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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1973

Page

7

Craig Morton Leaves Cowboys in Trade Demands

Craig Morton demanded a trade and walked out of Dallas Cowboys training camp in Thousand Oaks California after a 10 minute contract meeting with General Manager Tex Schramm. He remained in California awaiting trade or contract resolution as Staubach's injury affected quarterback rotation.

Thousand Oaks Calif Craig Morton Dallas Cowboys Morton Tex Schramm California Cowboys Tom Landry Roger Staubach Staubach

Jones Earns Medalist Honor in Decatur Morgan Golf Meet

Veteran amateur Al Jones led the Decatur Morgan County Golf Tournament at Pt Mallard with a one under 71 in the qualifying round to take medalist honors. Gus Cordonis stood one stroke back with a 73, while Bob Harpe and Jack Crowe were at 76 as the field prepared for the second round.

al Jones Decatur-Morgan County Pt. Mallard Jones Gus Cordonis Bob Harpe Jack Crowe Bull Terry Willie Lewis Chris Meyer Don Kincaid Don Laird Buddy Lovelace Marion Lee Doyle Richardson Ray Worth Don Agee Seldon Flack Ray Brown Amater North Alabama Cordonis

Weiskopf Holds One Stroke Open Lead At Troon

In cold drizzle at Troon Old Course Tom Weiskopf shot 71 to keep a one stroke lead over Johnny Miller in the third round of the British Open. Miller fired 69 to close to 207 while Bert Yancey stood third at 213 and Nicklaus faded with 215.

Troon Scotland Tom Weiskopf Weiskopf Johnny Miller Day Miller Trcon Troon Country Club Ascot Emeree Columbus Unid Hilton Head S.C Bert Yancey Pompano Neil Coles England Brian Barnes Lanny Wadkins Clemmons N.C Jack Nicklaus North Palm Beach Fila Christy O’connor Ireland Doug McClelland Peter Butler Britain Gallagher Bob Charles New Zealand Chi Chi Rodriguez Puerto Rico Tommy Horton Arnold Palmer Saatchi Hugh Baiocci South African Harold Henning South Africa Gay Brewer Peter Wilcock Hugh Boyle Eddie Polland Bruce Crampton Australia David Vaughan Englan Peter Oosterhuis Robert Wynn Gary Player Vincent Baker Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina David Dunk Lee Trevino el Paso Tex David Webster John McTeary Danny Edwards Enid Okla Bruce Devlin David Good Rhodesia Philip Elson John Fourie David Huish Graham Marsh Dave Hill Evergreen, Cole Ewen Murray W.B. Murray Harry Bannerman Kel Nagle Dassu Eter Doug "Sanders Houston Peter Townsend Peter Chapin

Cowboys' Lilly Indicates Retirement Plans

Salida Colorado report quotes Bob Lilly of the Dallas Cowboys saying this season will likely be his last. The 33 year old defensive star has played 12 seasons and plans to retire after the year. He is set to report to the Cowboys training camp in Thousand Oaks California on Monday.

Salida Colo Deickle Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys ’ Football League Lilly Cowboys Thousand Oaks Calif

We Can Win It Says Anderson

Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson declares the Reds can win the NL West as they open a twilight doubleheader against the New York Mets. Cincinnati has surged from fourth to second with a 10 of 12 run and a season high six straight, led by Rose Driessen Morgan Concepcion Perez and a hot offense.

Cincinnati Sparky Anderson Anderson Reds New York Mets Los Angeles Houston Pete Rose Dan Driessen Joe Morgan Dave Concepcion Tony Perez Cleon Jones Cincinnati Reds Jack Billingham Mets Tom Seaver Wayne Garrett Jim McGlathlin Felix Millan

Pro Football Transactions Across Teams This Week

In St Louis Doug Moores defensive tackle acquired from the Saints for a future draft pick. Chicago signs Dick Butkus to a one year contract. Green Bay trades Bob Hudson to Oakland for Don Highsmith with rookie Demrey Brandon sold to Oakland. Atlanta trades Ray Jarvis to Buffalo for an undisclosed draft pick. Washington waives rookies including Pat Risha and De metric Jackson among others. San Francisco kicks in Willie Harper as No 2 pick with new signings Art Seymour John Wigeman.

ST. Louis Cardinals Doug Moores New Orleans Saints Chicago Dick Butkus Green Bay Packers Bob Hudson Oakland Raiders Don Highsmith Demrey Brandon Oakland Atlanta Falcons Ray Jarvis Buffalo Bills Washington Redskins Pat Risha Mike Wedman Don Warner Demetric Jackson

Aaron Homers But Braves Bow

Hank Aaron hit his 24th homer of the season and his 697th career to fuel a seven run Braves rally, but Bob Bailey and Jim Lyttle homered for the Expos in an 11 7 win.

Atlanta Bob Bailey Jim Lyttle Montreal Expos Atlanta Braves Braves Hank Aaron Babe Ruth Philadelphia del Unser Wayne Twitchell Philadelphia Phillies Houston Astros Unser Willie Montanez Greg Luzinski Don Wilson Houston Jim Wynn Cesar Cedeno

Tourney Tee Offs and Pairings Draw At 9 30 A M

A historic golf card lists starting times and pairings with players John Dean A Wagner Russell Hampton J E Johnson C B Terry Pe white Ray Worth Sailors and others across 9 30 to 12 50 starting blocks. The roster includes scores from 109 to 72 and names like Billy Mitchell Ed Cassidy Jack Campbell Oliver Carter Austin Golson and more.

John Dean A. Wagner Russell Hampton J. E. Johnson

Falcons Trade Ray Jarvis to Bills for Draft Pick

Atlanta announces wide receiver Ray Jarvis has been traded to the Buffalo Bills for an undisclosed draft choice. The move details were released Friday by the Falcons.

Atlanta Ray Jarvis Buffalo Bills National Football League Atlanta Falcons

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