Allen controversion and a Super Bowl clash with Redskins and Dolphins
The article surveys Didext Allen's clash with Halas and Reeves amid Super Bowl hype. It notes Allen's managerial prowess, Lombardi’s quip, Williams’ jibe on budget, and compares Redskins and Dolphins. It concludes the author leans toward the Redskins as winner.
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Rams
Papa Bear
Halas
Allen
Vince Lombardi
Dan Reeves
St. Vincent
Lombardi
Reeves
Edward Bennett Williams
Redskin
George
Williams
Dolphins
Miami
Shula
Washington
Redskins
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
Poise Under Pressure as Bama Faces Large SEC Crowd
Alabama coach praised players for defense and inside work despite foul trouble. A crowd of 15,000 packed the arena, the largest ever to watch an SEC basketball game, testing the team’s maturity and poise.
Bowling Results Show Weekly League Standings and Highs
Across multiple leagues in this weekly bowling roundup, teams share points and players post top scores. Notable figures include B Evans 589, J Pannell 577, L Sanders 625 in high series, with McDaniel 215 and Johns 233 in 200s games. Local standings list teams such as Starlighters and Pushovers, plus All-Star and 200+ game honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsi Cola
Geo. Carpets
Kennedy
Team No
G.T.S. of
Ala
Green Acres
B. Evans
J. Pannell
B. Morgan
L. A Sanders
B. Hand. Schumaker
J. McDaniel
Starlighters
Pushovers
Strikers
Hopefuls
Jets
Mamas & Papas
Moores Gin Repair
the Racers
Ramblers
Hot Shots
the Dreamers
McDonalds Hamburgers
H&a
Mission Impossibles
Gulley
Winseth Plumbing
Moonlighters
Laudis
J. Johns
H. Dietz
L. Sanders
K. Gillette
R. Lowe
S. Campbell
G. Howard
J. Harvey
B. Richards
N. Childers
M. Farish
J. Barton
W. Harvey
J. Richards
B. Olson
D. Nolan
Ipsco
Anderson‘s
L. Terry
P. Wright
R. Carl
P. Holland
L. L. Terry
J. Pannel
J. Stoveroe
L. Wilhite
Lions Sign McConnell and Two Others for 1973 Class
Florence State University adds three high school signees to the 1973 class. Bob McConnell of Athens is a 5-10 190-pound guard, Brad Holden of Tullahoma is a 6-5 215-pound tackle, and Eddy Burns of Huffman High in Birmingham is a 5-11 185-pound tailback. The trio joins 12 total signees for 1973, including two junior college transfers.
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Florence
Florence State University
Mickey Andrews
Bob McConnell
Athens
Brad Holden
Tullahoma
Tenn
Eddy Burns
Birmingham
Huffman High
McConnell
Holden
Burns
Cullman Bearcats Roll Over Hanceville 68 49
Kelley Smith scored 23 points and Randy Wells 11 to lift Cullman to a 68-49 win over Hanceville. The victory improves Cullman’s season mark to 4-5 while Hanceville’s top scorer was Johnson with 10 points.
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Cullman
Kelley Smith
Hanceville
Smith
Randy Wells
Bearcats
Johnson
Hancevilles
Florence State Holds Gulf South Lead With Nichols Win
Florence State defeated Nichols State 97-85 to move to 3-0 in Gulf South Conference play and 4-3 overall. Center Jimmy Jones posted 29 points and 16 rebounds, with Mike McCulloch adding 19 and Willie West 16 as Florence State prepares to host Southeastern Louisiana.
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Florence
Florence State i
Nichols State
Lions
Jimmy Jones
Lion
Mike McCulloch
Willie West
Southeastern Louisiana
Jacksonville State Tops Delta State in Gulf South Battle
Jacksonville State defeated Delta State 78 to 71 in Cleveland Mississippi. Five Game JSU players reached double figures led by Billy Almon with 18 points and Ronnie Money and John Woody with 16 each. Delta State high scorers Hank Drew and Trevora Griffin had 18 apiece. Delta State falls to 4-6 overall and 0-2 in conference play while JSU moves to 6-4 and 2-1 in league games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Miss
Jacksonville State
Delta State
Billy Almon
Ronnie Money
John Woody
Danny Smith
Larry Ginn
Hank Drew
Trevora Griffin
ABS Takes Win Over Elkmont to Reach Eight Wins
Athens Bible School earned its eighth win of the season with an 85 to 71 victory over Elkmont. William Parker scored 27 points, Roger Crafts added 15, and Roger Andrews 13 as Elkmont’s Tim Sutton totaled 35. ABS owns an 8 12 record for the year. Knute Rockne coached Notre Dame squads won 81 percent of their games in 13 seasons.
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Athens
Athens Bible School
Elkmont
William Parker
Roger Crafts
Roger Andrews
Tim Sutton
ABS
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne-coached
Brewer Mat Team Faces Huntsville High Next Week
Brewer hosts Huntsville High Monday at 7 30 p m with admission 50 cents. Each meet has 12 weight class matches and unpinned bouts max six minutes. Coach McGinnis cites strong crowd support and explains pin focus and simple scoring. The Patriots bought their mat on December 18 for 2700 dollars and will largely wrestle at home.
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Butler
Huntsville High
Brewer
McGinnis
Patriot
Patriots
Brewer wrestling program eyeing future growth
Brewer coach McGinnis discusses plans for a junior varsity program and spring training for varsity and junior varsity. He notes the need for experience, expects a wide open roster next year, and reports key injuries including a chest cartilage separation and a sprained ankle.
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Decatur Daily
Brewer
McGinnis
Sherman Looney
Taylor
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Pannell
L. A. Sanders
B. Handschumaker
W. Taylor
C- Terry
J. Clark
R. Austin
Chenault
F. Spivey
B. Marks
C. Cark
K. Garrison
Kornis
C. Clark
B. Kornis
Flintstones
Decatur
Woodall Cabinet Shop
Tony
Gulf Service
Decatur Body Works
Stone Lumber Co
Glidden Paints
V.F.W
Playboys
Pasar Apothecary
McConnell of
Florence State
Nichols
Jax State
Magnavox
Aree
Southland Shopping Plaza
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