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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1972
Page
8
Sports Editor Billy Mitchell notes University of Alabama basketball under C M Newton, who since two summers ago built a program through state recruiting and exhibition tours. Newton cites Hudson Odoms and Garrett as returnees with freshmen promise, aiming for SEC title and strong depth this season.
Cubs owner Phil Wrigley announced Leo Durocher has stepped down as manager. Carroll Whitey Lockman, now vice president and director of player development, will manage through the season. John Holland said Durocher may work as a consultant. Wrigley was unhappy with the club’s 10 game deficit in the NL East.
Burbank California AP reports Harry Caponi father of professional golfers Donna Young and Janet LePera died of a stroke at age 49. Caponi was known as the parent of two touring players and his death is noted in the sports community.
Atlanta AP Bob Gibson reluctantly agrees to start for the National League against Jim Palmer of the American League in the 43rd All-Star Game at Atlanta Stadium. Gibson says he would rather pitch one inning in relief to avoid disrupting his season. Palmer, silent before the game, faces NL starter Gibson as 52,744 fill the stands with millions watching at home.
Pro Football Roundup reports Joe Namath will not play in exhibition games until he signs a Jets contract. Jets open preseason Aug. 5 vs 49ers in Jacksonville. Namath seeks a record $250,000 yearly deal as negotiations drag.
Professional golfer Gene Littell, after cancer surgery on April 5, shot a one under par to win the Armstrong Cork Co Invitational at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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