Clements and Addison eye state glory in 1971-72
North Alabama 1A powerhouses Addison and Clements push from class status to title contention. Addison sits 15-2 led by Darrell Cleghorn and Craig Bell while Clements at 14-2 relies on Johnny Black’s fast break, strong defense and rebounding to chase a Limestone County Tournament opening game at Athens College, with both teams hoping for the state tournament run.
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West Morgan Tops Austin In Close Morgan County Tilt
Tucker led scoring with 17 for West Morgan as Morgan held a 26 25 halftime edge. Keenum and Sanford added double digits for the Rebels with 14 and 10 respectively, while Austin’s Booker led the Black Bears with 14. Final score game near end period gave West Morgan 9 7 season mark ahead of next week’s Morgan County Tournament.
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New Look Frank Robinson Joins Dodgers for 1972
Frank Robinson, acquired from Baltimore in the winter, studies Dodger Stadium in a television segment on the 1972 Dodgers. Wearing a Dodgers uniform in his first appearance, he plans to shave his beard before the season opens.
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Athens 5 Snap Spin Beats Lipscomb 91 86
Bruce Bowers scored a school record 51 as Athens College Bears defeated David Lipscomb 91 to 86. Ralph Hayes added 31 in an improved, balanced effort. Bennie Newson suspended, expected back for Saturday vs Livingston. Robert Bates and Danny Petty had 14 each, with Ron King 12 and Butch Looney 10.
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Morgan County Prep Schedule Matches Weeknight Games
Morgan County prep schedule lists Decatur at Grissom Priceville at Danville Eva at Falkville Hartselle at Union Hill Ryan at Woodville Cotaco at East Limestone for tonight with multiple boys and girls matchups across local venues.
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Courtland Stays Ahead In rugged regional clash
Courtland built a steady lead after halftime to defeat Moulton 57 51 in a tense third period. Harley led scorers with 31 points, Wiggins added 21, while Lawrence County’s Byron Willhite paced rivals with 28. Courtland had 14 free throws to seven by Moulton, a key margin. Also noted is Ralph Baldwin and John Simpson Sr being honored by the U S Harness Writers Association and elected to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
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Auburn Tennessee game site set in Birmingham for 1972 clash
The Southeastern Conference settled the Auburn versus Tennessee venue at its winter meeting, declaring the 1972 game will be in Birmingham on September 30 and scheduling the 1974 game in Auburn. The league will review remaining Auburn home games under the 1979 contract, with freshmen eligibility proposals debated by the football coaches and athletic directors.
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Football Injury Study Notes Surface and Mud Risk
A cross country study of 426 college games reveals injuries prompting hospitalization more often on mud surfaces than on other fields. The report highlights how playing conditions influence medical outcomes and athlete safety across campuses.
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Roy McAllister Frazier
Hawks Rally Boosts Win Over Parson At Kelley Field House
Rudolph praised Calhoun's 6-6 duo Roy Noble and Robert Scott after a strong interior performance. Noble posted 19 points and 10 rebounds while Scott had 17 points and 13 rebounds as Jessie Fields led the Hawks with 24 points. Wayne Key scored 19 for Parson, with Bobby Henson and Bobby Sandusky adding 13 and 6 respectively. Tipoff for Saturday at 7 p.m.
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NBA Scores and ABA Highlights From Recent Games
Pro basketball results show Houston 104 over Cincinnati 87 and Phoenix 130 over New York 109. ABA action notes New York 124 over Carolina 122. Floridians 138 defeated Pittsburgh 120 while Kentucky 118 beat Virginia 115 and Indiana 109 over Memphis 107.
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