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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1971

Page

8

Baseball faced with new pressures from changing players

The article cites Dalton and Lee MacPhail noting players today differ from 15 to 20 years ago and face greater pressures amid a tense national climate. Media influence and the Players Association complicate communications between players and management, raising questions about whether sports psychiatry should become more common in leagues.

Dalton Lee MacPhail Yankee MacPhail Players Association Boyer-Richards George Sauer Chip Oliver Dave Meggyesy Toronto Maple Leafs

First Baptist Dodgers Edge Westside In City Softball

In Decatur scoreboard action First Baptist tops Westside Baptist by a small margin. J Holley and W Burnham lead with extra base hits while S Asherbraner contributes multiple hits and RBIs. Pitchers Frix and Stovall split duties with solid relief. More than 40 percent of America's grass seed comes from Oregon.

West E. Frix Ee Ee S. Stovall First Baptist J. Holley W. Burnham S. Asherbraner B. Stokes H. Smith S. Morris A. Morris R. Nix P. Clover America Oregon

Braves take early lead in 1-0 win over Dodgers

In Washington and New York, Bill Melton and Ron Blomberg homered for the White Sox and Yankees respectively as Los Angeles and Milwaukee games unfold. Niekro improves to 10-8, Melton hits his 21st, and McDaniel preserves a 7-4 Yankee win with bases loaded relief. Giants edge Reds 4-3 as Perry limits and Perez sparks late rally.

Baltimore Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Washington West Oakland Kansas City Minnesota California Chicago Milwaukee Oakland MA Wakes Abrhbi Harper Clarke Theobald Kenney Murcer Briggs White If Enis Blomberg Voss Falon Kubiak Munson Erodiger Baker Pena Bahnsen Pattin McDaniel Pane Bill Melton Tommy John Chicago White Sox Pete Bromberg Senators Dartmouth Pat Kelly Melton Ron Blomberg Bobby Murcer Lindy McDaniel New York Yankees Milwaukee Brewers Yankees McDaniel Rob Ellis

Trevino Struggles as Nichols and Lotz Take Joint Western Open Lead

Lee Trevino fired a 74, dropping to 148 total and a rough cut. Bobby Nichols and Dick Lotz surged to a 67 and 69 respectively, sharing the second round lead at Olympia Fields as Bruce Crampton and Jerry Heard followed at 139. Trevino blamed the long rough on the fairways for his trouble and vowed to rebound in the final rounds.

Bruce Crampton Olympic Fields Country Club Chicago Dick Lotz Bobby Nichols Bob Green Associated Press Lee Trevino Trevino Lotz Nichols Nichols Akron Ohio Jerry Heard Dale Douglass Babe Biskey Phil Rodgers Billy Casper Nichols Olympia Fields Country Club

Girls Softball Tourney Opens at Austinville Field

Eight teams compete in a single elimination Girls Invitational Softball Tournament at Austinville Field. Opening games at 9 and 10 30 lay out the day with morning winners meeting at 3 and 4 pm. Consolation at 6 pm and championship tonight at 8.

Austinville Field Kentucky Fried Chicken Guy’s Standard Cross Key Rockets

Ifter miscues to give Prefontaine U S win at Durham meet

Africa's Minus Ifter misread laps in the 5 000 meters sending the race to Oregon's Steve Prefontaine at Duke Stadium. United States men lead Africa 54 30 after eight events as Milburn, Draper sweep hurdles.

Durham N.C Africa Minus Ifter Oregon Steve Prefontaine Ifter Duke University Stadium Prefontaine United States Southern University Rod Milburn North Carolina Central Ron Draper Milburn

Hartselle Lineup Noted with Bennett Miller Rosenblum Sizemore

Hartselle names key players Larry Bennett Toby Miller Keith Rosenblum and Ricky Sizemore in a compact roster note drawing attention to the squad’s infield and pitching depth for upcoming games.

Larry Bennett Huntsville Toby Miller Keith Rosenblum Ricky Sizemore

On Your Toes and Three 3-Year-Olds Shine in Training List

On Your Toes, a highly regarded three year old trained by Frank Whiteley, leads a trio of promising juveniles. Eddie Yowell trains three others, Executor, Pass Catcher and Bold Inquiry, all noted as fine prospects for upcoming races.

Frank Whiteley Eddie Yowell

Braves Reschedule San Diego Game Into Twi Night Doubleheader

The Atlanta Braves announced the single game with San Diego next Wednesday night has been rescheduled as a twi night doubleheader.

Atlanta Atlanta Braves San Diego

Hartselle Junior Babe Ruth Opener Falls to Huntsville Northwest

Huntsville Northwest routed Morgan County 13 to 15 year olds 10 to 1 to open the district tournament in Florence. Hartselle drops to the loser's bracket and will face Huntsville American at 4. Huntsville National won 7 to 6 over East Morgan.

FLORENCE — _ Hartselle Huntsville Northwest Morgan County Hartselle Huntsville American Huntsville National

Mays Drives In Runs As Giants Win Tight Battle

In San Francisco a close first inning gave way to a Giants surge as Willie Mays homered and doubled driving in runs while Ken Henderson and Dick Dietz also contributed. The Expos were blanked 6-0 by St Louis on five hits from Reggie Cleveland. Houston crushed the Mets 9-4 with Roger Metzger collecting three hits and a record triple play.

Cincinnati Jerry Johnson San Francisco Giants Reds Helms Johnson Jim Stewart Hal McRae Willie Mays Ken Henderson Dick Dietz Gary Nolan Mays Henderson ST. Louis Reggie Cleveland Montreal Cardinals Expos Houston Roger Metzger Astros New York Mets

Pepitone Tames His Gamer Wig In Cubs Game

Joe Pepitone of the Chicago Cubs shows off his distinctive wig worn during a recent game in Chicago. The veteran outfielder is currently batting fifth in the Cubs lineup as the team competes in the series.

Joe Pepitone Chicago Cub Cubs Chicago Pepitone Houston Astros

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