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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1973

Page

12

Rice's unpredictable coach keeps Owls guessing and laughing

AP report profiles Al Conover, Rice head coach, known for fun as well as work. He loosened discipline, staged pranks like wind sprints led by assistants and a watermelon break, and steered a 5-5-1 season the prior year. Conover, 34, emphasizes mood and teamwork while building a tougher team.

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Baseball scoreboard shows AL East standings and midweek games

The American League East lists Baltimore leading with 75 wins and 53 losses, Boston 71-59, New York 65-51, Milwaukee 62-67, Cleveland 66-? West, Oakland 78-53, Kansas City 73-59, Chicago 60-84, Minnesota 62-68, California 85-72, Texas 84-35. Tuesday results include Cleveland 4 KC 3 and Texas 5 Baltimore 3, with several night games: Oakland 6 Boston 5 and New York 2 California 5. Wednesday schedules feature Tidrow at Cleveland and other interleague matchups. Thursday gaps include Kansas City at Cleveland and Minnesota at Detroit. Southern League results and Thursday fixtures wrap the update.

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League Leaders By PRESS THE ASSOCIATED BATTING

List of league leaders in batting runs and RBIs with players from multiple teams including Carew Jackson Rose Stargell and Morgan. Pitching leaders Hunter McDaniel Osteen Seaver Carlton Striking out numbers and winloss records noted for Oak NY Cin LA and Phi.

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Mississippi State Roster Lists 12 Seniors for 1973

Mississippi State shows 12 seniors on the 1973 football roster with six two year lettermen including Johnny Bruce Bill Buckley Roger Cook Larry Greenlee Wayne Jones and Danny West.

Mississippi State Miss Johnny Bruce Bill Buckley Roger Cook Larry Greenlee Wayne Jones Danny West

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