Expos Top Cardinals 3 1 as Gibson’s streak ends
Montreal battered Bob Gibson for three first inning runs and Bill Stoneman held St. Louis to five hits as the Expos defeated the Cardinals 3-1 Friday. Gibson failed to retire a batter on his own in the opening frame, with two attempted Expos steals thwarted and Tim Foli grounding out to end the inning. Ron Hunt started with a single, moved to second on a Bailey walk, Jim Farey followed with a run-scoring single, and Hunt scored on the play.
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McClanahan Posts 20th Win In All Star Dixie Run
McClanahan notches his 20th win as Decatur blanks Southside 5 0 in the Dixie Senior League All Star State Tournament opener. He strikes out eight, walks one over seven innings after finishing 11 0 in Dixie play and 9 1 in high school season. Decatur faces Gulf Coast next at 6 p.m. with Jim Spiceland pitching.
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Bailey Caught Stealing Third Sparks MVP Winner Moment
Bailey was caught attempting a steal of third base during the MVP winner sequence. Ron Fairly followed with a soft liner to left, driving in Fairey and helping secure the late scoring opportunity.
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Baseball Roundup hits from two leagues and a rainout
In the Mets and Braves games Earl Williams Darrell Evans and Paul Casanova powered a 4 3 Braves win over the Giants in a twilight doubleheader opener. Joe Torre doubled twice for St Louis and Ken Singleton drove in Fairly with a double. The Mets beat the Yankees 6 5 as Bob Montgomery homered with two aboard off Sparky Lyle in the ninth to cap a Boston rally. Stoneman earned his ninth win while Gibson fell to 11 6 with nine Montreal hits. The twinbill’s second game was rained out after a 50 minute delay with Atlanta leading 1 0.
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Decatur to Host SEAAU Swimming and Diving Meet
Decatur will host the Southeastern Amateur Athletic Union swimming and diving championships at Point Mallard Park from August 17 to 22, drawing 900 to 1,000 boys and girls from Alabama Tennessee north Georgia and northern Florida for over 125 events. Swimmers compete Aug 17 18 19 while diving Aug 21 22 with Aug 20 as open day. The event is a prestige meet and a step toward attracting national championships with a bid already submitted for the 1973 AAU Swimming Championships.
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Gilbert Wadkins share second round lead in PGA Team Championship
Gibby Gilbert and rookie Lanny Wadkins shot seven under par 64 to grab a share of the second round lead at the PGA National Team Championship in Ligonier Pennsylvania. Their 36 hole total reached 130, twelve under par.
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Simpson Signs Multiyear Pact With Buffalo Bills
The Bills signed running back Dr Simpson to a new multiyear contract taking effect next year. Simpson, 1968 Heisman winner from USC, had indicated a West Coast desire but praised owner Ralph Wilson and coach Lou Saban for changing the club’s direction. He declined to reveal terms beyond noting it is for many years and significant money.
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Moulton Whips DYB Nationals in Sub-District Final
Moulton defeated Decatur National 7 to 2 to force a final championship contest in Cullman and secure a berth in next week's district tournament. Billy Terry earned the win, Gary Hester took the loss, while Mike Bolan and Richard Seymour homered for Decatur. Moulton had 10 hits and exploded for four runs in the second inning.
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