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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1973

Page

12

DiMaggio Brothers Shine in Sacred Record Talk

The piece recalls Joe DiMaggio as the greatest living ballplayer in 1969 and notes the enduring streaks and sacred records. It contrasts Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and Hank Aaron with DiMaggio and Dom DiMaggio while recounting old All Star moments and privacy struggles.

New York Dom DiMaggio Red Sox Maryland Joe Dominic DiMaggio Joe DiMaggio Abner Doubleday DiMadog Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Hilton DiMadge Dominic Bowery Savings Bank Lou Gehrig Roger Maris Babe Henry Aaron Maury Wills Cobb Gehrig Joser George Sisler Wee Willie Keeler Yanks BoSox Herb Newsome Stan Spence Dom

Raiders Continued From Page B-1 Austin's

Mark McClanahan held Grissom to one hit through six innings before the Raiders pushed ahead.

Austin S. Mark McClanahan Grissom

Austin Bears suffer rout as Grissom powers comeback

The Black Bears exploded in the seventh inning as Grissom drove in five runs from one hit while McClanahan fanned eight in a tough loss. Susko earned the win in his second start of the year with seven strikeouts and six walks. Austin left the bases loaded in one inning and again stranded runners later, finishing the year with a 12-4 record and four road defeats. Mike Stewart led Austin with a .445 average and Jim Clarkson hit four home runs.

Black Bears Grissom Ione McClanahan Andy Susko Austin Mike Stewart Jim Clarkson

Kent and Lancs women receive coaching insight in prep

The article shows Kent and Lancashire women cricketers Caroline and Kate Brown kneeling for tips from coach Jack Ikin of Lancs during preparations for the Women's International Cricket Tournament this summer in June and July. Sue Goatman from Kent appears in the background.

Caroline Kate Brown Kent England Jack Ikin Lancs Sue Goatman

Expos Top Pirates In 10th For Sixth Straight Loss

Ron Fairly delivered a solo homer in the 10th off Nelson Briles to lift the Montreal Expos over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 2, prolonging Pittsburgh's six game skid as Briles took the loss. Other NL results had Philadelphia beating St. Louis 10 5 Atlanta downing Houston 7 1 and San Diego routing San Francisco 7 1.

Ron Fairly Fairly Pirates Montreal Expos Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia St. Louis Atlanta Houston San Diego San Francisco New York Mets Cubs Chicago Los Angeles Cincinnati Byies Somes New York Montreal Siere Wise Koosman Hooton McAnall Blass Osteen Gullett Gentry Wilson Francisco Bryant Caldwell

Endorsements tap sports stars for hair care ads

The piece tracks how athletes like Dave DeBusschere Richie Scheinblum Jerry Lucas and Pete Rose appear in hair and grooming commercials. It notes pay from three thousand to sixty five thousand dollars, reasons for endorsements including prestige and money, and mentions Vitalis Brut and Gillette as brands with many stars.

Judy Klemesrud New York Times News Service New York Dave DeBusschere Richie Scheinblum Jerry Lucas Vitalis Madison Avenue Cincinnati Reds Brut Gillette Phil Jackson Knickerbockers Pate Maravich Atlanta Hawks Rod Gilbert Glen Sather New York Rangers Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali Bob Griese Miami Dolphins Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys Pete Rose Brutt George Blanda Oakland Raiders Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers Willie Mays New York Mets Tommy Bolt Pancho Gonzales Britt Billie Jean King Kiki Cutter Pam Higgins Fritz Peterson Mike Kekich New York Yankees Lance Rentzel Los Angeles Joe Namath

Crane Sees Jets to Improve with Namath and Talents

Crane discusses Jets prospects aiming for a Super Bowl run this year while noting defensive gaps and injury impact. He praises Namath and backs like Riggins, predicts balanced NFL with draft and merger, and hopes Alabama talent helps, as he recovers and eyes several more playing years.

Crane Namath Riggins John NFL Miami Jets Alabama Bryant The

Hank Aaron chase framed by Braves and rivals in May

Atlanta rookie Rod Gilbreath praises Hank Aaron as he nears Babe Ruth’s 714 homer record. The Braves, 12-19, seek an 8 to 10 game streak to revive their divisional hopes with West rivals Houston Los Angeles and San Francisco ahead.

Jimmy Atlanta Rod Gilbreath Hank Ruth Gilbreath Hammer Braves Houston Los Angeles San Francisco

Cal Tech Athletes Dominate Indoor Meet Results

Track meet results show Cal Tech athletes sweeping events led by Garrett and Morgan in one mile and Morgan in three miles. Notable performances include Koski Jeff St. in discus and Koski in shot put and high jump, with DeKalb and Jeff St. runners posting top times.

Jeff St McAlpine Morgan Cal Tech Williams Barron Poppe H.H Jackson Walker DeKalb B. Lytle Keski Rogers Lytle Demicus Cabbil Gourtet C. T Koski Clark Gomer Kruse Crist DeKene McKinnon L. B. Wallace Jacobs Jony

Pirates Reliever Veale Heads Baseball Today Lineup

The clipping lists baseball and track results with names Bob Veale Jeff St Hamilton McKinnon Wallace Madison Cai Tech DeKalb and others. It shows reliever Veale for the Pirates and records for triple jump pole vault and relay events with times and distances.

Hamilton Jeff St McKinnon L. B. Wallace Madison Cail Tech Johnson L. Wallace Cai Tech Walker DeKalb Crist Cal Tech

Dodgers give away Shetland pony again at Fan Appreciation event

Patrick Lominac of South Pasadena won a Shetland pony and his pony recently foaled a filly. This year LA Fan Appreciation is set for Sept 23, with reports the Dodgers will again offer a pony, though officials say it may be only one.

Patrick Lominac South Pasadena Dodgers

Cubs and Dodgers Baseball Box Score Highlights

Youth game listing multiple players with positions and hits. Cubs featured hits by Joe Rodgers and Mike Moore with multiple repeats. Trip Pilgrim and Anthony McMinn noted for doubles and infielders. Dodgers and Cubs players named across positions.

Cubs Joe Rodgers Trip Pilgrim David Michel John Parks Dodgers Jeff Johns Jeff Thrower Mike Moore Anthony McMinn Jimmy Thompson Rusty Harvel Robert Hall

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