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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
7
Philadelphia trumped Atlanta 4-3 as Larry Bowa started the eighth with a triple and scored the go ahead run on Pete Koegel’s single. The Phillies erased a 3-1 deficit with a seventh inning rally, while Rico Carty and Dusty Baker homered for the Braves.
Philadelphia outfielder Willie Montanez was out at home in the third inning on a double by Greg Luzinski against Atlanta Friday night. Braves' defense prevented the run in a tight at bat.
Jimmy Jamieson shot a 69 to reach 136 after two rounds and grab the 36 hole lead as flu struck Lee Trevino withdrew. Jamieson carded an ace on the 125 yard ninth hole and held a one stroke edge over Bob Murphy, with Chi Chi Rodriguez, Lou Graham and Jerry Heard close behind at 139 to 140. Murphy, who had led earlier, sought coaching help from Conrad Rehling to fix flaws in his game.
Riva Ridge the 8 5 favorite and Key To The Mint meet in the 125000 added Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Eight other colts including No Le Hace Smiling Jack and Cloudy Dawn join the 1 12 mile test with post positions set and odds led by 4-1 for No Le Hace 6-1 for Smiling Jack. Post time at 5 35 p m EDT with CBS coverage and 93 540 to the winner in a 10 horse field.
Avery Brundage indicated it is doubtful Hunter can compete in the Summer Games as his manslaughter sentence and Olympic Rules integrity raise questions. US officials had previously approved his Pan American Games bronze in flyweight, but image concerns persist ahead of trials July 19–22 at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
AUBURN ALA AP Douglas N Barfield long time Clemson offensive backfield coach hired as Auburn football assistant. Auburn athletic director Jeff Beard and coach Ralph Shug Jordan said Barfield will report after June 15. He previously coached at Southern Mississippi and four high schools before joining Clemson in 1970. He cited family and opportunity as reasons for the move.
Sharon Miller of Battle Creek Michigan shoots a two day total of 144 after carding a 72 in the second round at Pleasant Valley Country Club Sutton Massachusetts. Kathy Farrer struggles with a 90 Friday left her 171 two day total and far back.
Decatur's Men's Tennis Association will host Florence in a Delano court match starting at 9 a.m. Six singles and three doubles set to be played, with expected three hour duration. Captain John Burnette led the team after a loss at Florence earlier this year. teammates include Roger Gratwick Ted Tholm Brent Miller, and Jimmy Johns and George McCrary.
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