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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1972
Page
9
Alabama players acknowledge a tough end to the season while still believing they have depth and resolve. John Hannah compares Alabama to Tennessee and Texas rivals and vows to give full effort in the upcoming game.
USC coach John McKay, 11-0 USC Trojans, wins university division Kodak Coach of the Year for 1972. Delaware’s Harold Tubby Raymond, 10-0, claims college division Kodak honor for a second straight year, tying back to back Kodak awards.
The Knicks defeated the Pistons 99-94 in Detroit as New York became the NBA's first team with 30 wins. Detroit center Bob Lanier delivered a superb performance while the Knicks climbed within one game of the Celtics in the Atlantic Division. The Knicks also held their opponent under 100 points for the tenth time in 19 games.
The Pittsburgh Steelers said a flu like virus that struck at least five players including quarterback Terry Bradshaw is abating and all expected to play in Sunday's American Conference title game against the Miami Dolphins. Bradshaw and Larry Brown were improving and could be released for practice. Greene Holmes and Greenwood showed symptoms but were reportedly fine and ready to practice.
Terry Henley praised Auburn’s underdog spirit and team discipline after a hard season. He recalled the 1972 run, noting Auburn rarely favored, and said the squad enjoys the trip while staying focused on Colorado. He stressed the bigger they are the harder they fall and eyed a potential 10-1 finish with a win over Colorado.
Tampa quarterback Buddy Carter and Fred Solomon led a 21-0 first half as the Spartans beat Kent State 21-12 in the Tangerine Bowl. Kent State failed on three conversions three misses by Herb Page and Greg Kokal two point attempt.
Decatur improves to 5-3 as Austin rises to 8-1 and Scottsboro climbs to 7-4 amid sports updates from the gym floor incident and recent records.
A narrator recalls growing up with little means but choosing Payroll Savings Plan at a department store. He bought U S Savings Bonds in high school, faced laughter from friends, and credits the bonds with paying tuition and buying books as he now nears graduation.
The 50th annual dinner and show of the New York chapter Base Ball Writers Association of America will be at the Americana Hotel on Sunday January 28. Organizers plan coverage of baseball highlights from the past 50 years.
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