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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1972

Page

14

Steelers Cruise Past Falcons in 31-17 Preseason Win

Steelers reserve quarterback Terry Hanratty tossed two TD passes after entering second half as Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 31-17 in a preseason game. Rookie backs and Steve Davis contributed long scoring plays while Frank Lewis helped with a 60 yard TD hookup.

Atlanta Terry Hanratty Pittsburg Steelers Atlanta Falcons Hanratty Steeler Terry Bradshaw Steelers Frank Lewis Lewis Falcon Steve Davis Delaware State

Decatur-Morgan Golf Tourney Sets Sept 16 17 at Pt Mallard

The 54 hole second annual Decatur Morgan County Golf Tournament will be held September 16 and 17 at Pt Mallard Championship Golf Course. Entries close September 15 with 160 players to be flighted after September 13 14 or 15 qualifying rounds. Dr Jim Wiley is defending champion after a 72 74 74 total Four over par Al Jones is runner up and Bob Harpe placed third.

Decatur-Morgan County Pt. Mallard Pt. Mallard Pro Shop Bill Burleson Jim Wiley al Jones Bob Harpe

Devlin Takes Two-Stroke USI Lead After Third Round

Australian Bruce Devlin carded a 69 on Saturday to reach 9 under par 207 and open a two stroke lead at the USI Golf Classic in Sutton Massachusetts. Lee Elder, John Mahaffey, and Hale Irwin chased, with Elder making a clutch bogey on 17 to stay within two.

Sutton, Mass Bruce Devlin Bulge Elder Elder Woods Lee Devlin

National Football Foundation Buys NYC Mansion HQ

The National Football Foundation purchased a six floor, 65 room former mansion in New York City to house its national headquarters and the College Football Hall of Fame. Demand for results in want ads is noted.

The National Football Foundation New York City

Meeting Called For Cotaco Junior High Football Interest

All boys interested in playing junior high school football at Cotaco are asked to attend a meeting at the school on Monday at 4 30 p m. The second item notes Sandy Koufax entering the Hall of Fame with seven pitching and four no hit games for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cotaco Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers

Red Raider Boosters Meet in Decatur Monday Night

The Decatur High Red Raider Booster Club will gather at the T.C. Almon Recreation Center Monday at 7. North Alabama Officials Association members will speak. All members and prospective members and their wives are urged to attend.

Decatur High Red Raider T.C. Almon Recreation Center North Alabama Officials Association

Mitchell Leads Burningtree Invitational After First Round

Jimmy Mitchell, defending champion at Burningtree Country Club, shot one under par 71 to lead the field. He holds a three stroke edge over Leo Wenzler who posted 74. Gus Cordenis Lloyd Nix and Gary Babb carded 75 to sit three back entering the 54 hole event.

Jimmy Mitchell Burningtree Country Club Mitchell Leo Wenzler Gus Cordenis Lloyd Nix Gary Babb Jack Atkinson Woody Peebles Bobby Evans al Jones Sam Arnold J. D. Honeycutt Mike Schadegg Bill James Don Kincaid Billy Whitten Pat Browne Bob Straub Joe Jones Chuck Garman Bill Buchananan

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