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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1973

Page

11

Scoreboard Baseball list of Tuesday and Wednesday games

Baseball scoreboard shows Tuesday matchups Houston versus Chicago Chicago pitcher Reusse and Bonham face Atlanta and Morton with several other games Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles New York San Francisco Montreal San Diego Oakland New York California Boston Cleveland Texas Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Milwaukee Detroit Chicago September dates implied with various pitchers listed for each contest

Atlanta Morton Pittsburgh Walker Cincinnati Carroll St. Louis Spinks Philadelphia Brett Los Angeles John New York Seaver San Francisco Barr Houston Chicago Montreal San Diego Oakland Blue Peterson California Ryan Boston Lee Cleveland Bosman Texas Merritt Baltimore Palmer Kansas City Minnesota Milwaukee Siaton Detroit Lolich Fisher Kansas City W. L. Pet. G.B. Chicago West San Diego York St Louis West Chicago

Southern League standings and Monday results update

In the Southern League Eastern Division Montgomery leads with 29 wins and 13 losses. Monday games saw Jacksonville 12 Savannah 1, Columbus 8 Orlando 0, Montgomery 6 Asheville 4, with Birmingham at Knoxville, Orlando at Columbus, Savannah at Jacksonville and Birmingham at Knoxville weathered by rain. Asheville defeated Montgomery and Knoxville.

W. L. Pet Montgomery Knoxville Asheville Birmingham Savannah Columbus Jacksonville Orlando

Moulton Speedway Racing Results

Results from Moulton Speedway list street class first heat winners Don Murphy Harlam Baker and Billy Harp second heat winners Herb Coan Leon Humphrey and William Brown and feature winners Harlam Baker Don Hastins and Dave Leon. Cadet division first heat Larry Speakman David Smith and Ronny Ogle second heat Johnny Collier Almon Jackson and Man Glass feature Larry Speakman Ronny Ogle and Jerry Jackson. Late Model division first heat Bud Burschell Morris Smiths and Robert Lowery second heat Gene Chapp Jessie Patterson and Ronny Thigpen feature Shag Higdon Waymon King and Bud Burschell.

Moulton Moulton Speedway Don Murphy Harlam Baker Billy Harp Herb Coan Leon Humphrey William Brown Don Hastins Dave Leon Larry Speakman David Smith Ronny Ogle Johnny Collier Almon Jackson Man Glass Jerry Jackson Bud Burschell Morris Smiths Robert Lowery Gene Chapp Jessie Patterson Ronny Thigpen Shag Higdon Waymon King

Reds Rally Past Cubs as Marichal Extends NY Sweep

In a 6-5 comeback win, the Reds beat the Cubs with Joe Morgan driving in the decisive run in the ninth. Marichal improved to 26-5 against New York, though John Milner spoiled his shutout with a sixth-inning homer.

Mets Juan Marichal New York John Milner Joe Morgan Reds

World 600 winner Baker tops stock car race in Charlotte

Buddy Baker drove his Dodge to victory in the World 600 at Charlotte marking his second consecutive win in the long stock car classic. The event drew racers and fans for a marquee day of speed and endurance.

Auto Racing Charlotte N.C Buddy Baker Adenau Germany Belgium Jackie Ickx Brian Redmond Britain Nuerburgring

Mauch’s Expos Manager Marked by Back-to-Back Homers

Gene Mauch in his fifth season as manager of the Montreal Expos. Hal Breeden and John Boccabella delivered consecutive two out singles, making the moment the 18th instance in major league history of two successive inch homers.

Gene Mauch Montreal Expos Montreal Hal Breeden John Boccabella

Hartselle Manager and Gerry Rollins Coach Named

Hartselle appoints the manager and Gerry Rollins as coach. Bankers listed include Gary Orr Ronney Morton Jim Spiceland Butch Watterson Steve Jones Garwin Darwin Keith Vinzant Mike Blankenship Johnny West Joe Segars Dale McAllister Buzzy Harwell and Steve Foote. Billy Southern named manager with Butch Blankenship as coach. League starts play next week.

Gerry Rollins Gary Orr Ronney Morton Jim Spiceland Butch Watterson Steve Jones Garwin Darwin Keith Vinzant Mike Blankenship Johnny West Joe Segars Dale McAllister Buzzy Harwell Steve Foote Billy Southern Butch Blankenship

Mad Anthony Davis eyeing comeback for Trojans

Davis predicts a return to form as he recovers from an injury with a plan to play baseball in the summer for the Baltimore sponsored amateur team of collegians. Jobe notes Anthony should be ready for football by the next season and aims to reclaim first string tailback role.

Davis Jobe A. D Orioles Anthony Trojans Ohio State Notre Dame Mad Anthony U.S.C Arkansas Georgia Tech Oklahoma Trojan

Increase In Scholarships Sought By SEC Coaches

Southeastern Conference coaches and athletic directors urged the NCAA to raise football scholarship limits from 30 per year and 105 at any time to 35 and 115. Commissioner Boyd McWhorter said most attendees supported a three division NCAA structure and noted talks on balancing academic standards with eligibility.

Tarpon Springs Fla National Collegiate Athletic Association SEC Boyd McWhorter McWhorter NCAA

Heath Denies Involvement in Extended Minister Scandal

London AP reports Prime Minister Edward Heath’s government maintains no more ministers are tied to a sex scandal after two resignations. The People cited Norma Levy alleging a third minister visited her at 125 dollars per visit, a fourth unnamed man possibly involved, with Heath seeking assurances as Scotland Yard found no evidence to bolster such claims.

London Edward Heath Scotland Yard Norma Levy Levy Morocco Britain Heath West Germany

Draft of a ship defined as distance from waterline to lowest submerged part

The draft measures how far the hull sits below the waterline, indicating how deeply the vessel sits in the water. It reflects cargo load and buoyancy, affecting stability and navigation limits.

Funeral rites set for Sim N Welch 90 in Birmingham

Funeral services for Sim N Welch 90 of 1802 North St will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Grissom officiating and burial at Key Cemetery Peck directing. Survivors include three sons Norman Elbert Welch Birmingham Calvin R Welch Detroit Mich Lacy Bush Welch Robertsdale a daughter Mrs Cleo Gresham Birmingham a sister Mrs Letha Chambless Birmingham 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons. Mr Welch was a member of East End Methodist Church.

Peck Funeral Home Jack Grissom Key Peck Norman Elbert Welch Birmingham Calvin R. Welch Detroit Mich Lacy Bush Welch Robertsdale Cleo Gresham Birmingham Letha Chambless Welch East End Methodist Church

Miami and Georgia Southern Clash for NCAA Dist 3 Title

In Starkville Mississippi Miami and Georgia Southern meet to decide who advances to the College World Series after Miami defeated Appalachian State 13-6 and Vanderbilt 6-5. Georgia Southern edged Miami 1-0 in a prior round.

Starkville Vanderbilt Orlando Gonzales Wayne Krenchicki Benny Castillo Rick Patrulo Vandy Rick Floyd Jeff Peeples Miami Appalachian State Hurricanes Stan Jawabowski Jim Blankenship

Wallace grants total 429000 to 13 Alabama localities

Governor Wallace announced 15 grants totaling 429079 to 13 Alabama communities to prepare sites for new industry. Grants target Bay Minnette Beaverton Bullock County Cottonwood Florence FYFE Headland Jacksonville Tuscumbia Vance Winfield with 2852 potential jobs.

Montgomery Ala George C. Wallace Alabama Bay Minnette Beaverton Bullock County Cottonwood Florence Fyfe Headland Jacksonville Tuscumbia Vance Winfield

Beasley Motel Bill Said Paid

Clifton L. Gilliland says he paid 607.50 for a 1970 suite of offices used by Beasley campaign staff after waiting two years for Lt. Gov Jere Beasley to take care of it He had been sued for the amount by Calvin Whitesell of Executive Suites Inc Gilliland says Beasley promised to settle the bill and he sent a letter with the payment accompanying the checks

Montgomery Ala Jere Beasley Clifton L. Gilliland Beasley Gilliland Public Service Commission Calvin Whitesell Executive Suites, Inc Montgomery County M. S. Butler Whitesell

Huntsville Man Charged After Alleged Bribery Attempt

Morgan County Sheriff John McBride said 26 year old James C. Berry was jailed after deputies stopped him on Alabama 67 east of Decatur around 11 30 p m. He faces a charge of illegal possession of prohibited liquor and a separate charge of attempting to bribe a police officer.

Huntsville Morgan County John McBride McBride James C. Berry Deps Jimmy Hebson Bill Peevy Alabama 67 Decatur

Calendar of Decatur clubs and community events

The Decatur Woman's Club hosts a 12:30 luncheon at the Ramada Inn. Morgan Lawrence Headstart registration runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday at several Headstart centers and local community centers. Altrusa holds a 6 30 p.m. pot luck at Doris Clark's home. The Questers dinner meeting at 7 p.m. installs new officers. Talucah Presbyterian Church shares Calvary Echoes at 7 30 p.m. Falkville Church of God features Calvary Echoes at 7 p.m. No admission listed.

Decatur Woman’ S Club Ramada Inn Morgan Lawrence Country Action Moulton Courtland Moulton Heights Riverside School East Acres 18Th Ave Cashin Community Center Cherry St Hartselle Community Center Sparkman St Altrusa Club Doris Clark Spring Ave Questers Club LR. Brooks Talucah Presbyterian Church Calvary Echoes

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