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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
9
Charlie Russell, star of Hartselle and Alabama Christian Junior College, plans to sign a grant in aid with the University of Alabama. The All American forward was courted by major programs and narrowed his choice to Kansas and Alabama before selecting the Tide.
Orlando Cepeda homered for Boston with a grand slam in a five run third inning helping the Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6 2. Cepeda, now a designated hitter, says every homer feels good as he thrives in the American League.
Jockey Ron Turcotte says Secretariat looked better prepared than last year's Derby horse, clocking five-eighths in 58 35 on a sloppy track. Angle Light also worked five-eighths, as Meadow Stable and trainer Lucien Laurin eye another Derby win.
Buddy Baker won the front row pole for the Winston 500 at Talladega speedway with 193.435 mph. David Pearson claimed the other pole spot with 190.377 mph as 15 drivers qualified for the 60 car field. James Hylton and Joe Frasson face uncertain futures with Frasson likely retiring after the race and Hylton seeking a $10,000 bonus from Winston Cup standings.
Florida leads Vanderbilt by one game in the eastern division. A two win series finale could clinch the title, while Vanderbilt must win all three. Alabama is western division champion and will host the championship May 9.
The Knicks must topple Wilt Chamberlain and the Lakers to even the NBA championship series after a 115 112 defeat. Chamberlain dominated the boards with Mel Counts, blocked seven Knicks shots, and forced outside shooting in game one. Reed Lucas and Jackson fought hard, but New York trails 1 0 in the best of seven.
In a night of high drama, Johnny Bench and Pete Rose powered the Reds past the Mets 6-1 as Tom Seaver yielded homers and runs despite 13 strikeouts. Gibson won for the Cardinals 5-4 over the Padres while other NL results included the Pirates over the Giants 2-1 and the Astros beating the Phillies 9-4.
The United States beat Russia 83 67 in Albuquerque to take a 2 1 lead in the six game series. Coach Bob Cousy praised the win while Vladimir Kondrashin declined to talk to reporters after a heated matchup.
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