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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

06 May 1973

Page 13

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1973

Page

13

Willie Mays Faces End Of An Era In New York

The 42 year old Willie Mays struggles with a .108 batting average for the New York Mets before a game with the Houston Astros. Teammates praise his enduring spirit and legend while manager Yogi Berra notes the pressure of living up to the franchise ornament role.

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Dave Anderson New York Times News Service New York Willie Mays Houston Astros New York Mets Mets California Willie Hawaii Shea Stadium San Frasicisco Giants Joan Payson Giants Polo Grounds Joe DiMaggio Rocky Marciano San Francisco
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McNally Near Perfect Baltimore Start Prompts Hope

Orioles pitcher Dave McNally had a strong 1969 season with 24 wins and a 60 batter faced mark. He started April with three decisions, allowed two runs in 27 innings, but remained dissatisfied with his control.

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Baltimore Dave McNally Baltimore Orioles McNally Oene
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Seaver Struggles as Mets Fail to Score in Montreal Game

Hard luck for Tom Seaver of the New York Mets who left a recent game against Montreal with no run support after he allowed a 1-0 deficit. He had pitched 33 innings this year with under one earned run per nine.

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Florida star Eddie Johnson commits to Auburn basketball

Eddie Johnson, a 6-2 guard from Lake Weir High School in Florida, accepts a grant-in-aid with Auburn. Coach Bob David announces the signing. Johnson averaged 32.1 points and 13.3 rebounds as a senior and ranks 17th in a 156-student class. Lake Weir finished 22-7, district champions, regional losses.

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