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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1973

Page

8

Dancing Harry Returns to Knicks With Earl Monroe Duo

New York marks Dancing Harry Marvin Cooper rejoining Earl Monroe at Madison Square Garden after 14 months. The entertaining 26 year old, famed for timing outs with the Knicks, hopes to land a singing job while Monroe evolves into a complete player and introvert off court.

New York New Harry Earl Monroe Marvin Cooper Baltimore Knicks Bullets Wesley Unseld Mendy Rudolph Dick Barnett Monroe Philadelphia Red Holzman

Bears Hold Lead as Walker Defends in Narrow Win

Walker County mounted a strong defensive effort holding opponents to 38 points while Robert Page led Walker with 24 points. The Bears cited consistency and readiness for pressure as they prepared for the next game following a 36-24 halftime advantage.

Mark Cook Bears Jones Walker County Lee Austin Vikings Robert Page

Higgins Opens Lead With 68 In Burdine's Invitational

Pam Higgins tied the women’s course record at Doral Red Course with a four under par 68 to take the first round lead in the $30,000 Burdine's Invitational. Jo Ann Prentice and Sandra Haynie were one shot back at 69, while Judy Rankin posted 70. Kathy Whitworth was co tied at 72 with Roberta Alpers and Jo Anne Carner. Higgins logged no bogies and praised her best LPGA round in six months.

Miami Pam Higgins Doral Country Club Red Course Ann Prentice Sandra Haynie Dallas Judy Rankin Midland Tex Kathy Whitworth Roberta Alpers Tampa Fla Jo Anne Carner Seekonk N.Y Miss Higgins

South and North prep all star quarterbacks and defenses

Hula Joe Ferguson of Arkansas and Don Strock of Virginia Tech will share the job for the South at quarterback while the North features All-Americans Greg Marx John Skorupan Calvin Jones and Brad Van Pelt. The South also lists Roger Goree and Robert Popelka among its defensive standouts. Kickoff is 4 15 p m EST.

Joe Ferguson Arkansas Don Strock Virginia Tech Notre Dame Greg Marx John Skorupan Penn State Calvin Jones Washington Brad van Pelt Michigan State Roger Goree Baylor Robert Popelka Southern Methodist

Davis McClendon Names Chaos and Players in Sunday QB Duties

Davis McClendon warned against mistakes and losing the ball. Terry Davis Aaron the SEC Player of the Year will call signals Sunday, sharing duties with Matt Reed from Grambling who joined late and has not played since December.

McClendon Terry Davis Alabama Davis Keithley Matt Reed Grambling Reed

North leads in passing and rushing stats across nation

Adams averaged 268 yards of total offense per game while Huff starred at quarterback. Forzani led the nation with 85 receptions for 1,169 yards and eight touchdowns. Barry Smith had 69 catches for 1,243 yards and 13 scores. Van Valkenburg led with 138 rushing yards per game. Oklahoma’s Leon Crosswhite appears among top backs in the Wishbone offense.

Adams Huff Forzani FSU Barry Smith van Valkenburg Oklahoma Leon Crosswhite Sooners Wishbone

College Scores Show Busy Holiday Tournaments

College scores from AP wrap numerous tournaments across the nation. Notable results include Rockhurst 85 69 losers bracket, NE Missouri 78 over SW Baptist 70, American U 80 over Rice 6, and Glenville State 83 over Frostburg 66. Several conference and regional matchups reflect close finishes and high scoring.

Associated Press Rockhurst Baker Kan Missouri Baptist Glenville St Frostburg Lebanon Valley Maryville Madison Virginia Wesleyan John Jay New Paultz St St. Xavier Illinois-Chicago Pace Bates Graceland Bethel Adams St Park, Mo C. Missouri

Tanner Rally Tops Elkmont 81 64 In Home Win

Tanner in 81-64 victory over Elkmont as six players reached double figures led by Larry Thatch with 18 and Don Mayberry with 14. The Rattlers trailed 30-29 at half but exploded for 26 points in each of the final two quarters to improve to 8-5. Elkmont’s Don Southard scored 19, Tim Sutton 16, Ron Davis 10, and Greg Redus 10. Rattler juniors won 41-23 behind 16 from Gary Redus and Barry Thatch, while Tanner B beat 70-47.

Elkmont Tanner Rattlers Larry Thatch Don Mayberry Rattler Curtis Jones Tommy Grace Anthony McBay Curtis Baker Don Southard Tim Sutton Ron Davis Greg Redus Gary Redus Barry Thatch

Pro Basketball Scores From January Games

The report lists multiple NBA results with teams such as Kentucky, Utah, Carolina, Virginia, New York, Buffalo, San Diego, Phoenix, Chicago, Kansas City Omaha, Detroit, Boston, and Atlanta. Notable player mentions include Tony Price with 12 points and Richard Gattis scoring a game high 26 points for Lee, while James Jones added 11.

Kentucky Utah Carolina Virginia New York Buffalo San Diego Phoenix Chicago Kansas City-Omaha Detroit Boston Atlanta Tony Price Richard Gattis Lee James Jones

West Limestone Edges East Limestone In Close Conf winner

Frankie Flanagan nailed a jump shot with 10 seconds left to lift West Limestone over East Limestone 64 62. Flanagan led all scorers with 24 points while Mike Poff added 15 and Randy Carter 10 for West Limestone. Allen 17, Lockett 13 and Hobbs 11 led East Limestone. West Limestone improves to 6 4 on the season.

West Limestone Frankie Flanagan West Limestone East Limestone Flanagan Mike Poff Randy Carter Allen Lockett Hobbs

Sleep Habits and Survival Traits of Pikas

Fish lack eyelids yet rest regularly. The pika endures in high western mountains, never migrating or hibernating.

Stockton Leads as Trevino Misses Glen Campbell Cut

Dave Stockton fired a 69 to grab a two round total of 136 and lead at Riviera Country Club. Lee Trevino failed to qualify for the weekend, missing by one stroke after a 72 for 148, as Tony Jacklin and Arnold Palmer battled for spots and Boros sat one back at 137.

Los Angeles Dave Stockton Lee Trevino Stockton Riviera Country Club Julius Boros Boros David Graham Buddy Allin Don Bies Allin Bies Graham Jack Nicklaus Mac Hunter Bruce Devlin Devlin Hunter Trevino England Tony Jacklin Arnold Palmer University of Southern California Golf Cabain Westlake Village Calif Johnny Miller Miller

Providence College star Marvin Barnes faces criminal complaint

Providence police say a criminal complaint has been filed by Larry Ketvirtis alleging Marvin Barnes struck him with a tire iron after a team practice last Oct. Ketvirtis suffered a fractured cheekbone and the case awaits possible grand jury action after evidence is reviewed by the attorney general. Barnes, a 6 foot 8 forward, denies the allegation as college disciplinary action had him on probation for the year.

Providence R. I Marvin Barnes Walter A. McQueeney Attorney General’s Department Larry Ketvirtis Barnes Ketvirtis College Friars Rhode Island Dave Gavitt

Winton scores 41 as Pats beat West Point 80 69

Gary Winton pours in 41 and 17 rebounds to spark Brewer's Patriots past West Point 80 69. David Price adds 13 points, Ricky Lenox dishes 12 assists as Brewer improves to 12 2 and prepares for West Morgan. Leaders praise team effort and inside game.

Florette Gary Winton Brewer Patriots West Point Pats West Morgan David Price Wally Sanders Ricky Lenox Ricky Winton Price Skever Lenox Chatman Con Allen Fowler Houser White Davis West Nner FG ' Roberts Freeman Blackwood Gray Harris McMinn F. Brewer W. Point

Courtland Boxing Club Holds First Weekly Matches

Courtland boxing club held its first weekly matches on Friday at Central School. Winners included Darrell Goodwin by decision, Jerry Goode and Ronnie Logston by TKO, Ricky Tidwell by decision, Perry Bracken by TKO, and Robert Goode by TKO.

Courtland Courtland Boxing Club Central ‘School Darrell Goodwin Jerry Goode Ronnie Logston Ricky Tidwell Perry Bracken Robert Goode

Falkville Defeats Cold Springs In Tight 55-48 Victory

Falkville Broncos open with a 12-6 lead and fend off Cold Springs for a 55-48 win. David McNutt and Randy Nelson lead with 14 points each, Gary Byrd adds 11, while Gary Edwards sinks 20 for Cold Springs. Falkville improves to 7-5 and hosts Lawrence County next Tuesday.

Cold Springs Falkville David McNutt Randy Nelson Gary Byrd Blue Devils Gary Edwards WWE Henderson Tarpley McNutt Byrd Gandy Ott Faves Tre Edwards Whitlock Vis Hancock Campbell

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