Nearly 220 Golfers Set for Decatur Invitational This Weekend
Invited field of nearly 220 golfers from Decatur and beyond converges at the Decatur Country Club for the inaugural invitational. Dr. O. B. Evans, last winner, seeks an undisputed sweep with top contenders including Terrell Campbell Roberson Lowery and Harold Campbell. Burningtree and Turtle Point cited as prime courses with Wilson Burleson praising the event setup.
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Ron Tate
Daily Sports
Decatur
O. B. Evans
Decatur Country Club
University of Alabama
Gil Wesley
al Jones
Jim Wiley
Jimmy Mitchell
Young Country Club
Priceville
Burningtree
Buckpasser Sold For 4.8 Million In New York Auction
Buck thoroughbred Buckpasser was sold for 4.8 million dollars in New York in an auction. The sale price marks a high point for the year and reflects strong demand for show quality horses.
City Roundup Yankees Trim Tigers In Colt Play
Right hander Tim Sullivan scattered four hits and struck out 11 to pitch the Yankees to a 6 4 win over the Tigers in Decatur Colt League action. Austin's Jackie Stover fanned 15 while allowing 11 hits in the loss.
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Tim Sullivan
Yankees
Tigers
Decatur
Sullivan
Decatur High
Austin
Jackie Stover
Tony Julian
Senators
Indians
Herman Marks
Bob Fite
Sidney Morris
Mike Hayes
Bill McAllister
Ronnie Edney
Mike Smith
Tommy Hil
Frankie Stephenson
Julian
Dale Mathis
Royal Crown Cola Cubs
Decatur Jaycees Giants
Blue Circle Indians
Security Mutual Red Sox
Johnny Gamble
Cubs
Dan Chenault
Jeff Dunnivant
Mike Michels
Giants
Bob Holland
Holland
Butch Watterson
Red Sox
Three Hits for the Losers in Cardinal Loss
Phil Sullivan allowed seven hits and struck out nine for the losers while Roger Ferrell had two hits for the winners. Don Davis and Larry Parks doubled and singled for the Cardinals.
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Phil Sullivan
Roger Ferrell
Don Davis
Larry Parks
Cardinals
Cookie Traded To Denver In Dolphins' Deal
In Denver the Dolphins exchange cookie to the Broncos in a trade detailed by AP. Miami coach Willson says the move assigns his son a new responsibility and marks a significant shift for both sides.
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Cookie
Denver
Dolphins
Denver, Co
Miami
Willson
Dolphin
Spirit of America Diving Exhb to Highlight July 4 Fest
Delano Park hosts a free Spirit of America program featuring a Decatur Swim and Diving Team exhibition at Blue Haven Pool from 5 to 7 pm. The event includes relay and intrasquad races in freestyle breaststroke backstroke and butterfly, plus diving by coach Robert Schlink and a clown diving showcase. Several swim team members are listed among participants.
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Spirit of America
Decatur Swim
Blue Haven Pool
Jerry Lee
Robert Schlink
Terry Hicks
Greg Gillooly
Raths
Margie Gibbs
Karen Spanyer
Lee Rose
Robin Boiles
Peter Baker
Cornell Set For Henley Royal Regatta Challenge
Cornell University, strongest American challenger, was to race Kingston Rowing Club at Henley. British experts rate Cornell as favorite to retain the Thames Cup for the United States. Harvard lightweights, last year’s winners, do not defend. The Houston Astros schedule 65 night NL home games next season.
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Henley-On-Thames
Cornell University
Kingston Rowing Club
England
Cornell
United States
Houston Astros
Jones Blasts Turbine Law As Racing News
Jones calls the turbine law bad news and cites his Indy race experience. He notes air intake changes reduce horsepower from 600 to 480 and argues other cars were faster in turns, forcing him out with gear box trouble just four laps from winning the 500.
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Sea Eeech
Ind
Jones
Indy
Sco Rage Apar
Shows Emerges as Auburn’s Next Great Receiver
Freeman praises Shows as a rising Auburn weapon with open-field speed and sure hands though practice showings lag. He notes a tough fall schedule including Clemson and Miami, with Shug Jordan back from Ireland and recruiting ahead.
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Davis
Freeman
Auburn
Decatur
NFL
Clemson
Miami
Tiger
Shug Jordan
Ireland
Jordan
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Terrell, Campbell, Roberson
Lowery
Harold
Birmingham
Wilson Burleson
C. B. Evans
Buckpasser
New York
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Larry Wood
Orioles
Lee Hamm
Tony Dodson
Mitch Williams
Steve Dutton
Doug Rhodes
Braves
Houston
Atlanta
Jackson
Falon
Gotay
Myones
Morgan
Aaron Rf
Wynn
Carty
Staub
Francona
Mathews
delaHoz
Auperante
Menke
Woodwid
Uecker
Landis
Cloninger
Eilers
Kelley
Schneider
Blasgme
Brand Lf Latman
Atlanta Wontenawe
E—Aspromonte
Aaron
Dé la Hoz
Sb—M.jones
Ase Cloninger
Smeee
MenkewPe
Blasingame
Delano Park
Mike Decastra
Frank Harris
Roby Gibbs
Becky Raths
Janet Gillopoly
Carol Kellen
Lane ‘Stacey
Benjy Lee
Karen Lee
Joanie Todd
David Boatman
Jim Logsden
Dennis Gillooly
Tim Raths
Gene Lee
Larry
Lamar
David
Spanger
Ee Kyle
Terresa Ferguson
Treva Martin
Tobin Boiles
Patty Gillooly
Windy Boiles
Debby Carter
Virginia Stacey
Jane Bacon
Jan Roberts
Judy Ford
Ruth Wicker
Mike Gillooly
Ray Kyle
Mike Ford
Jeremy Baths
Sue Street
Charlie Johnston
Char Gibbs
Mark Beatty
Mary Ellen Lamar
Jo Ann Pittcock
Milton Hutson
Doug Sittason
Christy Gillooly
Tommy Carter
Sherrill Turner
Royal Regatta
Harvard
Yye
DIAL
Alabama
Baal Wadet
McCulloch
T 2Nd Ave
Altissimo
Whitewall
Warrenty
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