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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1973

Page

12

Stan Smith Wins Swedish Open Singles Title

American star Stan Smith defeated Manuel Orantes of Spain 6-4 6-1 7-6 to win the men's singles at the Swedish International Tennis Championship and collect 8,400 dollars. He also teamed with Nikki Pilic to win the doubles title. Glynnis Coles beat Christina Sandberg to take the women's singles.

Associated Press Stan Smith Sweden Manuel Orantes Spain Smith Jorantes Orantes Nikki Pilic Glynnis Coles Britain Christina Sandberg Ilie Nastase Lat Gstaad Roy Emerson Patrick Proisy France Julia Anthony Los Angeles Rachel Giscafre Argentina Evonne Goolagong Helga Masthoff West Germany Duesseldorf Miss Masthoff

Giants Stretch Lead With Two-Game Split Sips

In a Sunday slate from page B 1 the Cardinals beat the Padres 5 4 on Bernie Carbo s 15th inning two out double. Reds edged the Mets 3 1 as Grimsley went four hit strong. Braves toppled Expos 6 as Schueler allowed five hits. Astros beat Phillies 2 as Roberts pitched four hits and Rader Watson produced run singles.

Sion Cardinals Pardes Bernie Carbo Padres Braves Expos Ron Schueler Johnny Oates Astros Phils Doug Rader Bob Watson Dave Roberts Phillies

No Hitter Slips as Yankees Win in Eighth Inning Duel

McDowell and York delivered a scoreless duel until the eighth when Wright misthrew to first base, opening the door to the Yankees' victory.

York Sam McDowell Wright Yankees

Oakland A's rally past Brewers as Jackson hits 20th homer

Sparky Lyle secures his 24th save after McDowell limits Brewers to three hits and seven strikeouts. Bill North belts a two run double and Reggie Jackson adds a two run homer to lift Oakland 8 to 5 at Milwaukee. Porter and Scott rally Milwaukee with a two run triple and a two run homer in the third.

McDowell Royals Sparky Lyle Brewers Bill North Reggie Jackson Oakland Milwaukee George Scott Darrell Porter

Mrs Skala Wins GW Golf Classic In Rain Slashed Finale

Mrs. Jo Skala, 35, improved from a 76 in round one to 69 and 70 in rounds two and three at Hidden Springs, edging veteran Sandra Haynie and Kathy McMullen by one stroke for the $4,500 first prize. Her late rally included five birdies an eagle and four bogeys amid heavy rain.

Horsham, Pa Carole Jo Skala Kathy McMullen Miss Haynie Miss McMullen Debbie Austin Judy Rankin Mrs. Skala Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour

Baseball scoreboard and standings snapshot

National League East results show Pittsburgh 7 San Francisco 2 New York 5 Cincinnati 2 Atlanta 4 Montreal 1 Philadelphia 7 Houston 0 Los Angeles 7 Chicago 3 St Louis 5 San Diego 3. Sunday rain halted Houston Philadelphia 0 Atlanta Montreal Cincinnati 3 New York St Louis 5 San Diego 4 15 innings. Monday schedule includes Dodgers at Pirates and Mets at Braves with several other games and rain delays.

Pittsburgh San Francisco New York Cincinnati Atlanta Montreal Philadelphia Houston Los Angeles Chicago St Louis San Diego St.Louis Sutton Briles N . San Francisco Barr St. Louis Gibson Koosman Niekro Brett Norman Renko Forsch Kansas City Boston Texas Cleveland Minnesota Detroit California Milwaukee Oakland Baltimore Louis Tlanta An Diego

Southern League Matchups Highlight Monday Schedule

The Southern League features Orlando at Columbus, Jacksonville at Knoxville, Savannah at Montgomery, and Birmingham at Asheville, outlining four Wednesday night clashes across the circuit.

Monda Orlando Columbus Jacksonville Knoxville Savannan Montgomery Birmingham Asheville Pet Savannah Mono

Beman Wins Open Crown After Solid Return

Deane Beman, famed for intellect over brawn, wins the Shrine-Robinson Golf Open with a final 67, totaling 271 to claim $25,000. His first victory since last year, sharing runner up with Bob Dickson and Bunky Henry at Crawford County Country Club.

Beman Washington, D.C Crawford County Country Club Bunky Henry Bob Dickson Dickson Henry Deane Beman Charles Courtney Larry Hinson George Archer Andy North Billy Ziobro Labron Harris Bob Lewis Jr

Olga Korbut Hints At Retirement At 18

Moscow AP report says Olga Korbut, the Munich 1972 star, warns she may retire if the International Gymnastics Federation bans elements of her routine such as the double backward somersault. Federation President Gander notes rules must be approved, leaving Korbut free to compete at the Moscow International Games and London European championships.

Moscow Olga Korbut Associated Press International Gymnastics Federation Olga Jorgan Sovietsky Sport Munich Arthur Gander Chiasso Switzerland Korbut Rotterdam

Missing NFL campers fuel Cowboy revolt hints

NFL camps see star names Namath Morton and DeMarco absent with permission or salary disputes. Dallas veterans Manders Jordan Pugh and others signal widespread unrest while Bears and Browns players weigh retirements or trades amid contract deadlocks.

Broadway Joe New York Jets Thomas San Diego Chargers Morton Cowboys Tom Landry Hofstra University National Football League Jets California Chicago Bears Weeb Ewbank Namath Johnny Carson Jonathan Winters Brady Bunch Landry Dallas Craig Dave Manders NBC Monitor Guy LeBow Tex Schramm LeBow Manders Lee Roy Jordan Jethro Pugh Pugh Jordan Associated Press Schramm Los Angeles Rams Jerry Logan Baltimore Colts Jim Cadile Steve DeLong Ross Brupbacher

National Football League Schedule Availability

Sports editors may obtain mats or glossy proofs of the 1973 NFL schedule by writing AP News features at 50 Rockefeller Plaza New York NY 10020. Schedules cost 6.50 dollars plus postage.

AP News Rockefeller Plaza New York N.Y

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