Athens and Andalusia share 3A title in defensive tie
The Class 3A state final ended 7 7 as Athens and Andalusia tied for co champions. Athens led early before Andalusia rallied, two fumbles and an interception influence turnovers, Mark Chavers 49 yard field goal attempt short. Bobby Johnson prowling back produced key runs for Andalusia while Adolph Cosby and Blane Bolton moved the ball for Athens.
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Mike Morris
Athens
Mark Chavers
Wishbone Bulldogs
Bobby Johnson
Andalusia
Adolph Cosby
Doug Collins
Golden Eagles
Blane Bolton
Cosby
Ohnson
Chavers
Bulldogs
Anderson
Johnson
Steve Parker
Bolton
Ollie McGee
Charlie Harris
Greg Haynes
Lee Athens
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Majors Leaves Pitt For Tennessee Coaching Post
Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors announced he would return to his alma mater to coach and serve as assistant athletic director at the University of Tennessee on a six year, 60 000 a year deal. He cited family ties to Tennessee and a challenge to rebuild the program, while Pitt will seek a successor after his 11 0 Sugar Bowl bound team.
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Pittsburgh
Johnny Majors
Gary Mihoces
University of Tennessee
Pitt
Tennessee
Myslinski
Iowa State
John
Herpr
Navy
George Welsh
Rutgers
Frank Burns
Washington State
Jackie Sherrill
Major
Joe Avezzano
Majors
Toennessee
Shirley Majors
Bill Battle
Bob Woodruff
Pitts
Knoxville
UNA 59 58 Lions Edge Tigers in GSC opener
In Livingston UNA overcame a nine point deficit to beat Livingston University 99 to 58 in the Gulf South Conference opener. Connie Vaughn scored late to put UNA ahead 59-56 as Lavender tied for lead with 12 points. Green led UNA with 14 points while Snider and Jones added 10 each for Livingston. UNA improves to 2-0, hosting Mississppi College next.
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Livingston
University of North Alabama
Livingston University
UNA
Connie Vaughn
Lions
Reggie Green
Lavender
Lion
Mike Jemison
Richard Hartry
Green
Mark Snider
Cheyenne Jones
Tilu
Tennessee Martin
North Alabama
Mississippi College
S. Williams
Smith
E Williams
Snider
Jones
Burton
Selmer Fired as Miami Football Coach After Houston Game
HOUSTON Tex AP Carl Selmer is being fired as head football coach at the University of Miami effective after Saturday night's game against the University of Houston. John Green announced the move and said a search for a successor is underway. Selmer, 51, joined Miami in 1973 and went 2-8 in 1975.
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Athens
Phillips
Andalusia
Bulldogs
Houston, Tex
Carl Selmer
University of Miami
University of Houston
John Green
Selmer
Addison Wins It All In 1A Championship
Addison bulldogs, coached by Allen Stevenson, defeat Brantley 21 to 6 to cap a 14 0 season and keep the title in North Alabama. Brantley, led by Mike Sasser, finishes 13 0. Brantley’s Larry Dorsey scored on a 23 yard run in the second quarter.
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Chuck Wilhite
Daily Sports
Brantley
Addison
South Alabama
Allen Stevenson
Brantley Bulldogs
Addison Wrecking Crew
North Alabama
Stevenson
Bulldogs
Ranburne
Brantley Crew
Mike Sasser
Alabama Crimson Tide
Brantley Bunch
Larry Dorsey
Lester Mitchell
Austin Nips West Morgan in Friday Hoops Thriller
Jessie Smith and Jeff Whitlow led Austin with 12 points each and Anthony Yount added 11 as the Black Bears edged West Morgan 55-51 on Austin’s floor. West Morgan slipped to 4-1 while Decatur and Hartselle both lost, Danville beat Hartselle 84-74, and West Point beat Falkville 67-62 as Morgan County teams gave fans a night of close games and bruising rebounding battles.
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Phillips
Athens
Andalusia
Decatur
Butler
Bulldogs
John Hinds
DAILY
Jessie Smith
Jeff Whitlow
Anthony Yount
Austin
West Morgan
Austin Court
Black Bears
Morgan County
Hartselle
Danville
Falkville
Kannapel
Grissom
Raiders
Red Raiders
Tim Keenum
Hawks
Morgan
West Point
Ronnie Hicks
Randy Roberts
Brian Miller
Miller
Kenny Eaves
Mike West
Steve Shelton
Evnes
Roger Saint
Ronnie Lee
Brewer
Bears
Yount
Whitlow
Rebels
Bimbo Simmons
Battles West
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Athens 3A
Johnny
Emer Majors
Texas
Darrell Royal
Gary Moeller
Illinois
Lions Edge Tigers
Rae Harry
Armstrong
Vaughe
Copeland
Miami
Bob Devaney
Wyoming
Nebraska
Pete Elliott
Elliott
Lee
Austin Nips
Morgan County Prep Basketball
Tim Thomas
Labron Davis
John Godbey
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