World record boat races conclude at Point Mallard Park
The American Power Boat Association event closed with four more world records, bringing total new marks to six on Sunday and Monday. 122 drivers from 33 states competed for $3,000 in prizes on a one mile Flint Creek course.
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Decatur
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Hughes Television Sports Network
Mike Doran
Peru
Ind
Kay Harrison
Wellington
Bill Ellis
Springsboro
Lyle Mason
Battle Creek
Mich
Dale Hull
Vicksburg
Miss
Mason
Hull
Preston Aims for 210 Weight as Commodores Rely on Six Linebackers
Paul Preston, a returning starter, plans to stay around 210 pounds to gain quickness under coach Sloan. He notes knee injuries healed by casts and rehabilitation, expressing confidence in stronger knees and less reinjury risk. The Brogdon brothers share a mutual respect as both seek significant playing time this season.
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Bo Patton
Sloan
Commodores
Preston
Paul
Alabama
Brogdon Twins
Griffey's pinch single powers Reds comeback victory
Ken Griffey delivered a pinch single to drive in his first two major league runs and fuel Cincinnati's rally to beat Houston, keeping the Reds tied with the Dodgers for the NL West lead. Giants edges Dodgers 11 8 as Bonds hits ninth inning grand slam in a late comeback. Pirates top Cardinals 5-4 in 13th, Hebner inside the park homer. Expos beat Cubs 5-2 behind Renko's eight innings. Mets blank Phillies 5-0 as Koosman works seven.
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Astros
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Houston
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Giants
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Cardinals
Richie Hebner
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St. Louis
Bernie Carbo
Ted Sizemore
Lou Brock
Expos
Cubs
Steve Renko
Chicago
Montreal
Mets
Phillies
Jerry Koosman
Ted Martinez
New York
Vanderbilt Commodores Preview Sees Hope for 7-4 Record
Vanderbilt aims for a winning season built on non conference success and a strong offensive line. Key players include quarterback Fischer tailbacks O Rourke and Sadler fullback Bregdon receiver Martin and linemen Southall Fuge. Defense centers on Egenfritz Galbierz Patton Adams and Tompkins.
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Jamie O'Rourke
Lonnie Sadler
Paul Bregdon
Doug Martin
L. T. Southall
Mark Egenfritz
Tom Galbierz
Bo Patton
Mark Adams
Tommy Tompkins
Doug Nettles
Walter Overton
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Bears Boosters Meet Tonight at Austin High
Austin High School booster club convenes at 7 30 PM in the film room. A film of the 41 to 0 season opening win over Scottsboro will be shown at 8 PM, aimed especially at players mothers.
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Crestline
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Morgan County
Alabama
Huntsville
Area Prep Schedules
Thursday games include West Limestone at East Limestone Hanceville at Good Hope Friday doubleheader with Coffee at Austin Decatur at Athens Falkville at Brewer Hartselle at Colbert Co West Morgan at Tanner Ardmore at Clements Elkmont at Mad Academy Addison at Hatton Hazlewood at Colbert Heights Lawrence County at T M Rogers Cleveland at Cold Springs Cullman at Etowah Holly Pond at West Point Douglas at Vinemont Local prep hoops slate lists area rivals and venue pairings across sections.
Baseball Today and Tomorrow Night Schedule Summary
Major league games listed for Monday through Wednesday with matchups across divisions. Notable early results include Baltimore 13-8 over Boston and Milwaukee 13-5 over Cleveland, plus Detroit 11 over Minnesota 4. Weeknight games feature Palmer at Tiant in Boston and Stottlemyre at Lolich in Detroit among others, with numerous evening starts in Oakland California and Chicago Montreal markets.
Mets split doubleheader with Phillies after early 5-0 loss
Mets took game one 5-0 over Philadelphia, then Philadelphia recovered to win the second 6-3 led by Dick Ruthven’s return from mononucleosis. In the American League, California 3 Oakland 1 and more scores: Minnesota 11 Kansas City 5 New York 4 Detroit 3 Chicago 8 Texas 7. Chicago 5 Texas 2. Baltimore 13 Boston 8 and 9-8. Milwaukee 13 Cleveland 5 and 10-5.
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Weather overview for Decatur area with highs in 80s
This morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge was 20.26 and sea level 554.56. Monday highs reached 92 at 3 pm, low 68 at 6 am. Forecast shows today upper 80s with showers later, rain tonight and Wednesday with 20 40 and 60 percent chances respectively. Extended outlook: Thursday to Saturday fair, cooler nights, highs in the 80s, lows near 70.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Daily Records admissions and dismissals list at Decatur General
A long list of admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital includes names such as Mrs. Allen Kellum and James R. Busch among numerous patients from Decatur, Athens, Hartselle, Hillsboro, and other nearby towns. Births reported: a daughter for Roland Guinn Owens and another for Douglas R. White at Decatur General Hospital.
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Decatur General Admissions
Allen Kellum
Madison
David Posey
Decatur
Tammy D. Smith
Holly Pond
Amy A. Smith
Buford Suicer
Tanner
Robert Mason
Hillsboro
Regina Letson
Trinity
James R. Busch
Timothy O. Thrower
Baileyton
Christy M. Cameron
Town Creek
Charles Mahaffey
Derrik Jones
Hartselle
William H. Baker Jr
James W. Montgomery Jr
Roland Guinn Owens
Decatur General Hospital
Douglas R. White
Athens
Aid From Chilean First Lady Brings Earthquake Aid
In Mexico City Hortensia Bussi wife of Chilean president Salvador Allende arrived with aid for the Aug 28 earthquake victims. She stated the shipment includes three artificial kidneys and a pre fabricated school. Echaverria had rejected other foreign aid including U S help. This visit echoes a 1971 exchange when Echaverria’s wife returned aid to Chile.
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Salvador Allende
Chile
Luis Echeverria
United States
Allende
Hortensia Bussi
Echeverria
Groucho Marx Cheerful in Century City Hospital Visit
Los Angeles AP reports Groucho Marx, 77, in a cheerful mood during a hospital interview at Century City Hospital. He was admitted Friday for a cold check-up and expects to stay a few more days. He says there is nothing wrong with him and jokes about loving two nurses in the hospital.
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Groucho Marx
Century City Hospital
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