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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1976

Page

7

Weiskopf Drops Out Of Western Open After Nine Holes

AP report from Oak Brook shows Tom Weiskopf quitting the Western Open after nine holes in the second round for personal reasons. He leaves Butler National Golf Club, citing no specific complaints about the course and plans to travel to Spain then the British Open. He shot 40 on the first nine of today, eight over par after 27 holes.

Oak Brook Ill Tom Weiskopf Butler National Golf Club Weiskopf Spain Billy Casper Lou Graham Dickson Bruce Crampton Julius Boros Iit Western Golf Association Atlanta Columbus Ohio Casper al Geiberger Charlie Coody

Richardson resigns USC post to pursue politics

Former University of South Carolina baseball coach Bobby Richardson says his resignation from USC last week is irrevocable even if he fails to win a congressional seat. He plans no return to coaching or the majors, endorses assistant Johnny Hunton for the vacancy, and cites strong voter sentiment against his coaching while pursuing elected office. Meanwhile Ohio State divers Tim Moore and Kent Vosler led prelims at the U S Olympic diving trials with Moore scoring high on an inward 2% somersault.

Carew Yastrzemski Baltimore Bobby Grich Willie Randolph New York Yankees Grich Randolph Fred Lynn Detroit Ron LeFlore Californe Bobby Bonds Boston Carlton Fisk George Bret Kansas City Fred Patek Philadelphia House New York Connecticut OTB John M. Murphy Dn.y Murphy New York Democrat Louis Frey Jr R-Fla Anthony Toby Moffett D-Conn Columbia S.C University of South Carolina Bobby Richardson Richardson University Congress Kennet L. Holland Yankees South Carolina Johnny Hunton Johnny Knoxville Tenn Ohio State Tim Moore Kent Vosler U.S Moore

Ely and Briley Lead U S Olympic Diving Team Picks

Janet Ely of Dallas clinched a second Olympic trip with eight dazzling dives from an 18 meter platform as the United States named its Montreal contingent. Melissa Briley of San Antonio and Deborah Wilson of Columbus joined Ely on the 10 meter platform with 412.56 and 411.39 points respectively, while Ely posted 438.96.

Knoxville Miss Briley Mrs. Wilson

Mets Dominate Cubs as Phillips Hits for Cycle

Mike Phillips hit for the cycle with his first homer of the season plus a triple and a double, and Dave Kingman drove in four with a 24th homer as the Mets beat the Cubs 7-4. Jon Matlack improved to 9-2 with a complete game, allowing nine hits and three earned runs.

Chicago Mike Phillips Dave Kingman New York Mets Chicago Cubs Kingman Phillips Jon Matlack Matlack Rick Monday Montreal Willie Stargell Richie Hebner Pittsburgh Pirates Montreal Expos Stargell Hebner RBI Pittsburgh Bruce Kison Pirate

Skiing Summer: Cardiello Heads Alps Wanderings

Lee Cardiello, an instructor at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, travels to the Rhaetian Alps in northern Italy for summer skiing and trail activity.

New York Lee Cardiello Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn Italy

Sunday Scoreboard Highlights From MLB Matchups Across Regions

Sunday games feature Milwaukee at New York. Cleveland at Baltimore. Detroit at Boston. California at Kansas City. Minnesota at Oakland. Chicago at Texas. Pitching leaders include Garland 7-0 and J Brown 6-2. batters Foster 62 runs and Jones 13-3. standings show several teams at or near .750 with 2 tied at 700.

Milwaukee New York Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Boston California Kansas City Minnesota Oakland Chicago Texas Garland Fidrych Bird W Campbell J.brown Kern Vuckovich Leonard Freisieben San Diego Matlack R Jones Kaai Philadelphia Reed Alcala Cincinnati Zachry Cincinnati West Kansas City Ceveland Eckersley Slaton Figueroa Roberts Tiant Hughes Mitchell Kirkwood Pattin Brett Blyleven American Nace R G.brett KC Player Club McRae KC LeFlore Det Bostock Minna Rivers NY Staub Det Carew Bell Cle Otis KC Money Wynegar L.may Ustrzemski Rice Otis Bando Burroughs Texas Chambliss Munson Mayberry

Suspect Freed On Bond In Limestone County Case

A 56-year-old Florence man Tone Garner was charged Thursday by Limestone County authorities with transporting carrying concealed weapon and buying receiving or concealing stolen property. He was released from Limestone County Jail on a 2300 bond.

Athens Florence Limestone County Tone Garner

Western Open second round scores at Butler National

PGA scorecards from Oak Brook Illinois show players like Dickson 67 69 143 and Irwin 71 74 145, with others including Gilgan 71 72 143 and Peete 72 75 147. Final tallies mix names such as Burns 70 73 143 and Oosterhuisse 73 76 149 as the field trimmed to 36 holes.

Perry Leslie ChiChi Rodriguez Mac McLendon Dave Stockton Rick Massengale Johnny Jacobs Bobby Walzer Danny Edwards Jim Masserio Tom Watson Andy North Cesar-Canuda Bruce Lietzke John Gentile Mark Hayes Bobby Cole Terrence Dill Bruce Crampton George Johnson Larry Watkins Ben Crenshaw Tom Evans Joey Dills Jerry Heard Jack Ewing Bobby Stroble Gary McCord Jim Simmons Leonard Thompson Gary Groh Dale Hayes Ed Sneed Charles Sifford Jerry McGee Frank Beard Mason Rudolph Kermit Zarley Ken Still Greg Powers George Archer Larry Nelson Tony Cerda Dick Rhyan Jay Haas Florentino Molina Nate Starks Steve. Einyk Labron Harris Jr Jim Thorpe Eile c Ae Oak Brook Hil Butler National Golf Club Bob Dickson Burns

Illegal Booze Confiscated in Friday Raids

Morgan County deputies and auxiliaries confiscated more than 30 beer cases and 48 pints of illicit whiskey during raids Friday afternoon in Hartselle and Falkville. Sheriff Van Ward said seven residences were searched but no arrests were made as the liquor was reportedly hidden outside the homes.

Morgan Sheriff's Deputies van Ward Ward Hartselle Falkville

Trevino Struck By Lightning Delays Western Open Play

One year ago today Lee Trevino was hospitalized after a lightning strike during a thunderstorm that halted play at the Western Open Golf Tournament.

Lee Trevino Mario Andretti Atlanta International Speedway Alabama Taygment Mike Mizerany George Howell

Tigers and Red Sox on TV Tonight

Baseball matchup Tigers versus Red Sox listed for 1 15 with channels 4 13 and 31. Also tennis Virginia Wade Invitational at 2 30 and Wimbledon at 4 with channels 4 13 and 31. Golf Western Open airs at 4 on channel 19.

Tigers Red Sox

Finley cites teletype on restraints in racing era

A's owner Charles O. Finley recalls a teletype from the commissioner ordering restraint removal but denies being told to field specific players. Janet Guthrie, famed woman driver, remarks that racing demands all mental and physical energy, far beyond civilized life.

Kuhn Charles O. Finley Janet Guthrie

Dickson takes early lead in Western Open at Oak Brook

Bob Dickson shot 67 69 for a six under par 136 leading the Western Open at Butler National. Bruce Crampton was two behind after a 69, while Julius Boros Tom Weiskopf and others faltered. Weiskopf quit after nine holes citing a personal matter. Casper retired after eight holes with back troubles.

Oak Brook Ill Bob Dickson

Navy Recruiter Ad Promises Opportunity And Travel

Out of high school and into the Navy offers training for skilled jobs and leadership, with travel and teamwork. The ad urges contacting a recruiter at the post office building, toll free number 800-841-8000, and names Chief Wilkerson and Neal Caudle as contacts.

Navy Wilkerson Neal Caudle

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