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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1975

Page

9

Free wins seventh annual Jaycees Golf at Indian Hills

Mike Free opened with a four stroke lead after eight holes and won the Indian Hills event by two strokes over Willis Wilkerson in the Jaycees Golf Tournament. Free also claimed medalist honors with a 67 after a 69 opening score and earned a spot heading to St Bernard.

Frank Brown DAILY Mike Free Willis Wilkerson Jaycees Indian Hills Free Wilkerson Sam Blevins Blevins Bobby Knowlton Knowlton Austin High St. Bernard Spirit of America Bob Free Mike Randy Emens Burt Parks Bull Terry James Garth Terry Parks Garth King F. Golson Ricky Stokes Bob Patton Ollie Carter Bill Eubanks Greg Rich B. Matsinger Bill Buchanan C. Nichols Jim O'Hara Buddy Martin J. Cochrane C. Carpenter R. White R. McClellan E. Thompson R. Livingston Gary Crowe Decatur Jaycees Gary Lloyd

Prep Stars to Go ABA Draft Set Today

Moses Malone whose teenage rookie success with the Utah Stars last season reshaped pro draft expectations stands as the focal point for today’s ABA draft. Amid high school standouts like Dwight Dawkins and Bill Willoughby NBA moves and college stars such as David Thompson and Marvin Webster loom as major draws.

New York Moses Malone American Basketball Association Malone Petersburg ABA Utah Stars National Basketball Association Dwight Dawkins Maynard Evans High School Orlando Fla Bill Willoughby Dwight Morrow High School Englewood N.J Dawkins Philadelphia 76Ers Willoughby Atlanta Hawks Bill Cartwright Elk Grove Calif University of Kentucky Cartwright University of San Francisco University of Maryland David Thompson North Carolina State Marvin Webster Frotfi Morgan

Musso Signs with Birmingham Vulcans in World Football League

Former Alabama running back Johnny Musso has signed with the Birmingham Vulcans of the World Football League after two CFL seasons with the British Columbia Lions. Lions GM Jackie Parker said the deal included cash and future player considerations. Musso spoke of mixed emotions about returning home to play before hometown fans.

Birmingham Ala University of Alabama Johnny Musso Birmingham Vulcans Musso British Columbia Lions Jackie Parker Lions Vulcans Crimson

Dodgers Lose as Luzinski Delivers for Phillies

Dodgers fall 4-3 to the Phillies after Mike Marshall struggles and Greg Luzinski homers for Philadelphia. Other NL results include Cubs over Reds 4-3, Pirates 8-6 over Braves, Mets 6-0 over Padres, Astros 8-7 over Cardinals on a Cliff Johnson ninth inning grand slam, and Expos sweeping Giants 2-1 and 5-2.

Los Angeles Dodgers Mike Marshall Walter Alston Philadelphia Greg Luzinski Marshall Phillies Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Atlanta Braves New York Mets San Diego Padres Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Cliff Johnson Montreal Expos San Francisco Giants Luzinski Cincinnati Pirates Braves Dave Parker Elias Sosa Dusty Baker Parker Rennie Stennett Mets Padres Tom Seaver Dave Tomlin Bill Greif San Diego Brent Strom Astros Cardinals Mike Garman Cesar Cedeno St. Louis Cards Luis Melendez Lou Brock Willie Davis Davis Reggie Smith Expos Giants Gary Carter Pepe

Gaylord Perry Debuted in Texas as Indians Edge Rangers 5 1

Gaylord Perry faced his former teammates in his first Texas start, but Cleveland built a 5 1 win behind Boog Powell's two run double. Kerry Dineen debuted for the Yankees in center field helping New York defeat Chicago 3 0 with Catfish Hunter limiting the Sox to four hits. Red Sox outlast Royals 8 7 while Minnesota tops Baltimore 5 4. Oakland Detroit rainout.

Gaylord Perry Kerry Dineen Young Dineen Ol’ Gaylord Gaylord Texas Perry Rangers Cleveland Indians Catfish Hunter Yanks Chicago White Sox Boston Kansas City Minnesota Baltimore California Milwaukee Oakland Detroit Yankees White Sox Dineen Thurman Munson Rick Dempsey Roy White Elliott Maddox Bobby Bonds Munson Stan Bahnsen Ron Blomberg Red Sox Royals Tim Blackwell Blackwell Steve Mingeri Rico Petrocelli Dwight Evans Twins Orioles Eric Soderholm

Pele nets first goal for Cosmos in U S debut

New York Cosmos star Pele scores his first goal for the U S team in an exhibition against Dallas. He leads the Cosmos to a 2 2 tie as Werner Roth, 4, looks on.

New York Cosmos Pele Werner Roth U. S Dallas New York United States Cosmos

Pele's U S Debut Draws Big Crowds In Exhibition

Pele's United States debut for the New York Cosmos drew 21,278 fans and global media to Downing Stadium. The 34 year old icon scored and assisted in a 2 2 exhibition tie with Dallas Tornado, showing his market appeal despite a slow first half as teammates hunted for the ball.

New York Pele United States Brazil Black Pearl Japan Costa Rica Mexico Colombia Venezuela Panama Puerto Rico Canada Downing Stadium Ebbets Field New York Yankees Belmont Park Pete New York Cosmos Dallas Tornado Dallas

Texas Wins College World Series Title Over South Carolina

Texas defeats South Carolina 5-1 to claim the College World Series crown in Omaha. Richard Wortham throws a four hitter with nine strikeouts to finish 15-1, as Texas ends a 25 year drought and matches a strong season record of 56-6.

Omaha Neb Longhorns South Carolina Richard Wortham Texas Southern Cal Cliff Gustafser Gustafson Jim Gideon Wortham

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