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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1975

Page

13

Gambling Panel Seeks Answers In Philadelphia Hearings

Sen. Hugh Scott notes official restraints on gambling are light, urging probes into legal versus illegal wagering. The National Gambling Commission holds hearings in Philadelphia led by Gov. Milton Shapp and aims to report to Congress by October 1976.

Philadelphia Hugh Scott R-Pa Scott National Gambling Commission Senate Gambling Commission Pennsylvania Milton Shapp United States Congress Washington Boston James Ritchie Commission Ritchie

Warriors win shows shift in league balance after early lead

The article notes a momentum swing as the Warriors secured a 2-0 series lead, undermining the Bullets after a late collapse. It argues the outcome altered perceptions of title chances and could have changed the series dynamic had the Bullets tied it at 1-1, signaling a league-wide power shift.

Warriors

Finney poised for standout track career after Houston leaps

Henry Finney dominated Houston meets with first place marks in both the triple and long jumps. He posted 50-10 in the triple and 25-1 in the long jump, drawing praise from Mullin and signaling strong potential at FSU under a four-coach staff.

Finney Houston Henry Mullin

Martha Jones Aims For Nationals As Tide Relies On Title IX Funding

Decatur has Martha Jones as its top player for the Tide, a two time national tournament participant and former Southern champion. Coach Hicks expects Jones to regain form for nationals. Title IX funding for women's athletics is under legislative action with June approval anticipated, possible changes include restricting girls from contact sports though mainly affecting high schools.

Decatur Martha Jones Miss Jones The Tide Miss Hicks Martha Hicks

Schrimscher Dominates With No Hitters and MVP Honors

Schrimscher achieved two outs in one of four no hitters this season and held a 0.99 ERA this year with a 0.61 lifetime mark. He led RBS to a 17 6 record after a rough start, was named Most Valuable Player in the Valley Athletic Conference, ABS won the conference Limestone County and Area 15 titles, and he has signed with David Lipscomb College in Nashville.

Henry Bob Beman Birmingham Schrimscher RBS ABS Limestone County Keith Bill Murrell David Lipscomb College Nashville

Hartselle duo Lemmond Winton pace CCC pitching

Lonnie Lemmond went 6-2 with a 2.75 ERA over 55 innings, fanning 61. Tony Winton was 5-2 with a 3.50 ERA. Hawks star Gary Redus led with 19 stolen bases in 20 attempts.

Hartselle Lonnie Lemmond Tony Winton Lemmond Winton Tanners Gary Redus Hawks

Champions consider changing format for winners of past titles

The champions race may see a format change as organizers weigh using only runners who won regular tour titles in the previous 12 months. Officials aim to preserve competitive balance while highlighting top performers from the prior year.

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