Hodges Resting After Minor Heart Attack in Atlanta
Mets manager Gil Hodges was reported resting well after doctors confirmed a minor coronary thrombosis. Dr. Linton Bishop and Dr. J Willis Hurst said Hodges could resume full duties in the future and return by next spring, with Rube Walker serving as acting manager for the remainder of the season. He was hospitalized after chest pains during a Mets Braves game. Hodges has guided the team to 71 victories this season.
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Major League Leaders rundown from Associated Press
American League leaders include Yas Trzemski of Boston batting .302 with 425 at bats, Rod Oliva Minnesota at .289, and Don Cater Oakland at .289. Runs leader is Norm McAuliffe Detroit with 95, with 88 for another. RBI led by Ken Harrelson Boston 109, Frank Howard Washington 105. Hits show Campaneris Oakland 173 and Rick Reichardt Chicago 164, Tony Tovar Minnesota 164. doubles top B. Robinson Baltimore and R. Smith Boston 35. Triples Fregosi California 13 and McCraw Chicago 12. Home runs Frank Howard Washington 43 and Willie Horton Detroit 36. Stolen bases Campaneris Oakland 57 and Cardenal Cleveland 40. Pitching leaders display 15 decision stat with Main Det 316 838, Culp Boston 165 762. Strikeouts McLain Detroit 275 and McDowell Cleveland 272. In National League batting Rose Cincinnati 332 and M. Alou Pittsburgh 332. Runs Beckett Chicago 98 and Perez Cincinnati 93. RBI McCovey San Francisco 102 and Williams Chicago 98. Hits Alou Atlanta 205 and Rose Cincinnati 203. Doubles Brock St Louis 46 and Bench Cincinnati 39. Triples Brock St Louis 13. Home runs McCovey San Francisco 335 and Banks Chicago 32. Stolen bases Brock St Louis 61 and Skills Pittsburgh 51. Pitching 15 decisions Blass Pittsburgh 185 783 and Marichal San Francisco 1743. Strikeouts Gibson St Louis 25 and Jenkins Chicago 255.
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Skills
Blass
Marichal
Gibson
Yenkins
Adios Leads Yonkers Stakes Pace Favorite
Yonkers Raceway hosts a $36,600 New York Sires Stakes Pace for 4 year olds with KG Adios, owned by Seven Farms of Rochester NY, established as the 3-1 early favorite for Saturday night’s event.
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Wade Garners Praise as He Switches to Defense
Wade, Alabama sophomore turned defensive back, earns praise after a standout stop in the South Carolina game while Bryant reshuffles players from offense to defense. The Crimson Tide’s offense struggled against VPI but shows evolving passing, with Jeliba and Morgan racing for backfield duties as Mobile hosts the next game.
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Bama
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Wade
VPI
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Scott Hunter
Tommy Wade
Micky Lee
Pete Jeliba
Ed Morgan
Pie Vann
Flag Football League Opens Monday in Decatur
Decatur adult men including former college players return to action as the city parks and recreation department launches flag football at Herman Bailey and Dixie Seniors fields. Games begin Monday at 8 with Prestolite vs 3M and Wolverine vs DISCO, continuing Mondays and Thursdays through November 14. Next Thursday features Vols vs Moulton at Herman Bailey and Caddo vs Sears at Dixie Seniors.
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Moulton QB Club Meet Tonight at 7:30
The Moulton Quarterback Club will gather at 7:30 tonight at Lawrence Co high. An film of LCHS's game with Haleyville will be shown.
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Top Ten clash in Alabama high school football
Alabama teams Book er T. Washington and South Girard meet as eighth-ranked 4-A faces fifth-ranked 3-A in a weekend spotlight. Banks of Birmingham and Russelville lead their respective 4-A and 3-A polls with three straight wins and strong points tallies.
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Mike Battle Leads Nation in Punt Returns at USC
Mike Battle returns for his senior year at Southern California and led the nation last season with 47 punt returns for 570 yards.
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Southern California
Jamaica and Cuba Aim to Spoil U S Sprint Hopes in Olympics
In Mexico City Herb McKenley leads Jamaica's speedsters led by Lennox Miller with 10.0 for 100 meters and 9.2 for 100 yards as Cuba also fields contenders led by Enrique Figueroa and Pablo Montes. McKenley targets 9.9 for the title and Jamaica eyes a 38.5 relay, challenging U S supremacy and recalling Rome.
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Lennox Miller
University of Southern California
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Charlie Greene
Ronnie Ray Smith
Ters
Helsinki
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Bob Hayes
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Eremis Ramirez
Juan Morales
Barbaro Bandomo
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McNeil
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Rome
Wild Fall Mast Crop Varies In Valley Area
Fall mast production is spotty with hickory nuts fair in places but acorns largely scarce. Red and black oaks show scattered crops while water oaks and willows are heavy producers. Muscadines are light. Wheeler Refuge offers Saturday waterfowl hunt reservations for youths under 16, with adult supervision. Night hunting for coons and possums begins Oct 15. Conservation office contact details included.
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Red Raiders Face Hard-Pressed Hartselle in Friday Clash
Decatur's 3-0 Sheffield Bears top Friday slate with injury woes across both teams. Hartselle coach Cain predicts a tough test against Decatur Red Raiders as injuries mount for the Tigers and Raiders.
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