Reds Grab Game Five In World Series Drama
Pete Rose delivered a ninth inning single driving Cesar Geronimo home to snap Oakland’s lead and force a return to Cincinnati. The Reds improved to 3 2 in the series as Rose faced fan trouble and 60s era slights, while Gene Tenace and Rose traded barbs before Cincinnati’s late rally.
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Athens High clinches 3A top spot with Cullman win
Athens High School remains No 1 in 3A after a dominant 22-13 victory over No 2 Cullman. The Golden Eagles, unbeaten in league play, asserted their edge with a stifling defense and a decisive performance that left little doubt about their ranking heading into the state playoffs.
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Eagles Prove Theyre No 1 in Clash With Cullman
The Eagles defeat Cullman with a dominant second quarter and flawless ball control. Jimmy Woodroof led the offense with no turnovers as Paul Parker and Jerry Grove powered the run game and special teams boosted the edge in kick returns. Teammates Strain Case Ruf Smith and Davis anchored fronts while Jennings Sweetland Grace Smith Malone and Parker contributed on defense.
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Eagle
Paul Parker
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Larry McCoy
Woodroof
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Grace
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Roy Case
Mason Ruf
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Bob McConnell
Sammy Sweetland
Jerry Davis
Phillip Jennings
Sweetland
Smith
Eddie Malone
Kirk Parker
Decatur Red Raiders Roll Deshler 35 7 at Ogle Stadium
Decatur powered past Deshler 35-7 as senior QB Mike Michel threw three TD passes and fullback Jim Rodgers ran for 126 yards on 14 carries. Rodgers opened with a 39 yard TD dash and Edwin Breland caught a 36 yard scoring pass to Kennedy before halftime.
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Anderson
Charlie Kennedy
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Huntsville Panthers rout Austin Black Bears 28 6
Huntsville uses Wishbones to overpower Austin 28 6 as Eddie Lewis, Scott Cox and Willie Crutcher spark a fast start. The Panthers improve to 4 3 while the Black Bears drop to 2 6 with six straight losses.
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Ralph Stubblefield
Huntsville
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Stubblefield
Scott
Mike Keathley
Austin
Larry Ziegler
Vic Matthews
Palmer in Golf Lead at Kaiser International Open
Arnold Palmer birdied six of the last seven holes to surge into a two stroke lead midway through the Kaiser International Open in Napa California. Palmer shot a 67 to reach 11 under par 133 after 36 holes while George Knudson dropped to solo second at 135.
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