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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1973

Page

16

Pearson poised to join $1 million club at Talladega

Willy Pearson seeks $13,500 to reach $1,000,000 in the Talladega 500 at Alabama International Motor Speedway on Aug 12. The Spartanburg driver needs top finishes and lap money to join Richard Petty in the exclusive earnings club as he contends for the pole in a 50-car field.

David Pearson Alabama International Motor Speedway Spartanburg S.C Wood Brothers Mercury Richard Petty Pearson Atlanta Pete Hamilton Aims Hamilton Petty Enterprises James Hylton Ramo Stott Hylton

Alabama Clinic Highlights Top National Coaching Lineup

The 41st University of Alabama Coaching School at Memorial Coliseum opens Tuesday with stars from Southern Cal, Michigan State, Delaware and Marquette headlining football and basketball staff lectures. About 800 Alabama high school coaches are expected, with all-star basketball Thursday and football Friday.

Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Memorial Coliseum Southern Cal John McKay Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Harold (Tubby) Raymond Delware Marquette al McGuire Alabama Jim Goostree AHSAA Bubba Scott Alabama High School Athletic Association H. Boyd McWhorter Alabama High School Coaches Association Hayden Riley Jim Tanara Bill Oliver Dude Hennessey Mal Moore Fellowship of Christian Athletes Ramada Inn Uofa

Fleisher Ace Highlights Canadian Open Third Round

Bruce Fleisher scored a hole in one on the par three tenth hole at 235 yards with a six iron during the Canadian Open in Montreal. The shot came in the third round on Saturday.

Montreal Bruce Fleisher

Duke Football Opens Season at Tennessee Then Hosts North Carolina

Duke begins its football schedule with a September 15 game in Knoxville against Tennessee and closes the slate with a home meeting in Durham, North Carolina versus North Carolina.

Duke Tennessee Knoxville

Baseball Day Game Times Across National and American Leagues

The schedule lists day games with starting pitchers across the National and American Leagues. Key matchups include Ruthven and Lersch for Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Murphy at Chicago, and Niekro at Houston, among others with start times from 1:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Philadelphia Ruthven Lersch M. Wallace Pittsburgh Morlan Walker St. Louis Murphy Folkers Chicago Pappas Bonham Montreal Caskey New York Sadecki Atlanta Niekro Houston Forsch Cincinnati Nelson McGlothlin San Diego Troedson Caldwell San Francisco Bradley Los Angeles Messersmith

Durocher Fines Don Wilson 300 for Uncomplimentary Remark

Houston manager Leo Durocher fines pitcher Don Wilson 300 dollars for an uncomplimentary name, citing possible suspension pending review by Astro General Manager Spec Richardson. The incident occurred as the team returned from Los Angeles after a 5-2 win over the Dodgers.

Houston Houston Astros Leo Durocher Don Wilson Durocher Wilson Houston Intercontinental Airport Astrodome Los Angeles Astros Dodgers Astro H.B Richardson Atlanta Braves

Pocono 500 Field Bids for $65,000 Title

A 40 car field led by A J Foyt Richard Petty Bobby Allison and Roger McCluskey competes in the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono International Raceway. Butch Hartman seeks victory as the spoiler with a strong USAC title bid. The 200 lap race offers about $65 000 in prize money.

Mount Pocono A.J. Foyt Richard Petty Bobby Allison Roger McCluskey Butch Hartman Pocono International Raceway McCluskey Tuscon, Ariz Hartman United States Auto Club Zanesville Ohio Ramon Stott Keokuk Iowa Stott Michigan Foyt Allison Petty Dixie Nascar Nascar Biggies Auto Racing

Local Bowling League Scores and Standings Across Night Leagues

The page lists team match results and high individual scores from multiple leagues. Notable figures include Betsy Anderson and Walter Harvey among top women and men, with high series led by Walter Harvey at 592 and Betsy Anderson at 528. Also shows weekly results, hi games, and 200+ game bowlers.

Betsy Anderson Jewell Harvey Louis Barbrey Shirley Summerford Helen Todd Jewell Terry Sonny Todd James Fuller John Griffith Raymond Woodall Roy T Walter Harvey Jimmy Barton Larry Trussell Pete Walker Otis McCoy Buck Johnson Lois Barbrey Shirley Seanmertora James Juiler Joan Griffith Don Ryan Willis Taylor Jimmy Pannell James Denton Pacers Gutter Group Dueces Largos J. Richards J. Barney J. Murphy O. Turner T. Hadley J. Barnes J Murphy B. Richards M. Foster T. Turner C. Jones D. Lection C Jones Roadrunners Dingbats Steamrollers D.T.S. Movers Vv Klutzes Hi-Lo’s Truckers Ann Blevins Sherry Campbell Joyce Sears Mary Kate Clemons Rosie Brooks D.T.S Klutzes Hi-Los Dingats Die Kegelmeister K.J Luckey Alley-Oops Freda Perry Bon Yw Ronnie Sims Bob McCormick Mickey Brown C Dutton D. Parvin J. Lewis A. Hammon S. Reid Nosers

Austin Bears Gear Pickup At Campus Dressing Rooms

Austin High head football coach Frank Sadler orders all varsity players to report to the dressing room Monday to collect equipment. Distribution times are 10 to 12 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

Austin High Frank Sadler

Girls Softball Tournament Opens Monday at Austinville Field

Thirteen teams will compete in the Girls Softball Tournament starting Monday at Austinville Field. The first game begins at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Austinville Field Parks and Recreation Dept

Girl Drowns In Swim Meet At Lake Lloyd

A 13 year old girl, Nancy Talkington of Bristol, died during the final race at a lake swim meet in Clarksburg with about 200 spectators watching. Officials were unsure if she drowned or had a fatal seizure in the water.

Clarksburg W.va Lakeloyd Nancy Talkington Bristol

Youth Football Meeting Today at City Hall

The Decatur Youth Football Association calls all officers coaches managers and officials to a 3 p.m. meeting at City Hall to review arrangements and upcoming games.

Decatur Youth Football Association City

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