Austin and Decatur Harbor Unbeaten Run Toward Showdown
Austin improved to 4-0 by routing Bradshaw 85-52 and Decatur improved to 3-0 by beating Athens 58-39. Both teams travel Friday with wins likely to set up a showdown next Tuesday for the city’s 4A power title.
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Billy Mitchell
Austin
Decatur
Calhoun Community College
Bradshaw
Bruins
Athens
West Morgan
Bears
Grissom
Red Raiders
Tigers
Joe Jones
Callahan and Cappelletti Dominate Heisman Debate
The Heisman Trophy debate centers on Cappelletti of Penn State versus Callahan of Jacksonville State who surpassed 4 000 career rushing yards. Critics claim Holloway and Hicks merit candidacy, while Alabama's All America representation appears uneven across teams.
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New York
Penn State
John’ S Cappelletti
Nittany Lion
Cappelletti
Jacksonville State
Boyce Callahan
Callahan
Cappaletti
John Hicks
Ohio State
Roosevelt
Cappeletti
Texas
Miami
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Condredge Holloway
Alabama Leads All SEC Team With Seven Selections
Alabama tops the 1973 AP All-SEC list with seven players including All-Americans Buddy Brown and Tyler Lafauci. Also named are Wilbur Jackson Wayne Wheeler Mike Raines Woodrow Lowe Mike Washington and Greg Gantt. The Crimson Tide aims for a fourth national title facing Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
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Barry Smith
Richmond
Wilbur Jackson
Alabama
Associated Press
Buddy Brown
Tide
Mike Raines
Mike Washington
Woodrow Lowe
Jackson
Smith
Lowe
Tony Dorsett
Wayne Wheeler
Crimson
ED Shearer
Atlanta
Tucker lifts West Morgan in 64 62 win over Danville
Tucker, a 6 5 center and Rebels standout, scored the buzzer winner for West Morgan as they beat Danville 64 62. He entered scoring late in the third quarter and tallied 14 points in 9 minutes to fuel the comeback and secure the victory.
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Alvin Benn Larry
Tucker
West Morgan
Rebels
Rkeles
Danville
Hawks
Tim Morgan
Earl Green
Morgan
Battle For Rebound Between Tucker and McCaghren
West Morgan's Larry Tucker and Danville's Ted McCaghren battle for a key rebound during action Tuesday night. The Daily photo by Dave Edwards captures the contest under the basket.
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Decatur
Marvin Gibson
Red Raiders
Athens
Dave Edwards
West Morgan
Larry Tucker
Danville
Ted McCaghren
Alabama Named 1973 UPI National Champion
Alabama was named the 1973 United Press International national champion on Tuesday. The top ten list also includes Oklahoma Ohio State Notre Dame Penn State Michigan USC Texas UCLA Arizona State in order.
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Alabama
United Press International
Oklahoma
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Penn State
Michigan
USC
Texas
UCLA
Arizona State
War Hawk Classic heats up Calhoun tourney weekend
The War Hawk Classic features Alabama and Mississippi junior varsity teams facing Walker College and Calhoun at Kelley Field House. Friday games start at 7 and 9 p.m. with a Saturday rematch schedule, admission two dollars adults one dollar students.
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Alabama
Calhoun Community College
War Hawk Booster Club
Mississippi
Rebels
Walker College
Calhoun
Walker
Ole Miss
War Hawks
Kelley Field House
Bob Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth
Tom Schellenberg
New Albeygony Ind
Bruce
Albe
Spring Lake
Mich
Baby Tide
Greg Freeman
Anderson, Inc
Freeman
Schellenberg
Donald Bowerman
Birmingham
Eddie McNees
Vernon
Gary Wise
Hazlehurst
Miss
Greg Murrow
Robbie Tweedy
Decatur High School
William Parks
Florence
Mike Kirk
Indianapolis
Ind
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Gary Rutledge
America
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Trend Design
Goodyear Service
Petez
Morgan Plaza
Hartselle
Goodyear
Gateway
Texaco
Hobbs Service Center
E. Hobbs
Gordon Chrysler
Plymouth
Southland Quality Feed
Beltline Auto & Tire Center
Bettline & Betty
Hillsboro
Bud's Truck
Highway 20
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