Decatur 9 Edges Pats in Seesaw 8 7 Victory
Decatur 9 beat Brewer 8 to 7 as Potter’s double plated the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Spiceland earned the win with six strikeouts, while Douthit took the loss after a six-run Brewer seventh inning. Albert homered and singled for Decatur. Brewer, 6-4, next faces another schedule.
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Chuck Anchutz
Decatur
Brewer
Jim Spiceland
Douthit
Spiceland
Potter
West Morgan
Lee
Opening Day Begins for Decatur Dixie Youth Baseball
Official opening ceremonies start at 1 p.m. at the Aquadome field with league and city officials. A 9 a.m. parade through downtown Decatur features all players in uniform. Three major league and three minor league games are scheduled as Opening Day resumes after last Saturday’s postponement.
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Decatur Dixie
Aquadome
Decatur
Spring football close in Black Gold game for Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt coach Steve Sloan says his team is competitive as the Black Gold spring game approaches in Nashville. He split first string and reserves and expects a close result.
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Nashville
Sloan
Indians Ride Gamble Slugging To Victory Over Mets
Oscar Gamble drove in three Cleveland runs with a double and a homer as the Indians defeated their opponent. George Hendrick homered for Cleveland's other run. In Milwaukee, Steve Busby of Kansas City no hit the Brewers through five and a third innings before relief helped seal a 5-3 win. Mayberry drove in three Royals runs with a homer and a two-run single, and Busby earned his third win in five decisions after his no hitter a week earlier.
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Mike Jackson
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Detroit Tigers
White Sox extend winning streak with 5-0 win over Yankees
Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 behind Stan Bahnsen and Terry Forster combining on seven hits. Ken Henderson had three singles and a double as Chicago's 10 hit attack produced unearned runs off Mel Stottlemyre. Bahnsen lasted four innings before Forster pitched the final three. The win extends the club’s seven game streak, tying last season’s longest. The crowd reached 43,760.
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Crampton Extends Lead At Houston Open
Bruce Crampton shot a six under par 66 to take a two stroke edge after 36 holes at the Houston Open. The Australian’s 138 total leads Lanny Wadkins Ben Crenshaw and Rik Massengale, all at 140, with Wadkins fresh off the Byron Nelson win and Crenshaw aiming for a better second round.
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Rik Massengale
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University of Texas
Calhoun Falls to Faulkner 23 5 in lopsided game
Faulkner knocked Calhoun out 23 to 11 as Danny Andrews hit a homer and four RBIs. Wayne Long drove in two with two singles and a triple. Chavers earned the win in relief while Clovis Hudson and Gary Michael struggled on the mound. Calhoun falls to 16 11. Faulkner improves to 23 5.
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Faulkner
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RBI
Rick Maze
Course condition praised ahead of final round
Superintendent Donnie Arthur says the course is in excellent shape as it dries out, with fast distances and greens that are putting well. Pairings for Sunday's final round will be in Sunday’s Decatur Daily.
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Donnie Arthur
Decatur Daily
Golfer Hill Fumbles With Triple Bogey During Round
Hill began a downturn after a triple bogey seven on his eighth hole. Meanwhile Jerry Heard, briefly in contention at 143, was disqualified for failing to sign his scorecard.
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Jerry Heard
Iba's tough discipline shapes Olympic veterans on tour
U S Olympic coaching under Henry Iba is praised for discipline and method. Players recall curfews and early practices while admitting mixed feelings about the offense. Marvin Barnes, cut at Olympic trials for rough play, rejoins the team as reinforcement.
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North Carolina
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Gullett Starts Well for Reds in season
Pitcher Don Gullett of the Cincinnati Reds opened the season strongly earning the first National League win three decisions.
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Cincinnati
Don Gullett
Cincinnati Reds
Funeral services for Mrs Eric Howell 74 in Hartselle
Mrs. Eric G. Howell 74 of Hartselle died Friday at a local hospital. Services Sunday at 3 p.m. at Hartselle First Christian Church with Revs. Lundy Wells and Grissom officiating. Burial in Hartselle City Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home directing. Survives include son Frank Arthur Howell and daughter Mrs Joe Summerford. Memorials to First Christian Church.
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Secretariat Favored as Derby Draws near
Ward notes a plan shift for Secretariat who would not run early as 36 and change. Forego owner Mrs Farrish and Mrs Gerry own the horse tall at 17 hands. Warbucks, Don Combs trained, outsider hope for Derby victory with Bill Hartack aboard aiming to become racing’s all time winning rider. Secretariat acts as favorite amid Derby buildup and Riva Ridge reference.
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Houston
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Westbury
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Dust Commander Fame
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Courtland Hosts Boxing Matches
The largest Idea Gloves boxing event in North Alabama is held tonight at Courtland Elementary School starting at 8. Teams from Decatur Courtland Huntsville Birmingham Mobile and Pensacola compete with admission set at 2 dollars.
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Huntsville
Birmingham
Mobile
Pensacola, Fla
Courtland Elementary School
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