Braves at Braves Stadium Face Reds in London
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds with Bobby Bragan hoping for a return to winning ways. Tony Cloninger starts for Atlanta against Joey Jay for Cincinnati as Houston’s late rally in Atlanta yesterday handed the Astros a 5-4 win and a 2-1 series edge.
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Hartselle Tigers rout Lee in TVC clash for seventh win
Hartselle High built a five run second inning to defeat Lee Huntsville 5 to 1. Mike Hampton pitched a four hitter to improve to 2 2 with seven strikeouts as Bagley took the loss. Jim Grammar and Johnny Chandler doubled for Lee.
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Correction issued for Austin High track result
The Daily acknowledges an error in Sunday edition reporting Buddy Martin of Austin High School finishing third in the 440 at the state meet in Auburn. The correct result is runner-up. Also brief: Uruguay defeated Russia 69 67 in Montevideo.
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National Basketball Steam
Cummings Wins Tuscaloosa Invitational Golf Title Again
Tuscaloosa native Ackie Cummings fired a 3 under 67 to cap a three day total of 217 and win the Tuscaloosa Country Club Men’s Invitational for the second straight year. Dick Pride of Tuscaloosa finished second at 210 with Rock Weinard 3 back at 210 and values listed for other contenders.
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Life of Alabama Baseball Splits Week Series
The Life of Alabama baseball team split a Tennessee Valley Semi-Pro League series with Decatur, Athens, and Arab. Decatur edged Athens 9 8 behind Bayton Sullivan’s three hit effort as seven errors hurt the defense. Vernon Mathis led Life of Alabama with a single and triple, while Mathis was also a bright spot in the defeat.
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Rain Cancels Houston Champions International Golf Event
The $110,000 Houston Champions International was canceled after one round due to rain. No players were paid and the Houston Golf Association faced about $25,000 in losses. The event was rescheduled for November 17-20 with stars like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer expected to attend.
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Kauai King Pointed Toward Preakness After Derby Win
Derby winner Kauai King heads to Pimlico for the Preakness with trainer Henry Forrest pleased by the colt’s effort. jockey Don Brumfield praised the ride as the horse prevailed by a half length amid a crowded field.
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Tourists Top Montgomery as Ellis Wins Third Without Loss
Asheville right hander Dock Ellis fought through rough support as Montgomery fell 5-3 to the Tourists. Joe Solimine hit a two run shot in the seventh for Ellis who improved to 3 0. Evansville beat Macon 10 9 and Columbus edged Knoxville 5 4 in 12 innings.
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