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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

10

Weeds In The Garden

Irving Mitchell Felt bought Madison Square Garden in 1959 for about 4 million dollars and now pursues a tax reduction on the Garden's 2.1 million real estate bill. The piece links his saga with New York politics, Knicks, Rangers, and potential moves to New Jersey arenas, while detailing profits and control of related venues and assets.

New York Irving Mitchell Felt Arthur Wirtz Madison Square Garden Felt Wirtz Irving Mitchell Garden Corporation John V. Lindsay Hockey Rangers New Jersey Meadows Knicks Rangers City Hall Garden Ing The Roosevelt Raceway Arlington Park Washington Park Chicago Penn Plaza Giants Dodgers California Mets Wagner M. Donald Grant Baseball Players Grant Jets Shea Stadium Yankee Stadium Yankees Football Giants Columbia Broadcasting System Bronx Barry Gottehrer Lindsay New Jersey

Unser breaks 200 mph barrier in California 500 pole laps

Bobby Unser becomes only the third driver to surpass 200 mph on a closed course as he posts a 201.374 mph 10 mile average at Ontario Speedway during qualifying for the California 500. Jerry Grant takes pole with 201.414 mph, Unser to start 25th in the 33 car field. Follmer wins Can-Am race at Elkhart Lake driving Penske Porsche.

Bloys Britt Bobby Unser Unser California Ontario, Calif. Motor Speedway Jerry Grant Grant Bobby Isaac Talladega Ala

Gridiron Forecast Coupon Rules and prizes

An OCR filled instructions page explains how to submit gridiron forecasts. It details entry methods, mailing address, envelope use, deadline, and prize structure including cash bonuses for perfect entries and regular subscribers. It notes eligibility restrictions and that judges’ decisions are final.

Decatur Alabama

Holloway Keys Vols Offense In Season Outlook

Tennessee fans hear Holloway is the offense catalyst with Gary Valbuena and Ed McDougal backing him. Stanback and Rudder add speed and power at running back while Emendorfer shifts to tackle strengthening the line. Receivers remain adequate as Holloway develops.

Vol Holloway Vols California Gary Valbuena Ed McDougal Haskell Stanback Bill Rudder Curt Watson Bill Emendorfer David Killian David Shafer Bobby Majors Tennessee George Hunt Jackie Walker Ray Nettles Battle Tennessee Prospectus Georgia Tech Atlanta SEC Stanback Emendorfer Walker Nettles Rotella

Cadet Feature and Heat Participants Listed by City

A list of names and locations for Cadet Feature heats and Amateur divisions across multiple Mississippi and Alabama towns. Participants include Dwight Tucker Athens Jerry Flanagan Athens veerene Thornton Birmingham Bob Brown Aberdeen Ray Hughes Corinth Gary Potts Mississippi Billy Derrock Corinth Robert Lowery Decatur Solten King Decatur plus Strong Street and Amateur entries from Moulton Eva Huntsville and Decatur.

Dwight Tucker Athens Jerry Flanagan Veerene Thornton Birmingham Bob Brown Aberdeen Miss Ray Hughes Corinth Gary Potts Billy Derrock Robert Lowery Decatur Solten King Bob Wen Aberdeen Waymon Kiece Bill Danley Gene Terry Moulton Gregage Courtland John Dotson Heat Curtis Chambers Eve Joan Bradley Eva Hays Coan Jonn Hanvey Mike Sherrill Ourwood Ty Ak Huntsville Ronny Ogie

LPGA National Jewish Hospital Open final scores and winnings

Final scores from the LPGA National Jewish Hospital Open at Green Gables Country Club show Sendra Haynie earning 3750 dollars, Jane Blalock 2425, Kathy Ahern 6160, JoAnn Corner 1700, and several others receiving varying payouts. The report lists multiple players with their round totals and earnings.

Denver Green Gables Country Club Sendra Haynie Jane Blalock Kathy Ahern JoAnn Corner Cones Pairmer Sankin Hamlin Sue Roberts Marlene Woo Wn Whiteworth Jena Ae Burtevngt Engienorn Marilynn Smith

United States Opens Olympic Medal Run In Munich

The United States earned its first Olympic medal in Munich as Li Ho Jun of North Korea set a world and Olympic record in small bore rifle. American swimmers led by Mark Spitz and others posted multiple record times while U S teams in soccer basketball rowing advanced to later rounds.

Bob Johnson Associated Press Munich United States Li-Ho-jun North Korea Vic Auer North Hollywood Calif Nicolae Rotaru Romania Mark Spitz Carmichael Australia Kevin Berry U.S Gary Hall Garden Grove Robin Backhaus Redlands East Germany Roland Matthes Mike Stamm San Diego Mitch Ivey San Jose Matthes Bob Seagren International Amateur Athletic Federation Seagren Spitz Micki King Pontiac Mich Morocco Czechoslovakia Harvard West Germany New Zealand Russia Poland

Montgomery Sellers Glad They're Cowboys

Cowboys players Mike Montgomery and Ron Sellers praised winning after Dallas extended its exhibition winning streak to 15 with a 34 27 comeback over the Jets. Montgomery scored three TDs and Sellers had 128 receiving yards on three catches.

Ted Meier Associated Press Mike Montgomery Ron Sellers Dallas Cowboys New York Jets Montgomery Cowboys Duane Thomas San Diego Craig Morton Sellers New England Morton Kansas City Chiefs New Arrowhead Stadium Los Angeles Rams Denver San Francisco Green Bay Chicago New York Giants Minnesota Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh New Orleans Oakland Buffalo Cincinnati Philadelphia NFL

Lyles Captures Alabama Open With Final Hole Birdie

Steve Lyles, Willow Point pro from Alexander City, won the Alabama Open by one stroke at 209 after a final round 70. M C Fitts of Tuscaloosa birdied the last hole for a 68, the best final round, finishing as runner-up.

Auburn Ala Steve Lyles Lyles Willow Point Alexander City M.C. Fitts Tuscaloosa

Doctors Prefer Preparation H for Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief

A survey shows many doctors use Preparation H themselves or in practice to relieve hemorrhoidal pain. The ointment or suppositories provide prompt temporary relief for hours in many cases.

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