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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1972

Page

12

U S divers finalize Olympic lineup for Munich

The United States Olympic diving squad for Munich was finalized after three days of trials at Oakton Pool Park Ridge. Janet Ely Cindy Potter and Micki King claimed all three women’s berths while Mike Finneran earned dual spots for springboard and platform alongside teammates Dick Rydze Craig Lincoln Rick Earley and David Bush. Lincoln won the men’s springboard title and Bush placed third in platform with Rydze earning silver in platform.

Chicago United States Mike Finneran Hobie Billingsley Indiana University U.S Munich Oakton Pool Park Ridge Janet Ely Albuquerque N.M Cindy Potter Houston Tex Micki King U.S. Air Force Finneran Ohio State Columbus David Bush University of Wisconsin Lesley Rydze Earley Lincoln Bush

Baseball doubleheader opens with Reds, Giants split

In Cincinnati, Ross Grimsley blanked San Francisco on eight hits as the Reds won the opener four runs early against Juan Marichal. The Giants bounced back in the nightcap with five runs in the 10th off reliever Clay Carroll. Tito Fuentes drove in the tie breaking run with an infield hit and Ed Goodson added a three run pinch triple. Bobby Bonds homered for the Giants first run and Jim Barr pitched the full game. In Atlanta, Earl Williams and Mike Lum each drove in three as the Braves routed the Dodgers and Hank Aaron moved to fourth on the all time runs list while Frank Robinson homered for L A.

Ross Grimsley San Francisco Reds Juan Marichal Giants Clay Carroll Tito Fuentes Ed Goodson Bobby Bonds Jim Barr Earl Williams Mike Lum Atlanta Los Angeles Ralph Garr Jim Brewer Williams Braves Frank Robinson Dodgers Hank Aaron Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Willie Mays

Zarley and Hiskey Face Long Pro Tour Struggles

Zarley and Hiskey, weekly Bible study group colleagues, have endured long careers with limited wins over a decade. Hiskey sits 100th on the season money list with about $13,000 entering the tournament.

Hiskey Zarley

Hayward Lumberjack winner takes all around title

Sven Johnson of Jewett City Conn won the all around title in the International Lumberjack Tournament held Sunday in Hayward Wisconsin. Johnson topped competitors from several states, claiming the event’s top honor and prize money.

Baseball Scoreboard Showdowns Across Camps Tonight

Scoreboard lists New York Gardner 2-0 and Peterson 10-11 facing Baltimore Dobson 12-9 and Alexander 5-5 in late afternoon action. Kansas City Nelson 3-4 visits California Ryan 12-8 while Bahnsen 12-11 meets Minnesota Blyleven 9-12. Tuesday games include Kansas City at Oakland and Minnesota at Texas.

New York Gardner Peterson Baltimore Dobson Alexander Kansas City Nelson Californie Ryan Bahnsen Minnesota Blyleven Oakland Texas Detroit Boston Chicago California Milwaukee Parsons Cleveland Tidrew Lamb Pattin Leitch Paul Bive

Evert Earns Revenge In Cleveland Bonne Bell Cup

Australians lose grip as Chris Evert dominates Evonne Goolagong 6 0 in the third set after a 6 3 4 4 loss. Evert vows to turn pro on her 18th birthday, while crowds set records for women’s tennis events in Cleveland.

Cleveland Ohio United States Chris Evert Evonne Goolagong Miss Goolagong Miss Evert Bonne Bell Forest Hills Margaret Court Australia

Coleman Named By Reds Fans Hall of Fame Inductee

Cincinnati AP Gordy Coleman, eight season Reds first baseman, elected to the Reds Hall of Fame by fans at Riverfront Stadium. Coleman now heads the Reds speakers bureau and was acquired from Cleveland in 1959, posting a lifetime .273 average.

Cincinnati Gordy Coleman Cincinnati Reds Reds Riverfront Stadium Coleman Cleveland Indians

Fire Strikes At Killebrew House

A basement fire damaged the new $150,000 Prior Lake home of Minnesota Twins first baseman Harmon Killebrew with extensive smoke damage. No injuries occurred as Elaine Killebrew and three daughters slept. Harmon and two sons were away. Fire officials blamed an electrical equipment short.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Prior Lake Minnesota Twins Harmon Killebrew Elaine Killebrew

Casey Stengel Observes Second Birthday With Cake Tales

Glendale, California AP Casey Stengel marks his 82nd birthday recounting legends of past birthdays in Kansas City and Milwaukee. He recalls a huge cake at a ballpark and a war era pitcher swap. Casey and Edna plan three celebrations including Cooperstown honors Aug 6-7 and an Old Timers' dinner in San Diego Aug 17-18.

Glendale Calif Kansas City Casey Stengel Charles Dillon Stengel Casey Stengel Milwaukee Bill Veeck Islands Puerto Rico Stengels Edna Robin Hood Inn Joe Cronin Cooperstown N.Y San Diego Buzzie Bavasi Padres

Panama’s Pinder Wins Bantamweight World Title

Enrique Mar vel Pinder of Panama defeated Rafael Herrera of Mexico in a 15 round decision to become the new world bantamweight champion. Pinder was hurt in the ninth but stayed unbeaten with a 35-4-1 record. Herrera fell to 37-5-2. Pinder earned 7500 dollars, while Herrera collected 75000 plus 40000 for TV rights.

Panama Enrique Marvel Pinder Rafael Herrera Mexico Herrera

Scott Wins 35 and Over Clay Court Final Title

Gene Scott of New York defeated Dr. Richard Raskind of New York 6-3 6-1 to win the singles final at the Men's 35 and over National Clay Court Tennis Championships held Sunday in Manhasset New York.

Manhasset N.Y Gene Scott New York Richard Raskind

Navy Football Opens Spring Practice With 37 Lettermen

Navy's football team opens spring practice admitting 37 lettermen from last season. The program aims to build experience across positions as coaches evaluate depth and potential starters for the upcoming campaign.

Navy

Krenkel Wins Alabama Amateur Golf Title in Montgomery

Charles Krenkel, 23, of Birmingham, held a one-stroke lead entering the final round at the 56th Alabama Amateur Golf Tournament at Montgomery Country Club. He shot an even par 210 over 54 holes, securing his 11th win of the year and signaling a move to the pro circuit in September.

Montgomery Ala Montgomery Country Club Charlies Krenk Birmi Philip Hancock Greenville Charles Huntsville Don Blanton Selma Jimmy Parish Cam Hordieres Jim Blannen Layne Wallock Jimmy Ryan Rr Greenville Albert Elmore Jr Bow Lowery Jr Alan Pate Birmingham Bucky Hancock Greenville Dumas Auburn Robert Purdy Bill Hamrick Tom O'Melia Thomasville Tommy Burns Yde McLendon Uscaloosa Gary Beers Ed Davis Billy Pomeroy David Schulz Prattville Travid Hudson Jr Jasper Charles Krenkel Alabama Troy Mike Griffin Krenkel St. Bernard College

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