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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1971

Page

13

Florence State coach Durell Mock to speak at Austin High Booster

Florence State University head football coach Durell Mock will address the Austin High Booster Club during the Tuesday 7:30 PM meeting in the school cafeteria. The event invites all members and prospective members and includes junior and senior high players with fathers as special guests. Booster officers for the coming season are Marvin Taylor president Lee Deal vice president Davie Ziegler secretary and Marlin Long treasurer.

Florence State University Durell Mock Austin High

Petty Eyes $200000 Season Nears Talladega Showdown

Richard Petty is poised to exceed $200000 for the season with only $75 more needed, as eight rivals vie for victory in the Talladega 500 at Alabama International Speedway. Donnie Allison starts on the pole after a 187.323 mph lap. Bobby Allison joins on the front row with 186.444 mph.

Bloys Britt Talladega, Ala Richard Petty Petty Randleman N.C Alabama International Speedway Allison Brothers Donnie Bobby Michigan Charlie Glotzbach Chevrolet Pete Hamilton Plymouth Hamilton Glotzbach

Weiskopf Opens Three-Stroke Philadelphia Golf Classic Lead

Tom Weiskopf charged to a three stroke lead after three rounds at the Philadelphia Golf Classic with a six under 66 to reach 204 at White Marsh Valley CC. Dave Hill sits second at 207 while George Knudson and Dale Douglass are tied at 208, chasing a $30,000 first prize.

Philadelphia Tom Weiskopf White Marsh Valley Country Club Dave Hill George Knudson Dale Douglass Jack Nicklaus Lou Graham Graham Mason Rudolph Bob Murphy Murphy Rudolph Billy Casper Mike Hill Dave Weiskopf Art Wall Jim Colbert Charles Sifford Homero Blancas Gay Brewer J. C. Goosie Deane Beman Gordon Jones Dave Ejcchelberger Orville Moody Jerry Heard Chuck Courtney Dick Carmody Dick Smith Jim Weichers John Kennedy Dave Marr Joe Goldstrand Billy Maxwell Rod Curl Bob Smith Joan Lister Steve Meinyk Hubert Green Doug Olson Richard Crawford Fred Marti Grier Jones Steve Bogan Bob Lewis Ed Sneed JC. Snead Bob Wynn Johnschree Bill Garrett Dean Betram Charlie Owens Ross Randall Rik Massengale Ie -Rhyan Nta Jona

Merritt Wins First Regular-Season Game In Over A Year

Jim Merritt earned his first win since 1970 as the Reds defeated the Pirates 6-3. He pitched relief for Wayne Simpson, allowing three hits after the fourth inning and benefited from a four-run sixth highlighted by George Foster's three-run triple. Dock Ellis took the loss, while Houston topped Chicago 3-0 behind Jack Billingham's three-hitter.

Associated Press Jim Merritt Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Merritt Wayne Simpson George Foster Pittsburgh Dock Ellis Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Jack Billingham Billingham Don Kessinger Lee Merritt Page

Point Mallard Golf Qualifying Opens in Decatur Event

Pro Bill Burleson oversees qualifying for the Point Mallard Decatur Morgan County Golf Tournament at Point Mallard Championship Golf Course. Qualifiers aim for 160 scores to form 10 flights of 16, with a $15 entry and prizes including merchandise, trophies, and gift certificates for top four in each flight.

Compton Bobby Herbert Point Mallard Championship Bill Burleson Point Mallard Point Mallard Pro Shop Burleson

Walk-Ons Receive Auburn Grants In Football Signings

Auburn announces grants in aid for five players led by walk on star Steve Wilson of Huntsville along with four 1970 freshmen starters David Ferguson Johnny Sumner Bill Newton and Tom Gossom. Wilson started three games last season as injuries hit the linebacking corps.

Auburn Steve Wilson Huntsville Ala Ralph Jordan David Ferguson Prattville Johnny Sumner Eufaula Bill Newton Fayette Tom Gossom Birmingham Tigers Bobby Strickland John Riley Tommy Lunceford Gusty Sonny Ferguson Wilson Clemson Georgia Tech Florida Sumner

Nicklaus Misses Close Eagle Putt in Philadelphia Classic

Jack Nicklaus grimaced after missing a nine foot eagle attempt by inches in the third round of the Philadelphia Golf Classic. He finished the round seven under par and trails leader Tom Weiskopf by five strokes.

Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Tom Weiskop

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Durell Hueytown Donnie Allison Bobby Allison Bobby Fleming Danville Alabama International Motor Speedway Flemming Infield Fleming Paul Gray Philly Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Bones Dennis Allred Ollie Carter J.C. Mitchell Bull Terry Seldon “Paladin Bob Newton Bill Gossom Eagle
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