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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1972

Page

7

North South clash in 23rd Senior Bowl in Mobile

All Americans Larry Jacobson Clarence Ellis and Dave Chaney anchor a rugged North defense to face Florida quarterback John Reaves in the 23rd Senior Bowl. Reaves sets up a potent South offense led by Heisman winner Pat Sullivan despite practice injuries.

Mobile Ala Larry Jacobson Clarence Ellis Dave Chaney John Reaves Florida Yanks Ladd Stadium NBC Jacobson Nebraska Ellis Notre Dame Chaney Alex Webster New York Giants Southern California Willie Hall Associated Press Lifreman San Jose State Reaves Pat Sullivan Auburn Jerry Barkum Jack- Lee North

War Hawk Homecoming Game At Calhoun College

Calhoun Junior College hosts Brewer State of Fayette at 7 p.m. for the fourth annual War Hawk homecoming at Kelley Field House. The homecoming queen will be crowned and a dance by The Liberation will follow the game. Booster club members are invited to attend both events.

Calhoun Junior College Brewer State of Fayette War Hawk Kelley Field House Calhoun Liberation War Hawk Booster Club

Duane Thomas Returns to Cowboys Camp

Duane Thomas met with coach Tom Landry for 40 minutes in the locker room and indicated he would continue to work and be in the game. Landry said Thomas offered no explanation for missing practice beyond personal reasons. He was silent on the Super Bowl question, though observers expect him to play.

Thomas Tom Landry Landry Cowboys Landry Thomas Cowboy Miami

Austin Decatur Zapped In TVC Tourney Semis

In Florence, Decatur and Austin failed to defend their titles as Butler of Huntsville ousted Decatur 74 53 and Russellville routed Austin 82 55. Butler and Russellville meet for the TVC final while Austin and Decatur play a consolation game.

Austin Decatur TVC Larry Canterbury Florence Butler Huntsville Red Raiders Russellville Calhoun Junior College Joe Jones Black Bears Rebels Raiders

Cotaco and Danville Reach CVC Championship Showdown

Cotaco upset Priceville 94 79 behind a 44 24 first half to advance to the Central Valley Conference final against Danville. Danville overcome Courtland 87 77 as Wayne Bowling Sparks a 26 point rally to seize a 44 41 halftime edge. Jerry Warren led Danville with 25 points and Cotaco got 33 from Gary Winton with 30 from Don Timmons. The final is set for 7 30 with no consolation game.

Robert Amerson County Strongboys Cotaco Danville West Morgan Priceville Bulldogs Deadly Hawks Courtland Gary Winton Don Timmons Robin Yancey Wyman Winton Wayne Bowling Hawks Jerry Warren Randy Lewis Ronnie Welborn Gary Taylor

NCAA Considers Reorganization Plan and Pivotal Vote

In Hollywood Florida a National Collegiate Athletic Association poll shows broad support for reorganizing into three or more divisions under one constitution with separate by laws for each group. Delegates vote Saturday on calling a special convention before July 1 to discuss reorganization or a package of financial aid limits.

Hollywood Fla National Collegiate Athletic Association Ncaa Committee On David Swank University of Oklahoma Legislative Reorganization Committee So-And-So NCAA

Astronaut Dick Gordon Named Saints Executive Vice President

Retired astronaut Richard Gordon told reporters he knew little of football but would learn, as he was named executive vice president of the New Orleans Saints in a front office reorganization by owner John Mecom Jr.

NEW Orleans Richard Gordon The New Orleans Saints Gordon Saints John Mecom Jr

Hula Bowl to Feature Nebraskans in 26th Game

The 26th annual Hula Bowl in Honolulu will showcase Big Eight stars led by Nebraska on the North squad under Bob Devaney with Jerry Tagge Jeff Kinney and Dick Rupert. Oklahoma and Colorado provide South representatives including Jack Mildren Herb Orvis and Cliff Branch. Notable backs Ed Marinaro Robert Newhouse and others from Michigan Penn State Oregon join a strong defensive lineup.

Honolulu Nebraska Bob Devaney Jerry Tagge Jeff Kinney Dick Rupert Oklahoma Colorado Jack Mildren Steve Aycock Sooner Herb Orvis Cliff Branch Scott Mahoney Charley McClendon Lousiana State Mr. Big Cornell Ed Marinaro Houston Robert Newhouse Eric Allen Michigan Lydell Mitchell Penn State Bobby Moore Oregon Notre Dame Walt Patulski Patulski Tom Darden Stanford Jeff Siemon Minnesota Bill Light Tommy Casanova Ron Estay LSU Alabama Steve Higginbotham Tennessee Jackie Walker Arizona State Ah You Smylie Gebhardt Georgia Tech

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