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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1971

Page

8

Murphy Dunlap Take Top Prize In Member Guest

Burningtree Country Club held its annual Member Guest with sunny May weather. In the first flight Murphy and Dunlap won a sudden death playoff on the first hole to beat Gray and Ruark after both teams posted 129 in best ball.

Burningtree Country Club John Murphy Charley Dunlap Mike Gray Charley Ruark William and Gann Ray Frederick Bob Semmler Doyle Richardson Bob Gunnels Jim O’hara Fred Agee Jera John Poole Kimbrough Williams Bobby Jackson Sonny Siersdale

Sparks Astros' Explosion Lifts Rader from Slump

Houston's Doug Rader drives in six runs with a grand slam and a double as the Astros rout St. Louis 12-4. Rader clubbed his third grand slam of a five year career in the first inning off Jerry Reuss, sparking a 17-hit attack led by Kiernan.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Houston Harry Walker Doug Rader Harry New York Red Rooster Rader St. Louis Pittsburgh Astrodome Jerry Reuss Astros

Coleman Surges Past Senators In Tigers Debut Victory

Denny McLain and Joe Coleman clash as Detroit defeats Washington 5-4 on Mickey Stanley's two homers and a key eighth inning. Coleman, 24, strains through a four run lead collapse then nails one hit shutout innings to seal the win. Stanleys' leadoff homer in the eighth and a second homer by Norm Cash spark the comeback. In other AL action, Minnesota rallies past Chicago 6-2 behind Tovar and Manuel, while Milwaukee beats California 6-2. Oakland sweeps KC 2-0 and 4-?. rain halts Baltimore vs Boston and Cleveland vs New York doubleheader.

Rader RBI Houston Larry Kierker Cardinal Jim Ray Richie Hebner Manny Sanguillen Bob Robertson Dave Giusti Pittsburgh New York Mets Giusti Dock Ellis Pirates Willie Montanez Don Money Philadelphia Atlanta Money Braves Sonny Jackson Musty Baker John Bateman Sack Dick Couch Associated Press Denny McLain Joe Colean Coleman Washington Detroit McLain Senators Mickey Stanley Tigers Paul Casanova Minnesota Chicago White Sox Milwaukee California Oakland Kansas City Boston Stanley Norm Cash Frank Howard Howard Innning Billy Martin Denny Riddleberger Cesar Tovar Chicago Vincente Omo Twins White Sox Eorge Mitterwald Charlie Manuel Tom Bradley Rich Reese Romo Harmon Killebrew Jim Holt Tovar Leo Cardenas Itterward Ellie Rodriguez Ted Kubiak Tommy Harper Lee Coleman

Allison wins Winston 500 in dramatic photo finish

Donnie Allison edged brother Bobby by a car length to win the Winston 500 at Talladega in a race decided on the final 24 miles. Buddy Baker finished third as Dave Marcis crashed early, with Marcis out after engine trouble. Ron Johnson of the Giants posted 1,027 rushing yards last season.

Bloys Britt AP Austo Talladega, Ala Alabama International Speedway Donnie Allison Hueytown Allison Bobby Buddy Baker Dave Marcis Bobby Isaac Donnie Brother Bobby Baker Ron Johnson New York Giants

Chris Mapes Receives NC State Swim Scholarship

Bradshaw High School swimmer Chris Mapes will join North Carolina State University on an athletic grant in aid. He is the Alabama prep champion in the 100 yard breaststroke and outdoor 100 and 200 meter breaststroke with a 1 02 time in the 100 yard race. Mapes holds the Southeastern Conference record in the 110 yard breaststroke and the SEAAU mark for the 200 meter breaststroke. He plans recreation resources major and coaching career. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Mapes of Florence and is expected to earn All State and All America honors.

Bradshaw Chris Mapes North Carolina State University Mapes Alabama Prep NC State Southeastern SEAAU Chris Bill Mapes Florence Wolfpack Don Easterling

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