NFL Closes In On The AFL In Interleague Clash
The NFL trails the AFL 11-10 in interleague play as Philadelphia beat Boston 22-20 to close the weekend. Detroit meets New York and Atlanta meets Miami in final interleague games before January’s Super Bowl, with NFL needing both wins to protect the exhibition season. Baltimore and Green Bay made roster moves including waivers and trades to bolster lines and backfield.
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Moulton Midget and Pee-Wee Teams Host West Morgan
The Moulton Midget and Pee-Wee football squads host West Morgan tonight. The Midget game starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Pee-Wee contest.
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Freehan and Robinson Lift AL Race With 10th Inning Homers
In a tense AL roundup, Bill Freehan belted a 10th inning homer for Detroit to beat Oakland after Frank Robinson hit a 10th inning shot for Baltimore, keeping the pennant chase tight as Howard surged in the Triple Crown race with a six-hit spree. The Tigers and Orioles split twin bills, while Washington swept a doubleheader and Detroit stretched its lead. Howard raised his average to .283 and maintained the home run lead at 39.
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Murphy Tightens Tour Win With 15th Hole Play
Bob Murphy earned $30,000 after winning the Thunderbird Golf Classic at Upper Montclair CC Clifton N J with a final 277. He rode a key 15th hole shot over Bob Lunn who tied for second with Bruce Crampton. The event featured heavy rain delaying play and a large field below Palmer.
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Red Raider Club Will Meet Tonight
The Decatur Red Raider club will hold its first meeting of the football season this evening at the school cafeteria. All members, parents, and prospective members are invited as Head Coach Earl Webber introduces the team and the new assistant coach.
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National League standings and Monday baseball results
National League teams stretch standings with St. Louis leading 88 51, San Francisco 74 63, Cincinnati 71 64. Monday results include Pittsburgh 6 4 Houston 1 3 and San Francisco 8 1 Chicago 4 1. Tonight games feature San Francisco at Chicago and St Louis at Cincinnati among others.
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Charlotte Halls Tourists Close Season with 2-1 Win
Charlotte Halls Tourists ended Asheville's nine game win streak by defeating the Southern League champions 2-1 in the season finale. Herman Hill plated both runs on doubles by Minnie Mendoza while Jake Martinez Don Anderson and George Runk produced Asheville's lone seventh inning run.
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Braves edge Mets in opener as Upshaw saves Stone win
Gibson carried Atlanta past New York in the first game with Cecil Upshaw saving the victory for starter George Stone. Tillman homered for Atlanta and Martin doubled in two runs. The nightcap ended after six innings due to rain. Philadelphia edged Los Angeles 7 1 after Don Lock drove in the decisive run.
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Box 1527 GA N Orleans Atlanta Jets Decatur Scottsboro
A terse listing appears with place names and city abbreviations: Box 1527 GA N Orleans, Atlanta, Jets, Decatur, Scottsboro.
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Gridiron Forecast Rules and Entry Details
The Decatur Daily outlines how to submit game picks with X marks, mailing addresses, entry limits, and deadlines. It covers tie rules, prizes including cash bonuses for perfect entries, and judge decisions as final.
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