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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1975

Page

14

Calhoun War Hawks Fall Short In Narrow Loss At Northeast

In Booneville Mississippi Calhoun Community College War Hawks trailed 39 30 at halftime then held Northeast Mississippi to 17 points in the second half but still fell 56 55. John Douglas led Calhoun with 18 points James Arrington added 12 Clifton Rhodes scored 26 for Northeast Storey 10. Calhoun drops to 3 5 and travels to Phil Campbell to face Northwest JC.

Booneville Miss Calhoun Community College War Hawks Northeast Mississippi Tigers Calhoun Northeast Hawks Tigers John Douglas James Arrington Clifton Rhodes Charles Storey War Hawks Phil Campbell Northwest Junior College

Johnson Wins Jacobs Blocking Trophy in SEC

All American guard Randy Johnson of Georgia won the 1975 Jacobs Blocking Trophy for SEC football players, over Kentucky tackle Warren Bryant. The award, given in memory of William P. Jacobs by William and Hugh Jacobs of Clinton, S C, was announced Monday.

Clinton S.C Randy Johnson Georgia Kentucky Warren Bryant William and Hugh Jacobs William P. Jacobs

Dominguez Hills Names Martha Watson Track Coach

Martha Watson, 29, American long jump record holder and three time Olympian, was named head track and field coach for men and women at Dominguez Hills. She plans campus recruiting due to no team yet, no scholarships, and no dorms. Watson says she has worked with men before and will recruit on campus and from local high schools.

Martha Watson Miss Watson U.S Lakewood

Long Beach State's Bunz Key in 31 10 Win Over Drake

Long Beach State linebacker Dan Bunz recorded 28 tackles in October against Drake as the 31 10 victory kept the team undefeated in conference play. Bunz anchored the defense with a dominant performance, matching the game’s pivotal moments and stifling Drake’s attack.

Long Beach Calif State Dan Bunz Drake

Seminoles face tough task as Indiana routs FSU

Indiana, led by Scott May with 24 and Kent Benson 22, crushed Florida State 83-59 as Bobby Knight used reserves early. Maryland, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Kansas State, Alabama and Missouri also posted decisive wins among AP Top Twenty teams.

Maryland Boston U North Carolina Kentucky Notre Dame Kansas Cincinnati Biscayne Kansas State Arizona Alabama Middle Tennessee Missouri Rice Scott May Kent Benson Indiana Hoosiers Bobby Knight Durham Seminoles Knight John Lucas Steve Sheppard Terps

Raiders Apex Ten Sacks To Outlast Broncos 17-10

Oakland defense dominated with ten sacks and three Charles Phillips interceptions as the Raiders beat Denver 17-10. Harold Hart and Pete Banaszsak added scoring drives while Denver struggled as Ken Stabler faced pressure all game.

Oakland Oakland Raiders Denver John Hufnagel Steve Ramsey Charles Phillips Raiders Broncos Otis Sistrunk Ken Stabler Jim Turner

Cardinals Swap Reitz To Giants

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Ken Reitz to the San Francisco Giants for lefty Pete Falcone. Hector Cruz, praised as a top minor leaguer, is viewed as the Cards’ new third baseman. Reitz earned the Gold Glove in 1975 and batted .269 with 63 RBIs the previous season. Falcone, 22, went 12-11 as a rookie in 1975 and is to join several noted Cardinals starters. The deal awaits NL approval amid Giants sale uncertainty.

Hollywood Fla St. Louis Cardinals Hector Cruz Ken Reitz San Francisco Giants Pete Falcone Cruz Cardinal Red Schoendienst Giants Reitz Schoendienst Cardinals Ken Boyer Tulsa Boyer Bing Devine Tommy Jose St. Louis Lynn McGlothen Bob Forsch John Denny Harry Rasmussen John Curtis Detroit Tigers Bruce Taylor Cincinnati Reds Indianapolis Taylor

Instant replay on field calls could settle officiating disputes

A Sports Opinion argues for on field instant replay with large end zone screens to resolve controversial calls. It criticizes 50 percent human error and lax training, urging referees to be monitored and corrected on the field, despite longer games.

Area High School Basketball Tonight

The schedule lists Falkville at Brewer Danville at Mt Hope Hartselle at West Morgan Ardmore at East Limestone Athens at Cullman ABS at Tanner West Limestone at Elkmont Courtland at Hazel Green Hatton at Hazlewood.

Falkville Brewer Danville Mt. Hope Hartselle West Morgan Ardmore East Limestone Athens Cullman ABS Tanner West Limestone Elkmont Courtland Hazel Green Hatton Hazlewood

Quotable quotes on Tennessee hooters and NFL woes

St John’s coach Lou Carnesecca hails Tennessee scorers Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld as the nation’s top scoring punch. Cowboys coach Tom Landry rues a 31-17 loss to St Louis. Giants quarterback Craig Morton defends effort after a 21-0 defeat to Baltimore amid a 3-9 season.

Tennessee Bernard King Ernie Grunfeld King St. Johns Lou Carnesecca Volunteers Dallas Cowboys Tom Landry NFL St. Louis New York Giants Craig Morton Giants Baltimore New York

Calhoun defeats Jeff State 87 to 71 in six man double figure attack

Yesterday one year ago Mark Cooper led Calhoun with 16 points as all six starters reached double figures in an 87 71 win over Jeff State. Also noted 25 years ago Bob Freeman and Bill Levin made the Birmingham News All State High School Football team.

Mark Cooper Calhoun Jeff State Decatur Bob Freeman Bill Levin Birmingham News

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