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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1972

Page

11

Cotaco Indians Triumph in CVC Tourney Opener

Cotaco powered by Gary Winton's 40 points overcame Speake 94 to 71 to seize early control of the Central Valley Conference tournament at West Morgan. Robin Yancey 26 and Don Timmons 14 joined Winton in the winning effort, while Speake's Ricky Smith led with 22. West Morgan beat Hazelwood 61 43 and Priceville topped Hatton 76 59 in openers as action resumes Thursday.

Cotaco Indians West Morgan Gary Winton Speake CVC Hazelwood Priceville Hatton Courtland Lawrence County Danville Ricky Smith Carl Shawberry Vann Owens Bobcats Robin Yancey Don Timmons Winton Smith Shawberry Owens CRE Marshell Lemmons Steve Atchley Wyman Winton Arion Winton Wayne Halbrook Ted Dunaway Ricky Brenner Wavid Rice Chatman Ben Timmons Allen Steve Fowler White Davis Hatton Phillip Parker Donald Kidd Jimmy White Carl Shewberry Danny Harvel Rick Segars Tony Harrison Malvin Lawrimore Danny Amos Ricky Yarbrough Jackie Cole Kenny Bradford Mark Sapp Barry Thompson Gart

Georgia Tech faces leadership shakeup amid coach rumors

Atlanta AP reports Georgia Tech plans likely dismissal of coach Bud Carson and retirement of athletic director Bobby Dodd. Dodd to step down before 1972 season as athletic director emeritus. Board to decide Carson fate after alumni statement on Tech football program.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Bud Carson Bobby Dodd Atlanta Constitution Dodd Carson Tech James Boyd Boyd John McKennin

Indiana Upset by Northern Illinois in College Clash

A clash in NIU's gym sees fifth ranked Indiana fall in a game paced by tempo and home crowd energy. The Associated Press notes the crowd's mood shifted from pregame music skepticism to oncourt intensity as the upset unfolded.

Alex Sachare Associated Press Northern Illinois Indiana Huskies Hoosiers Jobie Wright Richard Nelson Northern

Isiah Robertson Named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

Rams outside linebacker Isiah Robertson won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year with 37 of 60 votes. A first round pick from Southern University, he starred by blitzing, forcing fumbles, and disrupting plays across the season.

New York Isiah Robertson National Football League Los Angeles Rams Robertson Associated Press Southern University Baton Rouge Washington Redskins Phil Villapiano Oakland Raiders Tom Hayes Atlanta Clarence Scott Cleveland Jack Tatum Oakland Julius Adams New England Jack Ham Pittsburgh Isiah David ‘Deacon’ Jones Rams

Bellino Racks Up 198 Yards in Navy Virginia Duel

Heisman winner Joe Bellino produced one of Navy's greatest single game rush performances in 1960 by gaining 198 yards and scoring four touchdowns including a 90-yard TD dash against Virginia at Annapolis.

NAVY Annapolis,md Naval Academy Joe Bellino Virginia

Bucks Beat Knicks 121 to 100 in NBA Action

Milwaukee, as defending champions, built a 36 23 lead after the second period and held on to win 121 100. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 36 and Oscar Robertson 22 for the Bucks while Walt Frazier led New York with 21. Other NBA results included Philadelphia over Detroit 131 127 and Houston over Seattle 119 110.

Bucks New York Knicks Walt Frazier Kareem Jabbar Oscar Robertson Frazier Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Houston Seattle Golden State Buffalo Atlanta Portland Phoenix Connie Hawkins

Cage Namath Paces Cougars To Victory

Larry Miller 35 points as the Carolina Cougars defeat the Pittsburgh Condors 130-116 in ABA action. Ted McClain adds 28, George Thompson 28 for Pittsburgh, with other ABA scores noted across Florida Virginia Utah and Kentucky games.

Cage Namath’ Paces Cougars Associated Press Larry Miller Carolina Joe Namath American Basketball Association Cougars Pittsburgh Condors Namath New York Jets National Football League Pennsylvania Ted McClain Pittsburgh S. George Thompson Julius Erving Squires Willie Wise Utah Stars Memphis Johnny Neumann Cincy Powell Artis Gilmore Kentucky Denver Dan Issel Colonels Ralph Simpson Rockets

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