Alabama Crimson Tide closes spring drills with A Day game night
The Crimson Tide host an intra squad A Day at Denny Stadium kickoff 7 30 with stadium construction urged fans to arrive early. The weekend also features Auburn Orange vs Blues at Cliff Hare Stadium 1 30 kickoff with new starters replacing departed stars Steve Sloan and Alex Bowden.
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Auburn Tigers face depth concerns after practice notes
Reds Blakeney shows quarterback potential while Loran Carter earns praise as a top passer in camp. Coach Shug Jordan cites depth issues with injuries, noting lasting setbacks from last season as at least three Tigers are ruled out of Saturday’s game including linebacker Marvin Tucker.
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Auburn Squares Up Injuries Ahead of Next Season
Tonight at Denny Stadium the Tigers announce Bucky Ayers sidelined with a bruised kidney and knee sprain, Bobby Hesé sidelined for a knee operation. Auburn fans can look forward to next year with Lunceford handling punt duties and Jimmy Jones as kicker as the Blues rely on the kicking game.
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Reds and Whites clash in Crimson defense showcase
Stabler starts for the White team with Joe Kelley backing him up as Cullman’s Wayne Trimble directs the Reds. Veterans lead the Reds defense including Johnny Sullivan and Richard Cole, while promising rookies Mike Hall and Bobby Swafford vie for future stardom. Trimble’s offense features Les Kelley, Homan, and Reitz with receivers Kelley, Homan, Brewer. Awards and tickets noted as AP coverage and Beltline.
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Giants and Marichal extend win streaks in NL roundup
The San Francisco Giants and Juan Marichal each extended streaks as the Giants won 3-0 over Pittsburgh and Marichal posted his sixth complete game with a 0.76 ERA. St Louis opened its new stadium with a 4-3 12 inning victory over Atlanta, while Philadelphia beat Los Angeles 5-1 and Cincinnati and Chicago had no games.
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Braves Box Scores From Rainy Baseball Slate
International League Toledo at Toronto rain. Columbus at Buffalo rain. Jacksonville at Syracuse rain. Richmond at Rochester rain. Pacific Coast League Phoenix 5 San Diego 4 10 innings. Denver 7 Tulsa 2. Hawaii 3 Tacoma 2. Portland 6 Spokane 3. Seattle 2 Vancouver 1 11 innings. Texas League Arkansas 3 Amarillo 2. El Paso 8 Albuquerque 2 3.
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National League standings and results recap
AP summary of NL teams with wins and losses, highlights from Thursday games including Philadelphia 5 Los Angeles 1 and San Francisco 3 Pittsburgh 0. Also lists upcoming and Sunday schedules for NL clubs and notes a rain delay in Houston at New York.
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Decatur Dixie Championship Boat Races Set for Saturday
The annual Decatur Dixie Championship speed boat races start at 10 30 a m Saturday at Decatur Harbor across the River Bridge. Sponsored by Flint Rescue Squad and Tennessee Valley Boat Club the event features 11 heats with most classes. The National Outboard Association sanctions the show and Alabama Governor Wallace sent best wishes.
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Valley Power Boat Club Notice
Valley Power Boat Club, Inc. is responsible for any accidents. Spectators are advised to watch at their own risk.
Yankees Fall 4-3 as Merritt Beats Houk Era
The Yankees lose 4-3 to the Minnesota Twins in cold wind after Jim Merritt relieves and halts New York momentum. Chicago White Sox beat Baltimore 5-3 in drizzle while Washington tops California 4-2. Don Buford fuels Chicago’s rallies with a single, double and triple.
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Cubs Rout Braves in 18-7 Minor A Little League win
Cubs crushed the Braves 18-7 in five innings as Larry Brown slugged a three run homer a triple and a single. David Wayne Matthews led the Braves with two singles. A separate game between unbeatens Giants and Cards was rained out.
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Red Sox Triumph Behind Scotty Qualls Two-Hit Pitching
Scotty Qualls pitched a two hitter winning 3-1 for the Red Sox over the Orioles in the Minor A Little League game. It was Qualls first win and the Red Sox second win of the season. Mulligan took the loss for Baltimore.
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Capture of Crown Point Sparks 1775 American Advance
In 1775 American troops seized Crown Point on Lake Champlain marking a strategic early advance in the Revolutionary War era. The action highlighted rising momentum against British positions in the Lake Champlain region.
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