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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
15
Pete Rose touts the Reds as a complete team with power speed and pitching after Cincinnati opened a six game edge in the National League West by defeating the Chicago Cubs 6-1. Bobby Tolan adds depth to the lineup as Cincinnati emphasizes balanced attack.
The Baronettes captured the Hartselle girls softball league title this season. Team lineup includes Karen Prince Miranda James Kathy Lee Linda Cheatham Martha Wallace Lynne Storie Paul Garner and a speed model in the lineup. In other National League action Pirates routed Braves 8-3 Cardinals blanked Astros 6-0 Expos edged Giants 3-2 Phillies beat Padres 3-2 in 11 Dodgers blanked Mets 5-0. Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth with 659 career homers for one organization.
Oakland ace Vida Blue the AL MVP and Cy Young winner will miss the game in Atlanta. Manager Earl Weaver names nine starters led by Mickey Lolich and Gaylord Perry with Wood Holtzman McNally Palmer Dobson Ryan Hunter also chosen.
Defending champ Ben Crenshaw of Austin shot 70 and trailed four strokes as the Southern Amateur began at Green Island Country Club. Fellow Texan Rusty Whigham led with 66, while Mike Smith of Selma tied for runner-up after a 69, with nine others on 70.
National AAU Greco Roman wrestling champion Gary Alexander, 136 pounds, was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot twice by Minneapolis patrolman John Resch during a scuffle in an apartment in north Minneapolis. Resch also received minor injuries but was treated at a hospital. Alexander, a tentative U.S. Olympic team member, was struck during the confrontation as police records show.
The Baltimore Colts secured terms with their No. 1 draft choice Tom Drougas a 267 pound guard from Oregon at training camp in Tampa Fla. multi year contract terms were confirmed by GM Joe Thomas. Other moves include Redskins acquiring Alvin Haymond from the Rams Cardinals adding Bill Atessis from the Patriots and Raiders trading a future pick for Jay Anderson. Duane Thomas joined the Cowboys after a physical while Rod Carpenter of the Bengals suffered facial cuts and will be sidelined days Namath received permission to delay camp until Monday and Newberrys John Brown led NAIA pitchers with a 0.49 ERA in spring play.
Courtland champions Courtland Dixie Youth Baseball B division with a group photo of players Jim Peoples Rusty Nelson Anthony Kirby Bryan Dyar Mitchell Harper David Terry Carl Terry and coaches Buddy Dyar Jim Guyse Jack Norwood Boyd Reding Jim Hutton Roger Kirby and Greg Hutton. Bottom photo shows Courtland Pony League squad with players David Estridge Darrell Goodwin Farrell Goodwin Jeff Fuller Roger Morris Larry Cottingham Mark Bass Britt Estridge Charles Letson Rickie Terry Tony Tidwell and manager Bob Bogle.
Sinus sufferers have their hero in Bold Reasoning, a major money winner who resumes his racing career after ending the 1971 campaign due to sinus trouble. The horse, a standout in the world of horse racing, signals a comeback for trainer and owner and promises further competition on the track.
Richard Petty the Randleman star topped practice for Sundays Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway driving a Dodge at 154.6 mph and is among favorites for pole. David Pearson 154.4 and Bobby Allison 154.5 paced the field in other top runs while Clifton Marlin and Donnie Allison also posted strong times as prep continues for the 500 mile test.
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