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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1972

Page

13

Duane Thomas Dominates Eye contact and Pro Style in Super Bowl Context

The piece notes Duane Thomas avoiding interviews, pacing in Super Bowl week, and being praised for performance. It quotes Cowboys coach Tom Landry and Dolphins player Mike Kolen on team dynamics, while highlighting Thomas as a valued but reserved star. It also mentions SEC basketball telecasts and Alabama Hall of Fame inductees, tying sports figures to a wider collegiate scene.

Don Stanford Don Duane Thomas Ieee Thomas Tom Landry Duane Mike Kolen Miami Dolphins Cowboys Mississippi State Ole Miss Joe Dean Gino Gianfrancesco Georgia Larry Kosmalski Tennessee Jan van Breda Kolff Vandy Terry Kusnierz Coolidge Ball Tony Miller Florida Alabama Tide Auburn Ernie Magri Tiger Magri Tigers

West Morgan County Tourney Set Up For Decisive Showdowns

Ten county teams chase the Morgan Tournament title with senior and junior high events starting Jan 22 and Jan 24. Seniors open with Danville vs Eva, Falkville vs Hartselle, Cotaco vs West Morgan, and Priceville in semis after early matchups. Junior highs begin Jan 22 Danville vs Cotaco and Ryan vs Austin with winners advancing to Monday play.

Morgan West Morgan Morgan County Danville Eva Falkville Hartselle Cotaco Austin Ryan Union Hill Danville- Cotaco Ryan-Austin

The Greek Picks Dallas In Super Bowl Showdown

Jimmy The Greek Snyder predicted the Dallas Cowboys would win by six points over the Miami Dolphins in the upcoming Super Bowl. He cited speed depth and experience advantages for Dallas and favored Hayes and Alworth in receiving, with Dallas' defense and pass rush likely superior.

Will Grimsley NEW Orleans Jimmy Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins Dolphins Las Vegas Snyder Dallas Rober Staubach Bob Griese Miami Staubach Craig Morton Griese George Mira Calvin Hill Hill Cowboys 49Ers Walt Garrison Jimmy the Greek Garrison Duane Thomas Butch Cassiday Larry Czonka Jim Kiick Paul Warfield Bob Hayes Lance Alworth Garo Yepremian Bourbon Street the Greek

Hill in Doubtful Role as Cowboys Eye Super Bowl

Cowboys face a Super Bowl bid with Hill listed doubtful after a knee injury in a 14 3 playoff win over the 49ers. Thomas may start at fullback with Garrison, as Landry weighs two big backs and Hill hopes to be cleared for the big game.

Hill San Francisco 49Ers Dolphins Thomas Walt Garrison New Orleans Saints Landry Garrison Calvin Yale Cowboys

Austin and Decatur Renew City Rivalry Tonight

Austin and Decatur renew their simmering basketball rivalry at Calhoun Junior College with 4 500 fans expected. Tipoff 8 p m at Kelley Field House as the 1 1 series stands with Decatur carrying a 1 0 lead after TVC game.

Billy Mitchell Austin Decatur Calhoun Junior College Kelley Field House Black Bears Joe Jones Bears TVC Butler Earl Morris Jones Billy “‘Dawg Sandifer Dwag Rickie Stokes Donald Booker David Faught Butch Lee Austin

Brock Transfers To Jacksonville Gamecocks

Former Auburn quarterback Ralph Brock transfers to Jacksonville State to join the Gamecocks, walking out of the Tiger camp and slated to play mid season next season.

Jacksonville Auburn Ralph Jacksonville State Brock Gamecocks Tiger Camp

Also Mentioned on This Page

SEC Hall of Fame Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Hartselle Victor Priceville Johnny Berzett Arrow Career Club Patterson Decatur Shopping Center Denne H. Freeman Dallas Cowboy Baltimore Colts Cord Ster Chary Rey Decatur, Ala AUTO
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