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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1972

Page

11

Islanders Tie Blues After Rally to Earn Point

The New York Islanders rallied from a 3-1 deficit to force a 4-4 tie with the St. Louis Blues as Fran Huck swept in a rebound past Billy Smith in the final period. Craig Cameron assisted on the go ahead goal in the third. The Islanders remain 3-21-3 with nine points in 27 starts. In the other NHL game, Chicago beat Vancouver 5-1. WHA scores included Quebec 5 Philadelphia 2 and Houston 6 Alberta 4.

Associated Press National Hockey League New York Islanders Islanders St. Louis Blues Fran Huck New York Billy Smith Terry Crisp Craig Cameron Smith Wayne Stephenson Chicago Black Hawks Vancouver Canucks World Hockey Association Quebec Philadelphia Houston Alberta Los Angeles Minnesota Stan Mikita Chicago Vancouver Black Hawks Andre Gaudette Jean Guy Gendron Frank Hughwice

Joneses spark ABA routs with Stars and Chaparrals

James Jones scored 25 as Utah Stars routed Virginia 123-104, Rich Jones hit 31 to power Dallas Chaparrals past New York 105-98, and Denver won 110-103 in overtime over San Diego. Zelmo Beaty 23 for Utah, Julius Erving 24 for Virginia, Bob Netolicky 22 for Dallas.

Associated Press Virginia Squires New York Nets Joneses James Jones Utah Stars American Basketball Association Virginia Rich Jones Dallas Chaparrals New York Denver San Diego Utah Bulge Zelmo Beaty Stars Julius Erving Dallas Nets Chaps Bob Netolicky John Roche Bill Melchionni Billy Paultz

Alabama's Tide Tops SEC With Strong Rushing Record

Alabama finished as SEC champion, led the league in rushing offense and total offense, with 3,332 rushing yards and 252 rushing points. Tennessee and Auburn also earned bowls, while SEC teams went 27-9 against non conference foes.

SEC Birmingham Ala Alabama Crimson Tide Tide Auburn Louisiana State Tennessee Vanderbilt Commodores Tigers Colorado LSU Haskell Stanback Ricky Townsend Terry Henley Stanback Vol Henley Bama Greg Gantt Ave Eddie Brown Vandy Doug Nettles Mississippi State Ken Phares

Big Men Spark Victories for Purdue in Tight Win

John Garrett, at 6 foot 11, led Purdue with 29 points on 13 of 22 from the field in a 66 65 comeback win over Miami of Ohio. He scored 18 of Purdue’s final 24 points, including the decisive basket with one second left.

Associated Press John Garrett Peru Indiana Rick Mount Purdue University Garrett Mount Purdue Boilermakers Miami Ohio

Terrapins Dominate Hoyas As McMillen Nets 29

Maryland guard Tom McMillen scored nine of the first 19 points and finished with 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead a 99-73 win over Georgetown. The Hoyas started three freshmen as Maryland out rebounded and overwhelmed them in the nonconference tilt.

Maryland Tom McMillen Terrapins Georgetown Garrett Purdue McMillen Hoyas Arizona Wildcats San Diego State Steve Downing Indiana Hoosiers Notre Dame Bob Knight Knight Army Northeastern Doug Crewse Harry Larrabee Texas Memphis State Brien O’neill Princeton Virginia St. John’s New York Rhode Island Texas Tech Tulsa Marshall Cleveland State Davidson Richmond Connecticut Massachusetts Duke East Carolina

Royals Open New Truman Park With Royals vs Rangers

The Kansas City Royals will open the American League home season at the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex on April 10 with a night game against the Texas Rangers. The baseball venue seats 41,000. The football part opened last August.

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