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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1972
Page
9
Priceville basketball coach Herman Myers compared the 1971-72 season to President Nixon’s economy program. He said basketball has two seasons and the team is entering its second phase as the economy enters its second phase.
Morgan County Bulldogs coach Myers aims to fix flaws after a holiday break as the team, 11-7, hosts Athens and eyes a starting five. Athens has beaten Priceville twice, while Morgan teams travel: Hartselle Danville Eva Ryan Falkville Lawrence County and West Morgan Union Hill. The Morgan County Tournament runs January 22 to 29 with players Lemmonds Halbrooks Price Allen Winton Brenner Atchley Tudor leading the squad.
In the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open playoff at 18 holes Tommy Aaron watches George Archer struggle in the woods while Dave Hill pursues the title. Griese Kiick and Csonka, famed Dolphins backs, are noted in the crowd coverage.
In New Orleans Roger Staubach speaks of a personal need to prove he can pass as well as run, trailing Dolphins star Bob Griese who believes he has the edge in experience. The article also recaps Lee Archer's playoff victory at Rancho Park and key rounds by Aaron and Hill in the opening event.
Today Hartselle meets Danville Eva plays Lawrence Co Athens hosts Priceville West Morgan faces Union Hill. Thursday Austin versus Decatur Calhoun JC. Friday Austin at Athens Decatur at Hartselle Cotaco hosts Eva Union Hill visits Falkville Ryan at West Morgan.
William H G France known as Bill France retires as NASCAR president he formed the sanctioning body 24 years ago at age 62. He will turn NASCAR leadership to his son William C Billy France 39 who has served as vice president and chief operations officer. He will stay as chairman and consultant and focus on International Speedway Corp presidency running Daytona and Alabama tracks.
Butch Beard of the Cleveland Cavaliers gains a spot on the Eastern Conference All Star team for the January 18 game in Los Angeles after a coin flip decided a tie with rookie Elmore Smith of Buffalo and Nate Archibald of Cincinnati. Other new East players include Jack Marin Archie Clark John Johnson Tom Van Arsdale and Bob Kauffman.
Duane Thomas, Dallas Cowboys running back, avoids interviews and photography as the team conducts a press day ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Dwight Lamar, a Southwestern Louisiana standout, transforms from unknown recruit to national buzz as coaches praise his shooting. Long Beach State coach Jerry Tarkanian calls him the best pure shooter he has seen, despite early recruiting snubs.
A shuffled Top Twenty ranking shows UCLA and North Carolina at the top with strong showings, while Providence upsets Villanova and Kentucky defeats Mississippi State. Lamar scores 38 as Southwestern Louisiana defeats Long Beach State for the Bayou Classic title.
Auburn upset Georgia 99 93 as Kentucky toppled Mississippi State 104 76. Tennessee stayed two games ahead with a 73 70 win over Mississippi State while Vanderbilt beat Florida 104 87. Kentucky’s Jim Andrews led with 33 points, Tom Parker 28, Watkins 25.
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