Rejuvenated Bud Stallworth backs Russell Seattle hire
Bud Stallworth, fresh from two weeks in Hartselle, welcomed Bill Russell as Seattle coach and general manager after a 26-56 season. Stallworth praised Russell's plan for a fast-breaking, team defense and said he fits the new system. He noted Russell’s past success and the Sonics’ improved outlook.
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East West Central Baseball Playoffs Tie at Dixie Senior Field
West Morgan and Limestone combine for a 4 4 stalemate in the East West Central Division Playoffs at Dixie Senior Field. The article notes scouts selecting a Central Division starting lineup and six reserves for Saturday’s Northern Division Playoffs.
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Decatur
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Austin
David Springer
Athens
Tommy Grace
Tanner
Butch Watterson
Ladon Scroggins
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Ray Horton
Twins
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Expos
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Royals
Robert Hartsfield
Giants
Legrant Scott
Athletics
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Spud Chandler
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Yankees
Buddy Leaves
Ott Miller
Mets
Tom Oliver
Phillies
Ed Scott
Red Sox
Piper Davis
Cardinals
Merv Harris
Tigers
Buck O’neil
USAC Boss Bans Posey Car After No 34 to 31 Change
Indianapolis AP report says Frank DelRoy of USAC voided Sam Posey’s No 34 Eagle Offenhauser after his team swapped to No 31 and avoided reinspection. DelRoy called the car a fraud, noting direct orders from Fred Carrillo while detailing the origin of the scheme and its neutralization before the Indy 500.
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Senate Hearing Aims to Fix Amateur Sports Structure
Senate Commerce Committee opened hearings to reform U S amateur sports amid concerns over funding planning and bureaucratic issues undermining Olympic participation. Senator John V Tunney led the session with witnesses including Olympians Harold Connally Willie Davenport Donna de Varona Suzie Chaffee Tom McMillen and Bill Toomey.
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Senate
United States
John V. Tunney
D-Calif
Tunney
Gene Tunney
Senate Commerce Committee
U.S
Harold Connally
Willie Davenport
Donna de Varona
Suzie Chaffee
Tom McMillen
Bill Toomey
Alex City Takes Commanding Lead in Region Golf
Alexander City Junior College built a 22 stroke lead entering the final 18 holes at Pt Mallard Golf Course for Region 17 Junior College Golf Championships. Alex City shot 280 as a team, with Mat Shirley posting 68 and Rich Sutter 69 along with Wes Cambelli. DeKalb 302, Abraham Baldwin 304, Marion Institute 323. Benny Sledge led DeKalb with 71.
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Alex City
New Mexico
Mat Shirley
Alex
Ity
Rich Sutter
Wes Cambelli
Sterling
DeKalb
Abrahamm Baldwin
Marion Institute
Benny Sledge
Rich Ritter
Sutter
Tony Estes
Billie Jean's Little Brother Rescues Giants
San Francisco reliever Randy Moffitt earned his eighth save in a 9-4 win over Houston, moving the Giants within five percentage points of first place in the NL West. Willie Stargell and Manny Sanguillen sparked Pittsburgh’s 5-4 win over Philadelphia, while Boston, Cleveland, and Oakland also posted wins.
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Kansas City
Steve Carlton
Willie Stargell
Manny Sanguillen
Phillies
Richie Zisk
Carlton
Luis Tiant
Luis Aparicio
Sal Bando
A’s
Girls Softball Needing Help In Hartselle League
In Hartselle the first game of a new elementary school girls softball league is set for today at 4 p.m. at the Hartselle Legion Field. The Speake Pixies meet the Hartselle Hawks as organizers seek five confirmed teams with more hopeful. Contact Toby Torborn at 974 0089.
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Hartselle Legion Field
Toby Torborn
Speake Pixies
Hartselle Hawks
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Pedro Borbon Emerges as Reds Relief Pitcher in 1972
Relief pitcher Pedro Borbon of the Cincinnati Reds marked 1972 as his first full major league season establishing himself as the team's bullpen workhorse and key late inning option.
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