Baseball Today Listings From The Associated Press
American League games include New York at Boston Detroit at Oakland Chicago at Milwaukee Texas at Kansas City California at Minnesota and Baltimore at Milwaukee Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Montreal New York at St Louis Atlanta at Houston San Diego at San Francisco Cincinnati at Los Angeles and an Alabama Kentucky collision features Ricky Davis defending pass rusher Kotar as Woodrow Lowe and Grey appear.
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Shelby Leads Alabama Past Surprising Kentucky
Alabama overcome a 14-0 halftime deficit as Willie Shelby returns a 100 yard kickoff and scores the final touchdown. The fourth-ranked Tide dominate after halftime, holding Kentucky to one first down after intermission and sealing a 28-14 victory in Lexington. Kentucky's two touchdowns came on a Collins rushing score and Alvarez reception set by a Lewis pass.
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Defense Dominates as Auburn Routs UT Chattanooga 31-0
Auburn's defense carried the Tigers to a 31-0 win over UT Chattanooga as all scoring came off defensive plays. Jim McKinney rushed for 101 yards on an interception returns and a blocked field goal. Roger Mitchell opened scoring, followed by Roger Pruett's 36 yard field goal before halftime.
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Auburn Triumphs 31-0 Behind Special Teams, Rushing Duo
Auburn blocked a UT Chattanooga punt for a score as Roger Mitchell and David Hughes sparked the Tigers in a 31-0 win. Rusty Fuller plunged for a score and Chris Vacarella added a five yard scamper. Walker ran 74 yards on 17 carries before leaving with an injury and Randy Walls directed a steadier passing attack in the second half.
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Florence St. Lions Upset Delta State 21-18 in Muddy Showdown
Florence State freshman led Lions stun Gulf South power Delta State 21-18 as Roger Ferrell throws two touchdowns and Danny Kimble hauls two scoring passes. Decatur backfield shines as newcomers overcome rain and early losses to mount a season turning victory.
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Hammer Hits 712nd Homer as Aaron Nears Ruth
Hank Aaron slugged his 712th career homer in Houston on Saturday night tying Babe Ruth for second most all time. The three run shot came in the sixth inning off Dave Roberts at the Astrodome, his 39th homer of the season and his first off a lefty since reaching 700. Aaron began in 1954 and had 11 straight against right handers prior to this left handed blast.
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Local rivalries fuel Alabama high school sports revenue
In Alabama, tight regional rivalries support thriving athletic budgets at six county schools led by Athens, Decatur, and others. Large gates at Falkville showcase loyal fan bases, while cities like Montgomery Mobile Birmingham and Tuscaloosa face financial strain from waning interest and escalating costs. Revenue drives booster clubs and reserved-seat sales, masking broader attendance issues as AHSAA negotiates funding and fan engagement. See NOW On Page B7.
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