Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1972

Page

9

High Predictions For Southeast Football Weekend

A columnist mocks a pilot and predicts Friday games. Austin beats Scottsboro 21 14, Red Raiders overpower Bradshaw 34 0, Hartselle battles Athens with Athens favored as the stronger 3A squad. Jimmy Woodruff leads the Eagles at quarterback.

Hartselle Athens Conley Duncan Joe Weaver Jim Edison Bucky Pitts Les Fowler Tigers Eagles Jimmy Woodruff

Bryant Previews Alabama Season Amid Hype and Doubt

Coach Bear Bryant signals a hopeful rebuild as Alabama eyes a strong nucleus from a 11-1 run and a national title push. The opener against Duke on September 9 at Legion Field looms large as fans await a season shaped by Bryant’s famed hard edge.

Bryant SEC Duke Alabama Legion Field Nebraska

Tide practice shows freshmen stepping up in Alabama depth

Alabama coach Bryant laments thin depth and weak tackle play while three freshmen Tyrone King LeeRoy Cook and Woodrow Lowe shine in a controlled scrimmage. Bryant notes only one pre-season winner John Hannah and questions national rating though admits potential if playing Alabama.

Ark Bryant John Hannah Alabama Tyrone King Birmingham LeeRoy Cook John Croyle Woodrow Lowe Austin Frank Sadler Phenix City King Cook Rowe Skip Rubelius

American Wrestlers Lead U S to Gold Medals in Munich

American wrestlers Ben Peterson and John Peterson won gold and silver in the 198 pound and 181 pound classes as the United States built its medal tally at the 20th Olympic Games in Munich. Mark Spitz pursued two more events while sprint hopefuls faced setbacks from a traffic jam and an injury. Robert Taylor advanced to the semifinals in the 100 meter dash as Valery Borzov of Russia topped the day’s sprint.

Associated Press Munich Uncle Sam Mark Spitz Carmichael Calif Eddie Hart Pittsburgh Rey Robinson Lakeland Fla Robinson Hart Robert Taylor Houston Taylor Valery Borzov Russia Borzov Peterson Brothers Ben John Comstock Wis U.S

West Morgan Opens Season in East Limestone Showdown

West Morgan travels to East Limestone in the season opener as coach Tommy Russell predicts a pass heavy attack from the Rebels. Junior quarterback Jeff Farley, who led a 7-3 record as a sophomore, tops the list of concerns for the Indians.

Larry Canterbury West Morgan Morgan County East Limestone High School East Limestone Tommy Russell Jackie Ferguson Rebels Russell Trinity Ferguson West Limestone Wildcats Jack Schrimsher Clements Limestone County Bill Graham Cullman County Holly Pond Hanceville John Holtzclaw West

Also Mentioned on This Page

Billy Mitchell Bear’ Bryant Crash Wilson Crash Ogle Stadium Bradshaw Florence Black Bears Scottsboro Sadler Bears Red Raiders Decatur Charley Kennedy Bruins Earl Webb Raiders Bruin Decatur Daily Danny Eremkeer Po’ Mouth Tuscaloosa Paul (Bear) Bryant John Winter Chicago United States Winter Lanny Bassham Comanche Tex Pat Sullivan Atlanta Falcons Norm van Brocklin Sullivan Auburn Falcons New York Jets Joe Namath Atlanta Area Lineo Sewers Glidden Paint & Decorating Center Glidden W . Pet Baltimore S&s New York Coleman California Oskiend Angeles San Francisco Louis Austinville Rd Sport Coats Sone Spe
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication