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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1971

Page

8

Archer Bahama Leader Builds Two Stroke Bahama Islands Open Lead

Big George Archer salvaged a four-under 68 to extend his lead to two strokes at the Bahama Islands Open. Archer, 32, 6-foot-6, has a 36-hole total of 133 nine under par at Lucayan Country Club. Grier Jones sits two back after 135.

Freeport G.B.1 George Archer Archer Lucavan Country Club Jane Jack Nicklaus Lee Tre Vino Arnold Palmer Grier Jones Jones Bert Yancey Herb Hooper Rod Funseth J.C. Snead Doug Sanders Sanders

Dolphs and Vikes Eye Clinchers in Weekend Rivalry

With two weeks left in the NFL regular schedule, five of six divisions stay in play. Miami faces Baltimore and Minnesota hosts Detroit in key clashes that could seal AFC East and NFC Central titles. Dolphins seek a win without Griese at less than full strength. Colts and Vikings also vie for division clinchers as planners eye late-season shifts.

Associated Press Miami Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Dolphins Vikings Oakland Kansas City Chiefs Dallas New York Giants Los Angeles San Francisco Rams Washington Atlanta Falcons Denver San Diego Houston Buffalo New England New York Jets Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Green Bay St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland New Orleans Browns Lato Bob Griese Jim Kiick Larry Csonka Paul Warfield Griese George Mira Colts Wily Johnny Unitas Norm Bulaich Tom Matte Don Nottingham Unitas Earl Morrall

NFLPA says owners refuse talks on synthetic turf safety

The NFL Players Association accused team owners of refusing to bargain over synthetic turf and safety, filing unfair labor practices with the NLRB. The group urged moratoriums and negotiations as teams plan turf installs, including Kansas City, New Orleans, and Buffalo.

Washington National Football League Players Association National Labor Relations Board NFLPA Ed Garvey National Football League Garvey Kansas City Chiefs New Orleans Buffalo Players Association House Commerce Committee NFL John E. Moss D-Calif Wellington Mara New York Giants Mara NLRB

Addison Racks Lynn 71 to 56 in Buckeye showdown

Addison High defeated Lynn 71 to 56 as Randy Lee led with 22 points. Craig Bell and Darrell Cleghorn contributed 19 and 13 points respectively, fueling the Bulldogs to a second straight win.

Addison Lynn Addison High Randy Lee Bulldogs Craig Bell Darrell Cleghorn

Lions Lose Evey for Season in Knee Injury

The Detroit Lions will be without defensive tackle Dick Evey for the year due to a knee injury. Minnesota on the other hand expects full strength as Gary Cuozzo is named the starting quarterback.

Lions Dick Evey Minnesota Gary Cuozzo

Dogs Rally Past Hartselle To Take 72 71 Big Win

Priceville Bulldogs overcame a 49 37 halftime deficit to beat Hartselle 72 71 with 18 point efforts from Marshall Lemmond and David Price. Other area results included Decatur 57 56 over Grissom and Austin 62 49 over West Morgan as Union Hill, Cotaco and Falkville posted wins.

Priceville Bulldogs Hartselle Decatur Austin Calhoun Junior College Grissom West Morgan Bulldog Wayne Halbrooks Jack Tudor Gary Orr Jerry Stallworth Nick Meadows Mike Hembree Butler Tigers Raiders Johnny Berrett Raider Stanley Julian Bo Lockwell Reds

Delaware Faces C W Post In Boardwalk Bowl For NCAA East

No. 1 Delaware (9 1) meets C W Post College in the Boardwalk Bowl after the East regional title, with Kirk Wichard and Gordy Kahoe leading the Blue Hens. Post 8 2, matchups include several regional bowls such as the Grantland Rice and Orange Blossom Classic with teams like McNeese State, Tennessee State, and Florida A&M in action.

Atlantic City N.J University of Delaware C.W. Post College Delaware Gordy Kahoe Gary Wichard Post Associated Press Dennis Johnson The Blue Hens Newark Del Tom Smyth Convention Hall Pioneers Harold “Tubby” Raymond Temple Lehigh Hofstra Greenvale N.Y Dom Anile Long Island Wichard Kahoe Halesite Y.A. Tittle New York Giants Lafayette McNeese State Tennessee State Baton Rouge Fullerton State Fresno State Carson-Newman Fairmont W.va Knoxville Tenn Louisiana Tech Western Michigan Wichita Falls Tex Boise State Chico State Sacramento Calif Florida A&m Kentucky State Miami Arkansas Tech Livingston Ala State Birmingham

Claiborne Named Maryland Football Coach

Jerry Claiborne, 43, named head coach at the University of Maryland to stabilize the program. He comes from Virginia Tech with a 61-39-2 record and has been an Colorado assistant, replacing Roy Lester who went 7-25 in three seasons.

College Park, Md Jerry Claiborne University of Maryland Terps Claiborn Virginia Tech Colorado Roy Lester Claiborne Maryland

Pro Basketball and ABA Scores from Opening Weeks

NBA results list Cleveland 112 over Detroit 111 and Chicago 118 over Baltimore 102. ABA action shows Pittsburgh 144 over Carolina 138 and Virginia 118 over Indiana 114. Also mentions Dana Cain of Michigan kicking 54 extra points in 1971 Big Ten games.

Cleveland Detroit Chicago Baltimore Portland Buffalo Milwaukee Boston Houston Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia ABA Pittsburgh Carolina Virginia Indiana Utah Denver Kentucky Floridians New York Memphis Dana Cain Michigan

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