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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1972
Page
9
Tom Reynolds of San Diego State caught 67 passes last season, seven of them for touchdowns, highlighting a productive year for the star receiver.
Tennessee bound hopeful Vols walk-on Vol Aaron from Tanner aims for a kicking spot after 11 years of dreaming. He kicked 26 of 29 field goals for the Rattlers last season and seeks a scholarship or continued tryouts. teammate Jim Rankin from Decatur pursues cornerback and golf balance with a golf scholarship alternative.
Holloway from Huntsville Lee speaks with poise about being a black quarterback in the SEC. He says he has nothing to prove for his race and expects equal chances at Georgia Tech game and beyond, with Tennessee fans awaiting the Sept. 9 matchup.
Tennessee coach Bill Battle has tabbed Holloway as the key choice at quarterback. The untried sophomore opted for a dentistry degree over a $100,000-plus bonus from Montreal and now carries high expectations for the Vols.
Reggie Jackson returns from the disabled list to drive in both Oakland runs against Baltimore, despite torn rib cartilage. The win tightens AL West and East races as Detroit and Boston also win while Chicago slips.
Jack Nicklaus wins the U S Professional Match Play Championship with a 2 and 1 final over Frank Beard, earning 40 000 and bringing season winnings to 280 482 16 while sponsors seek major status for the event. The format limits field size and TV scheduling fuels the controversy.
Pat Sullivan the 1971 Heisman winner makes his NFL debut for the Atlanta Falcons against the New York Jets in a weekend exhibition. Sullivan faces Joe Namath as Falcons coach Norm Van Brocklin breaks a rookie quarterback drought dating to Fran Tarkenton.
Bubba Smith, All-Pro defensive end for the Baltimore Colts, is sidelined for the 1972 season after a knee injury from a freak play in an exhibition win over the Steelers in Tampa. An extended operation revealed extensive damage to his right knee, prompting a somber reaction from Coach McCafferty.
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