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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1971

Page

8

Saturday NBA scoreboard pairings and matchups

The slate lists games: Pittsburgh led by Ellis 17-6 at Cincinnati with Simpson 3.5, San Francisco Perry 13-9 at Montreal Renko 12-12, night. Los Angeles Alexander 4-4 at Philadelphia Fryman 8-4, night. Houston Billingham 5-12 at Chicago Hands 10-14, night. St. Louis Carlton 16-6 at Atlanta Stone 5-4, night. San Diego Roberts 11-12 at New York Seaver 13-8, night.

Pittsburgh Ellis Cincinnati Simpson San Francisco Perry Montreal Renko Los Angeles Alexander Philadelphia Fryman Houston Billingham Chicago Hands St. Louis Carlton Atlanta Stone San Diego Roberts New York Seaver Petoe Baltimore Detroit Washington Cleveland Kansas City Lao Cu California Milwaukee Thompson Hedlund John Lamb Kaat McNally

Orr Agrees but Delays Signing Bruins Pact

Boston Bruins star defender Bobby Orr has agreed to a five year contract with the team but has not signed yet. His adviser Alan Eagleson said a press conference in Boston on August 26 was planned, though wage-freeze policy may postpone it. Orr reportedly sought about 200000 dollars a year. He received Canada's Lou Marsh Trophy for 1970 athletes.

Toronto Bobby Orr Boston Bruins National Hockey League Alan Eagleson Eagleson Boston Bobby Nixon Orr Bruins Lou Marsh Canada

Ellen Tittel Breaks Mile World Record in Sittard Meet

Ellen Tittel of West Germany set a new women's mile world record at the international track meet in Sittard Netherlands with a time of 4 minutes 35.4 seconds on Friday night.

Sittard Netherlands Ellen Tittel West Germany

Ali Says No To Vietnam Bout In Caracas Exhibition

Muhammad Ali in Caracas for an eight round exhibition said no to a Vietnam exhibition fight. He declined to pick a winner for the light heavyweight title bout between Vicente Paul Rondon and Eddie Jones. Trainer Angelo Dundee said Ali will have about three fights before a rematch with Joe Frazier next year.

Caracas Muhammad Ali Vietnam World Boxing Association Vicente Paul Rondon Venezuela Eddie ‘‘Bossman Jones Los Angeles Ali Cassius Clay Angelo Dundee Muhammad Joe Frazier Frazier

Auburn Tigers Eye SEC Crown as Sullivan Beasley Lead

Auburn will report on Wednesday with 32 lettermen among 90 players. Pat Sullivan at quarterback and Terry Beasley at split end return to fuel hopes of an SEC title, while the defense and rebuilt line seek early form under Ralph Jordan in fall practice.

Auburn Ralph Jordan SEC Tigers Pat Sullivan Terry Beasley Jordan Tommy Yearout Yearout

Hill Leads Philadelphia Classic After Second Round

Dave Hill fired a second straight 68 to seize the 36 hole lead at the Philadelphia Golf Classic with an eight under total of 136 at Whitemarsh Valley. Mike Hill dropped to 138 after a 73, while Bob Rosburg and Bob Murphy stood two back at 137. Nicklaus struggled to 139, three behind the leader, with 146 needed to make the cut for weekend play.

Philadelphia Whitemarsh — E'S Club Dave Hill Bob Murphy Bob Rosburg Tom Weiskop Mike Hill G Knudson Jack Nicklaus Don Bies Dale Douglass Hubert Green Bert Yancey Billy Casper Jim Jamieso Jim Wiechers Homero Blancas Riders Mason Rudolph J.C. Sneed Jim Colbert One Art Wall Bob Gould Charles Sifford Phil Rodgers Steve Mein Richard Crawford Bert Weaver John Schree Lee Elder Jim Lynch George Johnson Kermit Zarley Dick Lotz Terry Wilcox Dewitt Weaver Jerry Heard Bob Lewis Rik Massengale Wynn Rod Curl Mike Hill PGA Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Dave Tom Weiskopf

Mobile Miss in Amateur Finals

Laura Baugh and Beth Barry advanced to the 36 hole finals of the 71st U S Women's Amateur Championship in Atlanta. Baugh beat Laney Smith on the 21st hole after a back and forth match, while Barry defeated defending champion Martha Wilkinson 2 and 1.

Atlanta Ga Laura Baugh Beth Barry Mobile Ala U.S Miss Baugh Laney Smith Buffalo N.Y Miss Barry Martha Wilkinson Anaheim Calif Miss Wilkinson Brunett University of South Alabama Miss Smith New York Dental Long Beach

Jets and Giants ready for all-New York exhibition clash

At Yale Bowl in New Haven the Jets and Giants meet in an all-New York exhibition. Key players include Jets quarterback Al Woodall and back Matt Snell with Don Maynard listed. for the Giants Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and Ron Johnson and Tucker Frederickson returning to duty.

New Haven Rich Buzin Charlie Harper Joe Taffoni Bailey Jets Gerry Philbin Woodall Giants Oakland Matt Snell Don Maynard Snell Maynard Detroit Fran Tarkenton Ron Johnson Tucker Frederickson

Allison Continues Time Trials for Grand National Speed Duel

Allison and Farmer lead a field of top qualifiers for Saturday’s smaller sports sedans duel. Bill Dennis clocked 178.940 mph in a Mercury for second-fastest, with Walter Ballard 175.381 in a Ford and Dub Simpson 175.269 in a Chevrolet. Other top qualifiers include Wayne Andrews 169.853 in a Mustang, Gary Myers 167.685 in a Mustang, Buck Baker 165.437 in a Pontiac Firebird, and Harry Gailey 165.644 in a Mustang. David Pearson’s hot new Pontiac remains held by technical inspection after its 189 mph test, delaying its Grand National lineup.

Walter Ballard Houston Tex Dub Simpson Charlotte Chevrolet Allison Farmer Wayne Andrews Siler City N.C Gary Myers Huntsville Ala Buck Baker

Bryant Pleased After Practice

Alabama head coach Paul Bryant praised the first padded practice. Johnny Musso delivered standout blocking while Terry Davis showed accurate passing and receivers caught well. Six players quit the program in early drills, marking a slow start to the week.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Johnny Musso Bryant Alabama Terry Davis

Mother Max Builds Lead In Diving at AAU Meet

Air Force Capt Micki King known as Mother Max led 10 meter qualifying with 225 points while Jim Henry led men 3 meter at the outdoor National AAU Diving Championships in Houston. King leads over Janet Ely and Cynthia Potter as she eyes a possible 10 meter win and a Europe tour prize. Henry dueled Indiana teammate Mike Brown for the men 3 meter title.

Houston Air Force Micki King Max Jim Henry Miss King Janet Ely Ann Arbor Mich Cynthia Potter Europe Russia Henry Indiana University Mike Brown

Azar Named Penn Offensive Line Coach

George Azar, a three letter MSU guard through 1962, takes the role as offensive line coach for the Penn football team.

Philadelphia George Azar Michigan Penn

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