Auburn Day in Decatur Opens Orange and Blue Spirit
Morgan County Auburn Alumni Association president Gene Moore with decorating committee members Mrs. Gene Moore Mrs. Lloyd Nix and others prepare Auburn Day in Decatur. Committee members include Mrs. Emory Baker and Mrs. Sandra Lansing as they display the team colors for the event.
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Auburn Alumni Banquet Planned in Decatur Wednesday
Auburn alumni gather in Decatur for an AU Alumni Banquet at the Decatur Inn Wednesday at 7 with host Gary Sanders emceeing. Ralph Shug Jordan, David Langner, Bill Newton, Benny Smey, Bobby Davis, Bobby Freeman, Sam Mitchell, and Morris Savage attend. Redus Collier Scholarships will honor three Morgan County students. tickets are five dollars.
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Shug) Jordan
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Phillies and Carlton blank Pirates in NL action
Steve Carlton worked six hits and 10 strikeouts to lead the Phillies past the Pirates 10 0. Vic Davalillo's baserunning fluke preserved the shutout in the seventh as Dave Cash lined a ball that deflected off umpire McSherry. Carlton’s win improves to 10 11 with a 3 98 ERA. Cubs beat Cardinals 3 1 Dodgers 5 2 Expos sweep Mets 10 5 2 Braves top Astros 7 3.
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Bibby Throws No Hitter as Rangers Top A’s 6 0
Texas pitcher Jim Bibby blanked Oakland for 9 innings in a 6 0 win. He struck out 13 and earned a $5 000 raise from owner Bob Short after the no hitter. Jeff Burroughs hit a grand slam and Bill Sudakis added a solo shot in the first inning.
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Dixie Youth District I Tournament Postponed Then Rescheduled
Rain forced a postponement of the Dixie Youth Baseball District I tournament opening games Monday. A full slate resumes today at Aquadome Fields with American League matchups Green Hill versus Limestone County and Albertville versus Central Florence, followed by loser and winner bracket games. Central League features Decatur Americans versus Centre and Decatur Nationals against DeKalb.
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Bibby no-hits A's as Rangers win 6-0 in Oakland
Jim Bibby, a former Mets farmhand once linked with Nolan Ryan, threw Texas first no hitter to beat the Oakland A's 6-0 in Oakland Coliseum. He struck out 13, earned a $5,000 raise, and credited Whitey Herzog for the chance to pitch. Bibby, 28, has eight weeks with Texas, posting a 54 record including a one-hitter and two-hitter wins.
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Mark Custer Promotes Home Improvement Loan Proposals
Mark Custer at First State endorses home improvement loans for add ons repairs and paint ups. He encourages applicants to say yes to loans that fit their needs for house upgrades and financing options.
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