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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
12
The report notes Hank Aaron sits 65 behind Ruth's 714 homers, despite a slump. Aaron has 10 homers this year for 649, on track to surpass Ruth's mark as a Yankee with most home runs for one team.
Boston star Bobby Orr received medical clearance at Massachusetts General Hospital to play in the 1972 73 season after surgery to remove knee Spurs on the left knee. Orr, 24, who led Boston to the Stanley Cup while largely playing on one leg this spring, will miss the Canada Russia fall series but is optimistic about a strong comeback.
The scoreboard lists multiple teams and players across Dixie Senior and Minor leagues including Prestolite, Astros, Yankees, Dodgers, Braves, Mets, Cards, and Civic leagues. Notable names include Herb Baker, Bill McNeese, Mike Morris, J.A. Phillips, Steve Moore, and Jessie Smith who pitched a no hitter for Northwest Little League. The entries cover batters, pitchers, and fielding across divisions with wins, losses, and key stats.
AP Special Correspondent WILL GRIMSLEY reports Arnold Palmer, at Pebble Beach for the 19th U.S. Open, remains confident he can win despite recent slump and age. Palmer has trained hard with 20 straight days of practice, fears about putting, but insists he will be physically and mentally prepared for the tournament. His last major was the 1964 Masters and he has one Open title from 1960.
A potential buyer offers 1.2 million for the insolvent Memphis Pros as the ABA board resumes its annual session. If Langdon Zip Vira cola cannot complete the purchase, he may depart for Dallas. Trustees will also address the Pittsburgh Condors and Floridians moves for 1972-73, while the Memphis stockholders count exceeds 4,600 with $5 shares.
Nostalgic page notes Aaron and Jackson scoring to tie, Evans on third, Dusty Baker lofts to center as Agee misplays allowing a run. Mets drop from first in the NL East as Reuss holds six hits for Houston past Montreal. Brock’s RBI in fifth helps St. Louis edge L A while Cleveland wins with a four hitter.
Former AFL standout Shuh reflects on Los Angeles Rams near miss in the 1970s. He cites early season loss to New Orleans, a midseason defeat to Washington and coach George Allen as the turning points, with Reeves blamed for player dissatisfaction. Shuh notes the Rams’ prior success and his post football work with Roadway Express.
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