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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1973

Page

7

Sosa Adds Mustard To Giants

The Giants win 5 4 as Elias Sosa saves the ninth, entering with one out and facing Jim Hickman after Pat Borque’s pinch homer. Marichal improves to 8 5 with Bobby Bonds pace and Cardenal kept quiet in the Cubs rally.

Chicago San Francisco Charlie Fox Chicago Cubs Elias Sosa Dominican Republic Countryman Jann Marichal Marichal Pat Borque Sosa Rick Monday Don Kessinger Billy Williams Jim Hickman Jose Cardenal Cubs Hickman Cardenal Bobby Bonds Garry Maddox Dave Rader

Redskins risk with Duane Thomas trade amid Larry Brown holdout

Washington coach George Allen moved to shore up running back depth by trading a 1975 first round pick and a 1976 second to San Diego for Duane Thomas. Allen denied the deal targeted Brown, who has refused to report to camp at Dickinson College, seeking multi year security. Thomas, rookie of the year in 1970 for Dallas, had a troubled history with suspensions and contract disputes.

Carlisle Washington Redskins George Allen Duane Thomas Larry Brown Thomas Allen San Diego Chargers Camp Dallas Redskins Washington Abner Haynes Haynes Los Angeles Brown Larry Dickinson College Duane Duncan Alvin Haymond

Aaron's Wedding Plans Confirmed

Atlanta TV host Billye Witham confirmed on Friday she will marry Hank Aaron in November. The wedding follows Aaron's long baseball career with the Braves, a push toward Babe Ruth's home run record, and a high-profile engagement after a previous divorce.

Atlanta Billye Witham Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Aaron Ruth Braves Williams Atlanta University

Littler Opens Lead With Birdie Burst At St Louis

Gene Littler, making a cancer comeback, shot 66 to take a one stroke lead at 132 after the second round of the St Louis Children’s Hospital Golf Classic at Norwood Hills. Lee Trevino and Bob Goalby trailed at 133, with Schroeder at 133 and Massengale 134 as the field pushed low scores.

ST. Louis Gene Littler St. Louis Children’s Hospital Norwood Hills Country Club Lee Trevino Bob Goalby John Schroeder Trevino Goalby Rik Massengale Schroeder Massengale Jim Ferriell Ferriell Tom Shaw Gary Player Bruce Crampton Australia Crampton Player

Ryan Seeks No-Hitter Despite Rough Support

Angels GM Harry Dalton says Nolan Ryan needs consistency and better run support after narrowly missing two no-hitters. The 26-year-old Texan is on the American League All-Star squad with an 11-12 record, while his teammates averaged about one run per loss as he flirted with a third no-hitter this season.

Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Tom Weiskopf Johnny Miller Littler Anaheim Calif Nolan Ryan California Angels Harry Dalton Ryan Alvin Tex Detroit Baltimore Orioles Anaheim Stadium California Mark Belanger Bobby Winkles Davis Baltimore

Mays Eyes 24th All Star nod in NL debut as Mets captain

Willie Mays expects to tie the record with a 24th All Star appearance after being named NL captain for the game against the American League in Kansas City. The 42 year old star, playing for the New York Mets, has struggled with a shoulder issue this season but hit .319 in July.

Houston Willie Mays Mays Chub Feeney Sparky Anderson Kansas City New York Mets Nolan Sandy Koufax Dalton Jim Fregosi New York ‘Mets Ryan Anaheim Belanger Terry Crowley Dave Sells Brooks Robinson Orioles Robinson Lee

All-Star Baseball Rosters Announced for Kansas City Game

The 44th All-Star rosters list AMERICAN LEAGUE players for each infield and outfield position including Yastrzemski Mayberry and Carew with star names like Aaron Stargell and Morgan in NL selections. Several injuries note Dick Allen will not play.

Kansas City Kansas City Royals Yastrzemski Boston John Mayberry Pat Kelly Chicago Dick Allen Rod Carew Minnesota Cookie Rojas Dave Nelson Texas Bert Campaneris Oakland Ed Brinkman Detroit Brooks Robinson Baltimore Sal Bando Buddy Bell Cleveland

Limestone County alive in Senior Babe Ruth State Tourney

Limestone County stayed in contention in HartselLe as Huntsville Fairhope and Demopolis were eliminated. Limestone beat Fairhope 11-9 and Huntsville 6-5 to reach the winner’s bracket, with David Springer pitching well against Huntsville and Greg Box key on offense.

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