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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1972

Page

7

Danville fights back to reach Morgan County final

In Trinity Danville trailing West Morgan by 11 at halftime, Marty McCaghren sparked a 39-20 second half rally. Danville edged West Morgan 63-55 to set a title clash with Austin at 8:30 tonight after Austin routed Union Hill 78-45 earlier.

Larry Canterbury DAILY Trinity Danville Marty McCaghren West Morgan Morgan County Austin Hawks Rebels Union Hill Priceville Hartsille Marty McCaghren Jerry Warren Ronnie Welborn Warren Randy Lewis Lonnie Lemmond

Trevino Wins Hickok Athlete of the Year Belt

Lee Trevino named winner of the 22nd Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year Award with 70 first place votes and 302 points. He claimed the belt worth $10,000 at the Rochester event after dominant runs in the U S Canadian and British Opens and earnings of $231,200.

Rochester Lee Trevino Hickok Trevino Rochester Press Radio Club S. Rae Hickok Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Clemente Joe Frazier Frazier Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys Kareem Abdul Jabbar Milwaukee Bucks Jack Nicklaus Vida Blue Oakland Athletics Herve Filion Bob Griese Miami Dolphins Rod Laver U.S Associated Press

Red Rally Sinks Raiders 47 45 in Huntsville

Butler ends a seven game losing streak with a 47 45 road victory over Decatur after trailing 16 6 in the first quarter. Willie Rice scores 19 for Decatur and Johnny Berrett 12 as Butler shoots 27 percent.

Huntsville Butler Decatur Red Raiders Huntsville High Reds Willie Rice Raiders Robby Tweedy Mike Washburn Johnny Berrett Jones Berrett Rice

Krenkel Wins Dixie Amateur With New 72-Hole Record

Charles Krenkel of Birmingham Alabama shot a final round 73 to finish at 281 for the Dixie Amateur Golf Championship surpassing the 286 mark set last year by Lannie Wadkins. Donnie Edwards of Oklahoma State tied for second at 285 while Andy North and Dick Siderof both finished at 290. Krenkel, a 1971 NAIA All American, will attend the PGA School in October seeking an tour card.

Miami Charles Krenkel Birmingham Ala Krenkel Dixie Country Club of Lannie Wadkins Oklahoma State University Donnie Edwards University of Florida Andy North Dick Siderof Professional Golfers Association St. Bernard Alabama

East ABA All-Star Game Promises High Scoring Backyard Style

The East, led by Charlie Scott and John Brisker, is favored to repeat as ABA All-Star winner in Freedom Hall with 17,000 expected fans and nationwide TV in 70 cities. Scott tops scorers around 35, with Is Bell, Barry, Gilmore, and Melchionni contributing strong averages.

Bill’ Winter Louisville East John Brisker Pittsburgh Charlie Scott Virginia Freedom Hall

Tide Eyes SEC Lead With Tennessee Clash At Knoxville

Alabama basketball seeks sole SEC lead tonight as it travels to top-ranked Tennessee. Coach C M Newton says the team aims to win in Knoxville and Lexington, stressing continued strong play ahead of five Saturday games.

Alabama Crimson Tide Tennessee Knoxville C. M. Newton Kentucky Lexington Geor

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