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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1972

Page

13

Calhoun Claims First State Baseball Crown

Calhoun Junior College won its first state baseball title with a 2 1 victory over Faulkner Junior College in Bay Minette. Larry Lewis delivered a 10th inning double to score Lannie Belue after Belue doubled, with Jimmy Archibald tossing a complete game. Archibald set Calhoun records with 99 strikeouts in 79 innings.

BAY Minette Larry Lewis Lannie Belue Calhoun Junior College Faulkner Junior College Lewis Austin Tony Mason Charles McKellar Belue Calhoun Fred Frickie Faulkner Larry Frickie Jeff State Jimmy Archibald Archibald Archie The War Hawks Red Eagles Don Whitehorn Rodney Etheridge Gwen Shelton Stan James Joey Langley Mason Rick Maze Stan Steadman

Auburn Learns to Run and Pass Under New Coach

Auburn official Gene Lorendo outlines a Power-Wing-I offense aimed at a strong running game to ease the defense, moving away from Pat Sullivan era passing. Paul Davis explains a versatile 4-4 defense, with Wade Whatley and David Lyons at quarterback during scrimmage, as Auburn studies a shift from pass-heavy play to balanced attack.

Auburn University Tennessee Sullivan Auburn Gene Lorando Tigers Paul Davis Lorendo James Owens Harry Unger Pat Sullivan Wade Whatley David Lyons Powers Ralph) Jordan

Perry Brothers Deliver Wins As Indians Blank White Sox

Gaylord Perry pitched a three hitter as Cleveland routed Chicago 12-0 while Jim Perry earned support from an 18 hit Cleveland attack. Minnesota edged Boston 3-2 with eighth inning rallies and Rod Carew aiding Jim with a double.

Associated Press Perry Brothers Gaylord Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Jim Dave LaRoche Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Indians Alex Johnson Graig Nettles John Brohamer Tom McCraw Johnson Tom Bradley

Auburn to retire Pat Sullivan and Terry Beasley jerseys

Auburn University will retire the No 7 and No 88 jersey numbers of Pat Sullivan and Terry Beasley. The two numbers are already displayed in the Memorial Coliseum lobby, with ceremony dates to be announced later.

Auburn Pat Sullivan Terry Beasley Auburn University Memorial Coliseum Billy Mitchell

Riva Ridge Wins Kentucky Derby Ahead of No Le Hace

Riva Ridge, ridden without a whip, wins the 98th Kentucky Derby by 3 1/2 lengths over No Le Hace. Trainer Luciano Laurin notes Upper Case, also a stablemate, could contest the Preakness after Derby glory.

Ron Turcotte Riva Ridge No le Hace Lucien Laurin Upper Case Laurin Everglades John Tweedy Chenery Meadow America Maribel Blum Hold Your Peace Phil Rubbicco Louisiana Arkansas Turcotte Hold

Wilt's Doubtful Tonight

Wilt has not fully recovered and is doubtful for tonight’s game. Coaches expect updates as the evening progresses.

Wilt Chamberlain Injured Threatens Lakers Playoff Showdown

Wilt Chamberlain sprained his right wrist and may miss Lakers vs Knicks in Los Angeles jeopardizing their 3 1 lead in the NBA final series. Doctors placed the wrist in a cast and administered antiswelling treatment as he faced a crucial game tonight and potential rest of the series.

NYT LOS Angeles Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks National Basketball Association Lakers New York Minneapolis Chamberlain Robert Kerlan Kerlan

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