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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1971

Page

17

Standings from Sundays MLB games across leagues

Sunday matchups feature Peterson to California and Siebert to Lonborg leading Boston, with Messersmith and Odom in key pitching roles. Other notable duels include Cuellar versus Splittorff, Blyleven against Cuellar, and Arlin visiting Gentry or McAndrew in New York teams.

New York Peterson California Messersmith Boston Siebert Lonborg Oakland Odom C. Dobson Washington Gogolewski Kansas City Splittorff Minnesota Blyleven Baltimore Cuellar Seeeee Wood Cleveland Paul Milwaukee Pattin Detroit Cain San Diego Arlin Gentry McAndrew San Francisco Cumberland Montreal Morton McAnally Los Angeles Singer Philadelphia Reynolds Houston Blasingame Chicago Pappas St. Louis Reuss Atlanta Reed Pittsburgh Walker Cincinnati Nolan

Phils Win 3-0 Behind Fryman Five-Hit Gem

Left pitcher Woody Fryman threw five hits allowed, eight strikeouts, and three walks to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Saturday night. The win snapped a five-game slide and improved Fryman to 9-4 on the season. Deron Johnson started the two-run second inning with a single and scored on Don Money’s double after Ron Stone walked, with Oscar Gamble driving in Stone on a sacrifice fly. A late eighth-inning run came on Willie Montanez and Johnson doubles. Fryman’s lifetime record rose to 56-56.

Philadelphia Woody Fryman Los Angeles Phils Fryman Phillies Deron Johson Ron Stone Don Money Oscar Gamble Stone Willie Montanez Johnson

Archie Manning Injured In Saints Home Exhibition

Ace rookie Archie Manning of the New Orleans Saints suffered a foot injury late in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs and was taken to a hospital as a precaution. The Ole Miss standout, who had run 18 yards for a first down, limped off while his foot was wrapped, as 75,000 fans looked on during the first home exhibition.

NEW Orleans Archie Manning New Orleans Saints Kansas City Chiefs Ole Miss Chiefs Manning Saints

Patterson Wins In Bush Bout

Former heavyweight Floyd Patterson defeats Vic Brown in a 10 round decision in Buffalo. Patterson, 36, dominated the matchup as the Associated Press judged nine rounds for Patterson and one round even in a bid for another title shot.

Patterson Bush Buffalo N.Y Floyd Patterson Vic Brown The Associated Press

Samford Meets Florence State In Neutral Venue Clash

Samford and Florence State renew rivalry on a neutral Russellville field as part of Samford's 1971 schedule. The two previously tied 14 14 in Huntsville during the 1967 season. Tickets go on sale next week at Russellville Florence State and Samford. The game counts as a home date for Samford season ticket holders.

Russellville Florence Birmingham Samford Florence State Huntsville Sam Ford

Auburn signs five Walk-Ons to bolster football squad

Coach Jordan praised five Walk-Ons who impressed as sideback, safety and receiver in scrimmages. One player intercepted three passes and moved to offense, underscoring Auburn's policy of rewarding self-made players who can contribute to the varsity this fall.

Page Jordan Auburn

Redskins win as Bru net Mason score in exhibition

Substitute running back Bob Brunet and Tommy Mason each scored for Washington to beat St. Louis 20-13. The Redskins held off a fourth quarter rally from the Cardinals in the NFL exhibition contest.

Washington Bob Brunet Tommy Mason Washington Redskins St. Louis Cardinals

Stommlen Qualifies Mercury in Gaudy Talladega Debut

German driver Rolf Stommelen, 28, a contract Alfa Romeo endurance racer and former F1 champion John Surtees teammate, shocked stock car officials by qualifying a Mercury at 183.286 mph sixth fastest after four practices. Bill France praised his talent as Petty and Baker loom in the field. The winner earns about $20,000. Petty eyeing 136th career win and 17th this year.

Petty Rolf Stormelen Stormelen Alfa Romeo John Surtees Mercury Stommelen Bill France Talladega Nascar Buddy Baker Fred Lorenzen

Astros and Indians Highlight Wednesday Baseball Actions

The Astros beat Chicago behind Jack Hiatt and Rich Chiles late runs. Cleveland outslugged Chicago 9-4 as Roy Foster hit a grand slam and Chris Chambliss added a three run shot. Ray Lamb earned the win for Cleveland while Dick McAuliffe collected four RBIs for Detroit in Mickey Lolich’s 20th victory.

Astros Chicago Bill Hands Jack Hiatt Rich Chiles Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Milwaukee Brewers Oakland A Boston Red Sox Roy Foster Chris Chambliss Cleveland Ray Lamb Dick McAuliffe Mickey Lolich Detroit

Morgan County hosts Point Mallard golf championship test

Qualifying scores must be in by Thursday for players in the tournament at Point Mallard. Burleson says the 7,143 yard course will test golfers with long narrow par 4s and huge greens. Winter rules apply and play will use red tees as competitors battle eight par 4s averaging over 400 yards.

Morgan County Nts Point Mallard Burleson

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