Tigers Win Final Game Set Today
Auburn evened the SEC baseball playoffs by beating Ole Miss 7-4 in Auburn. Jim Bachus homered and doubled while Marlon Kent added two doubles, backing winner George Nichols who fanned eight in five strong innings after a rough start. The series goes to a deciding game with Auburn set to start Joe Overton against Ole Miss either Byrd or Higgenbotham.
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Alumni meet ticket sales extend to Friday night
Morgan County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association continues selling tickets for a meeting at Decatur High School Cafeteria at 6 p.m. Speakers will include Paul Bryant and Dr. Frank Rose. Each $2.50 ticket includes a T bone steak dinner. contact Norman Albright or Herschell Nabors to purchase.
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Boros Leads Colonial With Hot Putter In Fort Worth
Julius Boros, former National Open champion, shot a 4 under par 66 to lead after 36 holes in the $60,000 Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth. His 137 total gives him a two stroke edge over Doug Sanders, who finished round two at 139 after a 72.
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Malzone Delivers Two-Run Double in Sox Win at Washington
Boston beats Washington 6 to 3 as Frank Malzone delivers a two run double in the eighth inning. He drives in the go ahead runs after moving from fifth to cleanup in Johnny Pesky's batting order and collecting three of Boston's five hits.
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Ron Kline
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Orioles Rally Past Yankees for Sixth Victory
The Baltimore Orioles rallied for three eighth inning runs to defeat the New York Yankees 6 3 on Friday night. With two outs and two on due to walks, Jackie Brandt doubled to tie the game and John Orsino added a two run single. Dick Hall earned the win after a rain delay.
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Has Success Spoiled The Yankee Fan
New York AP reports that Yankees fans feel overlooked as Metsmania grows. Despite nine world championships and stars like Mantle Maris Berra Ford, locals increasingly praise the Mets. Analysts cite underdog appeal, NL return to NYC, and Casey Stengel as possible causes for the shift.
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Braves Rally Past Phillies 4-1 in Rain-Shortened Win
Milwaukee salvaged a win over Philadelphia as lefty Dennis Lemaster improved to 1-1 after allowing three hits and one walk in six innings. Dennis Menke and Roy McMillan homered off starter Chris Short, the Braves tallying four runs on seven hits before rain halted the game in the sixth.
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Altman's Ninth Inning Homer Gives Cards Victory
In Pittsburgh, George Altman belted his first homer of the year with two out in the ninth to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pirates 5 1. Ken Boyer collected three singles as Simmons scattered five hits for the win while Friend took the loss. Altman homered for the Cards.
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White Sox whip Angels for fifth straight win
Chicago pitcher Juan Pizarro blanked the Los Angeles Angels on three hits, homered himself, and drove in the insurance run to lift the White Sox to a 2-0 victory. He earned his second win and fanned six, while J C Martin aided with a triple and RBI.
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Mets rally past Reds as Hickman wins game in eighth
New York beats Cincinnati 3 2 to extend its five game streak. Jim Hickman hit a crucial eighth inning homer to back pitcher Carl Willey who improved to 3 1 with a five hitter. O'Toole took the loss for Cincinnati while Edwards homered for the Reds.
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Walter Jackson Wins Girls Title in City Track Meet
A Decatur elementary school track meet correction states Walter Jackson won the Girls title, not Somerville Road School as previously reported. A Walter Jackson School spokesperson clarified the error.
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Decatur
Probe On In Lipscomb Death Investigations Continue
Baltimore AP report on Gene Lipscomb death after a night out in his new yellow Cadillac. Doctors cite possible narcotics involvement with a homemade syringe found near the body. Officials note needle marks and that autopsy results and chemist’s diagnosis will take days. A companion, Timothy Black, 25, is jailed for inquiry. Lipscomb was a 6 foot 6, 288 pound defensive tackle.
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Big Daddy) Lipscomb
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Twins blank Kansas City behind Pascual shutout
Camilo Pascual pitched his fourth straight win and first shutout as the Twins beat the Kansas City Athletics 2-0. Rookie Jay Ward doubled in both Minnesota runs, keeping Kansas City winless in their fifth straight loss.
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Tigers Run Way Past Indians With Big Detroit Victory
Detroit pitcher Phil Regan blanked Cleveland for most of the game, yielding only one hit through eight innings and finishing with a three hitter. Dick McAuliffe drove in six runs as the Tigers crushed the Indians 14 to 0 for their third straight win.
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Regan
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Rams Colts and Steelers Clash Highlight NFL Week
The Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers face off in a high stakes NFL matchup. Key personnel include Rams head coach and Colts star quarterback with decisive plays shaping the contest and potential playoff implications for all teams involved.
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