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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1972

Page

15

Rupp Named Pros Proxy For Memphis ABA Franchise

Adolph Rupp will retire from coaching to become president of the Memphis ABA franchise owned by Charles C. Finley. The club, now nicknamed The Tams, aims to fill a general manager post while Rupp negotiates terms and a potential Kentucky staff role. Rupp led UK to four NCAA titles and a 979-190 record.

Memphis Tenn Adolph Rupp American Basketball Association Charles C. Finley Finley Letics American Baseball League California Golden Seals National Hockey League Rupp Tams Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi Bill Barrett West Point Miss Bob Bass ABA University of Kentucky National Collegiate Athletic Association

Unclear From Page B-1 List of Names and Times

A fragmented OCR extract shows a long roster of names with scattered times and initials such as Jim, English, Farris, Mitchell, Rigby, Lovelace, Burgess, Murphy, Owens, Naylor, Suggs, Hughes, Dement, Carter, Allred, Wyker, Buchanan, and many others. No complete events or outcomes are identifiable. the snippet reads like a meeting or race participant log with timestamps ranging from 2:18 to 1:27 and extensive initials, suggesting a sports or drill section rather than a full story.

Decatur Triumphs in Florence Tennis Meet 5-3 Victory

Decatur Tennis Men's Association earned its first win against ace in three years, defeating Florence 5-3 on Saturday. Singles results include Turner of Florence defeating Thom 6-1 9-7, Burnett defeating Megar 3-6 6-4 6-0, Woldenberg of Florence beating John 6-3 1-6 6-4, Terrell defeating Wallace 2-6 6-3 6-0, and McCrary defeating Hershfield 6-? with details incomplete.

Florence Decatur

Tennis results with multiple player matchups

In a dense lineup of matches Henderson defeats Daily 2 6 4 6 3. Cantrell beats Gratwick 6 1 7 5. Felk defeats Sanderson 6 4. Terrell McCrary wins over Turner Daily 8 6 6 3. Burnett Henderson defeats Megar Hershfield 6 2 6 2. Felkins Woldenberg Wallace 6 3 6 1. Sanderson Hershfield defeats Johns Gratwick 3 4 6 4 6 4.

Hartselle Beats Ft. Payne 21-0 in Ruth Tournament

Lonnie Lemmond pitched a no hitter as Hartselle roped Ft. Payne 21-0 in the Babe Ruth Tournament. Hartselle advances to face either Huntsville Northwest or Huntsville National West Monday at 8 as the last two undefeated teams remain in the double elimination format. Richard McGee led the offense with 16 hits.

Huntsville Lonnie ‘Lemmond Hartselle Ft. Payne Babe Ruth Huntsville Northwest Huntsville National West

Trevino Carries Early Lead in Open Competition

Trevino saved par from six feet on the first hole and birdied the second from eight feet, then birdied twice more and stood two over after seven. Jack led briefly after two birdies, but Trevino eagle on nine and Jacklin eagle moved the field. Jack later pulled ahead with two early birdies on ten and eleven.

Jack Trevino Irons Jacklin

Sports Interviews Ruled By Cliches

During a vacation replacement, Joe Garagiola offers a sharp look at the sport interview ritual. He notes that cliche questions and predictable answers trap both interviewer and guest, with examples from baseball and TV history and a wry take on what managers and players might wish to say.

Joe Garagiola NBC Don Larsen Don The Louis Cardinals

Colbert and Johnson lead at Milwaukee with 69s

Jim Colbert and George Johnson fired two-under 69s to share the 54 hole lead at 202, two strokes ahead of the field in the Greater Milwaukee Open. Buddy Allin sits two back at 204 as seven players are eight-under for a shot at the $25,000 top prize. Colbert called his round very boring and unspectacular, while Johnson had seven birdies and five bogeys.

Mike O'Brien Milwaukee Jim Colbert George Johnson Mike Hill Gibby Gilbert Billy Ziobro Colbert Monsanto Johnson Azalea

Hartselle Attack Sparks Win Behind Big Hitting

Hartselle hitters powered a victory as two players each doubled and added a single while Randy Nittason contributed a triple. The lineup produced a balanced attack to secure the win.

Hartselle Randy Nittason

Fourth annual fly red striped bass tournament at Newport

The fourth annual fly red striped bass tournament will be held at Newport New Jersey on October 2 and 3.

Newport R.J

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oakland Ath Jim N. English, T. Farris Billy Mitchell L. Murphree, B. R. Burgess, J. Ikner, E B. Lovelace B.penn D. Richardson Eee Times Oliver H. Owens K . Naylor Golson B. Suggs B. Hughes J. Dement J. Garth M. Ratliff C. Myers K. T Cc. Morris Cobb Eee Pallad. Campbell M. Custer T. Riggins J. D. _ mag" Patton D. Burleson T. Copeland Ingram D. Collier D. Jones Buster J. Itched G. Livingston J. O. Mit Brad Mi N. . Whitten T. Hammett J. Ibson Kayshaw Tyler N. Matthews R. Brown O. Carter 8. Dement B. Allred B. Wyker B. Evars J. Net Buchanan J. Morris C. Young W. Griffin W. Lewis R. Taylor A. Cole J. Curly E. Potts Bull A. Burleson Myers J. Vv. Kel A. Jones F. Snopes B. Knowlton R. Emens W. Wilkerson J. Fullington M. Free Decatur In Turner Thom Burnett Megar Terrell Wallace McCrary Hershfield Henderson Daily Cantrell Gratwick Felk Sanderson Hartselle Rips Richard McGee Cynthia Lowry By Joe Garagiola Decatur Oaly Athens Reguiat e _ AaniK Searenter Allstate Keine Sears Sears, Roebuck and CO Volkswagon Tos Tee Tate Medias Tee Ee Ste Vay
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