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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1972

Page

9

Lunn Wins Atlanta Classic in Slump Ending Fashion

Bob Lunn roared to a two shot victory at the Atlanta golf Classic finishing 13 under at 275 after a final round 69. Gary Player finished 277, Lou Graham 278, Homero Blancas and Dave Hill 279, Gay Brewer 280 as Nicklaus struggled to 285. Lunn credited a weight loss and a late surge with a 20 foot eagle at the second and a six foot birdie from six feet at the final.

Lunn Atlanta Country Club Gary Palmer Player Lou Graham Homero Blancas Dave Hill Gay Brewer Jack Nicklaus

Brewers Fire Dave Bristol In Midseason Shakeup

Vida Blue started for Oakland with five scoreless innings against the White Sox, while Abner Doubleday lore frames a shaky Sunday for Houston and Chicago teams. Houston lost 6-5 after late miscues. Chicago Cubs errors paved the way for Montreal to win 7-5 as other National League games unfolded.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Vida Blue George Hendrick Blue Oakland Chicago White Sox

Championship Team Every Thursday Ladies Day at Delaware Park

Delaware Park near Wilmington hosts Championship Team Every Thursday with 20 cent admission. the meeting runs until August 13. In major league play, St Louis beat New York 8-3, Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 6-5, San Diego defeated Cincinnati 5-2, and San Francisco split a double header with Atlanta 3-2 then 4-7 in 11 innings. The Astros led 4-3 into the ninth before Dodgers won on a bases loaded error and ensuing plays. Expos rallied to beat Cubs on errors and steals. Pirates saw a 4-3 lead vanish vs Phillies. San Diego stopped Cincinnati as Nate Colbert homered twice and singled twice.

Delaware Park Racetrack Wilmington Del St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Diego Cincinnati San Francisco Atlanta Astros Dodgers Larry Dierker Duke Sims Bill Russell Jim Ray Wes Parker Frank Robinson Jesus Alou Cesar Cedeno Bill Buckner Bobby Fenwick Russell Steve Garvey Lee May Bobby Valentine Don Kessinger Montreal Chicago Cubs Carmen Fanzone Expos Ken Singleton Fanzone Tim Foli Phillies Nate Colbert Padres Lee Astros

Jones sets NJCAA triple jump record at Mesa

Marvin Jones of Calhoun Junior College jumped 50 feet 4 inches to break the national junior college mark at Mesa Arizona. He led Calhoun to 12 points as Essex won with 42 points. Jones earned All America honors and three school records fell as the War Hawks enjoyed a standout year.

Marvin Jones Arizona Desert Calhoun Junior College War Hawk Mesa Ariz Marvin Gene Mullin Jones Birmingham Mullin Calhoun Ray Jenkins Essex Junior College New Jersey Jenkins War Hawks Essex Clifford Catlin Jessie Fields Outlin Porter Thomas Jimmy Allen Oscar Morgan Morgan

C ships all Arabian show ends with full championship classes

Cahaba Shrine Temple hosts the Southeastern All Arabian Horse Show at the Southeastern Horse Center concluding Sunday with all championship classes awarded. Winners include Shamaar and Rose Araby Bold in park division, Haifa Burgundy and Waukena Royale in English and Western pleasure events, with titles in half Arabian and amateur to ride categories.

Mary Ann Black Decatur Southeastern Horse Center Gary Wilhite Shamaar Ray Crawford Rose Araby Bold Red Holly Farms Arzuz J. W. van Horn Jr Ghaz Randa K. L. Kasaab Shirley Buck Stables Gazezar Purple Haze Haifa Burgendy James Holman Saharaff Charles C Moroney Tsalis Lagrimas Jane Wilder Rose Araby Rose William Rogers Waukena Royale Elz Wezett Elzher Erkavim Trique Traque D. F. Miracleman Lara Peebles Samantha of

Holt Wins Tuscaloosa Country Club Invitational Title

Sonny Holt surged in the final two rounds to capture the Tuscaloosa event with a 208 (74 69 65). Jimmy Mitchell of Burningtree tied for 16th at 222, Al Jones 11th at 223, Wheeler Stewart runner up with 212 and Billy Williams third at 213.

Tuscaloosa Sonny Holt

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