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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1973

Page

10

Stock car race results at Charlotte World 600

Sunday's World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway paid Buddy Baker $25,200 for 400 laps. David Pearson second earned $14,300 and Cale Yarborough third $9,700, with a 40-car field and a 4 hour 26 minute 53 second finish at an average speed of 134.89 mph.

Charlotte N.C Charlotte Motor Speedway Buddy Baker Dodge David Pearson Mercury Darrell Waltrip Cecil Gordon Chevrolet Dick Brooks Ford David Sisco Richard Childress James Hylton Richard Petty Elmo Langley Larry Smith Bill Champion Ray Williams Walter Ballard John Sears Charlie Blanton J.D McDuttie Billy Scott Frank Warren Charisie Glotzbach Charles Barrett Dave Marcis Matador A Spencer Dean Dalton Roy Mayne Buddy Arrington Plymouth Coo Coo Marlin Neil Casties Paul Tyler Tiny Lund Chevrilet Peter Gregg Lennie Pond Richard Brown Alton Jones

Namath To Turn 30 Years Old But Avoids Birthday Talk

Joe Namath, turning 30, declines birthday wishes and condolences from Birmingham to New York. He jokes about aging, marriage at 25, and career limits while reflecting on his NFL successes, health, and future plans.

New York Joe Namath New York Jets Birmingham Ala Tampa Weeb Ewbank

Nicklaus Wins Atlanta Golf Classic Title in 16 Under

Jack Nicklaus captures the $150,000 Atlanta Golf Classic with a 272 total after rounds of 67 66 66 73, finishing 16 under. Tom Weiskopf, a final-round 69, trails with 274 for second. Others include Al Geiberger 279 and J C Snead 280 showing top earnings.

Atlanta Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Atlanta Country Club Tom Weiskopf Weiskopf Tom Wieskopf al Geiberger J. C. Snead Hubert Green Doug Sanders Gay ,Brewer Johnny Miller Lee Elder Show Graham Pat Fitzsimons

Baker Wins Second Straight World 600 in Charlotte

Buddy Baker led the final 200 miles to capture his second consecutive World 600 title at Charlotte Motor Speedway before 85,000. David Pearson led briefly on fresher tires, while Richard Petty faded after a crash and finished 13th. Baker earned $25,200 and the first three time World 600 win.

AWM Ovc Dodge Baker David Pearson Wood Brothers Mercury Pearson Leonard Wood Charlotte Motor Speedway Hord Krauskopf Indiana Richard Petty Petty

Evert Aims for French Open Title at Roland Garros

Chris Evert, 18, from Fort Lauderdale, tops an American group in Paris as she seeks the French Open quarterfinals. She faces Czechoslovakia’s Tomanova after two Americans lost earlier, with Stan Smith and Harold Solomon also prominent in today’s lineup.

Paris Chris Evert Eiffel Tower Fort Lauderdale Fla Nancy Gunter San Angelo Tex Pat Bostrom Seattle Wash Tom Gorman Paul Gerken East Norwalk

Life Cycle Wins Rich Hollywood Park Invitational

In Inglewood California Life Cycle captured the $125,000 Hollywood Invitational at Hollywood Park for the richest Sunday race in America while Windy s Daughter won the Mother Goose Stakes by a nose at Belmont Park. King s Reel surged from behind to take the Round Table Handicap at Arlington Park by two lengths. Card Table easily won the Princess Stakes for 3 year old fillies at Hollywood Park. Tom Gorman of Seattle defeated Onny Parun in Paris to reach the quarterfinals of the French Championships.

America Hollywood Park New York Windy Belmont Park Chicago Arlington Park Nglewood Calif Llywood Park Paris France Tom Gorman Seattle New Zealand Onny Parun

Vanderbilt Only Two Wins From District III Title

Starkville Mississippi AP reports that Appalachian State was to face Miami of Florida in District III action as weather halted play. The winner would meet Vanderbilt, seeking a return to form after a 5 2 loss to Georgia Southern. Georgia drew a bye to finals, with the victor of the afternoon game set for the title and a College World Series berth. Appalachian State, Southern Conference leader, upset South Alabama 2 1 and NC State 4 3 in 10 innings to reach the potential final weekend. Vanderbilt, SEC champions, beat NC State 4 2 on Tommy Powell's 13th inning two run homer as Jeff Peeples earned his second tourney win after pitching three innings from the outfield.

Starkville Miss Appalachian State Jon Miami Florida Vanderbilt Georgia Southern Georgia Omaha Nebraska Mountaineers South Alabama North Carolina State N.C N.C. State Tommy Powell Jeff Peeples

Decatur Girls Softball Team Sweeps Fayetteville Doubleheader

The Guyse Standard girls softball team of Decatur opened the year with a pair of wins over Fayetteville Tennessee winning 13 5 and 10 8. Faye Smith earned the win in both games with strong pitching. Veronica Pitt went 2 for 3 and Patt Jones 2 for 2 while Connie Nicher hit a homer.

Guyse Standard Decatur Fayetteville Tenn Faye Smith Veronica Pitt Patt Jones Guyse Connie Nicher

Decatur Boxers Open Season With Two Wins

Decatur boxing team claimed two victories among five bouts in ANNISTON as Greg Elliott fell to Tony Marino and Ivan Elliott dropped a decision to Ralph. Don Chairs beat Glenn Cox while Wes Lenry lost to Jim Tidwell on a RSC. Richard Greenhall defeated James Scruggs in a RSC. Decatur schedules a five-team meet on June 9 at the Boys Club.

Anniston Decatur Greg Elliott Tony Marino Huntsville Ivan Elliott Ralph Marino Don Chairs Glenn Cox Birmingham Wes Lenry Jim Tidwell Courtland RSC Richard Greenhall James Scruggs

Puttemans 8:26 Two Mile Marks World Best

Emiel Puttemans of Belgium clocked 8 minutes 26 seconds for two miles at the Vons Track Classic, the fastest time this year. Rick Wohlhuter topped the meet in the half mile with a world record 1 minute 44.6 seconds.

Los Angeles Emiel Puttemans Belgium Rick Wohlhuter Puttemans Wohlhuter

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