Americans Score Win 7-1 In Dixie Youth All Star Playoffs
The American League All Stars defeated the National League 7-1 at Pt. Mallard. Rip Nabors pitched a three hitter with a homer and a single. Steve Croft added two singles. Huel Harris homered for the Nationals. Joe Rogers took the loss after four innings.
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Rip Nabors
Pt. Mallard
Nabors
Nationals
Joe Rogers
Steve Croft
Jonathan Thrasher
Cal Chapman
Huel Harris
Gerald Newsome
Jones Shoots 72 In Tie For Third At Musgrove Invitational
Al Jones of Jasper Decatur fired even par 72 to share third place in the Musgrove Country Club Invitational. leader Frank Vines shot 64, with Larry Holt at 70 and Burns and Jones tied at 72. Other scores include Nix and Smith 76 Mitchell 78 Flemming 80 and several 82s.
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Jasper
Decatur
al Jones
Musgrove
Leo Wenzler
Jones
Sosa and Phillies Dodgers Brighten Baseball Night
In Boston Sosa earned his eighth win of the season as the Red Sox beat Atlanta 5-0 while Philadelphias Montanez sparked a 6-4 win over the Braves. Aaron hit his 699th, and Houston topped the Mets 6-2 behind Raders and Cedenos homers. Cincinnati blanked Montreal 4-0 as Norman shined, and Rangers powered six-run first inning to beat Detroit 8-6. Yankees routed Chicago 12-2 then 7-0 in rain-delayed twin bill as Roy White delivered a grand slam.
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Blyleven
Red Sox
Fisk
Harper
Mario Guerrero
RBI
Curtis
Atlanta
Willie Montanez
Philadelphia Phillies
Atlanta Braves
Hank Aaron
Aaron
Wayne Twitchell
Twitchell
Marty Perez
Darrell Evans
Babe Ruth
Dave Johnson
Phillies
Bill Robinson
Denny Doyle
Greg Luzinski
Phil Niekro
Bob Boone
Larry Bowa
Boone
Bowa
Robinson
Montanez
Phils
del Unser
Houston
Doug Rader
Cesar Cedeno
Houston Astros
New York Mets
Rader
Jon Matlack
Mets
Felix Millan
John Milner
New York
Wayne Garrett
Matlack
Astros
Bob Watson
Lee May
Cincinnati
Bobby Tolan
Cincinnati Reds
Montreal Expos
Fred Norman
Expos
Pedro Borbon
Pete Rose
Ron Hunt
Joe Morgan
Dan Driessen
John Bench
Rose
Mike Torrez
Reds
Norman
Bench
Bob Bailey
Bob Tolan
Dave Concepcion
Pepe Frias
Montreal
Tolan
Hal Breeden
Driessen
Arlington
Tex
Texas Rangers
Jim Mason
Ken Suarez
Detroit Tigers
Larry Buttner
Ranger
Jim Spencer
Alex Johnson
Jim Fregosi
Rich Billings
Mason
Suarez
Woody Fryman
Jim Perry
New York Yankees
Wilbur Wood
Chicago White Sox
Roy White
Yankees
Five Records Broken In Junior Olympic Meet
Five records fell in the preliminary finals of the 1973 Junior Olympic Long Course Region II Swimming Championships at Pt. Mallard. Friday results show multiple new marks in girls and boys events across freestyle backstroke and breaststroke for various age groups with finals planned for Sunday. Admission is $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children.
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Pt. Mallard
Bart Graham
S.E
David
Frasson Sets Pace in Dixie 500 Qualifying
Joe Frasson of Golden Valley Minnesota posted 152.692 mph in Friday qualifying at Hampton Georgia for the Dixie 500, lining up 13th behind pole sitter Richard Petty who clocked 157.163 mph. Benny Parsons, the Winston Cup point leader, was 2nd fastest before disqualification over carburetor checks. Buddy Baker did not qualify.
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Hampton, Ga
Joe Frasson
Golden Valley
Minn
Atlanta International Raceway
Richard Petty
Petty
Frasson
Benny Parsons
Ellerbee
N.C
Parsons
Buddy Baker
Baker
Pitchers Today Schedule National and American Leagues
A list of daytime and nighttime games across the National and American Leagues with starting pitchers and times. Matchups include San Diego at Pittsburgh and Chicago at New York among others, noting records and venues.
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New York
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Oakland
Kansas City
Minna
California
Chicago
Texas ci
St. Louis
Montreal
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Atlanta
San Diego
Arlin
Briles
Barr
Pappas
Brett
Schueler
Renko
McGlothlin
Koosman
Houston
Forsch
Sutton
Gibson
Bahnsen
Peterson
Minnesota
Woodson
Pattin
Wilcox
Blue
Lolich
Texas
Clyde
Wright
McNally
Pacers Sign Four 1973 Draft Picks in NBA Camp
The Indiana Pacers announce the signing of four 1973 college draftees. John Ritter of Indiana, Joe Wallace of Denver, Jim Andrews of Kentucky, and Mike Edwards of Tennessee are set to report to rookie camp on September 5.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Pacers
American Basketball Association
John Ritter
Indiana University
Joe Wallace
Denver University
Jim Andrews
University of Kentucky
Mike Edwards
University of Tennessee
Redskins hire Allen as coach seeks potential stars
Allen speaks on handling problem players and paying top talent. He notes usage of Bob Brunet and Herb Mulkey at running back in camp with rookies and free agents present. He cites past acquisitions Roy Jefferson Ron McDole Verlon Biggs George Nock Clancy Williams and Steve Kiner as examples of bold personnel moves.
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Allen
Brown
Bob Brunet
Herb Mulkey
Redskins
Roy Jefferson
Baltimore
Ron McDole
Buffalo
Verlon Biggs
New York
Jets
George Nock
Clancy Williams
Los Angeles
Steve Kiner
Kiner
Pitcher reflects on no-hitter marathon history
Analyzed remarks about performance and opportunity. The quote notes the tougher Detroit game and a rare chance, while recalling Johnny Vander Meer's consecutive no hitters in 1938 and the rarity of a pitcher throwing two no hitters in one season.
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Detroit
Cincinnati
Johnny Vander Meer
Boston
Brooklyn
Tommy Aaron May Take Rest From Pro Golf Schedule
Masters champion Tommy Aaron has an ailing back and may withdraw from upcoming pro golf events. He planned to play the next couple of rounds before deciding on his return.
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St. Louis
Tommy Aaron
Aaron
Kathy Farrer Opens With 153 At Rochester LPGA Open
Kathy Farrer of Decatur shot a 75 on Friday to combine with a 78 opening round, carding 153 and placing far back in the Rochester LPGA Open field.
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Rochester
N.Y. Decatur
Kathy Farrer
Second Round of St Louis Children’s Hospital Classic
In the second round of the $210,000 St Louis Children’s Hospital Classic the player contemplates options as tensions rise. The quote hints at possible rest or withdrawal due to an unsettled health concern while Aaron’s lower back remains heavily taped.
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St. Louis Childrens Hospital
Beasley 71 Funeral Held In Athens
Funeral services for Leo Thomas Beasley 71 Athens were held at 2 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Jerry McGivney and David Webster officiating. Burial was in Athens Cemetery. Survived by widow Maggie Beasley and three sons including William and Maurice Beasley of Louisville and Gilbert Beasley of Detroit, plus a brother, sister, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
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Athens
Leo
Thomas Beasley
Athens-Limestone
McConnell Funeral Home Chapel
Jerry McGivney
David Webster
McConnell
Maggie C. Beasley
William
Mason Beasley
Maurice Lynn Besdley
Louisville, Ky
Gilbert White Beasley
Detroit,Mich
Leon Beasley
Isalem
Haywood McConnell
Tuscaloosa
Jim Burch
Harold Fowler
Paul Beasley
Robert Beasley
Tom Beasley
Homer Gray
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Braves
Cedeno
Dave Roberts
Redlegs
Rangers
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Dian Girard
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Stephanie Capes
South Carolina
Jan King
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Janie Teagan
Allison Grant
Tim Morrin
S. Lundquist
David Goodrowe
Larry Brown
Alice Reed
Janice Jones
Georgia
T. Jacobson
David Edwards
Dixie
Andrews
Indiana
Limestone
Fairhope
Doug Robinson
Ken Crowe
Greg Box
Elmo’ Alexander
Hollis Lovelace
Tom Grace
Dennis Black
Dewayne Littledon
Gary Kyler
Dale Lowe
Kathy
Leo Beasley
Burt Reynolds
Walt Disney
Julie Andrews
Gene Hackman
Ernest Borgnine
Thunderbird
Csv Theatre
Cis
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