Minor 'B' Astros Decatur Dixie Youth team photo
The 1973 Minor B Astros from Decatur Dixie Youth Baseball tied for first in the Central League during the regular season. Pictured left to right in rows are Greg Thrasher Cliff Smith Bryan Graves Paul Ferguson Tom Tunstall Keith Cox Donald Haynes Lynn Blankenship Ronald Haynes Brent Davenport Greg Marbutt Roy Dearman Mike Crowe Donnie Holt Philip Teague Allen Kent David Marbut and staff J P Haynes and Bobby Graves.
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Ronald Haynes
Brent Davenport
Greg Marbutt
Roy Dearman
Mike Crowe
Donnie Holt
Philip Teague
Allen Kent
David Marbut
J. P. Haynes
Bobby Graves
Bears Edge Jets 13 12 in Decatur Youth Football clash
Brad Tidwell scored twice and booted the deciding extra point as the Bears edged the Jets 13-12 in the Midget League. Tidwell had a 30 yard TD reception and a 20 yard fourth quarter run, with the PAT offsetting Jets scores from Jarman Davis and Kenny Hughes. Other results include Eagles 18 Colts 0, Cowboys Chargers 6 6 tie, Lions Dolphins 6 6, Falcons 32 0 over Rams, Packers 32 0 over Saints. Decatur Youth Football games are played each Tuesday night.
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Aaron Aaron's bat count sparks Ruth comparison fans debate
Aaron faced hate mail and claims his status threatens the legend as supporters tout his long career. Ruth played 22 years ending in 1935 but batted 8,399 times, part-time pitching for 11 seasons. By Tuesday, Aaron had 11,264 at bats, 2,865 more than Ruth, while Ruth boasted .342 career average to Aaron's .311.
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Babe
County rout of Devils as Sparkman dominates
County yards and one touchdown in a 35-3 rout of the Devils. Brewer trailed Sparkman 14-7 after Harvey Bowling connected with Shag Morrow on a 67 yard pass. Sparkman seized the win with a 44 yard run and a 60 yard scoring pass. Kickoff for all games is 7:30.
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Decatur Raiders financially steady despite high school sport costs
Decatur reached a net of 2578 dollars from a football game, enough to cover travel and overall team costs for four home games and still support spring sports. Across the state, many prep programs face funds shortfalls as major sports struggle. Booster clubs are seen as key to restoring underfunded programs.
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Whatley Leads Touchdown Drive in Close Win
Whatley returned 23 yards to the 17 and then scored from left end after a strong fake on second and eight from the 15. Randy Walls added a two point conversion to seal 18-9 victory as Wade praised the strategy and two quarterback plan. Whatley completed three of five passes for 13 rushing yards on five carries, while Mitzi Jackson was sidelined with a knee sprain.
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Harmon Football Forecast Porch Picks
The forecast lists Notre Dame, UCLA, Colorado, Auburn among top picks with North Carolina and South Carolina shadowing. It reflects a college football projection highlighting perceived strength and potential outcomes for the season.
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