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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1971

Page

25

SEC Holds Get-together at Hilton Head

SEC athletic directors and football and basketball coaches converge in Hilton Head South Carolina for a two day spring meeting. Commissioner A M Tonto Coleman says the gathering is a family type event as they discuss crowd control grant in aid limits recruiting rules the effect of the 11 game schedule and the current economic situation in college athletics.

Hilton Head S.C Southeastern Conference A. M. “Tonto Coleman

Bowling Results and Banquet Details

Bowling results show O H Terry 204 and 202 James Evans 201 and 212 plus others. High series leaders include Ray Russell 596 and James Evans 593. Banquet set for May 24 at 6 30 p m Shangri La Restaurant Highway 31 South. High game and high series listed for both ladies and men with per person scores.

O. H. Terry James Evans W. Erwin J. Bolton Wallace McCay Ray Russell C. Hodge Cecil Maxwell W. McGahan Shangre-La Highway 31

Top Seed Posts Win Fae ad in Jackson Mississippi

In the Southern Lawn Tennis Association seniors tournament top seed Dell Sylvia of Knoxville defeats Buddy Williamson of Little Rock 6-0 6-0 in 35 and over. Lester Sack of Clarksville advances by beating Jim Shakespeare 6-2 5-7 6-1. Earlier Tom Bird wins 55s title 7-5 2-6 7-5. Alex Wellford defeats Dr Erlin Jensen 6-1 6-1 for 60s crown. Gus Palafox and Normand Jarrard reach 45 singles final with wins over Boesch and Shopfer.

Buddy Williamson Little Rock Ark Tom Bird Roswell W. E. Hester Jr Jackson Alex Wellford Memphis Tenn Erlin Jensen Ames Iowa Gus Palafox Normand Jarrard Greensboro N.C Palafox Ben Boesch New Orleans Jarrard Lou Shopfer

Senators' Spring Roster Packs 16 Pitchers With 56 Wins

The Washington Senators list 16 pitchers on their spring roster who combined for 56 major league victories last season. The contingent reflects depth in the pitching staff as spring workouts begin.

Washington Senators

Brown joins 1 000 yard club with 1125 rushing yards

Larry Brown of the Washington Redskins became the 22nd NFL player to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season, totaling 1,125 yards on the ground last year.

Larry Brown Washington Redskins

Field set for Indy 500 with record pace in tentative lineup

The tentative 33 car Indy 500 field was filled in a wreck plagued qualifying session. Peter Revson led at 178.696 mph with an average of 171.250 as seven newcomers earned spots and veterans faced spins and wall impacts during the slow run toward Sunday final.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Peter Revson Steve Krisiloff Parsippany N.J Arnie Knepper Belleville Ill Krisiloff McNamara-Ford Germany STP McNamara Bruce Walkup St. Paul Finley-Offenhauser George Snider Bobby Unser

No-Cost Slack Time Offer Guarantees

An advertising pitch promises no charges for idle or sick time and asserts no unemployment taxes FICA or fringe benefits. The slogan guarantees satisfaction with a money-back style assurance.

Big Ten opens emergency session after Reed death

The Big Ten meets in Iowa City to select a successor to late commissioner William Reed after his death. Faculty representatives and athletic directors seek a candidate for final approval by the conference presidents as the league faces financial strain and competition. Marcus Plant of Michigan, Bob Ray of Iowa, and Don Canham of Michigan are among potential picks.

Iowa City Iowa Big Ten William R. Reed League Reed Council of Ten Marcus Plant Michigan Bob Ray NCAA Don Canham

Aquadome Fields Central League Minor A’s Pirates Versus Indians

Indians win 8 4 over Pirates with pitching by Shull and Ahernat. Greg Carpenter records a homer and a triple, Dale Ahernat hits a second 1B, Craig Anderson posts 1B for Pirates. Wallace adds a 2B.

Aquadome Fields Pirates Indians Ahernat Mike Shull Craig Anderson Greg Carpenter Wallace Dale Ahernat

Free Ebb Hair Consultant to Visit Decatur Tuesday

Birmingham May 23 notice announces O. L. Lopp will return to Decatur Alabama on Tuesday May 25 for a free hair loss consultation at the Holiday Inn South from 1 PM to 8 30 PM. No charge or obligation and consultations are private.

Decatur Ala Birmingham O. L. Lopp Holiday Inn South

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