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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1973

Page

13

Auburn Tigers eye fall training amid volatile predictions

Auburn opens fall practice as experts question last season’s 9-1 mark and Gator Bowl win. Key losses include linemen Lorendo Casey Henley Owens and Be k, while returnees anchor offense led by quarterback prospects Walls or Whatley. Auburn faces Ole Miss LSU Florida Mississippi State at home, with 7 point favorite status and strong depth in the secondary and linebacking corps.

Auburn Tigers Playboy SEC Mac Lorendo Jay Casey Terry Henley James Owens David Beck Johnny Simmons Danny Sanspree David Beverly Gardner Jett Beverly Jett Randy Walls Wade Whatley Mitzi Jackson Cliff Hare Andy Steele Bob Farrior Steve Taylor Dan Nugent Ken Bernich Bill Luka Bill Newton Mike Flynn Bernich David Langner Sam Mitchell Benny Sivley Bob Newton David Hughes Rusty Deen Liston Eddins Holley Caldwell Ole Miss LSU Florida Mississippi State Gators Ralph (Shug) Jordan

Aaron regains power as Braves fall to Cards in tight game

Hank Aaron belted his 32nd homer to move within nine of Babe Ruth on the all time list while Atlanta dropped the St Louis 6-4. The day’s other NL results included Pittsburgh a 4-0 win over Houston, the Mets 4-3 over the Dodgers, the Cubs 6-5 over the Reds, the Giants 3-2 over the Expos and the Padres 8-3 over the Phillies.

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Bad Boy Lance Learns Today Bad Boy Lance Learns Today

Dallas Cowboys visit Houston Oilers in an exhibition that becomes a reunion as Sid Gillman returns to see Oilers progress since leaving the Cowboys. Houston seeks its first win of the preseason while Dallas rides a improving trajectory without Gillman.

Bad Boy Lance Houston Cowboys Sid Gillman Oilers Gillman

Cathcart Aims To Shock Georgia Bantam Champ Bishop

Roy Cathcart of Decatur plans a return boxing match against Georgia bantamweight champion Steve Bishop of Rossville at the Decatur Boys Club on Saturday night. Cathcart, 16, a top Golden Gloves pick, hopes his experience against lefties and recent sparring with Dexter Wiggins helps him reverse their first meeting. He learned of the state honor by chance during a Birmingham match, and his family notes he moved to Decatur last October with his Army father stationed in Germany.

Larry Canterbury Birmingham Roy Cathcart Decatur Steve Bishop Rossville Georgia Cathcart Bishop Shades Valley Courtland Alabama Tennessee Roy Dale Eads Opportunity City Golden Gloves

Ali trains for Norton return in Deer Lake exhibition

Muhammad Ali says he chopped down 85 trees to get in shape for his comeback bout with Ken Norton and trains in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. He carries a 2-1 exhibition record entering the Oilers game weekend as NFL trades and suspensions ripple through camps.

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Auburn to Tour Israel with 10-day international trip

Auburn coach Bob Davis will take a 1973-74 squad on a 10-day tour of Israel for five games against Israel France and Greece. The team must adjust to international rules, a faster rugged game, and strong defensive play while relying on speed and quickness.

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