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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1971

Page

8

Youth Baseball Scoreboard Highlights Local Teams

ATHENS Little League shows Braves, Phils, Pirates, Giants, Indians, Redlegs and Astros in action. Brandon Hightower notches wins for Pirates while Mike Sandlin, Craig Anderson and Jon Liddie star for Giants Indians and Braves. wp and lp abbreviations mark pitching outcomes in a busy regional scoreboard.

Central Etsy Indians Giants Gardner Paulmer Mike Sandlin Mike Freeman Craig Anderson Gerald Bradley Athens Braves Frenee Phils Bearden Mike Conlon Jon Liddie Dwayne Pirtle J. Mitchell D. Bearden M. Conion B. Bolton R. Dement M. Mitchell R. Nave Hightower Belcher Burgreen McElyea Riggs Chittam Wooten Ryberg Tyler M. Boyles

Pro Basketball All Star Game NBA 13 ABA 120

Pro Basketball All Star Game action featured NBA 13 points against ABA 120 in a high scoring exhibition. The contest highlighted league talent across sides with notable plays and standout performances shaping the scoreline.

NBA ABA

Orioles Trade Hardin to Yankees and Sign Boswell

The Baltimore Orioles exchange pitcher Jim Hardin to the New York Yankees for right-hander Bill Burbach. Baltimore also signs right-hander Dave Boswell who declined Detroit Tigers spring assignment. Boswell may face the Minnesota Twins. Burbach is assigned to the Rochester Red Wings.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Jim Hardin New York Yankees Bill Burbach Orioles Dave Boswell Detroit Tigers Montgomery Ala Yankees Harry Dalton Boswell Minnesota Twins Minnesota Dalton Burbach Rochester Red Wings Hardin New York Syracuse

Bengals Sign Two Free Agents in NFL Move

Cincinnati Bengals announce the signing of two free agents. Dave Buchanan is a running back from Arizona State and Tony Bertuca is a linebacker from Chico State.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals National Football League Dave Buchanan Arizona State Tony Bertuca Chico State

City Golfer Leads Inch by Inch in Tuscaloosa Invite

Jimmy Mitchell of Decatur shot a 4-under 66 to lead the Men's Invitational at the Country Club of Tuscaloosa. He sits three strokes ahead of four local players Weldon Doe III Dick Pride Jackie Cummings and Chuck Kenworthy as Gary and Tommy Burns of Selma posted even par 70s. The 54-hole event concludes Sunday.

Tuscaloosa Ala Jimmy Mitchell Decatur Weldon Doe III Dick Pride Jackie Cummings Chuck Kenworthy Gary Tommy Burns Selma

Blair Eyes Central All-Stars Win in Public Area Classic

East continues from page seven and has earned over 400000 in 28 years. Blair, assisted by Austin High's Freddie Taylor, seeks more hitting this week after a quiet last week. Central All-Stars include players from Hartselle, Austin, Danville, West Morgan, Cullman, Holly Pond and more, with many rosters named. Blair says starting nine not set, but all will see action as he aims to beat Huntsville's recent titles.

Blair Austin High Freddie Taylor Hartselle John Pat Orr Steve Ward Larry Tidmore Butch Blankenship Mike Ward Austin Buckey Brown Mark McClanahan Larry Mote Larry Lewis Danville Mark Lindsey West Morgan Rickey Tanner Kent Murphy Cullman Erv Riley Rockey Calvert Holly Pond Jerry Weathersby Northwest Tri-City Carbon Hill Ricky Files Tuscaloosa County Wayne Mazingo Lexington Randy Tate Sheffields Eddie Allison Deshler Johnny Dill Colbert County Wayne’ Evans Tuscaloosa Don Barnett Robert Greason Bradshaw Tim McClanahan Walker County Will Fuller Sulligent Carlos Flynn Winfield Ronald Franks Northside Larry Mims Holt Barry Fair Roda Huntsville Sylacauga Billy McEwin Butler Bob Green Larry Polston Ronnie Bernaski Gaston Ricky Hughes Saks Donald Whitehorn Gadsden Billy Adkinson Evan Edge Lee Bryan Floyd Louis Walker Randy Davidson Paul Parvin Mike Wilbourn Condredge Holloway Emma Samson Eddie Elkins Blair Decatur

Dedication Track Meet At Auburn

Auburn hosts the Wilbur Hutsell dedication track meet with eleven teams entering and top sprinters from Tennessee Georgia Tech FSU Alabama and Florida. Prelims start at 10:00 finals at 1:15 with strong entries in sprints distance events and field events led by Auburn's Bresler brothers and Alabama’s Hannah Polidoro.

Auburn South Wilbur Hutsell Tennessee Georgia Tech FSU Alabama Florida Harry M. Philpott Hutsell Troy Jim Batie Lynn Fox Memphis State Bob Hauk Mac Banks UPI Batie Ken Nash Banks Joel Garren Danny Zoeller Benny Vaughn Eamonn O’keefe Tech John Walton Zoeller del Ramers Danny Brown Joel Majors Bresler Brothers Alvin Milton John Hannah van Polidoro Hannah Polidoro Jim Buck Bill Jackson

Braves Put On Waivers Clete Boyer After Public Spat

Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Clete Boyer on waivers ending a heated public clash with club executives including vice-president Paul Richards. Boyer, 34, said he would seek another club and noted relief may come for the team as pitching and morale are addressed. He gave up severance pay and opposed the Braves over comments about Richards.

Atlanta Clete Boyer Atlanta Braves Paul Richards Richards Boyer Cletis Boyer Braves New York Post Montreal

Big comeback edge marks high scoring NBA ABA finish

NBA led 108-98 with 6 27 left as ABA trimmed the gap to 121 120 on Charlie Scott basket with 58 seconds remaining. Frazier and Robertson then added free throws to seal a 16 1 performance and win. Tech’s Terry Muirheid soars 6 10 among 6 6 jumpers.

ABA Charlie Scott Frazier Robertson Heach Tech Terry Muirheid VPI Jerry Gaines Ron Coleman Florida Grover Howard

Angels Rally To Top Yankees 9-6 In New York

Jim Spencer homered and drove in four as the Angels exploded for six runs in the third inning to defeat the Yankees 9-6 in front of a Friday night crowd. Andy Messersmith won despite early damage, while Roy White and Danny Cater produced Yankees early runs.

Jim Hickman Pappas Roberto Clemente Pirates Richie Hebner Pittsburgh NEW York Jim Spencer California Angels New York Yankees Angels Andy Messersmith Sandy Alomar Syd O’brien Alex Johnson Steve Klin Roger Repez Jerry Kenney Ken McMullen Spencer Horace Clarke Yankees Messersmith Roy White Danny Cater Bobby Murcer

Tigers rally past Brewers 6-3 in four-run third inning

Detroit scored twice on a wild pitch and a throwing error as part of a four-run third inning to beat Milwaukee 6-3 on Friday night. The Tigers built an early lead and held on for the win behind strong relief.

Cincinnati Lee May Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Reds Pete Rose Houston Gerge Culver Dave Concepcion May Don Gullett Clay Carroll Astros Don Wilson Gullett ST. Paul-Minneapolis Harmon Killebrew Lou Gehrig Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Boston Oakland Orioles Red Sox Killebrew Dave McNally Gehrig Ernie Banks Mel Ott Tony Oliva Cardenas Brant Alyea Steve Braun Grant Jackson George Mitterwald Boog Powell Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Tigers Milwaukee Brewers

Memorial Day Golf Tourney At DCC In Decatur County

Decatur County Club hosts a Memorial Day member golf tournament this weekend with 36 hole medal play. Entrants play 18 holes today or Sunday and the remaining 18 on Monday, with players placed into handicap flights. Contact Club Pro Bill Curtis to enter.

Dcc Decatur County Club Club Bill Curtis

Manhattan Community College Hops Through Drug Tested Sports

Manhattan Community College struggles with a narcotics problem affecting athletics. Coach Howard Jones recalls players using marijuana and heroin during games, undermining performance and team cohesion. The team later regained form, winning a regional junior college title and contending nationally in Kansas.

Howard Jones Boys High School Jones Manhattan Community College Broome Tech Binghamton N.Y Manhattan C.C Lou Carné$ecca St. John’s F.B.I Daytop Synanon Phoenix House Woxboys Kansas

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