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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1973

Page

13

Bama Horse Wins Show at Tennessee Walking Horse National

Willy Walk ridden by Sandy Flemming and owned by Alabama breeders wins the show pleasure walking horse championship at the 35th Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville. Event drew 10,618 spectators as classes featured Manila Bay Smokey Air Gun Mr. Charcoal and other named horses and riders from Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, and beyond.

Shelbyville Manila Bay Tommy Kerkeles Archer & Kerkeles Chattanooga Nashville Mr. Charcoal Ken Wulff Wulff & Wulff Vienna Willy Walk Sandy Flemming Edith Wilcox Chatham Ala Delight’s Senorita Mary Ellen Carson Chuck Nash Buford Lucien Scott Lewisburg Cool Hand Luke Neil Robinson Mack Grove Marked Tree Ark Wallace Brandon Sun Stables Brewton Delight Bud Dunn Jack Brewer Florence Nick McGowan C.B. Odgen New Orleans The Modernaire John Hall R.C. Richardson Albany Ray Swinger Leon Hall Hillsboro Judy Tillett Deedy Whitamore Riderown

County Football Preview: Reds, Raiders Face Strong Rival Picks

County teams eyed key players and new coaches as West Morgan aims to defend a strong postseason run. Notable returnees include Jeff Farley and Larry Tucker for West Morgan, while Falkville fields quarterback Randy Nelson alongside other veterans. East Limestone and Decatur showcase youth and rebuilding depth under new leadership.

Russellville West Morgan Reds Jeff Farley Larry Arrowhead Joe Caracappa Indians Falkville Devils Randy Nelson

Carty returns to National League with Braves clash

Aaron, traded to Texas in winter, rejoined the NL two weeks ago and faces his old team Atlanta. The 33 year old Carty, mainly a designated hitter with Texas, belted four RBIs in the game, remarking on the unusual sight of wearing a new uniform and his luck turning. He praised Hank Aaron as one of the best ever and noted Rico’s .317 Braves mark.

Texas Atlanta Braves Carty Rico Aaron Hank

Playoff series set for Southern League title

OPELIKA Ala AP Montgomery and Jacksonville will open the best of five series for the Southern League baseball championship next Monday night. Games in Montgomery start at 7 30 p m CDT and the Jacksonville games at 7 30 p m EDT. If needed games move to Jacksonville for Wednesday Thursday and Friday.

Opelika Ala Montgomery Jacksonville Billy Hitchcock

Ray vows no return after failed contract talks

NFL camp notes show teams trimming rosters to 49 men as Minnesota trades Gene Washington to Denver for Rod Sherman and a draft pick. Washington, 28, veteran of seven seasons, had 172 receptions for 3,087 yards but dealt with a foot injury. Sherman, ex-Raiders and Bengals, has 104 catches for 1,558 yards. Saints new coach John North says not aiming for instant turnaround for a 2-11-1 club.

Minnesota Vikings Gene Washington Denver Broncos Rod Sherman Washington Michigan State Sherman Oakland Raiders Cincinnati Bengals Oakland Denver

Oliver Ly Delivers NY Victory Over San Diego 8-6

Jon Matlack survived a two-run rally by San Diego in the first as New York beat the Padres 8-6. Henry Aaron hit his 706th homer and drove in four, but Chicago rallied to beat Atlanta 9-6 with a three-run eighth and two-run ninth. Aaron’s three-run shot in the first narrowed Ruth’s record gap to eight. Atlanta’s star has 33 homers this season.

New York San Diego Jon Matlack Cubs Braves Henry Aaron Chicago Atlanta Aaron Babe Ruth Atlanta Star

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