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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1971

Page

11

Amario Dominates Dixie West Despite Rain Shortened Night

Amarillo holds a six game lead in the Dixie Association West after a 4-2 win by Hal Jeffcoat’s staff with Dave Hernandez earning the save. Gary Mathews hit a solo homer for Amarillo as Arkansas, Charlotte and Asheville also won on a rain shortened schedule.

Associated Press Amarillo Dave Hernandez Hal Jeffcoat Giants Albuquerque Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs San Antonio Gary Mathews Eddie King Solomon Charlotte Montgomery Arkansas Jacksonville Asheville Shreveport Birmingham Savannah Columbus Memphis Jim MacDonnell Glenn Redman Mark Wiley Minnie Mendoza

Hartselle Midget Football Sign-Up Tonight at City Hall

Final sign-up for the Hartselle Midget Football League takes place at City Hall tonight from 7 p.m. Boys wishing to play are urged to attend.

Hartselle City Hall

Lamonica Ready as Lamonica Lifts Raiders in Camp

Daryle Lamonica reports to Oakland camp after a holdout, signing a multi year deal near 100000 a year and showing passing drills. Green BayDoctor says Bart Starr recovered from arm surgery and will miss at least 12 weeks jeopardizing the Packers early season plans.

Jets Mike Recht Associated Press Daryle Lamonica Oakland Raiders Green Bay Bart Starr Starr Packers Zeke Bratkowski Scott Hunter Alabama Gary Lane Oakland Lamonica Fresno Calif Blanda Stabler Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Linda Jo Metheny Aims Six Pan Am Golds In Colombia

Linda Jo Metheny, 23, Olney Illinois, star gymnast, seeks six Pan American medals in Cali Colombia after returning from a patched ankle and rib surgeries. She won five golds at Winnipeg four years ago and hopes to sweep events and share the team title. Metheny eyes Olympic glory in Munich next summer. She endured rib removal for blood flow, eight months out with an ankle sprain, and resumed in January to compete in gymnastics through Aug. 5.

Will Grimsley Cali Colombia Linda Jo Metheny Winnipeg Canada Olney Ill Munich Linda Joe University of Illinois Linda Jo Panama Roxanne Pierce Kensington, Md

Falcons Coach Praises Defense After Scrimmage

Atlanta coach Norman Van Brocklin lauded the defense led by end John Zook and rookie cornerback Tom Hayes after the first full training camp scrimmage in Greenville. He highlighted Wes Chesson as a great athlete with reliable hands following standout catches.

Greenville S.C Atlanta Falcon Norman van Brocklin John Zook Tom Hayes van Brocklin Wes Chesson Chesson

League Leaders: MLB Batting and Pitching Highlights

Major league leaders span American and National Leagues with top figures in batting runs and RBIs. Key names include Murcer Torre Stargell Brock and Jenkins Seaver while team anchors Quincy players like Melton Killebrew and Patek.

Cedeno Houst W.davis Metzger L.A Stargell Pitt H.aaron Atl Brock St.l Morgan Ellis Gullett Cin

Diamond Stars Pitching and Hitting Spark Two Wins

Jim Slaton pitched Milwaukee to its 17th shutout with a 5-0 win over Boston on three hits. Frank Robinson hit a three run homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift Baltimore 3-2 over Oakland. Dr Tony Adamle, former Browns player, leads Kent State athletic medical staff.

Associated Press Jim Slaton Brewers Milwaukee Boston Red Sox Frank Robinson Orioles Baltimore Oakland A's Tony Adamle Cleveland Browns Kent State

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