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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1973

Page

14

No Tap Tourney At Perrylanes For Valley Summer Classic

The Tennessee Valley Summer Classic runs at Perrylanes through Sept 3 with $300 first prize for men and $150 for women. Entry is $10. no tap side event costs $2.50 with options for two men two women or mixed. Notable leaders include Jimmy Brown 879 handicap in men and Jewell Harvey 803 handicap in women, plus various high games and series across multiple leagues and players.

Perrylanes Jimmy Brown Tommy Hamilton D. C. Woodward Jewell Harvey Sherry Campbell Miss Campbell Walter Harvey Joe Gulli Betsy Anderson Walter Largos Pacers Anker Doris Middlebrooks Oleta Poole Nancy Gillette Johnnie Dietz Josie Reeder Raymond Woodall Jimmy Barton Jimveny Pannell James Denton Sonny Todd Jimmy Pannell Charlie Davis Pacer Wolverine

Jones keeps steady run on tough course

Jones finished one over par on the front with a birdie and pars, bogeying the final 420 yard hole crossed by a lagoon. He credited improved ball striking and better putting after arm operations for tennis elbow, noting he has three three putts in 36 holes and is playing best in years.

Pt. Mallard Jones

Evans falters in round as Jones extends lead in golf

Dr Evans tackled a tough frontside one under in a bid to close the gap on leader Jones. He finished with four bogeys and no birdies for a 40, failing to chip into an eight stroke advantage.

Golfing after trauma: Jim returns with resilient spirit

A golf round on a gloomy Saturday showcases Jim, a survivor who lost much of his left stomach to a shotgun blast five months earlier. He describes his recovery, humor, and thankful attitude as he shoots 83 to lead the third flight, proving he enjoys the game and company more than the score.

Jim

Weiskopf Wins Major After Long Road to Maturity

The 30-year-old 6 foot 3inch golfer claimed his first major victory after a string of top finishes. Nicklaus praised his long awaited breakthrough while Weiskopf himself cited his improved temper and steady coverage of recent wins including the Colonial, Kemper, and Philadelphia Classic. He placed second in Atlanta, third in the U S Open and fifth in the American Golf Classic.

Nicklaus Fort Worth Charlotte Atlanta Weiskopf

Steve Carlton Shuts Out Astros with Two-Run Homer

Steve Carlton pitched a three hit shutout and helped his own cause with a two run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Houston Astros 7-0. Carlton allowed only Doug Rader's second inning single and a pair of later hits by Bob Watson and Jesus Alou in pinch situations.

Philadelphia Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies Houston Astros Carlton Doug Rader Bob Watson Jesus Alou

Brewers Rally Past A's With Mitchell and Brown Homers

Milwaukee brewers beat Oakland 5-1 behind Jim Colborn who allowed three hits and struck out several. Bobby Mitchell hit a three run homer Ollie Brown added a solo shot and Ray Fosse homered for Oakland before Colborn settled in.

Milwaukee Bobby Mitchell Ollie Brown Jim Colborn Milwaukee Brewers Oakland Athletics Colborn Ray Fosse Bill North Sal Bando Dave May George Scott Dave Hamilton Brewers Hamilton John Briggs Mitchell Evansville Brown Paul Lindblad

Phillies rally for two in first on balk and hit

The Phillies score two in the first inning as pitcher Jerry Reuss balks in a run and Mike Anderson drives in another after singles by Bill Robison and Terry Harmon and Willie Montanez hits a run producing double.

Phillies Jerry Reuss Mike Anderson Bill Robison Terry Harmon Willie Montanez

Golfers Compete in Morning and Afternoon Flights

A fragmented sports roster lists players with scores and times across multiple groups. Dennis Allred, Leiden Compton, J O Mitchell lead early at 1 50 with others like Scott Wagner and Brad Mitchell following. later flights include Bull Terry and Willis Wilkerson among several named golfers with varying scores and pairings.

Dixie Senior League Youth Baseball Recap

Readable box scores show Legion Post 15 and 100s teams competing with multiple players named for hits and fielding. Key mentions include Forrest Jordan crediting a win for Ala Oil Co and Wes Carliste on the mound for the loss while various players such as Steve Jones Cliff Jones and Jeff Breeding appear across teams T Ball Cubs Braves Senators Prestolite Shook Fletcher and Shook & Fletcher.

DIXIE Ala Oil Co R.C. Cola Forrest Jordan Wes Carliste Dodgers Twins Yankees White Sox Red Sox Indians Orioles IL Senators Cubs Braves SIS Shock & Filetcher Larry Ziegier Billy Donald

Bowling League Results From Flickers To Butter Balls

Weekly bowling results list matches on Tuesday night with teams Swingers Flickers The Misfits The Losers Tuesday Gals Gutter Balls Strikettes Gutter Dusters Gemini Glenwoods The Saints and high game and series leaders Stanfield Campbell Welch Middlebrook Montgomery.

Dueces Jewell Terry Earl Barbery Marie Thompson Leo Terry Chicken Legs Josie Reeder Chuck Summerford Oleta Poole Tommy Steadman James Glenn Shaney Glenn Don Perry Jr Benton Johnson Gutter Dusters Flickers Glenwoods Saints Stanfield S. Campbell M. Welch A. Lee Middlebrook B. Stanfield

Trygve Lie First UN Secretary General

Trygve Lie served as the first secretary general of the United Nations, guiding the new international body in its early years and shaping its initial directives and mission.

Trygve Lie United Nations

Evans Ties Home Run Lead With 26th In Braves Win

Darrell Evans belted his 26th homer to pull even for the major league lead as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Montreal Expos 4-1 Saturday night. Hank Aaron added a double and Dusty Baker drove in a run, with Roric Harrison earning his sixth win in seven decisions.

Atlanta Darrell Evans Atlanta Braves Montreal Expos Evans Marty Perez Balor Moore Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Hank Aaron Dusty Baker Aaron Dick Dietz Baker Johnny Oates Dietz Roric Harrison Gary Gentry Harrison

Mets Turn Around Reds With Two-Run Ninth

Felix Millan hit a two run homer in the ninth to lift the New York Mets to a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. After Cincinnati tied it in the eighth, Jerry Grote tripled with Ted Martinez running, and Millan followed with his second homer of the year to seal the victory.

Cincinnati Felix Millan New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Reds Tony Perez Bobby Tolan Andy Kosco Dennis Menke Mets Don Gullett Jerry Grote Pitich Ted Martinez Johnny Bench Wayne Garrett Millan

Home Improvement Loan Pitch From Mark Custer

Mark Custer at First State promotes home improvement loans for Decatur residents. He emphasizes flexible terms for fixing up painting and expansions, inviting inquiries at 137 Johnston St or Gateway Branch with phone 355-151.

Mark Custer First State Mark Decatur Johnston St Gateway

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Ding-a-Lings Clovis Alford Francis Greenwell Bobby Alford Rhea Greenwell Vicki Walker Pat Winsett Ted Winsett Pete Walker Jimmy Parnell Leroy Johnson Rey Tapscott Freda Kay Perry Freda Perry Debbie Bowling Judy Montgomery Ann Lee Sherry Jesse Richards Jimmy Don Perry, Sr Don Don Perry, Jr Paul Wright Edna Don Ryan Husband Don Johnnie Harold Dietz Marie Brown Mickey Brown Gail Howard Wayne Howard Bill Childers Helen Childers John Griffith Amertine Lenoven New York Boston Detroit Baltimore Milwaukee Cleveland West Oakland Kansas City Chicago California Minnesota Texas St. Louis Montreal Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Blanks Astros Dennis Allred Leiden Compton J. O. Mitchell Scott Wagner Brad ‘Mitchell Ridgely Sharrett Buster Hughes Tommy Farris Herman Myers Austin Golson Bull Terry John Hamilton Jim King Willie Lewis Willis Wilkerson Billy Kantola Clayton Ingram Ronald Kirk Dickie Stokes Jack Crowe Atkinson Gus Cordonis al Jones C. B. Evans Bob Harpe Dixie Senior League Legion Post Nat'l Bank Legion Post Mike McDaniel Dan Hall Steve Black Steve Sivley Mark McDaniel Keith Cole Tommy McRae T-Ball Sox Steve Jones Cliff Jones Randy Masterson Kevin McHwain Steve Perry Jason Cooper Barry Lott Toby Fox Kelvin Alred Jeff, Arnold Travis Hendrix Bayne Hughes Paul Hughes Ricky Howard Robert Klingersmith Andrew Keys T.ball Senators Danny Allen Shannon Myhan Wade ‘Ayhan Brad. Johnson Mike McSpadden Steve *Schrimsher Michael Burgess Jeff Breeding Jerry Aldridge Stacy Dozier Tim Douthit Johnny Beard Mark Morris Jason Blaxton Joe Ledbetter Carlos Navarrete Prestolite Larry Ziegler Clay Covington Mike Stewart Danny Moses Joe Cardwell Ronnie Maiden Shook & Fletcher Scotty Aqualls Chris Farley Frank Sledge Steve Kelso Scotty Qualls Rolling Jones North & South Ham & Eyes Squirrels Hawks Terrys Graham Crackers D. Turner Coney A. Sparkman J. Barnes J Murphy O. Barnes Lectiow P. Hadley M. Foster J Barnes C. Lectiow D. Barnes D. Lectiow Connie Murphy TNT Alley Cats Bruins R.T.L.H Bull Shooters N Montgomerys West Town S&g Nn Go Fetchers D. Ryan Reve W. Howard H. Dietz W. Netherton J. Barton W . Taylor P Jonns Eee The Expos Ron Fairly Boots Day First State Bank East Moulton St Paul C. Davis ACE Hardware Dial Coast Guard
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