Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1973

Page

15

Moats Next For Pro Football

Pro football may introduce moats between fans and players after wearisome harassment incidents. Redskins coach George Allen seeks extra protection for the team, citing a Buffalo incident where Duane Thomas tried to scale a wall to reach hecklers. Teammate Ron McDole restrained him as chain-letter insults and taunts sparked tension near the bench.

William N. Wallace NYT New York South America George Allen Pet Rozelle Redskins Duane Thomas Allen Buffalo Thomas Washington Ron McDole Charlie Taylor Redskin Duane Bill Kilmer

Elm V defeated Racketeers in team results

Tennis scoreboard shows Elm V overpowering Racketeers with multiple singles and doubles wins. Notable results include Gratwick/Lindsey Beasley, Sheats/Verchot and Ward/Sharp doubles victories, with several straight-set and tight matches across divisions including Forehanders and Netstormers pools.

Elm Racketeers Roger Gratwick Ahoo Charles Lindsey Jack Beasley Wwsetaiieie Henry Gordon Cliff Sheats Me John Condon Richard Gerchot Standridge Tom Wood Scott Payne Scott Payne (V) Forreit James Hood Rich Sharpe Ray Worth Mike Harper Sam Patton Jon McKinney Gordon Gratwick Lindsey Beasley Sheats-Verchot Condon-Hood Ward-Sharp Austin Norris McKinney-Sims McRae-Pyron Forreit Ey Ean Kyle Henderson Ted Thom Mike Long Brent Miller Ray Albert Whit King John Hranicaet Charles Pride Don Richter Mac Buchanan Bill Shinn Ancepiae Jerald Newman Rex Rankin Barrett Shelton Larry Anderson Bill Rudolph Henderson-Miller Thom Albert Long-Shinn King Pride Rankin-Armour Shelton-Kincaid Curry-Robinson Farris-Carrell Ae Ee Oe Johns Gunde McCrary Dave Commander Robert Horton Eugene McNutt Tom Dill Ed Best Jack Bendall McNutt-Best Tawrenee Dill Bendall Roger -Connelly Rowe-Gann Reid-Riggs Copeland-Faulkner Netstormers Acers

League Leaders By Oak 93 Associated Press

American League leaders include batting at .352 Carew Minnesota and 93 runs for R Jackson Oakland. Home runs lead Jackson Oakland with 31, while North Oakland has 41 stolen bases. Pitching shows Hunter Oakland 15-3 with 3.38 ERA and Seaver New York 15-6 1.76. In the National League, Rose Cincinnati tops batting at .317 with 183 hits and Stargell Pittsburgh 35 home runs, Seaver New York 19-4 1.76.

Associated Press Baltimore Detroit New York Milwaukee Cleveland Oakland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago California Texas Boston Lockwood Bell Wright Associated Press America League Carew Min W.horton Det R.jackson Otis R Jackson Oak A Mayberry Murcer Coggins Bal Briggs Mil Coluccio Eureht Jackson Fisk Bsn Robinson Cal Mayberry North Harper Hunter McDaniel N. Ryan Blyleven Rose Cing Watson Bonhds Evans Bench Cin Stargell Pgh Garr Atl Staub Morgan Metzger Htn Matthews DaJohnson Brock Stl Seaver Brett Phi Carlton

Aaron reaches 705th homer in Braves loss to Cardinals

In a 6 4 setback to St Louis, Henry Aaron connected for his 32nd homer of the season and 705th of his career off pitcher Reggie Cleveland in the sixth inning. He lined out and popped out in his other four at bats. The game left Atlanta with 34 games remaining in 1973.

Associated Press Babe Ruth Aaron Reggie Cleveland Atlanta Braves St. Louis

Southern League Western Division Standings Update

Montgomery leads the Western Division with 74 wins and 33 losses, Asheville at 65-64 behind, Knoxville 62-66, Birmingham 46-82. Eastern Division shows Jacksonville 69-57, Savannah 65-66, Columbus 65-63, Orlando 63-63. Results include Savannah 4 0 over Jacksonville 3 2 and Montgomery 6 over Columbus 4. Thursday games include Orlando at Asheville and Montgomery at Savannah.

St. Dovis Pittsburgh Chicago Montreal Philadelphia New York West Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Houston Atlanta San Diego St. Louis Grimsley Bonham Kirby Lonberg Associated Press Montgomery Asheville One Knoxville Birmingham Jacksonville Savannah Columbus Orlando Asheville

French shoots 71 to win low gross in Queens event

John French of Centerreach NY opened well in the Queens Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at Huntington Crescent Club. A playing partner offered a prize if he scored 80. French finished with 71 to win low gross for the F and M Schaefer trophy. Bill Wilkinson carded 97 and joked his father Frank allowed French the day off.

Huntington N.Y John French Centereach Queens Chamber of Commerce French Huntington Crescent Club M. Schaefer Wophy Bill Wilkinson Frank

Chargers Hope To Go Up

The San Diego Chargers seek direction after a 1972 season finished 4-9-1 with offense and defense both 10th in the NFL. The team features strong lines and two outstanding running backs, promising potential as they look to rebound.

Associated Press SAN Diego AP San Diego Chargers Chargers

Chargers Bet On Unitas As New Look Dives In

In a bold move the San Diego Chargers acquire John Unitas from Baltimore for 150000 and a two year deal worth over 400000 to lead a revamped offense. Svare wagers on Unitas health and leadership to push for the Western Division title as Garrett Edwards and Thomas anchor the running game behind a strong line led by Sweeney Owens.

Mike Garrett Cid Edwards Oakland Kansas City Denver Svare Hadl John Unitas Unitas Baltimore Chargers Wayne Clark Garrett Edwards Bob Thomas NFL Walt Sweeney Terry Owens Gary Garrison Pettis Norman Jerry LeVias Chuck Dicus Dave Williams San Diego Bob Howard Chris Fletcher Ron Smith Deacon Jones Cape Costa Ron East Lionel Aldridge Coy Bacon Los Angeles Tim Rossovich Bob Babich Pete Lazetich Rick Redman Dennis Partee Gunter, Enz Ray Wersching

Spitz Makes Seventh Endorsement For Media Menswear

Olympic star Mark Spitz promotes a line of Media menswear in New York at a Sportsman Breakfast, highlighting an $8 Mark Spitz shirt with seven gold discs. The California swimmer, 23, plans multiple lines with Regal Apparel and remains married to Susan, living in Marina del Rey.

Judy Klemesrud New York Times News Service New York Mark Spitz Regency Hotel Media Regal Apparel, Ltd Mark California Spitz Kransco Adidas Spartan Schick Razors Milk Susan Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Spitzes Marina del Rey Calif Los Angeles Indiana University Dental School Dental School

1975 U.S. Women's Amateur set for Brae Burn

The 1975 United States Women's Amateur championship will be played at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton Massachusetts from August 11 to 16.

Far Hills N.J United States Brae Burn Country Club West Newton Mass

Tough Act To Follow For New Huskers Coach

Lincoln Nebraska AP Tom Osborne will take over as head football coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers this fall. The challenge ahead is highlighted as a difficult act to follow for the incoming coach.

Huskers Lincoln Neb Tom Osborne Nebraska Cornhuskers

Osborne takes Nebraska helm amid Devaney legacy

In his first head coaching job at 34 Osborne succeeds Bob Devaney who retired as Nebraska’s head coach after a storied 11 year run with a 101-22 record and seven Big Eight titles. Devaney built a powerhouse while last year’s stars Rodgers and Glover left for pro ranks leaving 39 lettermen and QB David Humm returning poised to lead the Cornhuskers.

Osborne Bob Devaney Nebraska Devaney Cornhuskers Associated Press Huskers Johnny Rodgers Rich Glover David Humm Las Vegas Humm

Passing leaders shine in Southwest Conference 1934

Fayetteville Arkansas AP reports the 1934 season saw Texas Christian quarterback Davey O'Brien top the nation in passing. Dwight Sloan of Arkansas ranks second, Baylor's Billy Patterson third, and Arkansas' Jack Robbins fifth in the national rankings.

Fayetteville, Ark Davey O’brien Texas Christian Dwight Sloan Arkansas Billy Patterson Baylor Jack Robbins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Moats Bubba Smith Smith Floyd Little Bud Grant Chuck Foreman Grant Foreman Viking Chiefs Leroy Keyes Willie Ellison Warren McVea Robert Felkins Bob Henderson Billy Steed Hardee Phillips Curtis Johns Gary Payne Jimmy Ervin Fred Headley Irwin Commander Dave Gardner Ed Kirby Cary Williamson Bill Weatherford Mike Giles Sydney Koegler Johnny Farley Phillips-Felkins Henderson-Headley DTA Baseball Today ST Louis Atlanta Brock Nott Sh Sizemore McCror Reitz Haaron Simmons Cart Baker Torre DaJohnsn Agee Mperez Carbo Casanova Tyson Schueler Jcruz Emore H.aaron J.cruz Sb—Brock S—Schueler J.niekro Hank Curces Burger Chef Jeff 6Th Ave Decatur Westgate Shopping Center By Bob Egelko Johnny Unitas Olympic Cai En Oo Decatur Parks and Recreation Department Aquadome The Alabama Curtis - Wright Sumner Ave Point Mallard Park Olympic Pool Times Kk Hte
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication