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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1972

Page

9

Gurley and Speake sank last second wins in Brewer Classic

Gurley remained undefeated with a 71-49 victory over Falkville as Mitchell Brown scored at the buzzer after sitting most of the fourth. Speake edged Danville 63-61 with Brono Griffin scoring 15 and Randy Lewis missing a late tying shot for Danville.

Larry Canterbury Florette Gurley Speake Wayne Bowling Jack Tate Morgan County Tate Falkville Blue Devils Bowling Danville Hawks Danville Hawks Brewer Hartselle Mitchell Brown Brono Griffin Brown Falkville Madison County High School Griffin Peake Randy Lewis Mike Tarpley Rickey Brooks

Seer Picks Pack Seer Picks Pack

New York AP notes the NFL playoff picture with picks including Packers over Redskins 24 to 21. Chester Marcos may decide the game. Dan Devine seeks his own identity ahead of Lombardi's legacy.

New York Washington Green Bay Packers Redskins Santa Claus NFL Coos Bay Key Largo National Jack Pardee Chris Hanburger Scott Hunter Larry Brown Charlie Harraway John Brockington MacArthur Lane Cowboys Dallas John Brodie Minnesota San Franccisco 49Ers Craig Morton Dolphins Browns Miami Cleveland Earl Morrall Bob Griese Jim del Garzo Steelers Oakland

Dooley Highlights 1971 Bulldogs Banquet and Legg Hype

Athens Georgia coach Vince Dooley spoke at the Athens Football Banquet honoring the 1972 Golden Eagles who went unbeaten. He noted 7-4 season was rebuilding and praised freshman Will Legg now 6-4 240 pounds for future SEC success.

Billy Mitchell Athens Ala University of Georgia Vince Dooley Dooley Golden Eagle Will Legg Barbara Golden Eagles Legg Bulldogs Bulldog Giants

Teams Preparing For Super Step

The Associated Press notes the NFL playoffs open with the Steelers facing the Raiders in Pittsburgh while the Dolphins meet the Browns. Cowboys clash with the 49ers and Packers face the Redskins as winners advance to conference championships.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Dolphins Steelers Oakland Raiders Dolphins Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49Ers

SEC Football Attendance Sets All-Time High

Attendance at SEC games rose to 3,055,339 across 61 games with an average of 50,088 per game, the first time over 50,000. Tennessee led with 68,198 per game, LSU 67,154, Alabama 63,597, Auburn 60,077, and Georgia 58,049.

Big Ten SEC Big Eight Pacific Eight Southwest Conference Tennessee Louisiana State Alabama Auburn Georgia

Braves Lose McQueen For 1973 Season In Auto Crash

Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike McQueen will miss the 1973 season likely after injuries from a head on collision in Uvalde Texas. First baseman Jim Breazeale is expected to be out until mid season due to the same automobile accident. Police said the car tried to pass a truck when it collided with the Braves players' vehicle. Originally the Braves believed injuries were not serious.

Atlanta Atlanta Braves Mike McQueen Jim Breazeale Uvalde Tex Braves

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