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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1976

Page

7

Cardinals Make Farm System Deals In MLB Trade Mix

Nellie Garcia an outfielder from Cleveland destined for the Toledo farm club joins the St Louis Cardinals roster. Cardell Camper a pitcher is sold to Arkansas of the Texas League as part of the National League moves.

ST. Louis Cardinals Nellie Garcia Cleveland Indians Toledo Cardell Camper Arkansas Mets Shea Stadium McGlothen Busch Stadium Jon Matlack del Unser Joe Frazier Matlack

Speedway Deaths and Prize Totals Highlight 1970s Racing Summary

A garbled 1970s racing summary notes Mark Donohue's 1972 record and a 1975 $1,001 payoff, with 1960s to 1970s race figures. It mentions attendance, TV and radio networks, prize lists, and driver deaths including Art Pollard, Arma Teran, and others, across cities like New York and Cincinnati, with a large crowd capacity and memorials.

Mark Donohue Bobby Unser AB R H McBride Speedway Rose W.crawford Stl Griffey Cin Infield Schmidt Guage Philadelphia Chicago Icey Los Angeles Kingman New York G-Foster Cin Art Pollard Cinnati Chi T.perez Cincinnati Arma

Pro Ice Hockey WHA Finals Game 59 Houston Beats Winnipeg

Houston defeats Winnipeg in a 1 0 rout to take a decisive 59th game in the best-of-seven finals. Rockets of the WHA battle for the championship as Houston claims a pivotal victory.

Houston

Boston Leads Series In NBA Finals Preview At Glance

Boston holds a 20 point lead in the series over Phoenix 105 90 after Game 2. Schedule shows Boston at Phoenix Sunday May 30 afternoon and June 2. Phoenix at Boston June 4. if needed June 6 and June 9 at Boston.

Motta Named Washington Bullets Coach In Nba Dealings

Dick Motta formerly of the Chicago Bulls is named head coach of the Washington Bullets in a National Basketball Association decision. The move signals new leadership for the franchise as it seeks improved on court results.

Washington Bullets Dick Motta Chicago Bulls

Past Winners Of Indy 500 Then and Now

AP notes former Indianapolis 500 winners and their later pursuits. Entries list racers from 1911 Ray Harroun to 1974 Johnny Rutherford with statuses such as still racing, retired, bus lines, or death from racing or other causes. The list includes names like Mario Andretti Gordon Johncock Bobby Unser Al Unser and more with their postrace occupations or fates.

Pet GB Phila Pitts New York Baltimore Chicago Pine Ridge Montreal Gerda Boykin Indianapolis St. Louis Hollis Stacy Indiana Sharon Miller Betty Burfeindt Chako Higuchi Laura Ball Cincinnati Carole Jokala Marie Breer Kath Susie McAllister Judy Rankin Kathy Whitworth Sandra Post Pac Donna Young Buick Sally Little Debby Rhodes Fiela Pittsburgh Marlene Hagge Kathy McMullen Johnny Ruth Jane Lalock Orford Fort Worth Tex Maria Astrolages Mickey Walker Mardell Wilkins Jan Ferraris Judy Kimball Bobby Unser Erque N.M Judy Meister Ruth Jessen Eagle-Ottenhauser Unser Gloria Ehret Associated Press Sandra Palmer al Unser Gor Eas Carol Mann Don Johncock Foyt Shelley Hamlin Cleveland John Botton West Phoenix Los Angeles Golden Gate San Diego Hawaii Los Ales Phoenix Tucson Pittsbur Ray Harroun Joe Dawson Jules Goux Rene Thomas Ralph DePalma Dario Resta Howard Wilcox Gaston Chevrolet Tommy Milton Jimmy Murphy Joe Boyer Pete DePaolo Frank Lockhart George Sauders Lafayette Ind Louis Meyer Kirklin Ray Keech Billy Arnold Oklahoma Louis Schneider Fred Frame William Cummings Kelly Petillo Jas Slisca Shaw Floyd Roberts Floyd Davis Mauri Rose George Robson Bill Holland Johnnie Parsons California Lee Wallard Troy Ruttman Detroit Bill Vukovich Bob Sweikert Pat Flaherty Sam Hanks Jimmy Bryan Rodger Ward Jim Rathmann Florida Auto A.J. Foyt Parnelli Jones Jimmy An Graham Hill Mario Andretti Mark Donahue Gordon Johncock Johnny Rutherford

Umps Irk Frank Umps Irk Frank

New York AP report notes Cleveland manager Frank Robinson ejected twice by umpire crew led by Dave Phillips in 5 3 loss to the Yankees. Robinson criticizes officiating, cites timing and delays, while Lou DiMuro defends the umpires as cycling disputes. Regular row follows prior ejections and a 250 fine.

NEW York Frank Robinson Cleveland Indians Robinson Yankees Cleveland Dave Phillips Buddy Bell Lou DiMuro Phillips No Dans DiMuro Bill Kunkel Rich Garcia Bell Oakland Garcia Lee MacPhail Jerry Neudecker Neudecker

Motta named Bullets coach but not predicting title

Dick Motta became Washington Bullets coach on a three year deal worth over 50 000 per year. He aims to win and restore playoff success after K C Jones was fired following an early playoff exit. He led Chicago Bulls for eight seasons and Weber State to six Big Sky titles.

K. C. Jones Bullets Cleveland Cavaliers Jones Abe Pollin Motta Bulls NBA Weber Big Sky NEW York Willie Mays Baseball Giants New York Mets Shea Stadium Mays Mets Hank Aaron Babe Ruth San Francisco

Calhoun tennis earns berth to national tourney

One year ago Calhoun junior college tennis finished third in the Alabama Georgia Region to secure a spot in the national tournament in only its third year of competition. Burningtree Country Club won the 1976 77 SEC Tournament.

Calhoun Burningtree Country Club Decatur Bill Isbell Jerry Rice Crossville High Isbell Crossville Rice Brooklyn Redhot Cal Abrams

East-West Baseball Playoffs at Dizzy Dean Field

North Alabama hosts the East West playoff round with four games starting at 10 a.m. at Dizzy Dean Field. Teams compete in a tentative bracket as the day unfolds.

North Alabama Dizzy Dean Field

Racing Indy 500 Parade Leads Weekend Motorsports

A parade for the Indy 500 is set for 1 p.m. with other national sports notes including a 1:15 p.m. Baseball Game of the Week and a 3:30 p.m. Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament. Suns guard Pat Westphal criticizes a deliberate foul call in the NBA final in Boston.

Dublin Ohio Frida Muirfield Village Hubert Green Lonborg Philadelphia Rod Funseth Roger Maltbie Hough Los Angeles Koosman New York Carlton Phil Don Bies Delphia Christenson Phila Jerry McGee Rooker Pittsburgh Ed Sneed R.jones San Diego Mat Bob Wynn Jack Hale Irwin Gibby Gilbert Alan Tapie Joe Inman Jack Nicklaus LeFlore Det Lou Graham Carty Cle Johnny Miller Patek KC Gay Brewer Dent Chi Jerry Pate Bostock Min Fred Marti G.brett KC Larry Nelson Lynn Ben Tom Shaw Otis KC Ben Crenshaw Tom Kite Staub Det Randolph NY Bruce Crampton Allen Miller Ustrzemski Boston Hendrick Cleve- al Geiberger Land Otis Kansas City Ford Min- Gil Morgan Nesota Horton Detroit Grieve Ron Cerr Texas David Graham Bob E. Smith Rudi Oakland Burroughs Otis Kansas Tiant Tom Weiskopf Miller Barber Grier Jones Bob Murphy Pat Westphal Phoenix Suns

Stanford In Tennis Lead In NCAA Play

CORPUS CHRISTI Texas AP a West Coast parade led by Stanford's Cardinals topped NCAA tennis tournament play midway through Friday's matches. Indiana's basketball team will enter the 1976 77 season with a 69 game winning streak.

Corpus Christi Indiana

Montreal star Lafleur placed under police protection during playoffs

Montreal police said Guy Lafleur received police protection after an anonymous informant warned of a kidnapping plot during the recent Stanley Cup playoffs. In Tennessee, UT coach Ray Mears announced sixth-foot-six forward Chuck Threeths of Lackawanna as the fourth basketball signee, noting his 24.5 points and 21.3 rebounds per game.

Montreal Guy Lafleur Montreal Canadiens Knoxville

Costly foul at Yankee Stadium nets incident for journalist

AP writer Charlie Reina took his 12 year old friend Robbie Hazard to a game. While Robbie stepped away for a hot dog, Reina tried to hold the boy’s glove. A sharp foul line drive then struck Reina, highlighting the dangers of ballpark mishaps.

NEW York Associated Press Charlie Reina Robbie Hazard Yankee Stadium Robbie Reina

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