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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1972

Page

12

Street and Feature Event Scoreboard Highlights

A list of racers and placements across multiple heats and classes. Notable names include Dwight Tucker Athens Ray Swink Mill Port Cadet Fea Durand Hartselle Jessie Patterson Flint Waymon King Hartse and Jim Burschell Hartsette with various positions across Heat Feature and Class events.

Withers Robinson Allcville Carl Briggs Florence Dwight Athens Ray Swink Mill Port Fea A Durand Hartselle J. Bruton Moulton Dwight Tucker Tommy Thornton James Beck Haleyville Robert Lowery Decatur Bud Burschell Jessie Patterson Flint Way

Local Racing Cadet Heat At Moulton Speedway

J M Bruton wins the Cadet Division first heat at Moulton Speedway. race result listed under local racing notes with cadet class standings.

Moulton J. M. Bruton

Scoreboard watching changes pennant race habits at Yankees

The article notes players and managers in the AL East increasingly monitor the Yankee Stadium scoreboard for in-game scores. Brick by brick, entries from George Schmelzer to Fritz Peterson and Bobby Murcer reveal a shift from superstition to routine awareness of rival teams, shaping late-season strategy and nerves.

New York Yankee Stadium Lot George Schmelzer Richie McSpedeon Fritz Peterson Yankees Mets Johnny Callison Philadelphia Phillies Callison Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Cardinals Chicago Cubs San Diego Ernie Banks Chicago Bobby Murcer Luis Aparicio Boston Red Sox Bobby Fischer Ralph Houk Yankee Elston Howard Smilling

Bowling results reflect league standings and high scores

Weekly results show teams like Bunnies Strugglers Go Getters Pussycats and Rolling Pins with 4 0 records, high game leaders Becky Richards 214 Nancy Gillette 547 and high series Nancy Gillette 547 Nell Childers 538, city television noted.

Lenira Mern Cece the Bunnies Raskeils Pussy Cats Cis Bankston Finefrock Anita Jene Sora Lown Dianne Ockles Faye Bankston Josie Reeder Etoile Finetrock Virginia Sneneyfelt Anita Bruner Pussycats Sturggiers Go Getters Lucky Seven Rolling Pins Rolling Stones the Grays Hopefuls Ie City Television Spur the Booterie Terry & Terry Jax Mould & Machine Mr Good Guy Ashburn & Gray Jefferys Brysons Jeftery Williams & Johnson Jax Movid & Machine McDonalds City Television Civic League SAN Vanmenee Atlanta Abrh Abrhbi Dukes Gerr Roaring Lions Fuentes Gilbreath American Legion Speier Ss Breazcaie Civitan Mart Lions Hendersn If Haston Ib Rotary Kingman Cee Eee Kwewe J. Pennell Matthews Chattee Jjonnson Carty Ek OvRader Mperez K. Gillett D Bryant Evans Woodward G. Callahan B. Stone Mottitt Garrido Harvell Maddox Didier Dukes Freeman Lan Roaring Lions Rotary Roam Twilight Rollers SanFrancisco State Net Bank Cullman E.williams Cullman Atlanta State Nati Bank DvRader Hart H. Aaron Kingman SB Bonds Nati Bank Boyd Suanen S. Campbell A. P. Boyd A. Sanders Ne HI LO Doors Country Gals I Sweets I Beacons Joe's Jets Alley Oops Esalts the Losers Old Timers the Dreamers Country Gals Secoyheads Sweets Wild Cals Joy Strickland Josie Gwen Cur Jean Long Shirley High Shir Michel Gwen Sulier Joyene Joe Reeder Barbara Me Niois The Good Jets Sweets Senias Joe's Central Baptist Fr. Baptist Mh St. Methodist

Braves Box High Game Performance Details

In a high school game the Braves posted box score highlights including C lows 212 M Davis nonstandard entry Turner 594 Asher anner 542 Crider 536 M4 Sanders 516 Davis 8 Turner 210 201 M San 204.

Clows M. Davis Turner Asher Anner Crider Sanders Davis M. San

Trevino Wins St Louis Golf Classic in Tight Finish

Lee Trevino captures $30,400 top prize at the Lee Greater St Louis Golf Classic with a 269 total, edging Deane Beman by one stroke after a shaky back nine. Trevino led early with a three to four stroke margin before bogeys on 11, 15 and 16 opened the door for Beman who carded 70 to finish at 270.

ST. Louis Lee Tre‘vino Deane Beman Trevino Berman U.S Chhampion Norwood Hills Country Club Beman

Coaches React After Weekend College Football Matchups

Penn State coach Joe Paterno says there was glory for both teams after a 28 21 loss to Tennessee. Tennessee coach Bill Battle notes balance between offense and defense as a goal. Mississippi coach Billy Kinard laments his Rebels’ close 29 4 win over Memphis State while praising effort. Memphis State coach Fred Pencoast says players have nothing to be ashamed of. Georgia coach Vince Dooley criticizes line blocking and defense. Georgia Tech coach Bill Fulcher says the team grew up after a 34 6 win over South Carolina. LSU coach Charles McClendon praises big plays but notes inexperience. Miami coach Fran Curci hails Gary Huff’s four touchdown passes against Florida State. Kentucky coach John Ray praises quarterback Dinky McKay and ball movement.

Associated Press Penn State Joe Paterno Tennessee Paterno Bill Battle Mississippi Billy Kinard Rebels Memphis State Kinard Memphis Fred Pencoast Georgia Florida Vince Dooley Baylor Georgia Tech Bill Fulcher Jackets South Carolina Charles McClendon Louisiana State Pacific Gary Huff Miami Fran Curci Florida State John Ray Kentucky Villanova Dinky McKay

Cardinals Delay Pirate Pennant Clinching Sweep

The St. Louis Cardinals swept Pittsburgh in a three game series to delay the Pirates pennant clinch. Ted Sizemore delivered a two run sixth inning blow for St Louis while Willie Stargell and the Pirates headed to New York with a 12 game lead over Chicago.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Lightning Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis New York Vern Benson Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Pirate Willie Stargell Mets Chicago Cubs San Diego Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Philadelphia Montreal Ted Sizemore Glenn Beckett Tug McGraw Bill Hands Rick Reuschel Nate Colbert Leron Lee Hal McRae

West Point Hires Longtime Wrestling Coach LeRoy Alitz

LeRoy Alitz starts his 18th season as the wrestling coach at West Point, guiding the program with decades of experience and sustained leadership.

LeRoy Alitz West Point

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