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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1972

Page

9

Baseball Lineup Fragments Include Orioles and Twins Players

The fragment lists players from the Orioles and Twins including Steve Howell in multiple positions and Irving Taylor, Brian Chandler, Mike Krueger, David Maples, Jeff Montgomery, Alan nson, Mitch Clabhorn, Daniel Frith, Bill Gregg. Jett Cagle and Leslie Young also appear among names.

Glen Kist Greg Long Eistreg Jett Cagle Leslie Young Orioles Steve Howell Robbie Doherty Irving Taylor Brian Chandler Mike Krueger David Maples Jeff Montgomery Alan Nson Twins Mitch Clabhorn Daniel Frith Bill Gregg

Holloway Heads List as Tennessee Prepares for Fall QB Battle

Tennessee coach Bill Battle says he will start a sophomore quarterback next fall with four sophomores on the roster. Condredge Holloway of Huntsville leads the group and competes with Dan Fletcher of Cedar Rapids in spring drills.

Knoxville Battle Holloway Condredge Alabama Montreal Expos Tennessee Georgia Tech Atlanta Vols Fletcher

Dodgers Top Expos 5-2 Behind Garvey Two-Run Shot

Dodgers win 5-2 over the Expos despite Claude Osteen's 8 1 3 innings. Garvey belted his second homer of the season during a four-run fourth inning, giving Los Angeles the lead and the victory. Expos HB Hunt and Fairly produced early runs but could not sustain offense. Yankees beat Twins 5-3 in the AL game.

Montreal Montreal Expos Claude Oste Expos Pete Mikkelson Dodgers Los Angeles Steve Garvey New York Yankees Minnesota Osteen Ron Hunt Dodger Dick Dietz Mike Jorgensen Ron Fairly Hunt Garvey

Devlin Captures Houston Open In Rain Delayed Finish

Bruce Devlin held steady in the rain delayed final round at Westwood Country Club to win the Houston Open by two strokes with a 72 hole total of 278 nine under par. Doug Sanders Tommie Aaron and Lou Graham tied for second at 280 while Hale Irwin led a group at 282.

Bruce Devlin Armidale Australia Devlin Miami Westwood Country Club Doug Sanders Tommy Aaron Lou Graham Aaron Graham Sanders Chuck Thorpe Jack Ewing Chuck Courtney Young Hale Irwin Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Billy Casper Gary Player

Don't Tampa With Our Colts bumper sticker

Fans protest the rumored move of Baltimore's football team to Florida. They create a bumper sticker attacking Tampa as a temptress eyeing the Colts, reflecting local opposition to relocation talk.

Baltimore Florida Tampa

OWT A Tennis Results Show Mixed Team Matches

OTTA matches list several results with teams OD E 8 F C A. Dianne Conaway defeats Ann Gratwick in straight sets while Pride Parr defeats Katie Harris. Marilyn Guthrie beats Pat Connelly and Jean Ann Lorenzo edges Pris Condon. Team F defeats B with several close sets and Team A defeats C in multiple bouts.

Dianne Conaway Ann Gratwick Pride Parr Katie Harris Marilyn Guthrie Pat Connelly Maryetta Ferrer Joan Howards Miraeia Jean Ann Lorenzo Pris Condon June Anschutz Terry Kellen Gloria Rogers Sherri Pour Margery Keys Tolly Shelton Ellie Robinson Joe Carter Sue Bowers Mary Earley Suzanne Stone Elizabeth Hannay Margot Paulson Lauri Johns Nancy Rogers

Pay Board Hears Earning Proposal From Athletes

Ed Garvey of the NFL Players Association argues for exempting pro athletes from wage controls. He cites short career spans averaging 4.5 years in football and similar lengths in other sports. Testifying alongside him are leaders from NBA, PGA, MLB, and AFTRA as the Pay Board revisits a prior proposal from ex-member Robert Bassett.

Washington Ed Garvey Garvey National Football League Players’ Association Robert Bassett

Bruins vow crash in to seal Stanley Cup versus Rangers

Bruins aim to finish the best of seven in Boston with a hard hitting, fast start strategy after a 3-2 win, led by Bobby Orr and Don Marcotte as New York plans to counter and stop Orr in the pivotal fifth game at Boston Garden.

Dave O’hara Boston Boston Bruins New York Rangers Johnny McKenzie Boston Garden Don Awrey New York Bruins Bobby Orr Don Marcotte Orr Emile Marshall Lemmond Francis Priceville Tuscaloosa Herman Myers Lemmond

New Auburn AD Lee Haley to Speak at Cullman Alumni Banquet

Cullman County Auburn Alumni Association hosts a Friday banquet at Cullman High School cafeteria. New Auburn Athletic Director Lee Haley will speak on the 1957 National Championship era. Lloyd Nix narrates a 1957 season film. Alvin Breshner Connie Fredricks attend. tickets 2.50. Plaza Pharmacy Cullman or 734-4358 after 6 p.m.

Cullman County Auburn Alumni Association Cullman High School Auburn Lee Haley Lloyd Nix Alvin Breshner Connie Fredricks Plaza Pharmacy Cullman

Decatur and Austin Offer C. M. Newton Camp For Boys

Applications at Decatur and Austin for a basketball day camp led by coach C. M. Newton run July 24 through 29 at Austin and Decatur High Schools. Boys entering third through ninth grade this fall may participate. contact local coaches Joe Jones and Earl Morris for forms and details.

Alabama C.M. Newton Austin Decatur High School Joe Jones Decatur Earl Morris

Bobcats Open Season Friday at Austinville Park

The Bobcats girls softball team opens the season Friday night against the Birmingham Blue Angels at Austinville Park. Game time is 7 30 p m with no admission.

Bobcats Birmingham Blue Angels Austinville Park

Merchants Repeat as Decatur Invitational Champion

The Decatur Merchants fastpitch team won the Decatur Invitational with a flawless run in a double elimination. They beat Calhoun Tech 11 to 1 Fayetteville Tenn 73 Anniston 84 and Cavalier Metros 22 in the final. Harold Parker earned Most Valuable Pitcher honors and Henry Miller pitched the title game. Wayne Skartwed was named Most Valuable Player after a 10 for 14 performance with a homer.

Decatur Merchants Calhoun Tech Decatur Fayetteville Tenn Anniston Cavalier Metros Fairfield Harold Parker Merchants Henry Miller Wayne Skartwed

Aaron Status Day To Day With Neck Arthritic Pain

Hank Aaron's playing status was shifted to day by day due to a painful arthritic neck condition. The Braves slugger, one home run behind Willie Mays in career homers, missed two games on the recent road trip after first feeling the pain about a week and a half ago.

Atlanta, Ga Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves San Francisco Willie Mays Braves Aaron

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