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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1971

Page

23

USA Downs Auburn To Close 36-11 Baseball Season

South Alabama finished the season with a 10-4 victory over Auburn in Auburn. Jer ry Evins belted a grand slam in the fifth inning while Glenn Borgmann collected four hits in five at bats. Auburn’s Joe Haefner went 3-for-3 with a double in the loss.

Auburn Ala University of South Alabama Jerry Evins Glenn Borgmann South Alabama Joe Haefner S. Ala Aubel Weekes Burns Powell Borgmann Vani Yperen Jones Curtis Lawrence Merchant

New Orleans Signs Newland in 1971 Contract

New Orleans Saint crack wide receiver Bob Newland of Oregon State signed a 1971 contract with the NFL club on Saturday. The seventh round draft choice was announced by the Saints.

New Orleans Bob Newland Oregon State New Orleans Saint National Football League

Patriots land three kickers after London Super Foot hype

Billy Sullivan frames a quirky tale of the New England Patriots scouting abroad for a soccer style kicker. Michael Walker, a bricklayer turned football hopeful, wins tryouts amid 700 contenders and 55 yard plus placements, with Tug Wilson and Albie Evans joining him.

New York Billy Sullivan New England Patriots Waldorf Astoria Pro Football Writers Association National Football League Patriots Pats Jim Plunkett Stanford Sullivan Entourage Britain London Daily Mirror Mirror Miami Dolphins Boston Sports Huddle Jan Stenerud Norway Horst Muhlimann West Germany Cincinnati Bobby Howfield Denver New York Jets Billy Daily Mirror Bucko Kilroy Michael Walker Crothingham Air Base Sky Kings Johnny Mazur Super Foot Walker Tug Wilson Albie Evans Pop States London

Donnie Allison Reuses Strategy for Indy Qualifying

Donnie Allison briefly withdrew from the Indianapolis 500 field then returned in A. J. Foyt’s backup car to post the day’s fastest qualifying speed. The Hueytown driver, 33, moved from 25th to a safe lineup with a 171.903 mph four lap average, thanking Foyt for the chance before aiming next for the World 600 in Charlotte driving the Wood Brothers Mercury.

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West Morgan, Cullman win in Cullman County baseball

Cullman County downed East Morgan County 5-3 as Cullman erupted with four runs in the fourth inning. West Morgan County defeated Limestone County 3-1 in a pitcher’s duel with Mark McClanahan of Austin High School earning the win. Top East Morgan hitters included Ricky Bowling, Mark Lindsey, and Larry Keenum who also homered for East Morgan.

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