West Morgan opens season with East Limestone in Morgan County
West Morgan Rebels host East Limestone in the season opener at Trinity, 7:30 p.m., as coach Jackie Ferguson relies on a young interior line and a developing defensive secondary. Austin, under coach Frank Sadler, faces Scottboro with both squads counting on key numbers to guide early progress.
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John Sparkman
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Coach Ferguson wary of Lions ahead this season
Ferguson compares this year’s squad to last and questions strength while acknowledging key losses like linemen Garland Cowart Robie Elms and Donald Pace. He notes East Limestone and new head coach Joe Caracappa will have his team fired up and in shape as the season opens.
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Donald Pace
Indians
Joe Caracappa
Six Auburn Players Quit the Tigers Squad
Auburn. Six players left the football squad on Wednesday with no reasons given. The departures include quarterbacks Rick Christian Danville Illinois and David Peoples Gunn guard Rex Bramlett Birmingham end David Jones Fort Walton Beach Florida tackle Ronnie Elmore Montgomery and tailback Jack Verucchi Spring Valley Illinois.
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Danville, Ill
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Rex Bramlett
Birmingham
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Fort Walton Beach
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Montgomery
Jack Verucchi
Spring Valley
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Area Prep Roundup Athens Eagles A Question Mark
Athens High School football enters 1973 uncertain after a 6-0 loss to Cullman in 1972 semifinals. Coach Larry McCoy leads the Golden Eagles into a Friday night opener against anticipated powerhouse Hartselle as they chase answers for the new season.
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Yank Durham dies of stroke at 52 in Philadelphia
Yancey Yank Durham longtime boxing manager to Joe Frazier Bob Foster and Willie The Worm Monroe died after a stroke suffered Aug 28 He had been in a coma since the onset and died at Temple University Hospital at 1 50 am Durham mentored Frazier who became Olympic and world heavyweight champion Also notes Durham’s earlier career with the PAL and railroad work.
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