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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

11

Pick the Winner Or Tie Grid Forecast

Daily Cash Prizes gridiron forecast invites readers to mail in a winner or tie prediction. Descriptive note directs sending entry to Decatur Daily in Decatur Alabama with a P O Box address.

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Gridiron Forecast Coupon Rules and Entry Details

Detailed contest rules for the Gridiron Forecast in The Decatur Daily. Instructions cover how to mark winners and ties, mailing and fax entry limits, deadlines, prize provisions, eligibility, and judge’s decisions.

Mitchell Wins Burningtree Men's Club Championship in record-tying 65

Defending champion Jimmy Mitchell tied a course record with seven under par 65 at Burningtree Country Club to win the Men's Club Championship. He finished birdie-heavy ahead of B Buchanan who shot 76, with Dr. C B Evans third and Jack Atkinson fourth in the championship flight.

Jimmy Mitchell Burningtree Country Club Mitchell B. Buchanan Dr. C.B. Evans Jack Atkinson Tommy Edgil Bill Sexton Joe Perrin R. Gunner Allen Hamilton Byron Crider Brent Citizen Henry Workman Eddie Hammons Tommy Hammett Malcolm Prewitt

Local golf tournament yields close finish and praise

Wiley and rival players delivered strong rounds in a competitive final day. Club pro Bill Burrelson praised smooth runs and sponsor support while Bill Robinson kept the course in top condition. Jack Crowe finished fourth with a 225 total, Willis Wilkerson 227, Randy Emens 233, and Bill Hayes 79 added to the day’s scores.

Bill Burrelson Bill Robinson Jack Crowe Willis Wilkerson Randy Emens Bill Hayes

Obituary: Joe Brazelton 66 Decatur Assistant Fire Chief

Decatur assistant fire chief since 1957 Joe Brazelton died at 66 from a heart attack while vacationing in Virginia. Funeral services will be announced.

Joe Brazelton Decatur Virginia Central Baptist Church A. B. van Arsdale Decatur Cemetery Gunthorp A. D. Terry Brazelton North Carolina Baton Rouge Fit Department Rod Cameron Ora Brazelton William J. Brazelton Raleigh N.C John E. Brazelton Florence Joseph W. Brazelton Jr Sheffield DeWalt Brazelton California Darlene Means Edward Brazelton Henry Ford Brazelton Memphis Carrie Arthur Horace Crow Athens Roy E. Simmons Limestone Nursing Home Spry Funeral Home Kenneth Bishop Limestone Memorial Gardens Spry Mattie Simmons Enid Okla Henry Simmons Spur Tex Johnny Simmons Pampa Simmons Limestone County Texas Fred Hays Charles Ferguson Harold Ferguson Billy W. Ferguson J.D. Simmons Joe Murphy

NFL teams Nears Week of Preseason With Notable Returns

The piece surveys multiple NFL clubs including Dallas Minnesota Detroit Green Bay and San Francisco. It highlights veteran stars such as Washington Tingelhoff Page Eller and Sayers plus rookies Jenke Brockington Elmendorf Youngblood Burrow Chesson and Manning. It notes contract holdouts injuries and coaching changes shaping early plans.

Gene Washington Washington Mick Tingelhoff Dave Osborn Alan Page Carl Eller Vally Hy Noel Jenke Lions Minnesota Detroit Greg Landry Mel Farr Colts Roy Hilton Bubba Smith Rocky Freitas Jim Yarbrough Ed Flanagan Charlie Sanders Lem Barney Paul Maumoff Rockies Ron Jessie Bob Bell Charlie Weaver Packers Vikings Zeke Bratkowski Scott Hunter John Brockington Jim Carter Ray Nitschke Gale Gillingham Donny Anderson Willie Wood Fred Carr Dave Robinson Brockington Charlie Hall Gale Sayers Dick Butkus Bears Jack Concannon Bobby Douglass Joe Moore Sayers Bennie McRaie Dick Gordon Butkus MLB Dennis Ferris Earl Thomas Dallas Oakland 49Ers Dick Nolan San Francisco Vic Washington Steve Spurrier John Brodie Len Rohde Jim Johnson Dave Wilcox Larry Schreiber Rams Tom Mack Charlie Cowan Tommy Prothro George Allen Lance Rentzel Bob Klein Jack Reynolds Dave Elmendorf Roman Gabriel Mack Cowan Deacon Jones Merlin Olsen Elmendorf Isiah Robertson Jack Youngblood Falcons Bob Berry Ken Burrow Wes Chesson Tom Nobis Jim Mitchell Art Malone Mitchell Nobis Claude Humphrey Burrow Chesson Bill Bell Willie Belton Saints Archie Manning Ed Hargett Manning Dan Abramowicz Dave Parks Hoyle Granger Glen Ray Hines Don Morrison Larry di Nardo Don Burchfield Bob Pollard

Aaron Eyes Stargell Return and Strong Season Start

Aaron, 37, discusses a potential bid for Stargell and his solid season. He notes a .321 batting average with 133 hits, 80 runs, 18 doubles, two triples, plus homers and RBIs, while dealing with a slight cold but staying in good shape.

Aaron Stargell

Golf score totals and flight results from Sunday event

Danny Davis added an 82 after an 82 on Sunday to reach 237, followed by Jo Don Thompson at 241 with a final round 84. Bobby Straub closed at 249, James Massey 250, and other flight results list Bull Terry 232 Frank Troup 233 Sam Blevins 233 with Troup winning a playoff.

Danny Davis Jo Don Thompson Thompson Bobby Straub James Massey Bull Terry Frank Troup Sam Blevins Troup Ray Thompson Don Jones John Livingston Jones Jim King Charles Brooks David Peek Tommy Farris Jim O'Hara Boyce Smith Rand Hayes Russell Hampton Dave Puckett

Weaver tops Rodgers to win US Pro Match Play title

Former SMU quarterback Weaver, a one time back up to Don Meredith, claimed the $35,000 first prize in the United States Professional Match Play Championship with a six stroke margin over Phil Rodgers. Weaver posted a final round 71 while Rodgers shot 77 at the Country Club of North Carolina.

Page 10 Don Meredith Southern Methodist Phil Rodgers United States Weaver Rodgers North Carolina

Decatur Public Hearing and Public Notice Summary

City of Decatur calls a 7 p.m. hearing in the Council Chamber at 402 Lee Street on September 13 1971 to consider a resolution adopting building and gas code amendments. The notice cites multiple obituaries and funeral notices from local firms and a construction completion notice for Falkville Elementary School with a final settlement date August 31 1971 and a claims deadline.

Decatur Alabama Council Chamber Hell Lee Street Martin & Cobey Construction Company Falkville Morgan County Board of Education East Lee Street Athens City ‘Hall Southern Building Code Congress City of Decatur Daily Rutledge S. Thomas Enchion

Projections: Weddings Reach Record 2.3 Million in 1975

By 1975 weddings are expected to surpass the World War II peak reaching 2.3 million annually. The forecast highlights a sustained rise in marriage rates and social trends driving larger nuptial numbers.

Decatur City Council set public hearing on building code adoption

The Decatur City Council schedules a public hearing at 7:00 PM in City Hall to consider adopting the Southern Standard Building Code 1969 edition as amended, with specified deletions and modifications by the city governing body. The notice also references foreclosures and mortgagee proceedings in Morgan County with sale dates and property descriptions.

Mortgage Transfer Sale Notice in Decatur Alabama

Durand Boyd Holmes and wife Kathy D Holmes mortgaged property to Realty Mortgage Co Alabama later transferred to Federal National Mortgage Association. The riders will sell Lot 17 Block A Walter Jackson Heights Addition No 1 Decatur Alabama at the Morgan County Courthouse East Door on September 28, 1971 during legal sale hours. Attorneys for Transferee.

Aldridge Alabama Fletcher Ferry Road B. Aldridge James Henry Hembree, Jr Willodean S. Hembree Charter Mortgage Company Florida Corporation Judge of Probate Morgan County Federal National Mortgage Association United States of America Decatur Hillwood Subdivision Watts, Salmon, Roberts & Stephens Terry Hutchens Huntsville Durand Boyd Holmes Kathy D. Holmes Realty Mortgage Company Alabama Corporation Realty Mortgage Walter Jackson Heights

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