Worthington Tops Region Meet Clinching Softball Victory
Worthington Coolers of Decatur extended their Southeastern Regional tournament lead in Huntsville with a 4-1 win over Southern Metals of Birmingham. Pitcher Henry Miller dominated, striking out 19 and collecting four hits on offense, while Frank Gardner hit a two run homer and Charlie Owens added a clutch single. Worthington faces Chemstrand Pensacola tonight as the double elimination event continues.
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Vols Open Practice on New Field Ahead of Dothan Clash
Decatur coach Bobby Shaneyfelt announced Walter Jackson Field will serve as the Vols new practice site after city approval, replacing the crowded field behind the Fire Station. He criticized last week's 38 10 loss to Russellville and vowed nightly workouts to end the slump. Decatur meets Dothan Saturday then Marion Institute next, with 1 2 record and new signees Rhea Greenwell and Tommy Wright.
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Sports Card Brief Highlights Early Season Matchups and Player Bets
The schedule lists games across cities including San Francisco Houston New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee St Louis and Charlotte with several pitchers and batters noted. A player discussed by name intends to start at fullback and mentions Wright and Greenwell as first game defenders.
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Southern League race tightens as Lynchburg tops Birmingham 10-8
The Birmingham Barons relinquished their early lead to the Lynchburg White Sox in a 10-8 win for Lynchburg in a three game series finale. New Birmingham faces Charlotte next while Lynchburg plays Eville and the Barons chase a return to form. Columbus beat Knoxville 10-5 and Asheville beat Charlotte 5-1 as Don Larsen homered for Asheville and Frank Obregon and Tom Tischinski helped Columbus.
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Chance Wins 17th as Indians Beat Yankees in Slim Victory
Jim Bouton took the loss after Hank Aguirre gave up two runs on errors and doubles by Pete Ward and Mike Hershberger. Bob Chance tied for the American League lead with 17 wins after helping the Indians edge the Yankees, with Joe Adcock and Willie Smith contributing key hits. Max Alvis Leon Wagner and Don Stange provided support as Cleveland secured its 11th win in 12 games.
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Limestone slate ball schedule seeds key matchups
Limestone slate tonight features Buckhorn at East Limestone and West Limestone at Clements with all games at 7 30 p m Ardmore hosts Hazel Green in a 7 30 p m contest East Limestone Ardmore and Clements remain unbeaten heading into Friday night action
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Labor Day Golf Tourney Set for Decatur Club
The annual Labor Day golf tournament runs this weekend at Decatur Country Club with 36 hole medal play. The 18 hole qualifying round can be Saturday or Sunday, followed by the final 18 on Monday. Players are grouped into flights by the qualifying score.
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Hanner Makes Squad Again
Green Bay veteran coach and lineman Dave Hanner has earned a spot with the Packers for his 13th NFL season. The longtime figure, referred to as the granddaddy of the club, will return to the roster in Green Bay Wisconsin.
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