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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1976

Page

8

Saturday's Games Across Major Leagues and Southern League

Schedule lists Saturdays games including New York at Chicago St Alkuns at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Montreal Cincinnati at Houston San Francisco at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Diego and Sundays games St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Montreal Cincinnati at Houston San Francisco at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Diego Milwaukee at New York Detroit at Boston Minnesota at Oakland California at Kansas City Chicago at Texas Milwaukee at New York Cleveland at Baltimore California at Kansas City Chicago at Texas Mets King Olinger Chandler Smith referenced in box score notes Southern League.

New York Chicago St. Alkuns Philadepia Pittsburg Montreal CinCinnati Shouston San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego St. Louis Phildelphia Pittsburgh Houston Millwaukee Detroit Boston Minnesota Oakland California Kansas City Texas Milwaukee Cleveland Baltimore Associated Press Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Monreal Cincinnat Matlack Burris St Louis Curtis Christenson Kison Warthen Cincinnati Hinton Rondon Moret San Freisieben Diego San Francisco Montefusco Los Ank Angeles Hooton Jacksonville Orlando Savannah Charlotte Montgomery Columbus Chattanooga Knoxville Cubs Montgomery Cards Mets Columbus A. Dodgers A. Braves Allames Pt. Mallard Field Walter Jackean Cinta Dodgers Braves A. Crane J. Hall Braves C’ McRae D. Stanton S Irwin J. Johnson J. Posey Wesner J. Hillhouse M. Carter Spurling Barrios Forster Peterson Perry Brown Cuellar Ruble Jenkins

Braves Box MONTREAL Milwaukee at New York and more baseball notes

MLB box scores indicate Braves at Montreal Milwaukee at New York with Travers 8 4 and Ellis 7 4. California Ross 58 at Kansas City Splittorff 6 6. Minnesota Goltz 7 4 at Oakland Torrez 6 8. Cleveland at Baltimore. Mets Minor A National League game stats include 1234-5 22S and 3s. Pitchers Stanhouse and Ruthven logged decisions. Williams HBP cited. attendance 7,730.

Milwaukee Travers New York Ellis California Ross Kansas City Splittorff Minnesota Goltz Oakland Torrez

Western Open Scores From Oak Brook First Round Lead

PGA scorecards from Oak Brook Illinois show a wide field with players such as Bob Dicks Bruce Crampton and George Burns posting rounds amid a crowded leaderboard at the Western Open on the Butler National course. Final figures vary as players posted scores ranging from the mid 60s to above 80 with several notables near the 71 mark.

Oak Brook Ill Butler National Golf Club Bob Dicks Bruce Crampton Charles Coddy George Burns al Geiberger Homero Blancas Joe Porter Hale Irwin Labron Harris Peter Oosterhuis Gary McCord Mac McLendon Steve Veriato George Johnson Bob Zender Joan Mahaffey Rick Massengale Lanny Wadkins Cesar Sanudo Tom Weiskopf Dave Stockton Oo Miller Barber Larry Nelson Jim Weichers Chi Chi Rodriguez Julius Boros Dick Rhyan Bill Ventresca John Gentile Ken Still Gibby Gilbert Bobby Nichols Tom Evans Jim Massero Terrence Bill Sandy Galbraith Mark Hayes Jerry Heard Ed Sneed Jack Ewing Frank Conner Bobby Strobbe Terry Small Bob Lunn Jerry McGee Jim Colbert Kermit Zarley Bob E. Smith Lon Hinkie Bobby Watkins Steve Meinyk Bob Gilder Bob Erickson Gry Groh Donnie Meyer Jim Simmons Mike Reasor Randy Feather David Canipe David Lundstrom Andy Bean Perry Leslie Sam Farlow M4h Stan Altgelt Charles Sifford George Archer Bers Victor Dale Douglass Tom Watson Leonard Thompson Larry Hinson Jerry Pate Carlton White Curtis Sifford RH Sikes Don Iverson Babe Hiskey Monte Sanders Frank Beard Lionel Hebert Jay Friedman Mike Nixon Wayne Fenack Lyn Lott Dave Shett

League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Key leaders across the league include McBride and Foster atop batting averages with .346 and .340, Rose and Garvey leading runs and hits, and Kingman or Schmidt pacing home runs. Pitching leaders feature Freisleben and Jones with top win figures and Seaver and Niekro fanning at high rates. Stolen bases, doubles, and triples are led by Cedeno, Morgan, and Cash, with notable performances from Brett and May.

McBride G.foster Cin Morgan W.robinson Pgh Cey Rose Schmidt Phi Griffey Winfield Kingman T.perez Madlock Chi Zisk Garvey G.maddox Montanez D.cash D.parker Tyson Stl W.davis Geronimo Cedeno Htn Hun Brock Lopes Freisleben R.jones Matlack Kaat Reed Alcala Zachry Christenson Seaver J.richard Misrsmith Atl P.niekro Montefusco G.brett Gamer Oak Blanks Cle LeFlore Det Paquette North L.may Bal Ustrzemski Bsn Rice Otis Bando Patek Carew Min Baylor

Tired Competes At Butler National Amid Open Pressure

Bob Dickson held a two stroke lead after a four under par 67 as afternoon conditions improved at Butler National. Tom Watson and Pate struggled with fatigue and missed opportunities while Bruce Crampton chased his first tour win of the year. Charles Coody and George Burns posted 70s, with nine players at par 71 in a tight Western Open scene.

Tom Watson Pate Bob Dickson Butler National Dickson Bruce Crampton Charles Coody George Burns Tony Cerda Rex Caldwell Ted Goin al Geiberger Hale Irwin

Women threaten Wimbledon boycott over pay parity

AP report from Wimbledon notes Chris Evert leading demands for equal prize money with men, with 1976 threats if parity not achieved. Despite talk, the club plans to increase women’s share gradually. players like Navratilova, Wade, and Cawley win third round as Ashe, Nastase, Borg win later rounds.

Wimbledon England All-England Chris Evert Miss Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Women’s Tennis Association WTA Lesley Hunt Australia All England Jimmy Connors Connors Belleville Ill All-England Club

Jaycee Golf Tee Off Times at Indian Hills Course

Tee off schedule for the Jaycee Golf Tournament at Indian Hills lists multiple tees and players across eight plus holes. Many openings remain to fill and several players named include Tavonton Temple Ruffner Ashcraft McGee Murphree etc.

Indian Hills Jack Tavonton Bill Temple Jim Ruffner D. Ashcraft J. C. McGee Larry Murphree Rudy Dice Greg Hughes Buddy Lovelace Joe Don Thompson Ken Naylor Doug Birdyshaw Johnny McCurtis Bill Thompson Sam Tune Greg Greg Mitchellee No. 3 ‘A’ — Gene Carter, Wayne Long, Mike Long, Joe Portwood Bill Deffenbaugh Ray Brown John Jones Jim Norman Frank Bynum Steve Hastings Pama Farris Sonny Todds Frank Lint Don Pugh Adolph Wagner Roger Chanion Adrien Turner Virgil “Elkins Bill McCellari Jim O’hara Rodney Long Gary Crow Lee Brown Mel Armarond Chuck Sivley Ricky Basden Doug Edney Benny Perrin John Codding

Wimbledon upset as Stewart beats Nastase in five set final

One year ago today Sherwood Stewart of the U S defeated Romania's Ilie Nastase 8 6 6 8 6 2 1 6 63 in an upset at Wimbledon. The year before Tommy Aaron shot 69 to lead the Western Open Golf Classic. Twenty five years ago the Brooklyn Dodgers led the National League 20 13 and the New York Yankees led the American League 23 9.

Sherwood Stewart U. S Romania Ilie Nastase Tommy Aaron Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees

Atlanta at San Diego Pro Baseball Radio Preview

Radio broadcast of the Atlanta Braves versus the San Diego Padres pitching matchup slated for 8:45 p.m. on WDRM 102.1 MHz. Coverage previews key players and team forms ahead of the game. The report highlights notable starters and expected early-season performance.

Atlanta San Diego WDRM

Frazier and Foreman Trade Head Shave Praise in Fight Talks

Joe Frazier, former world heavyweight champion, says he shaved his head before his bout with George Foreman and quips about resembling Kojak. Foreman, after defeating Frazier again, asserts God is on the side of the puncher following the victory.

Issac Hayes Kojak Joe Frazier George Foreman Frazier

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