Dick Allen caps pair of homers in White Sox win over Royals
Dick Allen hit his 23rd and 24th homers as Chicago beat Kansas City, tying the major league lead with 16th win for Wilbur Wood. Horley homered for KC in the first inning, Bahnsen held Royals hitless through seven in the nightcap before Royals rallied but fell short. Nelson lined a two-out single in the eighth to spark KC’s late threat.
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Paul
Ryan
Dick Allen
Chicago
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Johnny Bench
Wilbur Wood
Horley
Bahnsen
Royals
Nelson
Ed Spiezio
Rojas
Howley
Obituary for Betty Jean Barber of Birmingham
Betty Jean Barber 40 of Birmingham died Thursday at her residence. Funeral Sunday at 4 p.m. Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev. J. P. Copeland officiating and burial at the adjoining cemetery. Gunthorth Funeral Home directing. Survivors include widower Orbie Barber Jr. and six daughters Barbara McMurry Tammy Barber Carmen Barber Shelia Barber Lisa Barber. a son Billy Ray Barber. mother Lois Dobbs. sister Chris Ricks. five grandchildren. body remains at 713 3rd Ave. SE Decatur until processional to church. Burial for Burris Athens: two sons Bryant Hendrix Thomas Hendrix. nine grandchildren. great grandchild. sister Corlee Hill. Nephews pallbearers. Mrs Hendrix was a Baptist.
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Betty Jean Barber
Birmingham
Walnut Grove Baptist Church
J. P. Copeland
Gunthorp
Orbie Barber Jr
Barbara McMurry
Pinson
Betty Atkins
Detroit
Mich
Tammy L. Barber
Carmen D. Barber
Shelia R. Barber
Lisa J. Barber
Billy Ray Barber
Lois Dobbs
Decatur
Chris’ Ricks
3Rd Ave
Bucs fall behind as Bateman wins it for Phillies in ninth
Whitey Herzog comments on Cubs' chances as they sit fourth in the East ten games back. Cincinnati keeps momentum with an 11th straight showing, while Philadelphia clinches a ninth inning win with John Bateman driving home the decisive run.
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John Bateman
Phils
Whitey
Cubs
Bud reflects on a night of honors and gifts
After hearing congratulations from Owens and Morgan County dignitaries, Bud received awards including the first annual Chris Schenkel Medallion, a TV, a new suit and a U.S. Savings Bond. He praised the moment as one of the greatest nights of his life.
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Harriette
Eunice
Jerry
Owens
Newton
Morgan County
Chris Schenkel
U.S
Bud
DYB District Tourney Set for State Berth in Decatur
R Tucker handed a defeat as DYB walked away with a win. The forthcoming DYB District Tournament awards a state tournament berth. The state event will be hosted by Decatur's American All-Stars in Decatur in August.
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R. Tucker
Decatur
Reds rally as Bench Perez power pace to late win
The Reds built a four run first inning with two run doubles by Johnny Bench and Tony Perez. Darrel Chaney hit a two run homer in the seventh for his first of the season as Cincinnati stretched its West Division lead over Houston to seven games by defeating the Padres.
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Johnny Bench
Tony Perez
Darrel Chaney
Padres
Reds
Houston
Baseball Today East and West Standings and Friday Schedule
National League East standings and results from Thursday highlight a 8-2 Cincinnati win over San Diego and 8-2 St Louis over Montreal. In the West Los Angeles beat Houston 6-3 as New York defeated Pittsburgh 1-0 in a 10 inning opener. Friday games feature Chicago at Philadelphia and New York at Pittsburgh with multiple interleague matchups across San Francisco Atlanta and Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
New York
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Chicago
Montreal
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Houston
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Francisco
San Diego
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Carlton
St. Louis Cwise
Stoneman
Ellis
Bryant
Barr
Niekro
Schueler
Kirby
Simpson
Downing
Wilson
Funeral services for Mrs. E B Hendrix at Peck Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. E B Hendrix 86 of Summerford Nursing Home who died Thursday will be Saturday at 2 30 p m at Peck Funeral Home Chapel Rev Lawrence Maines officiating with burial in Rice Cemetery Arab Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include daughters Mrs A F Roan Birmingham and Mrs L T two
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Falkville
E. B. Hendrix
Summerford Nursing Home
Peck Funeral Home
Lawrence Maines
Rice Cemetery
A. F. Roan
Birmingham
L. T
Southern League Results Spark Five Team Showdown
Savannah beat Knoxville 5 to 3, Jacksonville triumphed over Birmingham 6 to 2, Montgomery won 10 to 4 against Asheville. Charicote at Columbus postponed due to rain with Birmingham at Jacksonville and Knoxville at Savannah plus Charicote at Columbus rescheduled.
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Savannah
Knoxville
Jacksonville
Birmingham
Montgomery
Asheville
Columbus
Associated Press
Charlotte
Dixie Youth Sub-District Tournament Moves In
Cullman American hosts Decatur National in Sub-District action with Cullman securing hits from D Kuyhendall and J Smith while R Reeves, J Taylor and M Bolan contribute in a tight early Dixie Youth baseball clash. Tim Vela mans the mound for Cullman as Fowler Frost and Watts also notch runs and outs.
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M. Bolan
R. Tucker
Cullman
D. Kuyhendall
J. Smith
R. Reeves
J. Taylor
Tim
Public Hearing on Air Pollution Rules for Tri County District
The Tri County District Boards of Health propose rules to curb air pollution in Lawrence Limestone and Morgan Counties under Alabama Act of 1971 A public hearing is set for Tuesday August 22 1972 at 2 00 p m CDT in the Tri County Health Center auditorium 510 Cherry Street NE Decatur Alabama The hearing is open to the public and written submissions are invited to Hearing Officer Tri County District Boards of Health P O Box 850 Decatur Alabama 35601 Copies of the proposed rules are available on request from Tri County District Health Service P O Box 850 Decatur 3560 28 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Housing Authority of Decatur invites sealed bids for Rooting Replacements at STERRS HOMES ADDITION Project No 48 5 Bid opening 2 00 PM CDT Tuesday August 1 1972 Office of Housing Authority 100 Wil on Street NE Decatur Alabama 100 WIL ON STREET NE Decatur Alabama read aloud at bid opening Aycock Neville Architects file plans at Decatur office
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Tri-County District Boards of Health
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Lawrence, Limestone
C.D.T
Tri-County
Tri-County District Health Service
P. O
Alabama
Housing Authority
Decatur
Sterrs Homes
City of
C. T
Housing Authority OF
Wil ON Street
N. E
Aycock
Brookhaven Baptist Softball Team Routs St Anns In Contest
Brookhaven Baptist scores two runs in the first inning and dominates St. Anns with strong pitching by Holmes and decisive hits from Troxier McCollum and Pridmore. St Anns counters with D Howard and M Hampton homeruns as OD Howard and Ward chase the game.
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Brookhaven Baptist
St. Ann‘s
Bid Notice for Housing Authority of Decatur Alabama Projects
The Housing Authority of the City of Decatur announces bids from F W Dodge Corp and Birmingham Builder's Exchange among others for a project. Documents cost 15 dollars per set with refund on return. bids require a five percent bid bond and may need performance and labor bonds. Equal employment opportunity and wage provisions apply. Bids over 20000 must be licensed under Alabama law. The authority may reject any bid or waive formalities. Executive Director C R Neill signs. July 14 to July 28 dates referenced.
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F. W. Dodge Corp
Birmingham
Alabama
F.W. Dodge Corp
Montgomery
Huntsville
Atlanta
Georgia
Birmingham Builder's Exchange
Housing Authority
Decatur
City of
U. S
State of Alabama
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Morgan County Alabama
Public sale is set for August 11 1972 at the Morgan County Courthouse in Decatur to satisfy the mortgage on Lot 9 Block B Mason Acres Subdivision Hartselle Morgan County Alabama. The sale proceeds pay the debt costs and a reasonable attorney fee with notice of redemption and subdivision restrictions. Federal National Mortgage Association is the holder. Ieee Attorneys at Law Huntsville Alabama.
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Alabama
Morgan
William J. Keenum
Nyoka Keenum
Morgan County
Jacksonville National Bank
Charter Company
Federal National Mortgage Association
Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act
Decatur
Hartselle
State of
Mason Acres
County of
United States
Notice to Contractors Invitation to Bid for Decatur street work
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Decatur Alabama until 7 00 P M CDT on August 7 1977 for construction of public improvements including streets and sanitary sewers in Thrasher Subdivision. Plans specifications and contract documents may be inspected at the City Clerk Office and obtained from North Alabama Engineering Co for 25 00 per set with 15 00 non returnable if not returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening.
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Decatur
Alabama
Thrasher
City of
City of Decatur
North Alabama Engineering Co., Inc
8Th Avenue
N. E
Foreclosure Sale Notice for Huggins Mortgage in Morgan County
Default on the February 23 1972 mortgage by Charlies B. Huggins and Eunice M. Huggins to Laula N. Hooper triggers sale under power of sale. Lova Nengo will auction public outcry at the Morgan County Alabama courthouse in Decatur on August 21 1972 to satisfy the debt, describing Part of Lot 83 fronting Wilson Avenue and Sycamore Street with fixtures.
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Charlies B. Huggins
Eunice M. Huggins
Laula N. Hooper
Morgan County
Alabama
Lova Nengo
Decatur
Wilson Avenue
Pond Street
Sycamore Street
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Decatur, Ala
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Charles E. Gunthorp
Audrey O'Brien
Richard C. Lee
Dennis N. Davis Thomas Posey
Dewayne
Rod’ Cameron
Harry Raley Councilman
Dennis L Wallace
Mr. Nebo Baptist Church
W Wacker
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Holly St
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Mooresville
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Betty St
Sears
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A.L. Woods
Woodard
Cncrete
5Th Ave
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Jim
Anderson
Johnston, SE
Nelson’s. Moving Service
North Alabama
First Federal Savings
Mcculloch
Decatur Lockmaster & Safeco
2Nd Ave
Bank St
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Eee
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Bobby Turney
Athens
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Baker House
N. Ala
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