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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

Page

17

Browns face key tests as Skorich reshapes long shot Super Bowl bid

Cleveland Browns coach Nick Skorich eyes a swift rebuild with young quarterbacks and an upgraded line. Nelsen’s limits and Phipps’ readiness loom over hopes for a repeat AFC Central title as first-year linemen Dieken and McKay compete with rookies. The defense also seeks improvement with new draft picks Darden and Brooks and a revamped secondary.

John R. Skinner Associated Press Cleveland Nick Skorich Cleveland Browns Skorich Nelsen Leroy Kelly Bo Scott Mike Phipps Purdue University Phipps Frank Pitts Milt Morin Chip Glass Doug Dieken Bob McKay Chris Morris Jim Copeland Fred Hoaglin John Demarie Bubba Pena Ihhoice Gene Hickerson Browns Don Cockroft George Hunt Tennessee Cockroft Joe Jones Jack Gregory New York Giants Ron Snidow Bob Briggs Lester Sims Jerry Sherk Walter Johnson Jerry Rush Detroit Rick Kingrea Charlie Hall Jim Houston John Garlington Billy Andrews Tom Darden Clifford Brooks Guy Homely Clarence Scott Ben Davis Mike Howell Ernie Kellermann Walt Sumner

Musial Salutes Colbert After Five-Home-Run Doubleheader

Baseball legend Stan Musial joined fans to honor Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres for belting five homers in a doubleheader against Atlanta on August 1. The event highlighted Colbert's record-tying power and Padres performance.

Stan Musial Nate Colbert San Diego Padres Atlanta

Parker Named To UG Post

J. Reid Parker was named chairman of the University of Georgia Athletic Board replacing Dr. Floyd McWhorter. Parker, associate professor of forest resources, will lead the board as McWhorter resigns to become commissioner of the Southeastern Conference.

Athens, Ga J.reid Parker University of Georgia Athletic Board Floyd McWhorter Fred Division Parker Univerty McWhorter

Golf Fame Hall To Be Erected In Atlanta

Atlanta will host a new Golf Hall of Fame with construction planned and a site yet to be determined. William W. Barrett, executive director of the Golf Hall of Fame, announced the project on Wednesday.

Golf Fame Atlanta William W. Barrett Golf Hall of Fame

Baugh and Flenniken Lead AMATEUR Wom en's Match Play Field

Laura Baugh 17 from Whittier and Carol Flenniken from Golden Colo lead 16 players in the second round of the U S Women's Amateur at St Louis Country Club. Flenniken shot a 70 to medal at 148 while Baugh defeated Jane Booth five and four. Upsets hit Curtis Cup members as Elizabeth Daniels beat Hollis Stacy 19 holes and Mary Anne Budke edged Laney Smith one up. Flenniken praised steady play after a 60 yard wedge at No 6 and two over par greens.

St, Louis Laura Baugh Carol Sorenson Flenniken U.S Colo Maria Astrologos Val Paraiso Ind Miss Baugh Whittier Calif Janet Booth Elizabeth Daniels Hollis Stacy Savannah Mary Anne Budke Dundee Ore Laney Smith Williamsville N.Y

Baltimore Wins First Round of ABA Tournament

Baltimore defeated New Orleans 11-5 in the 28th All-American Amateur Baseball Association Tournament opening round at Johnstown PA. Alex Kubik and Jeff Grant hit two run homers for Baltimore, while Tony Ecker had a triple and two singles driving in three runs.

Johnstown New Orleans Baltimore Alex Kubik Jeff Grant Tony Ecker Detroit Ft. Wayne Ind Washington D. C Ann Arbor Mich Pittsburgh Birmingham Zanesville Oho New York City Allentown

Special Olympic Champion Crowned at UCLA Mile Run

Lan ky Adonis Brown aged 18 won the International Special Olympics mile at UCLA in 5 minutes 12 seconds. Brown, from Rosewood State Hospital Baltimore, trained hard and followed coach Joe Holman’s guidance to become a champion amid 2600 competitors.

Los Angeles Adonis Brown UCLA Joe Holman Brown Adonis Rosewood State Hospital Baltimore Disneyland

College hockey results from New Brunswick and nearby towns

The article reports three hockey scores: New Brunswick, New Jersey team defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1, Maryland State edged 2 to 0 against an opponent, and Johnstown beat Schenectady 2 to 0.

New Brunswick N.J Philadelphia Maryland State Johnstown Schenectady N.Y

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