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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1972

Page

10

Yancey Wins American Golf Classic In Sudden Death Playoff

Bert Yancey outlasted Tom Olozas in a sudden death playoff at Firestone Country Club for the American Golf Classic title and a $30,000 first prize. Final round drama saw a three stroke lead slip away in humid conditions before Yancey clinched on the first playoff hole. Hale Irwin took third, Knudson and Wiechers followed, with Palmer and several stars absent from the field.

West Point Tom Olozas Yancey Alozas Hale Irwin George Knudson Jim Wiechers Chuck Thorpe Arnold Palmer Associated Press Akron Ohio Money Wings Pittsburgh Pia New Chicago Hare Irwin Montreal Nudson Philadelphia Ewe Cincinnati Cesar Eeeeee Houston Steve Meinyck Os Angeles Atlanta Jerry Heard Weesees San Francisco San Ego New York Wadkins St Louis Chica Fred Marti Los Angeles Roy Pace Dave Eichelberger Larry Ziegler Tavis Gay Brewer San Diego Dave Marr Los Ales Larry Hinson Newark Mike Hill Graham Tose Jonn Gibby Samme George Archer Julius Boros David Graham Don Bies Charlies Coody Mike Reasor Pete Rod Curl Detroit Bob Stone Baltimore Billy Maxwell Boston Bunky Henry Cleveland Milwaukee Chuck Courtney James Dent Oakland Barberoossa Ral Johnston Minnesota Kansas City Martin Bowen California Mike Spang Texas Babe Hiskey

Birthday cheers honor Red Sox fan in Martha's Vineyard

Miss Ruby Martyn aged 90 of Spring Street Vineyard Haven received birthday wishes from President Nixon and Carl Yastrzemski. Yaz signed a photo for her. she recalls Red Sox lore and lifelong fan devotion as she enjoyed fish chowder. The piece weaves baseball memories with civic moments and personal stories.

Chilmark Martha’s Vineyard Mass Ruby Martyn Spring Street Vineyard Haven Vineyard Gazette Richard M. Nixon Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Yastrzemski Red Sox Miss Martyn Spiro Agnew New England Cockles Dick Nixon Boo Ferriss Hobe Ferris Patsy Donovan Big Bill Dinneen Chicago Yaz Nixon Grover Cleveland Ron Blomberg Rogers Hornsby Cardinals Stan Musial John Gielgud Beethoven Lyeth Polo Grounds Musial Tam London United States Seattle States England Yankee Stadium Joe Dimaggio

U S Davis Cup Team Eyes Spain Czech Result

The United States Davis Cup team awaited Barcelona results from Spain versus Czechoslovakia to learn their next opponent after clinching the American Zone final with Stan Smith and Erik Van Dillen defeating Patrick Cornejo and Jaime Fillol in Santiago Chile.

Santiago Chile Barcelona Stan Smith Erik van Dillen Patrick Cornejo Jaime Fillol

United States Takes 3-0 Lead In Davis Cup Tie

Smith, Wimbledon champion from Pasadena and Southern Pines, along with Van Dillen of San Mateo, defeated Chilean pair in five sets 6-2 6-4 4-4 3-4 6-3. The U S clinched an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five, rendering today’s two singles inconsequential.

Smith Pasadena Calif Southern Pines 8.C van Dillen San Mateo United States

MOULTON SPEEDWAY RACES AND BASEBALL STAT LINES

The page lists Heat results for Moulton Speedway divisions with drivers Albert Murphy and others, followed by late model modified and amateur entrants. It also provides scattered American and National League batting leaders, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records with many names and teams.

Moulton Albert Murphy Decatur Ray Miller Eva Jewel Anderson J. B. Burton Shelbyville Tenn Larry Smith Evin Jerry Jackson Florence Franklin Blaylock Fayetteville William Haraway Rogersville Joe Overton Leo Frossian Enn Charlie Bates Cullman Don Giles Dan Pinckiey Lawrenceburg James Anderson Dora Ronny Blasingjim Dwight Tucker Athens Wayman King Bud Burscheil Hartseile Robert Lowery Jerry Eckel Bobby Collier Guy Carr Charles Riddie Moreland Ala Ronnyle — Decatur Steve Witchel Charlies Riggs Ature John Dotson Trinity Greg Quick Mike Sherrill Det Epstein Oak R.jackson D.nelson Tex Campeneris Kent Min Odom Strikeoats N Ryan Cal Loitch Cedeno Hin Williams Chi Cin Stargell Pon METS Bonds Tolan Grock Stl I Bowe Phi Sanguilien Pgh Morelos Bench Colbert Brock Morgen Nolen Marshall Man Picco Carsten Seaver

Finish of Dixie Stock Car Race in Hampton GA

Sunday's Dixie 200 stock car race results list Bobby Allison in first, Richard Petty second, and David Pearson third. Other finishers include Parson, LeeRoy Varner, Fred Lorenzen, Donnie Allison, Darrell Waltrip, Cecil Gordon, Walter Ballard, and John Sears with varied speeds and prize money.

Bobby Allison Hueytown Judy Allison Atlanta Georgia Hampton Chevrolet Richard Petty Dodge David Pearson Mercury Parson LeeRoy Varwrey Ford Fred Lienzen Olet Deve Marcis Ricdy Darrell Waltrip Cecil Gordon Moree Welter Ballard Mer . TV John Sears Plymouth Ben Arnold Buddy Arrington Charlie Roberts Johnny Halford Ron Kestowski Bill Champion Merely Bobby Maeusgrover Rey Willams Elmo Coo Coo Marin Nell Casties Frank Warren Clarence A Ed Negre Davids Richard Tom Joe Frasson Bobby Iseee Donnie Allison Dee Feustinie Jake Thomas James Hylton

Charles Krenkel Wins At Jasper Invitational

Charles Krenkel won the Musgrove Country Club Men's Invitational at Jasper by five strokes. He finished 209 (68 69 72) with Frank Vines Jr of Birmingham second at 214 and Albert Elmore of Huntsville third at 215. Dr Lioyd Nix of Decatur was second in the first flight.

Jasper Charles Krenkel Musgrove Country Club Krenkel Frank Vines, Jr Birmingham Albert Elmore Huntsville Lioyd Nix Decatur

Namath to Test Knee at Jets Camp

Jets quarterback Joe Namath reports to Hempstead training camp in New York and says he feels good and wants to get everything under way. The Associated Press notes the latest Namath Frolics at camp begin with his return and first rehearsal.

Associated Press Joe Namath New York Jets National Football League Jets Hempstead N.Y

Duane Bobick Responds To White Hope Label

Duane Bobick, in Fort Worth, shrugs off the moniker The Great White Hope saying he has been called many names. The exchange comes after questions about the nickname attached to his status in heavyweight boxing.

Denne H. Freeman Fort Worth Tex Duane Bobick

Baseball and boxing notes from major league games and trials

Carlton beat the Dodgers boosting his record to 14-6 with six strikeouts and a two-run triple sealing a 2-0 win. Bryant won his sixth straight with a four-hitter for the Giants as Seaver faltered. Wynn delivered a key Astros hit off Jenkins for a late win. Aaron drove in three Braves runs, Torrez and Moore split a doubleheader with strong outings. Bobick won through strong Olympic boxing trials in Fort Worth, while Namath prepares for knee tests and Jets practices. Colts trade, Cowboys pursue draft, and contract tensions shape pre-season chatter.

Steve Carlton Phillies Dodgers Carlton Tom Seaver Giants Ken Henderson Chris Arnold Ron Bryant Bobby Bonds Bryant Mets Seaver San Francisco Jim Wynn Chicago Astros Larry Howard Ferguson Jenkins Cubs Roger Metzger Cesar Cedeno Wynn Don Kessinger Hank Aaron Braves Cardinals Montreal Mike Torrez Balor Moore Padres Torrez Moore Jim Fairey Expos San Diego Tim McCarver RBI Bob Bailey Bobick Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali George Foreman Fort Worth Sam Munich Navy Nick Wells Bowlus Minn Wells Foreman Ali Frazier West Point N.Y United States Namath Jets Joe Rich Caster Baltimore Colts Eldridge Dickey Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Cowboys Tom Stincic New Orleans Saints Cowboys Colts Bubba Smith Colt

Connors Sweeps Buckeye Tennis Titles in Columbus

Jimmy Connors, 19, won the Buckeye singles crown by defeating Rhodesian Andrew Pattison 7 5 6 3 7 5. He teamed with Pancho Gonzales to capture the doubles title over Dick Stockton and Bob McKinley 6 3 7 5. The story notes Connors’ romance chatter with Chris Evert and mentions an upcoming match in Cleveland.

Columbus Dick Stockton Bob McKinley Connors Chris Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Rome Cleveland Miss Evert United States Australia

Hartselle Falls To Tri City In State Final

Tri City pitcher Wayne Gillingham threw a six hitter and hit a home run as Tri City defeated Hartselle 5 to 1 to win the Alabama Babe Ruth Senior state championship. Hartselle managed six singles and Glenn Watson took the loss. Tri City added two homers.

Mobile TriCity Wayne Gillingham Tri-City Alabama Hartselle Glenn Watson

Baseball's classic clash sets lineups for 1933 series

The NL starts with Johnny Bench Joe Morgan Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Lee May and Don Kessinger as starters while the AL features Reggie Jackson Dick Allen Rod Carew Bert Campaneris Brooks Robinson Bill Freehan Bobby Murcer and Carl Yastrzemski. Earl Weaver and Danny Murtaugh announce lineups and starting pitchers as a 52 744 capacity crowd watches NBC at 8 15 p m EDT.

Johnny Bench Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates Lee May Houston Don Kessinger Chicago Cubs Reggie Jackson Oakland A Detroit Dick Allen Chicago White Sox Rod Carew Minnesota Twins Oakland Bert Campaneris Brooks Robinson Baltimore Bill Freehan New York Yankee Bobby Murcer Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Earl Weaver Danny Murtaugh NBC

A's edge White Sox in tight after late rallies

Killebrew works a walk and runs in scoring sequence with wild pitches and passed balls setting the stage for Mike Hegan to drive in the go ahead run with a sacrifice fly. Bert Campaneris adds a run scoring single as Campaneris scores after Joe Rudi and Reggie Jackson singles. Meanwhile Chicago takes two ninth inning wins over Cleveland and Wilbur Wood edges Gaylord Perry in opener. California defeats New York behind McMullen three-run homer and Kosco solo shot as Horace Clarke collects four hits.

Mike Hegan Bert Campaneris Campy Joe Rudi Reggie Jackson A's White Sox Cleveland Jay Johnstone Carlos May Dick Allen Ed Herrmann Chicago Alex Johnson Buddy Bell Wilbur Wood Gaylord Perry Ken McMullen Andy Kosco California New York Horace Clarke Yankees Angels

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