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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1971

Page

13

Auburn Gains Another '88'

A four month old girl named Wendy linked to football star Terry Beasley becomes a family symbol of luck with the number 88. Joanne Beasley discusses life centered on Auburn University football and her husband’s drive to finish what he starts.

Wendy Terry Beasley Terry Joanne Beasley Joanne Montgomery Auburn University University of Alabama Beasley Auburn

Namath Injury May Boost Jets Pursuit of Title

Jets may be stronger without Namath as Al Woodall gains experience backing him up. Rich Caster steps in for Maynard, Matt Snell returns from injury, and new additions Riggins and Mooring bolster the offense and defense. A 4-10 record last season is seen as a setback overcome as Woodall leads in a tighter AFC East race.

Mark Lomas John Little Steve Tannen Earlie Thomas Gus Holloman W.K. Hicks Bobby Howfield John Riggins Chris Farasopoulos John Mooring Woodall Ewbank Namath Baltimore Miami Caster Maynard George Sauer Snell Riggins Jets Kansas

Jets Eye Title Run With Fresh Additions And Quoted Caution

Lomas moves to end while Vernon Biggs leaves for Washington. Little battles Steve Thompson for tackle. Front four led by Gerry Philbin and John Elliott boosts defense with sophomores Tannen and Thomas. Howfield kickoff power. Farasopoulos returns. Mooring may fill tackle. Linebackers Atkinson Grantham Baker form sharp unit. quarterback Woodall still learning. Ewbank notes improvement but cautions against overexpectation. Next: Buffalo Bills.

al Atkinson Larry Grantham Ralph Baker Ewbank Woodall Starr Unitas Waterfield Joe Buffalo Bills

Boddie Falls One Shot From Medal in Amateur Cship

Barbara White Boddie, returning to major competition after four years, shot a one over par 73 to lead the 36 hole qualifying in the U S Women's Amateur. She finished one shot behind co medalists Connie Day and Jane Bastanchury amid a trio of players tied at 75.

Atlanta Barbara White Boddie U.S Shreveport Atlanta Country Club Connie Day Cleveland Tenn Jane Bastanbury Whittier Calif

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