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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1976

Page

15

War Hawks face improved pattern offense against zone defense

The War Hawks discussed learning better shot selection in a pattern offense as they faced a team using a full game zone defense. They shot 30 percent overall, with Calhoun set to start Orr Thompson Moore Alexander Williamson, while visiting Cougars likely start Fencher Brooks Newton Fencher and Danny Fencher at forward with High at forward.

Shuttleworth War Hawks Hawks Calhoun Gary Orr Thompson Frank Moore Alexander Williamson

Finley Rebukes Kuhn Over A's Collapse Amid Free Agent Shakeup

On Wednesday Finley charged that Kuhn destroyed the Oakland A's championship club and possibly baseball itself. Kuhn's spokesman said the remark aims to trigger a name calling dispute, while Finley warned of survival issues for Oakland Minnesota and other clubs as six of his free agents sign long term contracts totaling $9.2 million elsewhere. Van Wagner leads a list of college players with heights and weights for 1980s rosters.

Finley Kuhn Oakland A Oakland Minnesota Aves

Braves Trade for Burroughs Brightens Winter Meetings

The Atlanta Braves acquired former AL MVP Jeff Burroughs from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Ken Henderson Dave May and pitchers Roger Moret and Carl Morton. The deal included cash and marks a major move at baseball's winter meetings. Burroughs, 1974 AL MVP, batted .301 with 25 homers and 118 RBI that year, though his output declined in 1975 and 1976. Henderson hit .262 with 13 homers and 61 RBI for the Rangers before the trade.

Los Angeles Atlanta Braves Jeff Burroughs Texasers Today Texas Ken Henderson Dave May Carlon Roger Moret Braves Rangers Henderson

Tennis Upset Highlights Masters Grand Prix Action

Brian Gottfried of Fort Lauderdale defeated Raul Ramirez of Mexico 4 6, 6 3, 6 0 in Houston. Oklahoma City honors Ross Browner of Notre Dame with the Outland Trophy as top lineman. Oakland’s Charles Finley discloses six free agents in a recent baseball auction. Judy Soutar wins final 1976 circuit event in Appleton. Dr Earl Rae Gil, a famed Texas A&M dean emeritus, dies at 74. Howard Murdock, longtime football announcer, dies at 62.

Associated Press Houston Brian ‘Gottfried Fort Lauderdale Fla Raul Ramirez Mexico Oklahoma City Ross Browner Notre Dame Football Writers of America Los Angeles Oakland Charles C. Finley A’s Bowling Appleton Judy Soutar Detroit Edie Jo Neal Miami General Apus Earl Rae Gil Texas A&m Laporte Ind Howard Murdock Ness

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