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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1973

Page

11

Mayer Stuns Nastase. Fassbender Next In Wimbledon Quarterfinals

American 21 year old Alex Mayer survives a four set upset of Ilie Nastase to reach Wimbledon quarter finals where he will meet West German eighth seed Juergen Fassbender. Fassbender beat Mayer earlier this year at Charleston 61 61 and looms large in the matchup.

Wimbledon England Alex Mayer Ilie Nastase Romania Juergen Fassbender Fassbender West Germany Charleston W. Va Mayer Fassbender Billie Jean King America Helen Wills Moody Mrs. King Australia Margaret Court Olga Morozova Russia Kerry Melville Chris Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Rosie Casals San Francisco Britain Virginia Wade Evonne Goolagong Jimmy Connors

Frazier Fights Tonight at Earl's Court Arena

Joe Frazier and European titleholder Joe Bugner meet under London's floodlights at Earl's Court Arena with a possible shot at George Foreman on the line. Frazier seeks momentum after the Foreman loss, while Bugner uses height and reach to test the former champion.

London Joe Frazier Joe Bugner Earl's Court Arena Bugner George Foreman Foreman Jamaica Muhammad Ali

Allison Takes Firecracker 400 Pole With Slow Speed

Bobby Allison captured the pole for the Firecracker 400 at Daytona with a pokey 179.619 mph in his 1973 Chevrolet, surprising him and others as the new carburetor throttle restrictions curb speeds near 200 mph. Cale Yarborough trailed at 178.837 mph as NASCAR enforces safety measures after recent rule changes.

Daytona Beach Fla Bobby Allison Allison Hueytown Ala Cale Yarborough Timmonsville S.C National Association For Stock Car Auto Racing Na&car

Local Scores and Racing Notes from Dixie Senior League Action

Readable lines show teams Yankees White Sox Dodgers Twins and others with player rosters and game results. Contain standings notes Twins lead with 62 wins, WP Stewart Roby LP Randy Sanders, speed discussion after Irish Hills race, NASCAR speed limits and later Dixie League results including First National Bank and Prestolite forfeiture.

Yankees Bobby Kelso DIXIE Nat'l Bank R. C. Cola Mike Dishman Steve Rogers Bragg Cole Padgett Watkins Keith Cole Stes Mke Humphries Keith Hallmark Jimmy Roberts Lynn Humphries Legion Post Awe Randy Sanders Steve Hargrove Legion Postal Micky Atkins Ral Brooks Jeve Hargrove Ugh “Johnson Keith Walker Robert Ryder Robbieson Rady Tiene Billy Wailsee Dixie Ensorce Ala. Oil Co Dan Rall Ivory

Baseball Scoreboard Splits Across Regions and Dates

A snapshot of recent and upcoming games lists Games results for Pittsburg New York 2 Chicago 1 Los Angeles 8 Cincinnati 7 and a string of matchups including St Louis Philadelphia San Diego Houston and Montreal. Also shows schedule for Monday Tuesday and Saturday with times and pitcher records.

Pittsburg New York Chicago Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta Francisco St. Louis Philadelphia San Diego Pittsburgh Montreal Messersmith Gullett Wallace Lonborg Cleveland Jones Houston Reuss San Nevici Milwaukee Boston Detroit Baltimore Oakland Kansas City Texas Minnesota California Fryman Tidrow Stone Clyde Bell Jefferson Curtis Peterson Woodson Busby Wright Blue Montreal Philadelphia Wie West San Francisco Siniedar

Casper Wins Western Golf At Midlothian In Chicago

Final scores and prizes from the $175,000 Western Golf tournament at Midlothian Country Club Chicago list Billy Casper as champion earning $35,000. Hale Irwin and Larry Hinson tied for runner up with $16,187 each while Bruce Crampton Arnold Palmer Art Wall Jerry McGee also earned prize money. rounds totaled 272 to 277 with players posting scores across four rounds.

Chicago Midlothian Country Club Billy Casper Hale Iwin Larry Hinson Bruce Crampton Arnold Palmer Art

Mills Wins LPGA Lady Tara Open in Atlanta

Mary Mills edged toward a sudden death playoff after a three under par 70 gave her a 54 hole total of 217. Laura Baugh led early but fell back as Sharon Miller hit a 10 foot putt that set up a four way tie for second with Sandra Haynie Judy Rankin and the teen model. Mills claimed her second title this year on the LPGA tour.

Atlanta Indian Bills Country Club Mary Mills Sandra Haynie Judy Rankin Laura Baugh Sharon Miller Bonnie Bryant Marie Breer Kathy Cornelius Kathy Whitworth Sandra Palmer Gail Shelly Hamlin Jo Ann Pam JoAnn Washam Betsy Rawls Diane Patterson aZuzarme Jac Susie McAllister Jocelyn Maria Astrologes Mary Lou ‘Srogier Sin Gulfport, Miss Miss Miller

Leagues Leaders in Batting and Stolen Bases Through June 27 1973

Baseball leaders listed include Ziegler of Indiana leading batting with .460 and 24 runs, Gaines of Indiana 14 RBIs, and Qualls of Seneca with 3 triples. Sivey of the Yankees and Roby of Seneca appear among hits and home runs. Pitchers’ strikeout leaders show Ziegler at 70 and Humphries at 66.

DIXIE Ziegler Ind Quails Sen Rogers Gaines Brooks Lad Sivey Yanks Covington Doran O's Jones Qualls Dennis Roby Sanders Stewart Hargrove Rans Black Yks Wallace Prem Pe Zene Siviey

Isosceles Triangle Definition Explained

An isosceles triangle has two equal sides and two equal angles opposite them. This shape differs from scalene and equilateral triangles and is a basic concept in geometry.

Stewart Seizes Spirit Title in Final Holes to Secure Record

Stewart stormed to a Spirit championship victory with a late burst of birdies and a 35 foot hero putt to seal the lead. Hoyt pressed hard from Tennessee with three front nine birdies and a late rally but fell just short as Stewart eyed Scottsdale tour plans and PGA qualifying school. Georgia tailed. Hoyt rued back-to-back birdies on 15 and 16 that briefly revived hope.

Irish Hills Mich Bill Champion Norfolk Rrace Nascar Rye Stewart Hoyt Tennessee Campbell Scottsdale Ariz Georgia

Trainers Dominate 1973 Aqueduct Spring Meet Standings

Preston King led with 40 wins at Aqueduct's 1973 Spring meet where the top three trainers average 31 years old. Jo Martin was second with 32 wins and 34 year old Johnny Campo placed third with 34 wins.

Aqueduct Preston King Jo Martin Johnny Campo

Peterson Claims Grand Prix Win at Le Castellet

Sweden's Ronnie Peterson won the French Grand Prix as Emerson Fittipaldi and Jody Scheckter crashed out. Scheckter led most of the race and crashed after a wheel lock with Fittipaldi. Stewart gained the world lead and is positioned to chase a third title as Peterson secures his first F1 victory.

LE Castellet France Sweden Ronnie Peterson Jody Scheckter Emerson Fittipaldi Peterson Schecter Emerson Fittipaldi Scotland Jackie Stewart Stewart Jim Clark

Northeastern varsity eight tops Soviet crew in regatta duel

InHolme Pierrepont England Northeastern University varsity eight pressed a strong Soviet rival in an international rowing regatta to claim status as the leading American collegiate crew. In Redwood City California Don McCune kept scoring near a record pace in the 40 000 bowling tournament third qualifying round posting a 242 average, five shy of Barry Asher's mark.

Holme Pierrepont England Northeastern University United States Redwood City Calif Don McCune iBarry Asher

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