No Hitter Pitched In Decatur Little League
Phil Sullivan threw the first National League no hitter of the season as his Braves crushed the Cubs 9 2. He batted 3 for 3 with a home run a double and a single and scored four runs while walking four times. Ricky Freeman took the loss after allowing 13 hits and 9 strikeouts.
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Bill Bibb
Frankie Horn
Don Jones
John Brooks
Jeff Pittman
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Indians
Mark McClanahan
Deadline Set For Jaycee Tennis And Golf Tournaments
The Decatur Jaycees announce deadlines and entry details for the annual Jaycee Junior Tennis and Junior Golf Tours. Tennis events run June 27 and 29 at Delano Park. golf events June 28 and 30 at Decatur Country Club with state and national progression for winners.
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Indians and Tigers Triumph in Dixie League Action
The Indians defeated the Cardinals 10-0 behind Wally Terry who tossed a two hit shutout. John Bechtel’s running catch saved the gem and started a double play at first. The Tigers beat the Reds 13-2 with Mike Hennesy winning and Stanley Austin taking the loss. Mike Williams delivered a triple for the Tigers.
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Joey Elliott
Brad Baggett
Doug Fisher
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Mike Sparkman
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Mike Hennesy
Stanley Austin
Frankie Roden
Mike Williams
Ledbetter
Jimmy Garner
Angels Tame Mudcat Grant For First Win Of The Year
California Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 as Jim Grant took the loss dropping to 5-9. A costly seventh inning error by Tony Oliva let two unearned runs score and give the Angels the lead. Grant, 30, lamented bad breaks despite a 3.26 ERA, while Don Mincher Harmon Killebrew and Cesar Tovar homered for the Twins. Norm Siebern added a California homer in the eighth as Washington beat Cleveland and Chicago topped Kansas City.
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Harmon Killebrew
Cesar Tovar
Norm Siebern
California
Chico Salmon
Sakmon
Dick Nen
Doug Camilli
Amilli
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Phil Roof
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Trackside at Daytona Firecracker 400 Preview
Forty of NASCAR's top drivers will start the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 4. Each racer faces a unique challenge as they compete for speed and victory on the famed beach course.
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Wednesday Night Baseball and Racing Mix Across Leagues
The schedule lists games across the National and International Leagues including New York at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Houston Minnesota at California Chicago at Kansas City Detroit at Washington Baltimore at New York Cleveland at Boston and more twi night games. In minor leagues results Boston Red Sox 8 IL All Stars Phoenix 7 Denver 3 Oklahoma City 4 Indianapolis 0 Portland 9 San Diego 8 Tulsa 3 Tacoma 0 Hawaii 7 Vancouver 3 Texas League features Dallas Fort Worth at El Paso rain and Daytona races headline Firecracker 400 coverage with driver reflections on the challenge and near misses in prior Daytona appearances.
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Huntsville Thunderbirds win 14 6 in city softball clash
In Huntsville the Thunderbirds defeated the Dixie Darlins 14 to 6 in a makeup game. Tonight two games at Austinville Park feature McDonald versus Huntsville and Blue Circle against Tomboys. Nashvile won girls tournament with Hartselle taking ship trophy. Ruby Harvey MVP.
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Decatur Tomboys
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Hartselle
Ruby Harvey
Shady Terry
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