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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
18
Holly a Pioneer leader with 21 points and Colbert adding 12 pace Jeff State in a tightly contested game. Calhoun's sophomore guard Jessie Field adds 21 points on 9 field goals and 3 free throws, with a strong late surge.
Sunday column notes the Bears favor a Joe Jones style game and can shoot well. Billy Sandifer at 6-2 adds height and athleticism, making a durable impact as the team eyes a solid second half.
Decatur and Athletics discuss a young team with height advantages aiming for a third straight TWC title. Austin faces Deshler then potential Russellville semis, with Russellville only loss to Leighton and seen as a top challenger behind Decatur.
Berrett extended his hot streak for Decatur, going seven for seven in the fourth quarter to finish with 13 of 17 field goals and 4 free throws. Decatur shot 52 percent to Sheffield's 38, while Whitworth led with 17 points and 11 rebounds as Rice added 15.
Jeff State led 27-12 midway first half but Calhoun chipped away as Robert Scott Granville Helton and Jessie Fields sparked a comeback. Calhoun pulled ahead 62-57 late, Hawks finished stronger and claimed a win while Rudolph noted mistakes and looked to conference play. Calhoun hosts Brewer State next with homecoming at 7 p.m. Kelley Field House.
AP report from Freehold New Jersey covers Gus Gavalas a former sea captain who bought harness horses including Hello a two year old purchased for 6000 and later sold for 200 as he and his son John train and drive. Also LPGA 1971 tour first time winners noted with Elm events and Eagle shot by Sandra Palmer at Sealy LPGA Classic.
Calhoun College begins homecoming festivities with a 6 30 p m bonfire and 7 p m tipoff versus Brewer State. The dance featuring The Liberation follows at 9 15 p m. Queen candidates include Jennifer Carter Amanda Certain Nita Johnson Linda Manning Robbie Smith and Ella Wyker. The Calhoun band directed by Bob Stevens will perform and booster club members are invited.
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