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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1972

Page

14

Musso Out For Senior Bowl With Injuries

Alabama star Johnny Musso will miss the Senior Bowl after suffering a leg injury and a pulled hamstring in the Orange Bowl loss to Nebraska. North Carolina back Lewis Jolley was named to replace him on the South squad.

Mobile Ala Alabama Johnny Musso Crimson Tide Nebraska Musso Lewis Jolley North Carolina Pat Sullivan Auburn John Reaves Florida

Marion du Pont Scott Buys Buckpasser Colt at Sara toga Sale

Mrs Marion du Pont Scott paid 235000 for a day old Buckpasser colt at the 1971 Saratoga Yearling Sales, a sizable purchase reflecting her interest in top thoroughbreds.

Marion du Pont Scott Buckpasser

1972 Pennant Outlook for the Atlanta Braves

Braves manager Luman Harris hails a deep, talented roster headlined by Garr Evans Cepeda Carty Williams and Aaron. He cites strong pitching from Niekro Reed Jarvis Stone and faith in youngsters House Neibauer Easterly Freeman, predicting a pennant chase.

Luman Harris Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves Darrell Evans Earl Williams Ralph Garr Marty Perez Rico Carty Orlando Cepeda Mike McQueen Felix Millan Garr Millan Cepeda Carty Williams Hank Aaron Mike Lum Aaron Evans Dusty Baker Baker Phil Niekro Ron Reed Pat Jarvis George Stone Tom House Gary Neibauer McQueen Jamie Easterly Jimmy Freeman Gullett Reds Kison Pirates Jim Nash Cecil Upshaw Tom Kelley Richmond

Texas Governor Reveals Dallas Super Play Scheme

AUSTIN Tex AP Governor Preston Smith disclosed a secret football play intended for the Dallas Cowboys to counter President Nixon's aid to the Miami Dolphins. The plan features a multihandoff sequence ending in a deep pass to Bobby Hayes, with Dan Reeves and Lance Alworth involved.

Austin. Tex Nixon Miami Dolphins Preston Smith Dallas Cowboys Warfield Cowboys Cleveland Browns Smith Tom Landry Roger Staubach Calvin Hill Hill Lance Alworth Alworth Danine Reeves Reeves Bobby Hayes Landry Hayes Stau

Cavaliers fall to Lakers as streak nears record

The Cavaliers lost 113 103 to the Lakers before 11 178 at the Cleveland Arena as Los Angeles extended its incredible win streak. Wilt Chamberlain led the rally with 10 points and 16 rebounds while Jerry West and Gail Goodrich added scoring support for the Lakers.

Cleveland Cleveland Cavaliers Bill Fitch Los Angeles Lakers Lakers Atlanta Milwaukee Bucks Kareem Jabbar Wilt Chamberlain Bucks Fitch Cavaliers Cleveland Arena Cavs Los Angeles NBA Milwaukee Cincinnati Boston Houston Baltimore Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Seattle Bill Sharman Jim McMillian Gail Goodrich Jerry West McMillian Happy Hairston Bobby Smith Butch Beard Oscar Robertson Royals Robertson Sam Lacey Jim Fox John Havlicek Jo Jo White Celtics White Havlicek Elvin Hayes Rockets

College Scores From East St Louis AP Ledger

East St Louis area scores list includes La Salle 55 over Fordham 90 Rhode Island 81 Providence 86 Boston College 68 Holy Cross 9% Syracuse 93 Lafayette 75 Seton Hall 74 Rutgers 92 Pittsburgh 76 Bucknell 68 Rochester 60 Colgate 86 Connecticut 80 Kansas Dickinson 79 KU 73 CCNY 77 Brooklyn College 52 Maryland 83 NC State 70 Wake Forest 87 Florida Southern 64 Furman 101 Citadel 86 Duke 83 Virginia Tech 73 Clemson 66 Georgia Tech 57 Midwest results show Kent State 60 Miami Ohio 54 Toledo 88 Baylor 68 Oral Roberts 125 St Francis Pa 104 DePauw 71 Wright St 109 Marian 107 Evansville 105 Butler 94 Southwest Texas Lutherans 7% Corpus Christi ET SW Texas St 94 Sul Ross 72 Air Force 70 Central Mid 61 Colorado Mines 83 Rocky Mountain Bl

Maryland Evansville Bumer Southwest Tex Lutherans Corpus Christi ET Aep Tex

College basketball scores and notable performances across multiple games

Maryland 83 Maryland 70 NC State loss. Tom McMillen 22 for Maryland and Tom Buleson 18 for NC State. Clemson 66 Georgia Tech 57. Holy Cross 99 Syracuse 93. Duke 83 Virginia Tech 73. Furman 101-86 Citadel. Rutgers 92 Pittsburgh 76. Toledo 88 Western Michigan 84. Baylor 68 Oklahoma State. Oral Roberts 125-104 St Francis PA. Eastern Illinois 111 Virginia Military 71.

Associated Press North Carolina State Wolfpack Maryland Tom McMillen Tom Buleson Clemson Tigers Georgia Tech Dave Angel Gene Doyle Holy ‘Cross Syracuse Richie O'Connor Duke Virginia Tech Furman Citadel John Someggi Rutgers Pittsburgh Tom Kozelko Toledo Western Michigan Roy Thomas Baylor Oklahoma State Richard Fuqua Oral Roberts University St. Francis Eastern Illinois Virginia Military

Record pace scramble hints at NFL time game changing

The reference hints a new NFL time record with a play described as consuming unusual time. It mentions politicians joining a story with broad interest such as the Super Bowl in New Orleans on January 16 between the Cowboys and the Dolphins, with city councilmen potentially joining the discussion.

New Orles Cowboys Dolphins

Saint Joseph Priest Finds Winning Racing Ticket

Rev Augustine Moore of St Joseph Catholic Church found a pari mutuel ticket from La Mesa after an offertory. The ticket won $12 and was ejected with 2:21 left in the third period after Moore incurred his second technical foul. Lee Winfield scored 17 of his season high 24 in the fourth as Seattle rallied past Atlanta. Walt Bellamy led the Hawks with 30 points.

Augustine Moore St. Joseph Catholic la Mesa Lee Winfield Seattle Atlanta Walt Bellamy Hawks

Florence State Faces Lipscomb In Nashville Tonight

Florence State Lions travel to Nashville to face Lipscomb University after a 110-78 win in the first meeting. Junior Jay Stejskal, sidelined with an ingrown toenail, is expected to return. Jimmy Jones leads with 161 points, Cunningham 154, Conner 143. Florence averages 88.6 per game while holding opponents to 86.5. The team resumes play Jan 21 at Troy after a exams break.

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