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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1973

Page

13

Hartselle Tigers Top Falkville 81 71 In Home Victory

Hartselle 81 Falkville 71 as Lonnie Lemmond scores 23 and Richard McGee adds 20 to spark the Tigers. David Parr 17 and Craig Byrd 15 help secure the win, lifting Hartselle to 1 3 while Falkville stays at 2 3 with Randy Nelson 25 and David McNutt 24 leading the Devils.

Hartselle Lonnie Lemmond Richard McGee David Parr Craig Byrd Tigers Falkville Randy Nelson David McNutt Devils Litttle Nelson McNutt Danville West Point Malcolm Russell Mark Freeman Gregg Holmes Steve Ekoes Falkville Hartselle Gary Bennett Terry Henson Richard McGhee Bill Helton George Stephenson

Football and basketball notes in Alabama high school sports

Underdogs and fans fill Alabama pages as Randy Billingsley mirrors Johnny Musso on the line for Auburn inspired by loyal War Eagle bumper stickers. Decatur and Austin lead 4A prep hoops with a showdown looming at Calhoun. Seymour joins the Lions and Pat Stanley suits up for Florence State as SEC prospects surface in a quiet signing period.

Randy Billingsley Alabama Johnny Musso Billingsly Auburn War Eagle Decatur Austin Calhoun Seymour Fsu Florence State Mickey Andrews David Seymour Lions Seymour Raiders Earl Webb Webb SEC West Morgan Jeff Farley Mississippi State Hartselle Frank Sadler Bucky Pitts Jack Tate Falkville Garland Murphree Wally Sanders Brewer Pat Stanley Ronnie Thomas Pat Ronni

Alabama All American Teams Highlight 1973 Selections

Sonny Collins of Kentucky and Wayne Jones of Mississippi State head the offensive picks as unanimous choices along with Alabama’s Raines on defense. Condredge Holloway leads the quarterbacking, with seniors dominating both sides as veterans and underclassmen mix in the 1973 All American selections.

Santo blocks Cubs trade to Angels over discomfort of being dealt

Chicago star Ron Santo refused a deal sending him to California for Rudy May and Bob Oliver. Santo, a ten year Cubs veteran, exercised his right to veto the trade and said he prefers to stay in Chicago. The Cubs, aiming to rebuild, had previously moved Ferguson Jenkins and Bill Madlock in the same package.

Chicago Ron Santo Cubs Santo Ron Chicago Cubs Houston California Angels Rudy May Bob Oliver John Holland California White Sox Bill Melton Ferguson Jenkins Texas Rangers Bill Madlock

Tide Continues at Bowl Dinner Amid Rose Bowl Tug

Alabama and Notre Dame finished in a tie as Dick Kazmaier announced they would share the award. Ger ald R. Ford, VP-designate and Michigan football alum, addressed the dinner and criticized Ohio State for being chosen to represent the Big Ten in the Rose Bowl despite a conference title tie.

Alabama Notre Dame Dick Kazmaier Foundation Gerald R. Ford University of Michigan Ohio State

Bears rout to open strong as Sales leads scoring

Austin built a 20-12 edge after one and led 52-31 at halftime, then 71-40 after three as Marvin Sales scored 25 with 10 rebounds. Murphy Brown added 21 and Blake Temple 9. Jones used reserves late, eyeing West Morgan next. Decatur trailed Athens despite a quick start, with Raiders pulling away behind Andy Cole's 18 and Marvin Gibson 14.

Austin Bears Jones Marvin Sales Sales Murphy Brown Blake Temple Herbert Hooks Bruins Marvin Murphy Mike Free Frank Miller Decatur West Morgan Athens Eagles Raiders Andy Cole Raider Marvin Gibson Bennie Thompson LaVonna Bradshaw Cole Thompson Gibson Austin A. Boddie Ye O. Boddie Peoples Thompson Brown Armistead Cole McBride Temple Hooks Athens Miller Ampton Athens Tucker Spivey Decatur Smith

Tucker fuels Danville rally over Hawks in close battle

Tucker drew three technicals, sat much of the first half and most of the third before sparking a late surge for Danville. Morgan led Bowling with 22 points, McCaghren added 17, as Danville overcame West Morgan and built a halftime lead before Tucker's inside scoring sealed the win. West Morgan faces Austin next, Danville meets Hartselle Friday.

Tucker Rebels Hawks Morgan Ted McCaghren McCaghren West Morgan Danville Austin Hartselle Segarsa Rabon West Morgan Stover Wallace NAM Mg Haley Ong Baker Thomas Green

Rebels Lead Calhoun War Hawks Roster and Standouts

The Rebel squad features 6-7 Ronnie Shaw and 6-5 Del Radioff as freshmen. Veterans include All-State guard David Snodgress and Ed Jones. Calhoun’s 6-foot guard Ricky Hardin averages over 23 points and was MVP of the Tip-Off Tournament. Other top War Hawks are Eddie Butler Napoleon Wilson Kenny Cabbil and sophomores Hennessee and Andrew Scott.

Ronnie Shaw Jasper Shaw del Radioff Hammond Ind David Snodgress Grissom High School Huntsville Calhoun Ricky Hardin War Hawks Eddie Butler Napoleon Wilson Kenny Cabbil Russell Hennessee Andrew Scott Scott

All-Southeastern Conference Second Team Football Selections

Florida's Lee McGriff edged Mississippi State's Bill Buckley for the second team wide receiver slot While Ole Miss Butch Veazey earned the tight end job The interior line includes Harvey Sword Kentucky Lee Gross Auburn Richard Brooks LSU and Burton Lawless Florida Florida center Jimmy Ray Stephens led the unit Tennessee’s Ricky Townsend was the placement specialist Named to the No 2 defense are ends Mike Dubose Alabama Jimmy Webb Mississippi State tackles David Hitchcock Florida and Ben Williams Mississippi middle guard Danny Jones Georgia linebackers Ken Bernich Auburn Jim Stuart Ole Miss Bo Harris LSU backs Darryl Bishop Kentucky Harry Harrison Ole Miss and Mike Williams LSU punter Neil Clabe Tennessee and return specialist Willie Shelby Alabama.

Sonny Collins Kentucky Wayne Jones Mississippi State Alabama Raines Condredge Holloway Tennessee Montreal Expos Brad Boyd LSU Mac McWhorter Georgia Art Bressler Mississippi Steve Taylor Lowe Wheeler, Capone Gantt Bressler Boyd Lafaucci Rowne, Sivley Revels Stade Lee McGriff Florida Bill Buckley Butch Veazey Ole Miss Harvey Sword Lee Gross Auburn Richard Brooks Burton Lawless Jimmy Ray Stephens Ricky Townsend Mike Dubose Jimmy Webb David Hitchcock Ben Williams Danny Jones Ken Bernich Jim Stuart Bo Harris Darryl Bishop Harry Harrison Mike Williams Neil Clabe Willie Shelby

Dolphins Defeats Steelers as Anderson Intercepts Four

Miami coach Don Shula hails Dick Anderson as a money player after Anderson records four first half pass interceptions in Miami's 30-26 NFL win over Pittsburgh.

MIAMI Dick Anderson Miami Dolphins Don Shula Anderson Pittsburgh Steelers

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