Raiders Begin Season as Teams Readies for Tough Openers
Decatur Stadium hosts season openers as Webb braces for a lean depth chart with two returning 9-1 squads. Hazlewood’s coach Guin Holland warns of a rough night against Madison Academy while Scottsboro and Scottsboro returnees face expectations. Bradshaw and Scottsboro eye solid jamboree film as Hazlewood backs Thomas King Clinton Jones Willie McCoy pace a high tempo backfield.
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Decatur DDYB Meeting Sets 1972 Elections and World Series Bid
Local parents and members are invited to the Aquadome Thursday at 7 for the Decatur Dixie Youth Baseball meeting. Officers for the 1972 season will be elected and a full discussion on the bid for the 1972 World Series is planned.
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Colts Seconds Rally in Touchdown Flood Against West Limestone
Jones scored twice as West Limestone's defense faded in the second half. Clements added two fourth quarter touchdowns for a 28-14 comeback win, with Whitworth and Warren contributing later scores and King catching the final TD pass. Black praised his line and backfield in the victory.
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Lolich Clinches 22nd Win as Tigers Roll Over Indians
Mickey Lolich pitched a six hitter for Detroit in a 7-0 win over Cleveland. The lefty now owns 22 victories, three more than Vida Blue, with 38th start and 319 innings this season. Bill Freehan and Norm Cash backed him with three and two RBIs respectively.
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West Morgan Surges Past East Limestone In Hard-Fought Win
West Morgan outpaced East Limestone with Keenum’s 23-yard field goal and a late third quarter TD drive led by Fromhold as West Morgan totalled 100 rushing yards. East Limestone’s Farley passed for 90 yards and threw two interceptions as Roger Evans stood out on defense. West Morgan meets Hatton next week while East Limestone faces West Limestone.
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