Decatur to host 1974 Dixie Youth World Series clarified
Gayle Montgomery hinted Decatur will host the unofficial 1974 World Series with an August decision in North Charleston. Decatur Dixie Youth Baseball, the state’s largest franchise, submitted the sole bid and can cover the $20,000 budget needed, barring a collapse.
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Decatur Has It Cornered In 1974
Decatur High School dominates the local sports scene as 1974 headlines celebrate strong performances across teams. Key figures drive wins with standout games at home and away, underscoring the town’s growing athletic momentum.
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Community youth baseball grows through fundraising drive
Mitchell cites Decatur DYB ready to raise 20000 dollars for a series as Montgomery tells the National Board of Directors. The discussion highlights the scale of local youth baseball with program ad sales and ticket sales driving support.
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Bonds Sparks Giants Past Pirates In 9-7 Victory
Bobby Bonds led San Francisco with four hits including a first inning leadoff homer as the Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-7. Bonds scored four times and drove in two to help extend their winning streak to seven in a row.
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Yanks Rally After Hidden Ball Trick Ends Fifth Inning
Vic Harris and Gene Michael figure prominently in a 5-2 Yankees win as Deegan rules Harris out on the hidden ball trick for the rally ending third out in the fifth. The AL East standings shift as New York climbs behind a strong late performance.
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Spirit of America Handball Tournament Begins at Local Center
The Fourth of July Spirit of America Handball Tournament establishes a ladder system at T. C. Almon Recreation Center with ladders A B and C. Registration ends June 16 and brackets start June 18, matches due by July 3, finals July 4, no entrance fee. Doubles teams may be formed from B ladder.
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Janie Blalock Plays LPGA Championship After Suspension
Janie Blalock tees off in the LPGA Championship field of 66 at Pleasant Valley, saying her one year suspension ended May 31. She had sued the LPGA over alleged cheating marks and won an injunction to play, finishing runner up in 1972 behind Kathy Ahern and earning over $57,000 that year.
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Pleasant Valley Country Club
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