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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1971

Page

10

Road Runners and Hoopers Win Short Game Summary

Scoreboard shows relief in relief pitching with Ward 1.0020 LP. S Morgan, J Smith, S Sanford and teammates listed. Hoopers power with Ferguson and Howell contributing infield and pitching support. Road Runners and Hoopers clash for top sectional standings as players like Childers Luker Ped and Worley appear in lineups.

C. Ward S. Morgan J.smith S. Sanford S.an J. Childers Tina Luker Tishped M. Johnson S. Worley J. Ferguson A. Howell P. Anderson C.ward J. Smith Vm Pitt Tish Luker P. Nilson M. Jukner

Saturday Baseball Scores and Monday Schedule

Saturday results include Pittsburgh 4 San Diego 3 San Francisco 6 Cincinnati New York 9 Houston 3 St Louis 89 Montreal 7 1st game 14 innings Chicago 2 Philadelphia Los Angeles 2 Atlanta 1 13 innings Monday games list Chicago Pappas 10 9 at Montreal Renko 910 night St Louis Gibson 7 9 at New York Sad Decki 42 night Houston Billingham 5 8 at Philadelphia Lersch 49 night

Associated Minnesota Milwaukee Semday Boston Kansas City Pittsburgh San Diego San Francisco Cincinnati New York Houston St. Louis Montreal Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles Atlanta Pappas Renko Gibson Sadecki Billingham Lersch

Americans In Tourney Open District 1 Play at Florence

Decatur's American League All-Star Dixie Youth team faces Florence Underwood in Florence to kick off District 1 tournament play. The Americans clinched the sub district title Saturday with a 7-3 win over Decatur National. Tonight's first pitch is at 8.

Decatur Florence Underwood Florence

Athens Opens LL Tourney Kickoff At West Elementary Ball Park

Athens opens the city county little league tournament with Tanner meeting the Cards at 5 p.m. The City Youth League Association sponsors all games at West Elementary Ball Park. Tonight also features Phils vs Johnson at 6 30 and Braves vs Owens at 8.

Athens Tanner City Youth League Association West Elementary Ball Park Phils Johnson Braves Owens West Limestone Mets Piney Chapel Yanks Belle-Mina

Softball Women’s Fast Pitch Tournament Recap

In the state tournament, Road Runners lost 0 1 to Sanford with WP Sanford J. Barber and Bowling contributing key hits. Blue Jays led by D Hampton and N Duncan faced Hoopers and Bobcats in consolation action, with Vernon and Barber earning wins and Kelso piling RBIs in several at bats.

S. Sanford K. Bowling J. Barber Blue Jays D. Hampton N. Duncan D.A Carkrall Hoopers Odiesell Ors Bobcats J. Smith J. Vernon Hooper A. Howell J. Y Vetouein C. Ward J. Caddell W. Arsenault S. Kelso W. Hill P. Curtis S. Miller Eeene Hoopers Pao

Giants Top Reds as Perry Wins Opener. Niekro Shuts Dodgers

Ollie Brown and Ed Spiezio drive in runs for San Francisco in a 4-2 game with Gaylord Perry tossing nine hits. Bobby Bonds and Willie McCovey each drive in two as the Giants beat Cincinnati. Lee May homers for Cincinnati in a split doubleheader. Giants extend NL West lead to 8 1/2 games while Dodgers fall to Phil Niekro and Atlanta.

Page Arlin San Diego Ollie Brown Ed Spiezio Bobby Bonds Willie McCovey Giants Cincinnati Gaylord Perry Lee May Reds Tony Perez Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Phil Niekro Ralph Garr Braves

Decatur Triumphs In Drama Filled Tournament Closer

Decatur edges Lauderdale 2 1 to earn state tournament berth after a late rally. Wagner's double tied the game and Brown scored on a misplayed ball in the seventh as McClanahan delivered six scoreless innings and Decatur turned a triple play earlier in the contest.

Watterson Brown Wagner Brewer McClanahan Steve Barnett Lauderdale Decatur Tim Long Butch Neal Junior Witt Burt Parks

Yanks reach .500 as winning streak continues

Killebrew helped the surging Yankees win their 13th of 17 games and reach the .500 mark for the first time since May 19. California exploded for five runs in the second against Mike Cuellar to win the opener with Baltimore. Ken Berry drove in the tie breaker and John Stephenson doubled in two runs in the 13th. Wilbur Wood matched a five hitter in Chicago's first win, then the White Sox fell behind before three homers in the nightcap and a two run single by Cookie Rojas sparked Kansas City to beat Cleveland. Ken Suarez drove in the go ahead run for the Indians in the nightcap.

California Mike Cuellar Baltimore Ken Berry John Stephenson Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox Rick Reichardt Cookie Rojas Kansas City Cleveland Ken Saurez Indians

Palmer Cruises To Easy Win At Westchester Classic

Arnold Palmer captured the Westchester Golf Classic with a record 270 total, a 5 stroke margin over C L Gilbert and Hale Irwin who tied for second at 275. Palmer’s closing 68 gave 18 under par, earning $50,000 and boosting his season earnings to $164,489. Sam Snead tied for fourth at 277 and Nicklaus finished at 280 amid eye infection concerns.

Lincoln A. Werden New York Times Harrison, N. Y Arnold Palmer C. L. (Gibby) Gilbert Hale Irwin Westchester Country Club Palmer Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Sam Snead Frank Beard

Revson Triumphs in Can Am at Watkins Glen

Peter Revson 32, from New York society, won his second Can Am race in a row at Watkins Glen before 75,000 fans earning over 18 000 dollars. Mark Donohue, 34, from Media Pennsylvania, led the six hour race at the same circuit before mechanical issues and a broken suspension ended his Can Am run. Richard Petty, 33, near Randleman North Carolina, won his 132nd career race at Nashville to push toward one million dollars in earnings.

Bloys Britt Peter Revson Mark Donohue America Richard Petty Revson New York Donahue Brown University Media Petty Petty Engineering Red Clay Randleman N.C Watkins Glen N.Y Donohue the Glen Roger Pzaske Glen South Nashville Tenn McLaren Scotland Jackie Stewart St. Jovite Quebec Denis Hulme Jo Siffert Switzerland Mario Andretti Tony Adamson

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