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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1972

Page

7

Calhoun JCs Take Opener In State Playoff

Bay Minette Calhoun Junior College beat Faulkner Junior College 5 to 1 in the opening game of the Alabama state junior college baseball playoffs. Donald Whitehorn hurled a one hitter and remained unbeaten as Calhoun took the lead in the best of three series.

BAY Minette Calhoun Junior College Donald Whitehorn Faulkner Junior College Alabama State JC War Hawks Calhoun

Expos Top Dodgers in seventh inning two-run rally

Ron Hunt and Bill Stoneman propelled the Montreal Expos to a 3 1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers as Stoneman pitched seven hits. Davis homered for the Dodgers before Montreal answered with two runs in the third.

Montreal Ron Hunt Bill Stoneman Montreal Expos Los Angeles Dodgers Stoneman Tommy John Willie Davis Los Angeles Ron Woods Terry Humphrey John Hunt Cincinnati Tony Perez Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Pete Rose Dave Giusti Joe Morgan Bobby Tolan Johnny Bench Perez Orioles Royals Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Mark Belanger Mike Hedlund Terry Crowley Tom Burgmeier Hedlund Don Buford Beulanger Dave Leonhard Paul Schaal Cookie Rojas ChiSox Indians Cleveland Wilbur Wood Lee Expos Page Calhoun Faulkner Whitehorn

Calhoun Junior College player hits two run homer

Charles Goodwin age 15 rounds third base after his two run homer as Happiness Is A Homer Calhoun Junior College coach Fred Frickie congratulates him following the hit against Faulkner JC.

Charles Goodwin CJC Whitehorn War Hawks Calhoun Wayne Long Long Faulkner Calhoun Junior College Fred Frickie Faulkner JC Joey Langley Red Devils Lannie Belue Larry Lewis Goodwin

Ellis Mace Incident At Riverboat Stadium In Pittsburgh

Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis was maced in the club dressing room after an incident at Riverboat Stadium Friday night involving stadium security. Patrolman David Hunter said Ellis did not show proper ID at the players gate as he attempted to pass with a bottle in a bag. He was accompanied by Willie Stargell and Rennie Stennett. officials had no comment.

Pittsburgh Pirates Dock Ellis Riverboat Stadium Ellis David Hunter Willie Stargell Rennie Stennett Wea Waly Hatter Norbert Evans AP Pt

Derby Day Battle Looms With Riva Ridge Favorite

Kentuck Derby preview notes Riva Ridge as leading contender amid weather concerns and pace questions. Hold Your Peace could challenge if early speed is scarce, with trainer Arnold Winick and jockey Ron Turcotte weighing strategy before the 5 40 p m EDT, 98th Derby at Churchill Downs.

Gloaevile Riva Ridge the Meadow Stable Arnold Winick Ron Turcotte Alphonse and Gaston America Hassi Preston Madden Churchill Downs CBS

Say Hey Willie Mays May Be Traded to Mets

Reports Friday floated the possibility that San Francisco outfielder Willie Mays could be traded to the Mets. Giants president Horace Stoneham acknowledged talks and said discussions would continue when the Giants move into New York next Friday.

Philadelphia San Francisco Willie Mays Mets New York Westfield Ala Mays Jack Lang Long Island Horace Stoneham Giants Stoneham M. Donald Grant

Lakers edge Knicks in overtime thriller

Jerry West and Gail Goodrich led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-111 overtime win over the New York Knicks. West made two free throws with 4:45 left in OT, while Goodrich added key points in the closing minute to seal the victory.

NEW York Jerry West Gail Goodrich Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks Page

Shoo-Ins At Home In ABA Finals

The Utah Stars and the Kentucky Colonels earned comfortable playoff byes as Indiana Pacers faced the New York Nets in the ABA finals series opener. Both division winners were expected to reach the championship, living up to early title chatter.

Bloomington Ind Utah Stars Kentucky Colonels Indiana Pacers New York Nets American Basketball Association Colonels Stars

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