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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1975
Page
12
The column argues that players should control tempers and fans deserve well played games. It cites Pete in Boston and an incident in Atlanta with Vic Correll and Willie Montanez as examples. It urges stricter penalties to curb hot tempered behavior across sports.
The piece notes McLean weighing whether to stay in shape for Montreal after a 1 46 06 career best in the 800. Coach Leroy Walker reacts to key results including Ralph Mann and Jim Bolding in the 800 and Shorter’s return with a meet record in the 10 000. It profiles Shorter’s renewed training and Liquori’s shift in goals amid international rivals Bayi and Liquori.
Today two games at the Aquadome American League Field. Minor A Cubs vs Astros at 5 30 p m and Dodgers vs Orioles at 7 30 p m. Saturday features the Ninth Annual Hanceville Lions Class A Alabama Show Horse event at 6 p m with 22 events and 2200 dollars in prizes.
Mark Enyeart, 21, Utah State junior, defeats Rick Wohlhuter in a two lap race at the National AAU championships, signaling stronger US 800m prospects for Montreal. Enyeart led from the start with a 51.1 opening 400 and posted 1:44.87, while Tom McLean shocked by finishing third after a basketball background at Bucknell.
Mike Giles says entries are still needed in the Spirit of America Tennis Tournament across women’s singles and men and women 35 and over divisions. Spots are close in men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. contact Decatur Park and Recreation Department to enter.
A newspaper note recalls Hubie Brown taking over as coach of the Kentucky Colonels one year after Babe McCarthy left. Also mentioned is Willie Stargell’s 1970s era output for Pittsburgh with three homers and a double in a 13 3 win over the Dodgers.
Bud Selig warns multi million stadiums should not drive expansion or relocation decisions. Earl Weaver cites saving by not signing players and questions radar speed gun investment. Ron Luciano explains why he prefers working at first base for constant agreement and interaction.
In a continued game recap, San Diego erased a tie with a three run seventh inning to beat San Francisco. The Cubs blank the Expos 6 0 as Montreal errors help Chicago push ahead with key plays including a Trillo hit and Sperring scoring on a misplayed ball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed 17 year old Myron White a second round pick in the June free agent draft. He will report to the Bel lingham Washington Northwest League club on Thursday with terms of the contract not disclosed.
The Orioles have a strong team effort and cooperation as they chase the minor league title. The club previously won the minor A crown two years ago and finished runner up to the Astros last season.
Medich described a back muscle spasm in the second inning and pitched through the pain. Roy Smalley and Cesar Tovar sparked a late rally for Texas with a key hit, but Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson fueled the A's 6 2 victory by driving in two runs each. Paul Lindblad earned his sixth win after a seventh inning homer by Bando broke a 2 2 tie.
U S Open champion Lou Graham, groggy but gracious, landed in Nashville after beating John Mahaffey in a playoff at Medinah. He said golf isn’t in his immediate plans and plans to fish soon, while noting the win won’t change his life though it will alter his schedule.
Standings show Boston at 37 27 578 and New York 56 7 462 with Milwaukee 34 32 and Baltimore 30 35. Tuesday games feature Detroit at Milwaukee and New York at Baltimore among others with multiple pitchers listed and notable line details from the Mets and Indians box.
Jockey Angel Cordero celebrated his 100th Aqueduct win in 1975 aboard Irish Fun, a chestnut colt he had not ridden before, as local church and city leagues posted box scores across Central Park and Brookhaven with multiple players and positions listed.
Larry Speakman and Kathy Speakman won in separate events over the weekend. Kathy captured the spectator division in Birmingham on Friday while Larry won the Saturday night 2nd 20 lap limited sportsman feature at Huntsville International Speedway. Other Huntsville winners included Tommy Howe, Harold Lemley, and Jess Washington. The rainout shifted racing to Saturday. next races return to Thursday schedule.
Birmingham Central Boxing Club of Decatur took four of five AAU Golden Gloves bouts in Birmingham. David Dukes and Warren Bolen won their debuts, Dukes defeating Mark Gardner of Hartselle and Bolen beating Todd Russell of Austinville. Tim Rainey beat Larry Lampkin, Mike Malone won his third start over Jack Orr after winning two prior championships. Marty Cartwright lost to Ivan Elliot of Ends of Decatur. The club plans another show at Point Mallard Ice Rink this Saturday night.
Box score style readout shows Twins with Black Grimsley Coley Mitchell Farrish Morrow McClung Grimsley Sexton Rohr and McClung across positions. Tigers lineup includes Mooney Knight Hastings Adams Pitman with Mooney belting a homer and Hastings adding two doubles.
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