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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1971

Page

10

Pirates, Padres, Cardinals and Dodgers win in hard-hitting baseball recap

Bob Moose pitched a three-hitter as the Pirates toppled the Cubs with an eight-run fourth inning highlighted by Roberto Clemente three-run homer Willie Stargell long ball and Bob Robertson two-run shot. Ivan Murrell broke a tie with a two-run homer for the Padres past the Mets. Lou Brock extended a 26 game hit streak as the Cardinals beat the Braves. Steve Carlton won with Joe Hagues three-run homer and Jose Cardenal two-run shot for the Phillies?

Bob Moose Pirates Cubs Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Bob Robertson Ken Holtzman Richie Hebner Ivan Murrell Padres Mets Clay Kirby New York Lou Brock Cardinals Braves Steve Carlton Joe Hague Jose Cardenal Willie Davis Dodgers Willie Crawford Johnny Bench Cincinnati John Mayberry Astros

Trevino Wins, Boosts Earnings as January, Ziegler Falter

Lee Trevino clinched victory to raise career earnings to 529000 and move to second on the year’s money list behind Nicklaus. Don January and Serious Ziegler trailed. Dave Hill shot 68 but finished well back after filing a million-dollar suit against the PGA and the TPD. Trevino pledged to end his Masters boycott and play in Augusta next year.

Dave Hill PGA Hill Trevino Jack Nicklaus Singapore Ted Makalena Augusta

Driver hits bleachers after missing checkpoint flagpole

Palmer described braking too late as his car swerved and struck a three-foot pole and a security guard before colliding broadside into portable bleachers. Witnesses said the car traveled 50 to 55 mph, ejecting occupants onto the ground.

Palmer

Driver Carson Forecasts Tough Pontiac That Can Compete

Bobby Carson, who left Ford three weeks ago, says the small 366 engine is a test bed for a larger, more competitive Pontiac. Two other crashes interrupted the pursuit and the only injuries were to Dick Brown of Claremont, North Carolina.

Carson Ford Dick Brown Claremont N.C

Scoreboard shows mixed baseball results across teams

Tuesday games list include St Louis at Pittsburgh Houston at Atlanta Montreal at Los Angeles New York at San Francisco Cleveland at Milwaukee California at Washington Kansas City at Boston Detroit at Minnesota Cleveland at Milwaukee California at Washington Oakland at New York Kansas City at Boston. Dixie Boys notes list Team Ist Nat Bank and Dodgers Cards Mets Cubs Braves with player lines and hits.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Houston Atlanta Montreal Los Angeles New York San Francisco Cleveland Hand Milwaukee Lockwood California Murphy Washington Gogolewski Kansas City Drago Cal Canton Boston Culp Peters Detroit Minnesota Oakland Dixie Boys Ist St. Bank Gresham Wins Johnson Esphr Low Sibley Ron Wallace Ist Nat. Bank Spivey Williams & Johnson Walker McCaghren DIXIE Optimist Club Ee Er Mark Dishman Tony Humphries Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati San Diego Montréal Or Louis Jenkins Blass Dierker Cloninger Koosman Bryony Stone Reuss McAnaily Sutton Lersch Bunning Roberts Santorini Associated Press Baltimore Lolich Kaat Palmer McNally Horten John Hunter Odom Peterson Kekich

Indianapolis 500 prize money list for top finishers

The Indianapolis 500 payouts document the top ten finishers and their prizes led by Al Unser of Albuquerque with 238196 dollars and 24 cents. Peter Revson, A J Foyt Jr and others from New York City Houston Fresno Hueytown West Glastonbury Tucson Tinley Park Wichita Falls share the remaining awards ranging from over 103000 to 24419 dollars.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway al Unser Albuquerque N.M Peter Revson New York City A.J. Foyt Jr. Hous Bill Vuukovich Fresno Calif Donnie

Final Results Moulton Decay Late Model Modified

Final results from Moulton feature events list winners in heats and the overall. Wayman King and Johnny Collier lead heats. Jessie Patterson wins the feature with Ronnie Thigpen second and Dan Puickley third. Cadets see Thomas Widner and Maek Widner win, with Dewitt Tucker placing high.

Moulton Wayman King Decatur Sam Parrish Ronny Thigpen Johnny Collier Jimmy Hodges Arnold Thomas Jessie Patterson Ronnie Thigpen Dan Puickley Thomas Widner Priceville Jerry Glass Dewitt Tucker Athens Robert Lowery Davigesmith Bill Danley Maek Widner Cal Collier

Final World 600 standings reveal Bobby Allison win

Final unofficial World 600 results list 1 Bobby Allison from Hueytown Alabama driving Mercury with 29 800 dollars after 400 laps. Donnie Allison second, Pete Hamilton third, and Richard Petty fourth, with times and earnings for all top 40 finishers.

Charlotte N.C Bobby Allison Hueytown Ala Mercury Donnie Allison Pete Hamilton Dedham Mass Plymouth Richard Petty Randieman Fred Lorenzen Elmhurst Buddy Baker Dodge Benny Parsons Detroit Mich Friday Hassler Chattanooga Tenn Chevrolet Dave Marcis Wausau Wis Dick Brooks Porterville Calif Jim Vandiver Jim Paschal High Point

No Pressure for Top U S Track A A U Athletes

Yale coach Robert Giegengack says no registered athlete will be forced to compete in Pan American Games or A A U events this summer. He notes athletes may skip meets or protest policies without punishment, amid calls for European competition over Pan American events.

Neil Amdur New York Times News Service New York Amateur Athletic Union Robert Giegengack Giegengack Yale United States Mittee U. S Marty Liquori Villanova Liquori Jim Ryan America Europe

Race Driver Earnings and Biographies List

A scraped tally shows drivers with earnings beside names and hometowns across the United States and abroad. Notable figures include Bobby Unser of Albuquerque and Cale Yarborough from Timmonsville with earnings ranging from about sixteen to twenty four thousand dollars.

49ers Coach Sees Brodie as a Late Bloomer Like Conerly

New York reports quote Dick Nolan comparing 49ers quarterback John Brodie to Charlie Conerly. Nolan cites Brodie's MVP caliber play, divisional title impact, league leading completion rate at 59 percent, and rising recognition as he ages toward potential star status.

New York Dick Nolan John Brodie Charlie Conerly Charlie George Blanda San Francisco 49Ers Conerly New York Giants John Riley Brodie Brodie Nolan 49Ers John

John Brodie Redeems Niner Image with Pro Football Praise

The Pro Football Writers Association salutes John Brodie as a turning point for the 49ers. Fans who once booed him now cheer his early promise and the season ending 38 7 win over Oakland underscores his improved standing. Fellow coaches call him the best and a feared quarterback.

Pro Football Writers Association San Francisco Stanford Brodie Velbertson Abraham Tittle Tittle New York Giants 49Ers San Oakland Raiders Golden Gate San Franciscans Oakland Tom Landry Dallas Cowboys John Brodie Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams Raiders Kezar Stadium John Riley Brodie

Spurs fall as White wins for Amarillo in Dixie action

Richard White drove in a run with a single and hit a two run homer to beat Dallas Fort Worth. Martin Waldeck earned his third win while Dyar Miller took the loss. Other Dixie results include Savannah over Shreveport 5 2 and Charlotte and Birmingham splitting a doubleheader both 6 4.

Associated Press Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs Dixie Association Richard White Amarillo Giants Spurs Giants White RBI Dallas-Fort Worth Martin Waldeck Dyar Miller Savannah Shreveport Charlotte Birmingham Albuquerque San Antonio Arkansas Columbus Memphis Jacksonville Aubrey Gatewood Brian Nelson Asheville Montgomery

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