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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1973
Page
10
The Vanderbilt Quarterback Club pays tribute to retired Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp with a luncheon and a handcrafted trophy. More than 200 attendees expected before the Kentucky Vanderbilt game. Rupp retired after 42 years with UK and remains a consultant and ABA executive.
Dr. Joe Kearney of the University of Washington has joined the list of candidates for Vanderbilt University's vacant athletic director job. He toured the Vanderbilt campus and facilities on Saturday as Rob Roy Purdy, co-chair of the screening committee, cautioned against reading too much into visit length or attention to detail. Pace, who quit last week, left both top posts open as Vanderbilt proceeds with hiring.
Houston dismissed coach Tex Winter and installed assistant Johnny Egan just before the game. The Rockets stunned the Knicks 107 103 on regional TV, ending a 10 game slide as Egan emphasized the need to win any game after an 0 10 stretch. Patterson cited lack of expected improvement as the reason for Winter's firing.
In Jacksonville Florida State and Jacksonville meet amid memories of runner up finishes. Florida State ranked 19th and Jacksonville 5th nationally as coaches study this week's business and eye another NCAA run.
In the debate over the National Anthem at sports events the author argues habit has replaced meaning. The Garden and NBA scenes show officials, politicians, and fans defaulting to playing the Anthem at most events, diminishing its impact and prompting calls for selective use.
Veteran quarterback John Unitas of the Baltimore Colts was traded to the San Diego Chargers for future considerations. The Chargers assume his standard contract and the Colts cover future obligations. Unitas learns of the move and contemplates his options while rumors connect Hadl to potential three way deals.
In American Basketball Association action Dallas defeated the New York Nets 105-98 while the Kentucky Colonels beat the Denver Rockets 118-111 and the San Diego Conquistadors topped the Utah Stars 97-92. NBA results include Atlanta over Cleveland 96-85 Baltimore over Seattle 126-106 and Detroit over Chicago 112-92.
AFC overcame 14 point deficit after 14 0 first quarter with Marv Hubbard 11 yard run and Roy Gerela adding two field goals from 18 and 22 yards. Bobby Bell intercepted Snead and returned it 12 yards for a TD. Portland beat Houston 130 115 and the Lakers defeated the Suns 124 104 in NBA action.
Jacksonville improves to 13-2 by beating Florida State 70-66 as FSU coach Hugh Durham says the Seminoles must win 20 games to earn an NCAA bid. FSU is 11-4 with 11 games left, hosting Samford and Southern Illinois this week while JU, 13-2, hosts East Carolina and then visits Providence. JU coach Tom Wasdin says every remaining game must be won to stay in postseason contention.
Walker defeated Gadsden State 73 62 Saturday at Jasper while Calhoun rolled Brewer State 81 68 at home. The Rebels, defending state junior college champions, face a key division showdown as Walker leads 4 0 and Calhoun 11 3. shuttleworth urged fans to back the team and stressed first place in the division at stake.
Edwards led Tennessee with 22 points while Woods added 17 and Kentucky's Joe Hall praised his team. Lee Fowler's four late free throws propelled Vanderbilt past Mississippi State in a tight finish.
At age 24 Foreman stands five years younger than Frazier but carries a deeper pro record 37-0 with 34 KOs. Frazier, 29 fights undefeated 25 KOs, stands 6-foot-3 with a likely 10 pound edge in reach and a weigh-in around 208 to 210.
Feuerbach, representing the Pacific Coast Club, says a 70-foot indoor plateau is possible soon. He cautions against pressing himself, noting there is no reason to overextend plans or pressure.
UCLA coach John Wooden remains wary after a 101-77 victory over ninth-ranked Providence as the Bruins push toward San Francisco’s record. Bill Walton returned from injury to lead rebounding with 24 as UCLA prepares to meet Loyola of Chicago and Notre Dame while defending the all time win streak.
Bruce Crampton posts 70 70 66 71 for a 277 total and $30,000 prize. George Archer ties for second with 282 and $11,600. Labron Harris also finishes with 282 and $11,600 in prize money.
Donohue wins or leads at Riverside in the Winston Western 500 with 191 laps and $700. Bobby Allison takes second with 190 laps and $170. Ray Elder is third at 189 laps earning $6,020, followed by Bobby Unser fourth with 188 laps and $4,170.
Facts and figures outline the Frazier versus Foreman heavyweight championship at National Stadium Kingston on Monday January 22. Entries cover time 10 15 p m EST location 15 rounds TV reach 225 locations radio none crowd about 28 000 ticket prices Jamaican 5 20 60 75 100 top 110 US purses Frazier 850000 and 42 2 per cent of income Foreman 375000 and 20 per cent of income records Frazier 29 0 25 KOs Foreman 37 0 34 KOs scoring 10 point must system referee Arthur Mercante and two judges to be announced at fight time.
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