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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1973

Page

9

Harpe Wins Point Mallard Open In Tight Win

Harpe shot a two over par 74 Sunday to win the Point Mallard Open by five strokes, finishing 144 total. Wiley, Wise, Jones and Blevins trailed with 149 to 152 as others posted flight results.

Bob Harpe Bobby Herbert Point Mallard Aquatics Complex Harpe Point Mallard Jim Wise Wiley al Jones Sam Blevins Willis Wilkerson Roland Oliver Ridgley Sharriot Randy

Emens tops in ties as playoff decides scores

In the sports classifieds, Emens finished with 79 78 157 with ties resolved by playoff. Second Flight winners include Brad Shuput 83 78 161 Austin Golson 84 77 151 Dan Johnson 84 77 151. Fourth Flight top five list includes Charles Morrow 88 75 163 and others.

Emens Brad Shuput Austin Golson Dan Johnson Gary Babb Mike Abell Edward Terry Rod Goode Charles Morrow John Hamilton Bruce Dement Rod Long Frank Troupe

Pearson Escapes Wreck To Capture 500 Victory

David Pearson won the Winston 500 at Talladega and earned 26,095 bringing his season earnings to 61,735. Ramo Stott wrecked on lap ten after a massive multi-car crash that eliminated 15 cars. The 77,000 spectators saw oil from Stott trigger the pileup as cars traveled at over 190 mph.

Talladega Ala David Pearson Joe Frasson Ramo Stott Pearson Stott Keokuk Iowa Alabama International Speedway United States Auto Club Buddy Baker Cale Yarborough Bobby Allison Frasson Allison

Knicks Edge Lakers to Lead Finals 2-1

Willis Reed led the Knicks with 22 points and 10 rebounds as New York edged the Los Angeles Lakers 87-83 at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-1 series lead. Earl Monroe contributed key plays while Jerry West struggled with an injured leg in the fourth quarter.

NEW York Willis Reed Earl Monroe Jerry West Reed Monroe West New York Knicks Los Angeles Lakers Wilt Chamberlain Madison Square Garden Knicks

Canadiens Open Lead To 3-1 In Cup Final

Montreal shutout Chicago 4-0 to seize a 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup final. Marc Tardif opened scoring at 1:08 of the first period, Yvan Cournoyer scored his 13th playoff goal, and Chuck Lefley added another as Montreal dominated the Hawks.

Chicago Ken Dryden Montreal Chicago Black Hawks Hawk Tommy Ivan Marc Tardif Canadiens Yvan Cournoyer

Reiser Reels From Fist Fight Into Coaching Role

Pete Reiser, once knocked unconscious chasing fly balls for the Dodgers, was knocked down again as a coach in a rough game at Candlestick Park. The incident occurred during a fight-filled day, with the Giants winning the second game 4 3 at the ballpark. Reiser was carried from the field on a stretcher.

Pete Reiser Reiser Brooklyn Dodgers Candlestick Park Giants

Austin High All-Sports Banquet Tickets Remain

Tickets still remain for the Austin High All-Sports Banquet Friday night at the school cafeteria. Alabama coach C. M. Newton will be the guest speaker. Tickets cost 2.50 and may be bought at the main office. Wednesday is the deadline.

Austin High Alabama C. M. Newton

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