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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1972

Page

8

Colts Edge ABS Move Into Finals

Clements halts a rally from Athens Bible School 54 to 52 in the Limestone County Tournament semi finals to set a championship clash with East Limestone. Wesley Whitwe scores 23 for Clements, Ralph Gill 12, while Al Robison leads ABS with 16 and Hayes 13 as Athens Bible School ends 14-5.

Athens Clements Athens Bible School East Limestone Tanner Wesley Whitwe Ralph Gill Colts al Robison Hayes Brooks Whitworth Faner Gill Pepper Bullington Ind H F. Clements Sr É . Tanner Willbanks Warr McGlothin Casteel Patrick H.ird F. Tanner

Decatur Facing Butler After Key Team Adjustments

Decatur seeks to extend a five game winning streak to Butler as Morris notes improved reaction to pressure defenses. Butler, 8 10, lost to Lee 65 59, after Decatur beat Butler 66 51 on Dec 9. The Red Raiders’ possible lineup includes Whitworth, Brogdon, Berrett, Julian, and Rice with Gaines and Jones leading Butler.

Red Raiders Butler Rebels Lee Decatur David Whitworth Paul Brogdon Johnny Berrett Stanley Julian Willie Rice Jackie Gaines Ed Jones

Wildcats rally near loss as Merritt stars in county clash

Merritt scored 25 points and Lenox 18 to lead Union Hill past Ryan as Wildcats nearly blown away in a close county tournament showdown before the semi finals. Austin led Black Bears with 18 while Carlton Hare and Terry Ryan paced Ryan scoring.

Merritt Lenox Wildcat Jerry Stallworth Ross Tigers Union Hill Barry Hubble Ryan Austin Jones Johnny Austin Black Bear Tim Long Kerry Standridge Mark McClanahan McClanahan Carlton Hare Terry Ryan

NY Contender Comment on Giants Trade and Tarkenton

Grim argues the Giants cannot become contenders with two or three players and questions the move for Tarkenton. He praises Tarkenton as a fine quarterback but notes Minnesota gave up too much to obtain him.

Grim Giants Tarkenton Minnesota

War Hawks Hold Off Northwest In High Scoring Thriller

Calhoun with 50 rebounds to Northwest 26 and 20 of 24 free throws leads a 90 point night. Burr scores 31, Fields brothers 19, Don Baker 24, while Rudolph lauds rebounding and pace. Calhoun improves to 8-14, eyeing post season. next visit Fayette to play Brewer State.

Murrell Calhoun Hawks Northwest Rudolph Decatur War Hawks Scot Jessie Fields Granville Helton Bernie Sims Pope Burr Don Baker Vikings Hawk Cullman College Fayette Brewer State

Meek Stages Close Loss as Addison Faces Meek

Randy White and Randy Lee each score 9 points for Addison. Terry Farley adds 14 and Ricky Bartlett 13 to lead Meek, now 5-12.

Meek Randy White Randy Lee Terry Farley Ricky Bartlett Addison C Bell R White Cleghorn Artee Eddy W. Cleghorn R. Bartlett Farley Ag L. Ra Ale P. Harbison Ind

West Point Advances to Cullman County Tourney Final

West Point built a 10 2 start and defeated Vinemont 73 63 to reach Saturday’s championship game. Tim Gardner led with 23 points, Steve Freeman 18, Paul Roberts 17, Randy Blackwood 9. Good Hope and Cold Springs meet tonight for a chance at the title.

Fairview West Point Vinemont Cullman County Good Hope Old Springs Cold Springs Good Hope's Hanceville T. Gardner S. Freeman P. Roberts V. R. Blackwood R. Harris E. Woods H. Thornton R. Fields Alan Adams T. Teague H. Burns R. Sanders V. Maner J. Calvert

Obituary notices and funeral details from multiple towns

Obituaries list survivors, funeral directors, and service details for residents of Moulton Falkville Decatur and Fort Wayne. Names include Frances Ellen Harris and Wallace Harris among others. services directed by Elliott Funeral Home and others with pallbearers named. Graves and burial sites include Sykes Cemetery and Moulton Memory Gardens.

Junior Jacobs Tom Wiley J.M. Kelley Paul Johnson Claude Brady Thurman Prater Fort Wayne Ind William Gaston Mahathy Curry Grove Prairie Grove Funeral Home C. M. Sloan and Sons Earline Mahathy Randall Mahathy Donald Bill Gaston William Jr Mitchell James Hollis Butch U.S Susie Patsy Kathy Mahathy Hollis Mahathy James Mahathy Decatur Buster Mahathy Chattanooga Mamie Jackson Pearl Nicholas Waterloo Iowa

Funeral services for Wilford Johnson Terry

Funeral services for Wilford Johnson Terry 42 who died Thursday in Lawrence County will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Mt Moriah Methodist Church. Rev G H will officiate. Burial follows in the Mt Moriah Cemetery.

Moulton Mary Frances Abbie Nix Coffee St Lawrence County Hospital Elliott Funeral Home Falkville Grady Rea Hartselle Gandy's Cove Methodist Church J. R. Aycock Cook Cemetery Peck Funeral Home William Rea North Carolina Ruth Dunlap Roland ‘Rea Fred ‘Smith Roy Smith Hal Cook Bill McGlathery Grafton Ryan Donnie Smith Bertha M. Scott Decatur Union Grove P.B Rev. B. Stone Sykes Cemetery Reynolds Funeral Home Willie B. Scott Chattanooga Wilford Johnson Terry Lawrence County Mt. Moriah Methodist Church G. H

Walter Blackwell Personal Loan at First State

Walter Blackwell promotes personal loans at First State Bank. The advertising notes the Johnston Street and Gateway Branch locations with phone contact 355 1511. The slogan asserts the bank can say yes to lending needs.

Walter Blackwell First State Walter Johnston St Gateway

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