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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1975

Page

16

Lou Graham Wins 1975 U S Open at Richland Country Club

Lou Graham sits center with Johnny Beazley Liz Spurlock and others from Nashville after Graham clinched the 1975 U S Open title at Richland Country Club. The group plans a 3 a m fishing trip the next day as celebration.

Lou Graham Richland Country Club Graham Johnny Beazley Liz Spurlock Robert Pop Doggett Ronald Coleman Nashville Lou

Irfan Tournament Kicks Off With Strong Entries

Bokhari predicts a real good tournament as many entries sign up. Competition is expected to be tough with spots still open. For more details contact the Decatur Parks and Recreation Department.

Bokhari Decatur Parks and Recreation Department

Vulcans Scrimmage Memphis in Marion July 3

The Vulcans prepare in Marion until July 3 when they face Memphis in a controlled scrimmage at Legion Field. Paul Cox becomes president of the sportswriters association and Guy Rhodes wins the golf tournament. The night prior saw an 83 score dominating the event.

Vulcans Marion Memphis Legion Field Paul Cox The Auburn-Opelika News Sportswriters’ Association Guy Rhodes

Evert Faces Appell In Wimbledon Second Round

Miss Evert, the 1974 champion, battles Elly Appell of the Netherlands as second round play continues. In men’s singles, top seed Connors meets Amritraj, Borg plays Holocek, and Vilas faces Ray Moore.

San Mateo Calif Evert Elly Appell Netherlands Jimmy Connors Vijay Amritraj India Borg Milan Holocek Czechoslovakia Vilas Ray Moore South Africa

Female Cadet Leads in ROTC Summer Camp at Ft Lewis

Wanda Oliver, a Eastern Washington State College senior and All American rifleist, tops both men and women in marksmanship among ROTC cadets at Ft Lewis summer camp. Majors praise the women’s performance while noting training includes M16 firing and other infantry skills though women are barred from driving tanks or piloting attack helicopters.

FT. Lewis, Wash Wanda Oliver Reserve Officer Training Corps Ft. Lewis United States Tacoma Oliver Washington U.S Army Ft. Benning Maj Tom Raley

Mets snap skid with Koosman 100th win in five-hitter

Jerry Koosman earned his 100th major league victory by holding opponent to five hits as the Mets ended a seven-game losing streak and a 35-inning scoreless drought. Dodgers 8 Astros 3 as Ray shines. Cubs blow past Expos 13-6 with Hosley key hits.

Jerry Koosman Mets Dodgers Astros Doug Ray Los Angeles Steve Garvey Ron Cey Padres Giants Randy ‘Jones Enzo Hernandez Derrel Thomas Brent Strom Willie McCovey Mike Ivie San Diego Cubs Expos Montreal Tim Hosley Chicago Andy Thorton Bill Bonham

Baseball league leaders AP batting and pitching stats

American League leaders include Carew with .376, Lynn topping runs with 45, and Munson leading hits at 87. NL leaders feature Madlock and Cash with 99 hits each, Bench leading RBIs with 61, and Luzinski with 16 homers. Pitching leaders list Palmer 12-3 and Ryan 121 strikeouts.

Associated Press Carew Min Lynn Bsn R.white Burroughs Tex G.nettles G.scott Mil Munson C.washingtn Oak Chalk Cal Singleton Bal Rivers Orta Chi Bonds R.jackson Horton Del Otis Palmer Kaat Bird Blyleven Ryan Tanana Madlock Morgan Cin Lopes Cedeno Hun Luzinski Phi Cash Garvey Bench Grubb Gross Htn Kessinger D.parker Pgh Garr Atl Metzger

Express Acquire Gene Ferguson in WFL Trade

Jacksonville Express obtain offensive tackle Gene Ferguson from Portland Thunder in a World Football League deal. Ferguson has NFL experience with San Diego and Houston, spent last season with Portland, and played college football at Norfolk State. Express also sent rights to defensive back Alvin Wyatt who is signed by Washington in exchange.

Jacksonville, Fla Jacksonville Express Gene Ferguson Portland Thunder Ferguson San Diego Houston Portland Norfolk State Express Alvin Wyatt Washington NFL

Baseball Standings Noted Senior League Pitch Records

Southern League Lopes LA 26 Messersmith LA 113 .786 2.16 Gullett Cin 9 3 .750 2.09 STRIKEOUTS Sutton LA 111 Messersmith LA 110.

Lopes Messersmith Gullett Cin Sutton

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