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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1971

Page

7

Wrigley urges Cubs end friction with Durocher

Chicago owner Phil Wrigley calls to halt discord between players and manager Leo Durocher amid clubhouse tensions. He blames press hostility and says fans deserve a show, warning against radical changes this late in the season. Santo and Pepitone questioned Durocher, while Santo later denied club turmoil.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Chicago Phil Wrigley Chicago Cub Leo Durocher Durocher Wrigley Marvin Miller Player Union Chicago Press Leo Cubs John Holland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pirates Ron Santo Joe Pepitone Santo Reds Cincy Atlanta Pirates Miller Players Association

Harpe Leads County Golf Qualifying by Two Strokes

Bob Harpe shot a three under par 69 to lead the Decatur Morgan County Golf Tournament at Point Mallard. Jimmy Mitchell and Jack Atkinson posted 71s as Friday qualifying left Harpe two strokes ahead in the championship flight with 54 holes to play.

Bob Harpe Decatur-Morgan County Point Mallard Harpe Jimmy Mitchell Jack Atkinson J.B. Wiley al Jones James Massey Trail Harpe Jo Don Thompson Jack Crowe Bill Hayes Danny Davis Willis Wilkerson Roosevelt Taylor Randy Emens Bobby Straub Frank Troup Dennis Ryan J.P. Curley George Knudson U. S Knudson Pete Brown

Giants At New Jersey Pros Visit South Bend

The lame duck Giants plan to move to New Jersey by 1975 and face Philadelphia in a Princeton exhibition as Notre Dame hosts a Bears Browns preseason game. NFL schedules, injuries, and lineup notes span multiple teams with updates from Oakland Green Bay Detroit Miami and more.

Giants New Jersey South Bend Associated Press New York Philadelphia Princeton N.J Ind Notre Dame Titans Notre Dame Stadium Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Oakland Green Bay Detroit Miami Baltimore Washington New Orleans San Diego Minnesota Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Denver Spokane Wash Buffalo Atlanta Los Angeles New England New York Jets Kansas City Dallas Houston Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium Baseball Yankees Hacksensack Meadows East Rutherford Ken Stabler George Blanda Daryle Lamonica Scott Hunter Alabama Florida Lions Tampa Greg Landry

Fair Trial Impossible In Rico Carty Case

Atlanta police officers accused of beating Braves star Rico Carty face questions of a fair hearing after comments by the mayor and police chief. Attorney Clyde Henley calls for a grand jury probe, citing statements that could prejudice proceedings.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Braves Rico Carty Clyde Henley Jenkins Henley Herbert Jenkins

Major League Roundup Cubs blank Braves in Chicago

Billy Williams tripled home two runs and hit a solo homer as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-0. Milt Pappas scattered five hits and aided by double plays, won the pitching duel against Ron Reed. Williams slammed his 25th homer in the sixth to seal the Cubs win amid pressure from owner Phil Wrigley.

Chicago Billy Williams Milt Pappas Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves Cubs Cincinnati Reds Phil Wrigley Cub Leo Durocher Williams Pappas Ron Reed Glenn Beckett Williams Homer Sonny Jackson Reed Brock Davis

Bryant Sought 1969 Change

Alabama coach Bear Bryant confirmed he spoke with top coaches about taking over after the 1969 season. Darrell Royal, John McKay, and Charles McClendon were among those approached, while Bryant noted he considered a change and may retire when health allows.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Paul ‘‘Bear Bryant Crimson Tide Darrell Royal University of Texas John McKay Southern California Charles McClendon Louisiana State University Paul Wappler Alabama Journal Wappler

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