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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1971

Page

8

Morrall Leads Colts to 14-10 Halftime Edge Over All-Stars

Earl Morrall throws two touchdown passes to Ray Perkins and Tom Matte as Baltimore builds a 14 10 halftime lead at Soldier Field. Dan Pastorini struggles for the College All-Stars with limited completions as penalties and stout defense stall the attack.

Chicago Earl Morrall Baltimore Soldier Field Morrall Ray Perkins Collegians Morall Colts Tom Matte O’brien Julius Adams Texas Southern Jack Youngblood Florida Pastorini

Youth Baseball Scores Include Tri City Victory and Decatur Setback

In a youth baseball recap, Tri City defeated Decatur 4 to 1 with J Spiceland earning the win and Filling taking the loss. B Fuqua pitched for Tri City in another game where Indians faced White Sox with no hits recorded. The night featured delays from rain and a range of player lineups including Red Burns Wood and Kimbrell. The Boys Club Junior team posted a Senators contest where Wood and Rhodes pitched.

Martin B. Fuqua W. Maiphius Indians Burt Fuqua Ricky Allen Eddy Wilson Billy Wilson Oliver Heard White Sox Senators T. Wood F. Rhodes Chris Red Scott Burns Tyler Wood

Namath Eyes Better Footwork at Jets Camp

In Hempstead New York AP reports Namath focused on improving footwork after a wrist injury kept him out last season. He connected on about 65 percent of his throws in practice despite the rainout. Also All Pro DT John Elliott signed his Jets contract Friday.

Profit Signs Falcon Contract With Falcons Top Pick

Atlanta Falcons announce No 1 draft choice Joe Profit a running back from Northeast Louisiana signed a multi year contract in the six figure range. Profit to report Saturday for training camp in Greenville South Carolina after All Star game Friday night in Chicago. Louisiana State Sen Billy Brown of Monroe represented Profit in negotiations.

Atlanta Atlanta Falcons Joe Profit Louisiana Falcon Greenville S.C Chicago Billy Brown Monroe Profit Falcons

Jackie Stewart Sets Hot Pace at German Grand Prix Practice

Jackie Stewart piloted his Tyrell-Ford V-8 to an average speed of 116.5 mph during Friday practice in Adenau for the 33rd German Grand Prix.

Adenau Germany Scotland Jackie Stewart

Palmer Nicklaus lead with a rain delayed nine under 62 in team golf

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus shot a combined nine under par 62 to lead the PGA National Team Championship at Laurel Valley. They posted a one stroke edge over Orville Moody and Bruce Crampton, with Palmer scoring an eagle at the 10th and Nicklaus contributing three birdies including late birdies on 16 and 17.

Associated Press Ligonier, Pa Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Palmer Orville Moddy Bruce Crampton Moddy Bob Goalby Art Wall Tom Weiskopf Bert Yancey Dale Douglass Hale Irwin Dave Stockton Bob Lunn Bob Payne Les Peterson Lee Trevino Howie Johnson Laurel Valley Golf Club Nicklaus Bird

Underwood, Florence Triumph In Dixie Youth Tilt

In a district Dixie Youth game Florence beats Decatur as Berry drives in a three run homer in the fifth inning. Buss Terry gave Decatur six innings allowing five hits while fanning ten.

Decatur Steve Meeks Joe Speakman Underwood Moore Berry Florence DIXIE Russ Lindsey Russ Ter Lindsey Tronsee

Gymnastics Workshop Opens at Athens College

Athens College hosts the first area gymnastics workshop beginning Monday with guest instructor Miss Janet Clough of Nashville Tennessee. Dr Albert Long head of the physical education department and workshop director notes registration at 8 30 a m and classes start at 9 a m in the Health and Physical Education Center for a five day program.

Athens Athens College Janet Clough Nashville

Indian Hills Dogfights Set at Golf Club

A dogfight event will be held at Indian Hills Golf Club every Saturday and Sunday afternoon through summer. The entry fee is $3 with teams chosen by blind draw and merchandise prizes awarded to each team member.

Indian Hills Golf Club

Alabama Rec and Park swim dive results 1971 finals

Alabama Recreation and Park Society state swimming and diving meet results list numerous boys and girls events across age groups. Standouts include Michael Marmann and Linda Marmann in younger events, with multiple clubs such as FST CST TAL DSA JST and Auburn Tallassee Florence and Sylacauga appearing among top finishers.

Alabama Recreation and Park Society Michael Marmann DSA DP Yee Veavitt Jimmy Potter FST Linda Marmann Peggy King CST Carolyn Trotter TAL Sherrie Woods Kim Hunt Susan Pierce JST Lee Handley Eerip Serv Hee Kevin Woods Eddy Turner CST Camuiebas Ricky Atkins Martin Patterson Brad Donnelly Kevin Barrett Eas Mary Davis Kim McFall Judy Therion Edie Hurt Syl Eresa Noa Pam Richter DST Mary Jane Vickers Cecilia Hodgkins Connie Whitman Freddie Hewitt Eddie Sims Mike Hannon Joe Wolff Tommy Stephens Mike Weaver Mike Waldheim Joe Jones ORD Robbie Gibbs Sy L David Veasey Jim Leavitt Mary Bailey Patteroe le Ann Donilon Debbie Hunt Cindy Bowers Leigh Hardwick de Medley Alee Suzy Tucker Jenny Washburn Susannah Gaines Gonas Paulson Osa Robin Teeter Jan Emfinger Joe Warren Mike Gunner Lovie Dader Lorence Ben Polidoro AST Tur Rich Thompson Tallassee Rusty Glass SYL Auburn Jan Roberts Marty Hunt Powee Pains Althe Key Diane Fluker Martha Sue Hun Carlene Clark Cullman Susan Smith Jill Hagan JYL Opelika O$t Rene Weaver Judy Thorton Rane Weaver Sen Florence Pat Bownes Ofao Tommy Cochran Danny Feldman J.D. Auburn Lyle Hammac Jamie Hardwick Tellassee Joe Wollt Pam Donley Joe Leavill Bridget Bownes Talladega TST Geanne Elder Pie Low Mark Brown Jett Powe Peter Hughes Jasper Paul Clos Taladier Lori DeDuk Dino Harper Cindy Buettner Patti Shands Susan Ith Kathy Samford

Duane Thomas Keeps Cowboys Trade Fight Live

Dallas holdout Duane Thomas said he would report to training camp but changed his mind, citing spiritual reasons. He repeated demands for a trade and accused club president Tex Schramm of pressuring him, while Schramm defended the team’s stance and focus on football.

Dallas Duane Thomas Cowboys Thousand Oaks Calif Dallas Times Herald Times Herald Steve Perkins Thomas Los Angeles Perkins National Football League Texas Schramm Schramm Duane

Expos top Astros in twilight opener as Bailey drives in two

Montreal Expos beat the Houston Astros 7-4 in the first game of a twilight doubleheader. Bob Bailey and Bobby Wine each drove in two runs while Ron Hunt scored on a Fairly grounder to open the scoring.

Montreal Bob Bailey Bobby Wine Montreal Expos Houston Astros Expos Ron Hunt Ron Fairly Hunt Nelson Marcelino Lopez Senators Elliot Maddox Frank Howard Jeff Burroughs Maddox Dick Bosman Howard Brewers Bob Heise Bobby Mitchell

Former Auburn Star Retiring from Pro Football

Former Auburn standout Bill Cody has left the Minnesota Vikings training camp and announced his retirement after five NFL seasons. Cody, who sought a trade from the Saints last season, played for Detroit briefly before four seasons with New Orleans and now aims to pursue sales or coaching opportunities.

Metairie Bill Cody New Orleans ‘Saints Minnesota Viking Cody Auburn Detroit Saints

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