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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1972

Page

7

Moment Of Truth Ahead For Bama Crimson Tide

Alabama faces a two game road swing at Tennessee and Kentucky as SEC leadership rides on the outcomes. Coach C M Newton notes the Tide must win while continuing strong starts, sharp shooting, tough defense, and rebounding to stay in the race.

Moment of Truth Bama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa Alabama Tennessee Kentucky C. M. Newton Vols Alaama Wildcats LSU Lexington Newton Knoxville

Raiders Face Butler In Tough Huntsville Clash

Decatur High School basketball coach Earl Morris says his 15-2 Red Raiders must improve as they travel to Huntsville to face arch rival Butler, a team that beat them 74-53 in the TVA tournament. He cites Butler’s pressure defense and steals as the turning point.

Larry Canterbury Decatur Earl Morris Red Raiders Morris Huntsville Butler Ed Jones Austin

Wildcats rally past Union Hill in Morgan County tourney OT thriller

Ricky Lenox engineered a late regulation layup and Union Hill shut down a final chance. The Wildcats then outscored Union Hill 8 to 0 in overtime to win 56 49 and advance to the semifinals as Austin handled Ryan 94 53.

Billy Mitchell Ricky Lenox Union Hill Wildcats Lenox Hartselle Morgan County Austin Ryan Black Bear Joe Jones West Morgan Gary Deadly Wildcats Sanders The Lee Wildcats

Addison Gets Win In Winston County Tournament

Addison Bulldogs beat Meek 50 42 to reach the championship. Meek led 36 34 late in the fourth quarter before Addison outscored them 16 6. Addison will face the Lynn Double Springs winner for the title. Lynn and Double Springs meet at 8 tonight.

Cotaco Danville Hartselle Falkville Priceville Union Hill Tigers Wildcats Allan Ross Double Springs Addison Bulldogs Meek Lynn

Hawks Rally To Defeat Northwest Junior College 92 87

War Hawks hand Northwest Junior College a 92 87 defeat as Calhoun stars Robert Scott Ray Noble and Stan Pope pace rebounds and shooting. Arthur Burr top scored with 31 for Northwest while Calhoun improves to seven wins in 10 after holiday break.

Alvin BE Phil Campbell Harold Murrell Talhotin Junior College Decatur War Hawks Murrell Northwest Vikings Bill Rudolph Hawks Kelley Field House Arthur Burr Calhoun

Drobny Wins Wimbledon Singles Title Six Years Later

Czech oslovakia hockey Olympic silver medallist Jaroslav Drobny captured the Wimbledon singles title six years after earning Olympic hockey silver. He showcases a remarkable multi sport achievement spanning Olympics and tennis glory.

Jaroslav Drobny Czechoslovakia

Tarkenton Returns to Minnesota in Giants Trade

New York Giants trade Fran Tarkenton back to the Minnesota Vikings for a package including Bob Grim Norm Snead and Vince Clements plus two draft choices. Tarkenton welcomes the move while Grim reacts with disappointment about leaving Minnesota as details unfold.

NEW York Fran Tarkenton Tarkenton New York Giants Minnesota Vikings Giants Bob Grim Vikes Norm Snead Gary Cuozzo Bob Lee Vince Clements Grim Atlanta Red Bluff Calif

Berg Back on Course Plans Return in January Burdines

Patty Berg, who had surgery early in 1971 and missed the season, is back on the course and aims to compete in the Burdine's event in January. Shirley Englehorn remains in a cast after ankle fusion and won’t return before mid year. Ruth Jessen plans to play in 1972 after tendonitis elbow therapy that kept her out of most of 1971.

LPGA Patty Berg Shirley Englehorn Ruth Jessen

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