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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1973

Page

8

Bonds Leads NL Outfield Vote For 1973 All Star Game

Final fan tallies show Pete Rose leading NL outfield selections with 904,624 votes and Johnny Bench atop all NL vote getters with 1,575,013 ballots. Bobby Bonds sits third among outfielders with 778,355 votes as Cesar Cedeno and Billy Williams contend for starting spots.

New York Bobby Bonds San Francisco Giants Baseball Commissioner's Office Bonds Kansas City Cesar Cedeno Houston Chicago Billy Williams Cincinnati Pete Rose Rose Reds Johnny Bench Hank Aaron Atlanta Joe Morgan Chris Speier San Francisco Ron Santo Chicago Cubs Cedeno Manny Sanguillen Pittsburgh Pirates Willie Stargell Glen Beckett Dave Concepcion Joe Torre St. Louis Sparky Anderson Dick Williams Oakland Athletics Willie McCovey Tony Perez May Los Angeles Joe Moreen Glenn Beckett Dave Cash Tito Fuentes Ted Sizemore Doh Kessinger Bud Harrelson Bill Russell Roger Metzger Ted Simmons Randy Hundley Dave Rader Bob Watson Lou Brock St. Gd Rick Monday

Six Share Golf Lead at Shrine Robinson Open

At Robinson Illinois the Shrine-Robinson Open saw six players tied for the 36-hole lead at 137 led by Mike Morley and Bobby Greenwood. Grier Jones Dean Beman Babe Hiskey and Charles Coody shared the group just behind, as a large pack within six strokes of the lead created a likely playoff scenario. Morley shot a six under 64 featuring two eagles and a 40-foot birdie putt.

PGA Hatch Mike Morley Minot N-D Bobby Greenwood Cookeville Tenn Grier Jones Dean Beman Babe Hiskey Charles Coody PGA Robinson Crawford County Country Club Lou Graham Larry Hinson George Archer Bob Dickson Labron Harris David Graham Tom Kite Greenhorn Andy North Gainesville Fla Bobby Nichols Kite Frank Beard Morley Tour Eagles

Weiskopf-Miller duel ends with Miller victory on final holes

The match sees Weiskopf lose lead with bogeys on the last holes as Miller seizes control. Miller birdies late, matching par on several holes to close with a two-stroke edge after a tense back nine.

Weiskopf Miller

Who's To Blame In Hadl Problem

Irvine California AP The Chargers offensive coach Bob Schnelker says John Hadl is to blame for changing the offense and his move to the Rams. Schnelker criticizes Hadl for mis times and says poor communication contributed to the rift. He defends the offense as not outdated and regrets lack of dialogue.

Hadl Schnelker Schnel

Moulton Race Night Sparks Late Model Win

Ronny Blasinjim of Lawrenceburg wins the Late Model Modified feature at Moulton Speedway ahead of Bud Burschell of Hartselle. Cadet winner Eddie Higdon finishes just a second ahead of Charles White. Street Class honors go to Mike Sherrill with heat wins by Dave Leon and Sherman Powell Jr. Gates open at 6 p.m. and admission is 2.50 for adults.

Ronny Blasinjim Lawrenceburg Tenn Moulton Speedway Bud Burschell Hartselle Dickie Miller Wayman King Moulton Jake Highway 157 Eddie Higdon Charles White Athens William Haraway Rogersville Ray Swink Millport Mike Sherrill Harlam Baker Dave Leon Sherman Powell, Jr Falkville

Mets Edge Reds In Five Run Open in Cincinnati

Aaron Continues From Page7 as Cleon Jones hits his third homer of the season to start a Mets rally. Rusty Staub doubles, Milner sacrifices, and Kranepool singles for the last run off Ray Sadecki in a 5-3 Mets win. Cincinnati replies with Concepcion and Rose scoring, but Wayne Garrett drives in two for New York. Billingham wins opener for San Francisco in a different game while Fregosi stars for Texas against Boston and Lolich sol idifies Detroit's 8-2 win over California.

Cleon Jones Rusty Staub John Milner Ed Kranepool Ray Sadecki Dave Concepcion Tony Perez Reds Mets Jones Joe Morgan Concepcion Wayne Garrett Pete Rose Harry Parker Billingham San Francisco Ron Bryant Darrel Chaney Rose Morgan Seaver Boston Jim Fregosi Texas Jim Bibby Rangers Boston Red Sox Fregosi New York Mets Detroit Frank Howard Rich Reese Tony Taylor Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers California Angels Frank Robinson Lolich Jimmy Foxx Robinson Howard Clyde Wright Bill Freehan Taylor

Motta Takes Director Role With Bulls In Shuffle

Chicago Bulls coach Dick Motta was named director of player personnel, a move described as expediting personnel matters. Pat Williams remains in club leadership while Motta retains six season coaching duties and seeks greater control over player acquisitions.

Chicago Dick Motta Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Pat Williams Williams Motta Phoenix Suns Seattle SuperSonics NBA Utah Stars Bulls

Chargers adjust as Hadl clashes with new plan

A veteran quarterback clashes with a new system as the Chargers assess Johnny Unitas and a simplified game plan. The veteran, Hadl, favored improvisation and risk, while Schnelker notes fewer mistakes win games.

Chargers Johnny Unitas Schnelker Hadl

Morton seeks new contract as Cowboys discuss future

Cowboys coach Landry notes Craig Morton remains under contract but terms could not be met by the club. Morton asked for terms and a trade option was explored while he may enter private business if no deal is reached. Landry stresses no disciplinary action and says Morton arrived with other QBs and receivers for camp.

Schramm Morton Craig Landry

Harpé struggles at Pt. Mallard after recent Open win

Harpé, former Pt. Mallard Open champion, carded 36 on the front and 37 on the back for a 73. He directed the Aquatics Center and cited limited time for practice, saying he has focused on his duties and not played 18 holes recently.

Pt. Mallard Harpé Aquatics Center Harpe

Local DBs Score Win In Tourney

Decatur National League All Stars beat Lawrence County 13 to 9 in the Dixie Boys District tournament. George Godwin worked four relief innings for the win. Britt Cauthen, Tony Humphries, Paul Stackhouse and Perrin led the hit output. Lawrence County's Hood and D Goodwin collected multiple hits in defeat.

Cullman Decatur Lawrence County Dixie Boys George Godwin Bush Britt Cauthen Tony Humphries Paul Stackhouse Perrin Kee Felkins DeGraffenried Brown Hood D. Goodwin

Haynie Opens LPGA Lead at George Washington Classic

Sandra Haynie shot a three under par 70 to lead the George Washington Golf Classic in Horsham, pa. Defending champ Kathy Ahern and Judy Rankin stood one stroke back at two under 71 as seven players tied at 72.

Horsham Sandra Haynie Miss Haynie Hidden Springs Country Club Kathy Ahern Judy Rankin Debbie Austin Gloria Ebert Kathy Martin Gaily Dennenberg Pam Higgins Bonnie Bryant Mary Mills Sharon Miller Ft. Worth Tex Miss. Austin Oneida N.Y Miss Ahern Pittsburgh Denton

Butkus Signs New Chicago Bear Contract

Chicago star linebacker Dick Butkus Priday signed a new contract with the Bears ending a two month salary dispute. The deal followed talks with George Halas and George Halas Jr. ahead of training camp at St Josephs College in Rennsselaer Indiana. Terms were not disclosed though reports said a three year deal at 100000 dollars per year had been discussed. Butkus had threatened to seek a trade rather than play under his option for 1973. Had the dispute continued he would have faced daily fines for missing summer workouts.

Chicago Dick Butkus Priday Chicago Bear Butkus George Halas George Halas Jr Bears St. Joseph's College Rennsselaer Ind

Baseball day schedule features crowded American League clashes

Standings show Kansas City at New York with Busby 6-10 against Medich 6-4. Texas visits Boston while Cleveland plays Minnesota and California travels to Detroit. Oakland meets Milwaukee and Baltimore hosts Chicago. Pittsburgh eyes San Francisco while New York visits Cincinnati. Montreal plays Atlanta and Houston faces Philadelphia. Chicago battles Los Angeles and St. Louis heads to San Diego.

Kansas City Busby New York Medich Texas Dunning Boston Lee Cleveland Tidrow Minnesota Kant California Detroit Coleman Oakland Hamilton Milwaukee Colborn Baltimore Palmer Chicago Bahnsen Pittsburgh Moose Rooker San Francisco Bryant Stone Cincinnati Hall Montreal Moore Atlanta Reed Houston Reuss Philadelphia Carlton Hooton Los Angeles Osteen St. Louis San Diego Jones West Oakland Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Diego Watson Unser Phi Maddox SF Goodson SF W.robinson Matthews SF Grubb SD Cedeno Hin Cardenal Chi Stargell Evans Bonds H.aaron da Johnson SanFrancisco Luzinski Brett Parker Wise Harrison Billingham Seaver P.niekro Sutton

Top Baseball Leaders and Home Run Rise Across Leagues

The table lists top players by batting average with Blomberg, Horton, Carew, May, Murcer, and others, highlighting Mayberry’s 20 home runs for Kansas City and R Jackson’s 19 for Oakland. RBI leaders include Mayberry with 80 and Murcer with 60. Pitching notes feature Seaver, Niekro, and Sutton with strong win totals.

G AB R H Pet. Blomberg NY Singer California Pina Oakland Hamilton Splittorff Kansas City R.woodson Minnesota Colborn Milwaukee

Disabled List For Killebrew

The Minnesota Twins placed first baseman Harmon Killebrew on the disabled list effective after Friday night’s game with Cleveland. Bill Campbell will be called up from Class AAA Tacoma to bolster the bullpen after the club’s slump to fourth in the AL West. the move followed talks between Calvin Griffith and Frank Quilici.

Bloomington

Obituaries for Lois E Armstrong and Mack Vann Brown

Funeral services for Lois E. Armstrong 75 of Tarrant City will be today at 3 p.m. at Elliott Funeral Home Chapel Moulton with burial at Moulton Memory Gardens. Survivors include daughter Christine Murphy and several relatives. Pallbearers named. body remains at the funeral home. Funeral notices for Mack Vann Brown 76 of Somerville will be announced by Peck.

Tarrant City Lois E. Armstrong East End Memorial Hospital Birmingham Elliott Funeral Home Moulton P. A. Thompson Kyle McWhorter Moulton Memory Gardens Christine Murphy Dean Cleere Aurora Colo Reginald Armstrong St. Petersburg Fla Lucy Miller Minnie Hopkins Celia Sandlin C. F. Latham Lawrence Latham H. J. Latham Dee Sandlin Elmer Sandlin Neal Hall Willard Blankenship Jack Waldrop Somerville Mack Vann Brown Somerville 3 Hartselle Peck Funeral Home

Funeral services held for I Frank Osborn Addison

I Frank Osborn 83 Addison died Thursday in a Hartselle hospital. Services were at Center Church with Rev D R Jarrett and Rev Guy Sivley officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include wife Mary, four daughters Billa Morgan Leanna Denton Bertie Russell Ira June Clark, five sons Palmer Cecil Doyle Wilmer William, a brother John Ed Osborn, a step-brother Monroe Oden, 21 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Addison I. Frank Osborn Hartselle Center Church D. R. Jarrett Guy Sivley Peck Funeral Home Mary Osborn Billa Morgan Moulton Leanna Denton Bertie Russell Talladega Osobrn

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