers Jimmy Thomas Bruce Gossett

Peterson Wins Austrian Grand Prix as Stewart Follows

In Zeltweg Austria Ronnie Peterson in a Lotus captured the Austrian Grand Prix with Scotland’s Jackie Stewart finishing second. At Road Atlanta Brian Redmond won the L&M Formula 5000 race in a Lola. Milwaukee saw Butch Hartman take the 200 mile USAC late model stock car event in a 1973 Dodge Charger. Springfield hosted Mario Andretti winning the Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 100 mile USAC race ahead of Al Unser by 28.6 seconds.

Zeltweg Austria Sweden Ronnie Peterson Lotus Scotland Jackie Stewart Gainesville Brian Redmond Great Britain Road Atlanta Milwaukee Butch Hartman Zanesville Ohio Springfield Ill Mario Andretti al Unser Tony Bettenhausen

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