Red Raiders Club Hosts Alabama Bear Bryant Tribute
Alabama coach Bryant praised by Decatur Red Raider Club leader Dude Hennessey at Crim son Tide event. Hennessey lauded the Tide players, noted Ole Miss and LSU as tough 1966 opponents, and discussed position battles including quarterback and center roles with coach Bryant guiding the program.
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Bill Dukes
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Jim Garner
Huntsville Colts Tie District Final With 3-1 Win
Greg Maercker hurled a two hitter for Huntsville as the Colts defeated Decatur 3-1 in district play to even the best of three. Bobby Straub had two Decatur hits driving in the lone run in the seventh. Final game set for 7 30 tonight with winner advancing to regionals.
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Los Angeles
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Bob Bailey
Ernie Banks
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Merritt Strikes 12 as Twins Win 1-0 Over Senators
Jim Merritt pitched through a bases loaded jam to earn a 1-0 Minnesota victory over Washington. He struck out 12 Senators, seven in a row, tying the American League strikeout record he matched in Washington Stadium this season. The win came despite a poor start after a rough stretch, with Ken McMullen opening the third inning for Minnesota. Other AL results included Baltimore 6 Detroit 4 and Boston 7 California 3 in Thursday action.
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Mets Rise From Bottom With 14-3 Win Streak Boost
The Mets, led by Wes Westrum, beat the Giants 14-3 to extend a six game win streak and climb out of last place. Ed Kranepool Jerry Grote homered, Cleon Jones added a bases empty shot, and Dennis Ribant earned the win as Chicago, St. Louis, and Houston won elsewhere.
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