Rain Delay May Help Lee Elder In New Orleans Open
A day of rain and lightning halted the Greater New Orleans Open after a 36-hole schedule was set for Sunday. Lee Elder, leader with 139 after opening 65 and 74, hopes the pause aids his bid to win and qualify for the Masters. Nicklaus and Graham sit one stroke back as play resumes in the 72-hole event at Lakewood Country Club.
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Lee Elder
Elder
Augusta
Lakewood Country Club
Miller Barbera
Jack Nicklaus
Lou Graham
Nicklaus
Bruce Devlin
Sutton
Mass
Lee Trevino
Hartford
Lakewood
Youth Football Meeting Called
The Decatur Youth Football Association will meet today at 2 p m at City Hall. All coaches officers and other interested persons are urged to attend.
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Decatur Youth Football Association
City Hall
Hartselle Sign-Up Meeting for Youth Baseball
Hartselle hosts a sign-up meeting for youth baseball at American Bank and Trust Monday from 7 to 9 PM. Eligible players are boys 8 years old before August 1. those who turn 13 before August 1 are not eligible.
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American Bank and Trust
Bristow fuels Gobblers win as Bristow dominates Tide
Alabama battles turnovers and a strong Allen Bristow in a 6 10 center led performance. Bristow scores 29 for VPI as Charles Cleveland tops Alabama with 20 points and 13 rebounds while Hudson adds 18 points and 10 boards. Odums 16 and Douglas 11 for Alabama.
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Gobblers
Allen Bristow
Tide
Bristow
Charles Cleveland
Hudson
Odums
Leon Douglas
VPI
Craig Leiter
Florence State to Host High School Groups at Game
Florence State University officials urged local businesses to buy blocks of tickets for visiting high school athletic groups and bands. Spring practice starts Monday April 2 under new athletic director and head football coach Mickey Andrews who previously coached Livingston University to a 23-7-2 record and NAIA title in 1971.
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Tigers
Notable athletes listed across sports categories
The text lists male professional sports figures Muhammad Ali Bobby Orr and Stan Smith and amateurs Frank Shorter Mark Spitz and Bill Walton, plus women Chris Evert Billie Jean King and Micki King. It mentions Oscar continued from Page B3 and Philadelphia Phillies among the topics.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Muhammad Ali
Bobby Orr
Boston Bruins
Stan Smith
Frank Shorter
Mark Spitz
Bill Walton
UCLA
Chris Evert
Billie Jean King
Micki King
Brawl Continues as Several Teams Post Win Scores
Montreal defeated Texas 10-2 behind three doubles by Ron Woods and four RBIs from Pete Frias. Ernie McAnally went seven innings allowing four hits. Bobby Darwin hit two homers and drove in five as Minnesota beat Boston 10-6. Felix Millan hit a two run homer off Steve Carlton as Philadelphia beat the Mets 6-2. Cubs edged Oakland 7-6 in 12 innings. Pittsburgh played Detroit and Baltimore faced the Yankees in night games.
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Montreal
Texas
Ron Woods
Pete Frias
Ernie McAnally
Bobby Darwin
Minnesota
Boston
Felix Millan
Philadelphia
Steve Carlton
Phillies
New York
Mets
Kite Tournament Rescheduled At Almon Recreation Center
The annual city wide kite flying tournament at T C Almon Recreation Center is moved to March 31 due to prior flooding. Sponsored by Decatur Parks and Recreation, the event is open to boys and girls in grades 1 through 12 and will feature six events starting at 9 a.m. Contact the Almon Center at 355 6410 for details.
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Almon Center
Morgan Continues From Page B-5 Stealing Tactics Highlight Pitchers
The article discusses how elite pitchers set rhythms and signal when to steal, noting catchers like Johnny Bench Manny Sanguillen Ted Simmons Mike Ryan and Jerry Grote stay quick on the trigger. Joe Morgan introduces new energy to Cincinnati and earns wide praise for his performance and impact.
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Manny Sanguillen
Ted Simmons
Mike Ryan
Jerry Grote
Mets
Simmons
Little Joe
Cincinnati
Joe Morgan
Dixie Seniors Tryout Schedule Opens This Week
The Dixie Senior League holds three tryouts starting today at 2 p.m. for players aged 15 to 17 who did not play last year. Additional sessions are 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Saturday. attendance at two sessions is required. Parents must sign permission slips and registration is offered today.
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Dixie
Whitworth, Rankin Lead Sears Golf Classic Finalists
Kathy Whitworth defeats Carol Jo Scala 3 and 2 while Judy Rankin edges Barbara Womack and Sandra Spuzich tops Donna Caponi Young to join the Sears Golf Classic match play semifinals in Port St. Lucie. Marilyn Smith beats Barbara Myers and Sandra Haynie blocks Jan Ferraris to advance. Jane Blalock and mney Wright also win to reach the final 16 after two rounds.
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Port ST. Lucie
Fla
Kathy Whitworth
Carol Jo Scala
Marilyn Smith
Barbara Myers
Judy Rankin
Barbara Womack
Gerda Boykin
Peggy Wilson
Mney Wright
Sandra Palmer
Sandra Spuzich
Donna Caponi Young
Jane Blalock
Kathy Cornelius
Spring oil art class offered by local artist Mike Schreck
Art instructor Mike Schreck, Florence State University graduate, announces a six week spring oils class. Sessions run Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m starting in April. The Grant Groan Club for men at Almon Center hosts meetings every Monday from 12 to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 30 p.m.
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Johnnie Tidd
Hartselle
Norma. Crawley
Cindy Jones
St. Bernard College
Point Mallard Park
Ae Oy
Hilda Dowd
Jean Jackson
Ka Kane
Star
Duh
Mike Schreck
Florence State University
Grant ‘ Groan Club
Almon Center
Volunteers blank Auburn 16-0 in Auburn tilt
Tennessee Volunteers routed Auburn Tigers 16-0 as Auburn pitching issued seven wild pitches and multiple errors. Tennessee collected 15 hits led by Hall Bibee with four hits in five at bats and 2 RBIs for the stout offensive outing.
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Bruins Seize NCAA Semifinal. Tigers Rally to Top Friars
UCLA roared past Providence to reach the NCAA final after Curtis led the Bruins with 22 points while Walton stumbled with 14. Memphis State survived Providence 76 75 behind Kenan 28 Robinson 24 and Finch 21 as DiGregorio 32 paced the Friars before Barnes injury changed momentum.
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Associated Press
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Tigers
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Higfid
Ritter
Lee Green
Nater Wilson Smock
Morris
Allen Anlifid
Lewski
Mem Abath
Buckner
Downing
Green
Meyers
Costello
Stacom
Evert Reaches Akron Open Final After Three-Set Win
Chris Evert defeated 17-year-old Marita Redondo in three sets to reach the Akron Tennis Open final, edging the California teen 7-5 4-6 6-3 in nearly two hours. She will meet Olga Morozova, who beat Marina Kroshina 6-2 6-1 in the other semifinal.
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Ohio
Chris Evert
Marita Redondo
Miss Evert
National City
Calif
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Olga Morozova
Miss Morozova
Marina Kroshina
ABA Thrilling Night With Big Scores Across Matchups
ABA results show Carolina 143 over Memphis 129 and Indiana 116 over Denver 94. Virginia 119 edged Utah 104, Kentucky 126 beat New York 96, Dallas 116 over San Diego 100. NBA overtime drama Detroit 110 with Kansas City Omaha 98. Boston 108 over New York 103 and Atlanta 93 surpasses Chicago 1 in overtime.
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Utah
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Dallas
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