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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1972
Page
10
Dallas edged San Francisco 14 3 to capture the NFC title as Duane Thomas scored on a two yard run. Coach Tom Landry described Thomas as a unique, quiet player who performs best when unbothered by distractions and reporters. Thomas has clashed with management in the past but remains a key part of the team.
Winter tournament triumphs push Penn and Louisville up in college basketball rankings. Penn, winner of the Kodak Classic, leaps eight spots to No. 6 while Louisville climbs with strong showing to rise in the AP poll.
Walt Frazier, speaking after New York’s 101 99 comeback over Milwaukee, says the defending champion Bucks are superior to the Lakers, who have 31 straight wins but a poor recent playoff record. The Knicks’ guard scored 31, incl 13 in the final period, to lift New York past Milwaukee.
The game saw a 38 point 22 rebound performance with a late hook shot that hit the rim as time expired. Milwaukee demanded a foul on Jabbar from officials Ed Rush and Mike DiTomasso, but the protest was denied.
Miami fullback Larry Csonka and running mate Jim Kiick, nicknamed Butch and Sundance, delight fans with a movie inspired image. A color portrait hung on the Herald’s preseason section and a TV commercial followed as the pair recalled locker room pranks and a 21–0 playoff win over Baltimore.
Marquette star Jim Chones scored a career high 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to power a 72-60 win over arch rival Wisconsin. Chones hit 12 of 20 shots, with many from the high post, while Marcus Washington added 19 for the Golden Eagles.
MOBILE Al AP The South squad for the 23rd annual Senior Bowl added two players on Monday as a precaution after Alabama’s Johnny Musso and North Carolina’s Dan Medlin were hampered by injuries Musso with a leg problem and Medlin with a hurt ankle Lewis Jolley North Carolina running back and Mike Crangle Tennessee Martin defensive lineman joined the South squad coached by J D Roberts of the New Orleans Saints.
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp identifies Florida Georgia Mississippi and Mississippi State as top threats to the defending SEC favorites Kentucky and Tennessee. He notes uncertainty over senior forward guard Kent Hollenbeck who has not yet played this season due to broken foot injuries. The Wildcats open the season at Mississippi as they chase a fifth straight SEC title and 27th under Rupp.
Del Rice, new manager of the California Angels, broke in as a catcher with the 1945 St. Louis Cardinals. Atlantic Coast Conference football games averaged 27,557 fans a game last season.
Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula recounted a 1:30 AM call from President Nixon who congratulated the team on their 21–0 victory over Baltimore to clinch the AFC championship. Nixon offered scouting tips on Dallas for the upcoming Super Bowl and noted coach Tom Landry as a strong opponent.
Ronnie Hogue and John Fraley each scored 28 points to lift Georgia over Rollins 112-77. In other action, Texas El Paso defeated New Mexico State 75-59, and an 80-73 victory over the Tigers propelled Georgia to a strong milestone at the Assembly Center.
New Zealand exported $5,250,000 worth of thoroughbreds in the year ending June 30 with imports of $1,142,000. Most trade is with Australia and the Far East. In one month a stallion and 31 fillies and mares valued at $335,000 were sent to Japan. A steady sale of standardbreds goes to the United States.
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