Hardin switches allegiance to Mississippi State basketball
Ricky Hardin signed with Mississippi State after reconsidering Alabama's heavy guard signings. The Decatur High standout chose State over the Crimson Tide, praised by assistant coach Jack Berkshire, who noted State's guards and potential role for Hardin as a sophomore.
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Orioles Sweep Angels Behind McNally Four-Hitter
Orioles lefty Dave McNally pitched a four hitter to sweep a California Angels twinbill 3-1 and 3-1, moving to 5-1 with his fifth complete game of the season. Pat Dobson improved to 2-2 as Baltimore closed within a half game of Boston in the American League East. Brooks Robinson and Dave Johnson drove in key runs in the fifth. Chicago and New York Mets games were rained out.
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Evans power surge lifts Travelers over Shreveport 6-3
Steve Evans slugged a three run homer and pitched the Arkansas Travelers to a 6-3 Dixie Association win over Shreveport to move into a half game lead in the Dixie Central. Tom Heintzelman and Skip Jutze homered for Arkansas while Tony Barrientos took the loss.
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Cotaco Indians Rally to 12 2 Victory Over Eva
Cotaco Indians upset Eva 12 to 2 after a 13 hit attack. Steve Douthit earned the win, improving to 1-1 while Cotaco rises to 4-6. Wyman Winton Homered and singled, Ray McCutcheon, Gary Winton, Ronald Scollins and Larry Harris collected multiple hits. Eva scored two runs on four hits. Cotaco meets Austin at 3 30 today.
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Calhoun Golf Takes Second In Triangular Meet
Florence State defeated Calhoun Junior College 8-4 and Calhoun beat Athens College 9-3 at Turtle Point Golf Course in Florence. Calhoun’s top scorers were Billy Charles 78 Stan Wilder 82 and Clayton Ingram 82. Danny Davis withdrew due to illness.
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Caponi Leads In Pro Am To Open Alamo Ladies Open
Dark haired Donna Caponi of Hollywood led the field in the second round pro am at the 20000 Alamo Ladies Open in San Antonio. Caponi and three amateurs posted 55 to top the pro am first round while Sandra Haynie and Darrell Royal and two others finished with 59, two back of the money. Haynie, winner of the Dallas Civitan title, said she feels at the top of her game. The pro am counted as the first round of the 54 hole LPGA event.
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Hawks 2-Up In Stanley Cup Drive
Chicago Black Hawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 to take a 2-0 series lead in their best of seven. Lou Angotti scored twice in the third and set up Chico Maki to tie the game, while Jim Pappin added another as Chicago moved toward the Cup with Montreal returning home for games three and four.
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Decatur Wins TVC Golf Meet
Decatur’s golf team finished the season unbeaten by winning the Tennessee Valley Conference championship at Decatur Country Club. Ten teams competed with Decatur totaling 466 while Huntsville and Butler tied for second at 485 and Austin finished fourth at 495. Top shooter was Decatur’s Billy Eyster with 110. Other Decatur entrants included Ben Wilder 114 Don Jones and Bill Kantola 121 each and Dick Sherrell 123. Dickey Stukes led Austin with 116 as Massey and Rickey Stukes shot 119 and 124. Each golfer played 27 holes.
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Willie Mays Birthday Celebration in San Francisco
About 750 people sang Happy Birthday to 40 year old Willie Mays at a Fairmont Hotel event in San Francisco. The Giants center fielder, who debuted with the New York Giants 20 years ago, has 633 career home runs. A toast included a recording of broadcaster Russ Hodges recalling Mays home run No. 501.
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