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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1971
Page
12
Mike Long of the Hartselle Senior Babe Ruth All-Stars hit a home run in Saturday District 1 Tournament play, but Limestone County All-Stars defeated Hartselle 5-1 to advance to Monday night against Huntsville, eliminating Hartselle.
Pat Leisner writes that former welterweight champion Kid Gavilan, now 45, aims a career shift into singing. He studies guitar, croons Spanish ballads, and believes his fame as Kid Gavilan can launch a successful records career despite aging and fading boxing glory.
Houston manager Harry Walker and outfielder Jimmy Wynn clashed after a game vs the Mets. Astros GM H. B Richardson declined action, stating Walker runs the clubhouse. Chronicle reporter John Wilson alleged Wynn threatened him for reporting the incident.
Cincinnati Reds edged the Giants 3-2 after a late ninth inning rally as Jim Stewart led off the ninth with a single and Pete Rose and Ty Cline followed with hits. Hank Aaron Ralph Garr and Darrell Evans powered the Braves to a 10-0 win over the Dodgers as George Stone tossed a five hit shutout with a two run double and a three run homer by Garr.
Muhammad Ali or Cassius Clay is ranked No 1 contender in the July WBA standings after being cleared by the Supreme Court overturning his draft evasion conviction. He moved ahead of Jimmy Ellis and George Foreman due to tougher wins and faces Ellis in Houston on July 26.
Hartselle Senior Babe Ruth pitcher Butch Brewer attempted a pickoff against an Limestone County All-Star baserunner during Saturday District 1 action. The unidentified runner paused on base as the duel highlighted the opening round of divisional play in District 1.
Bruce Crampton and Bobby Nichols shared the lead at 208 after the third round of the Western Open at Olympia Fields. Trevino faded to 221 after a 73, trailing by 13. Dick Lotz stood one behind the co-leaders at 209, with others like Jerry Heard and Bert Greene at 211 and Phil Rodgers at 212.
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