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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1976

Page

16

Ferguson Debut Ends Busy Day With Cardinals Win

Joe Ferguson capped a hectic first night with St. Louis by lofting a sixth inning fly that drove in a run as the Cardinals beat Atlanta 4 3. The former Dodger traded for Reggie Smith learned he would be a catcher, backing up Ted Simmons as he joined Busch Stadium just before game time.

ST. Louis Joe Ferguson St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodger New York Cardinals Atlanta McBride Ferguson Willie Crawford Reggie Smith Busch Stadium Ted Simmons Dodgers Red Schoendienst Schoendienst Simmons Cardinal Vic Harris Phil Niekro Niekro

Burningtree Junior Boys winners photographed at awards

In the Burningtree Country Club Junior Boys Tour, winners and top finishers are named across nine flights. The photo includes Brian Overstreet, Steve Jones, Allen Gustin, Patrick Nixon, Mike Murphree, David Dunlap, Mark Trelor, Gary DiOrio, Keith Misegrades, Chris Harmon, Mike Williams, Wiley Payton, Britt Sexton, Chris Holmes, Joe Roberson, Thomas Raggure, Keith Braswell, Jimmy Martin, Benny Perry, John Simpson, Dave Saver, Tom Rohlf, Robert Workman, Randy Russell, and Larry Smith, with captions noting placements and flight designations.

Burningtree Country Club Brian Overstreet Steve Jones Allen Gustin Patrick Nixon Mike Murphree David Dunlap Mark Trelor Gary DiOrio Keith Misegrades Chris Harmon Mike Williams Wal Ly Payton Britt Sexton Chris Holmes Joe Roberson Thomas Raggure Keith Braswell Jimmy Martin Benny Perry John Simpson Dave Saver Tom Rohlf Robert Workman Randy Russell Larry Smith

Security Threats Shape Montreal Olympic Prep

NEW YORK AP Many Olympic athletes fear security measures could hinder performance in Montreal. Marty Liquori says athletes worry about transport by bus with machine guns at front and rear, plus crowded living conditions and bottlenecked elevators. He cites potential effects on focus and mood while noting some favorites may still peak in the Dream Mile events after the Games.

New York Montreal Marty Liquori America Liquori Munich John Walker Filbert Bayi Tanzania Walker Bayi Philadelphia Franklin Field Edinburgh Scotland Helsinki Finland Eamonn Coghlan Ireland Villanova Rick Wohlhuter Chicago Kenya Mike Bolt New Zealand Rod Dixon Tom Wessinghage West Germany Europe Pold Dan Shedrick Telesports International

Top Seeds Advance in Birmingham Tennis Classic

In Birmingham Alabama top seeds moved toward the quarterfinals as Pat DuPre Aniston faced a comeback loss before prevailing 2-6 6-2 6-3 over John Sadin of Charlotte Terry Moor Monroe won easily 6-2 6-3 over Steve Mott and third seed Charlie Owens Tuscaloosa edged Hugh Hyde Far Hills 6-2 6-4 in preliminary action.

Birmingham Ala Pat DuPre Anniston John Sadin Charlotte N.C DuPre Terry Moor Monroe Steve Mott la Jolla Calif Moor Charlie Owens Tuscaloosa Hugh Hyde Far Hills N.J

Foyt to return for Daytona Firecracker 400 race

A J Foyt reverses course and plans to race July 4 at Daytona after vowing not to return. He will drive a Hoss Ellington Chevrolet, citing setup for speedways and preference for consistent treatment, amid a field including Johnny Rutherford and Richard Petty.

Daytona Beach Fla A.J. Foyt Foyt Houston Daytona Indianapolis Hoss Ellington Donnie Allison Janet Guthrie Ellington Hoss Johnny Richard Petty

Sweden tops Norway 2-0 in World Cup warmup win

In Stockholm Sweden defeated Norway 2-0 in a World Cup warmup match on Wednesday night. The victory boosts Sweden ahead of the global tournament with a clean sheet and productive offense.

Sweden Norway Stockholm Argentina

AAU Boxing Saturday Night Promises Evening Card

AAU boxing headlines a 15 bout card at the 3-E Sports Center on Saturday night at 7 30. Five teams participate with admission 2 50 for adults 1 25 for children. Greg Elliott of Birmingham, a Southern AAU champ, heads the card as rival Cox a Southeastern AAU titleholder looks for a third win in their two prior meetings.

AAU 3-E Lee St Greg Elliott Birmingham Elliott Cox

Annual Engine Health Push Makes Life-Saving Checkup

A yearly, twenty-minute routine can save your engine by catching hidden issues early. The message stresses timely maintenance and proactive inspection to prevent costly failures and extend performance lifespan.

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