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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
12
Belanger continued from page 11, posting 233 strikeouts this year to lead both leagues. The Angels drew 23,233 in 42 home dates, a sharp rise from 1972. Twins beat Red Sox 6 2, Dodgers edged Cardinals 3 2, Cubs toppled Padres 12 5, Reds beat Expos 3 2.
Cronin says Nolan told Dick that Tanner will manage the game. Williams shows progress after Merritt Hospital operation. A's team physician Dr. Charles Hudson won’t estimate return date until today. Reserves announced include Yastrzemski Mayberry Rojas Nelson Bando Bell Brinkman Munson Freehan Blair Horton May.
The Cowboys contend with player discontent as veterans Manders Toomay and Jordan push for terms while Morton and Pugh remain unsigned. Across the league, Dolphins Marv Fleming ends his holdout after a three year deal, leaving Jake Scott as the camp holdout. Redskins star Larry Brown misses Carlisle camp amid $300 daily fines and unresolved talks with Washington.
Fullerton California AP Roy Caldwell was named head track coach at Fullerton State University effective Sept. 1 He succeeds Ronald Witchey who returns to a full time teaching assignment in physical education Caldwell previously led Merritt College to two California community college titles
Dodgers wrap up a third consecutive Boys Club championship with a 5th in 6 years. Season ends Monday at 11:00 a.m. Dodgers vs Yankees makeup set for June 12 after rain out. Teams listed include Twins and White Sox with players Wally Bryant De Wayne Chambers Bobby Kelso Scott Reinhardt and curl Aldridge.
Amateur Cynthia Hill from Colorado Springs fired a 68 at the Country Club of Rochester to lead the 40 000 event by two strokes over Barbara Boddie who recently turned pro. Hill credited the round as her best ever while Boddie remains an amateur at heart.
Dan Morgan hit a three run homer as Hartselle jumped to five runs in the first inning and cruised past opponents. Randy Green, Mike Blankenship, and Butch Watterson added key hits while McClanahan fanned 15 without a walk. In other games Mobile defeated Huntsville 2-1 and Limestone County 4-3, Demopolis edged Fair Hope 3-2, and Huel Harris no-hit the American All-Stars in a DDVB Nationals playoff win. Dixie Senior District 1 tournament opens in Decatur with Cullman vs Big Four, Madison County vs Florence, and Jackson-DeKalb vs Decatur.
Bob Goalby and Rik Massengale shot five under par 65 to share the lead after the first round at Norwood Hills. Dave Stockton sits four behind at 69 as Gene Littler Chuck Courtney and John Schroeder at 66 chase the leaders. Defending champ Lee Trevino shot 69 amid a morning thunderstorm.
Richard Petty won the Dixie 500 pole at Atlanta International Raceway with a speed of 157.163 mph, narrowly ahead of Bobby Allison at 157.046. Yarborough was third at 156.369 as the field began qualifying under new carburetor plate restrictions.
Four teams from Decatur Courtland Huntsville and Birmingham compete on a Saturday night amateur card at the Decatur Boys Club with eight weight classes and a main event rematch Richard Greenhall against Mike Tarter. Admission is 2 dollars for adults and one dollar for children under 12.
Point continued from page 11 notes 65 events at the Junior Olympic National Swimming Meet to be held at the University of Michigan on August 17. Top finishers advance to the national meet with admission 2.50 for adults and 1.00 for children at Pt. Mallard.
In the DYBCITY all star playoff event, Team American faces Team National. Notable names include Jim Doherty Cal Chapman Bo Doss Jonathan Thrasher Rip Nabors and Johnny Horne Brian Fowler Eddie Williams and Barry Humphries. Harris and Sorrell are listed with scores and placements.
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