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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1973

Page

9

Stewart Leads Spirit of America Golf Classic by Four

Alabama captain Wheeler Stewart shot a second straight four under 68 to hold a four stroke edge entering the final round at Burningtree Country Club. Frank Campbell, defending champion, sits four back after a 71, aiming for a Sunday surge as he has done in prior wins. Bob Hoyt of Tennessee sits solo third at 141, with Clark, Nelms, Bodin, and Walker at 142.

Wheeler Stewart Frank Campbell Bob Hoyt Dickie Park Buddy Walker Mike Nelms A Bodin Ntenmenetenema Nents Asaciniso Mike Bo! Young James Mason Wren Lum Rick Sirmon Allan Pate Gary Vanover Travis Hudson, Jr Hunt Gilliland Barry Holt Ed Meeks Robert Robb Bill Johnston Eddie Estes Jackie Cummings Boyd Johnson Rex Keeling Jroo Norm Barnhart Jim Fullington Frank Gusmus Bob Howerter Robin Wheaton Mike Freean Kay Slayden Billy Easter Barry Loreman John Woodallay Harry Derrick Rich Ritter Ne Buck Shear John Barry Meredith Lyemance Bill Wyker Om Garg Amp T Gus Cordonis Chris Farr Jim Little In Fowler Billy Brown Gary Babb Ron Pace Jim Poe Dr. C. B . Evans Ed Reed Chuck Morrow Tommy Burns B. R. Roberson Lou McLennon David Beard al Jones Woody Peebles Jack Crowe John Hamilton Roger Suttle, Jr Dave Farrell Jeff Fowler Roland Oliver Ken Sch Larry Grimes Jack Smith Rod Goode John Roberts Ted Beck II Bob Gustin Randy Loftin Mims Rogers Bill Ha Bobby Straub Chuck Garman Joe Brindley Billy Eyster Loyd Nix Robert Camp Robert L. Moore Bill Abney THIRD Ron Cook al Kincaid Rudy Bunch Mike Hennessy Billy East Danny Davis Dan Johnson Wayne Fuller Joe Jones Pat Brown Leo Wenzler Dwight Platt Spirit University of Alabama Burningtree Campbell Fayetteville, Tenn University of Tennessee LSU Dickie Clark Kentucky Georgia State John Bodin Tuscaloosa Country Club Stewart

Area Cagers On North Team

Danville’s Randy Lewis West Morgan’s Jimmy Thomas Hatton’s Tony Harrison and Clements’s Wesley Whitworth named to the North A-2A Alabama High School Atheltic Association North All-Star squad. Notable stats include Hardnett’s 802 points and 260 free throws, Harrison’s 285 batting average? 20 point game avg, Tubbs’ 25 points, Bouldin’s 25+ points, and Lewis’s 25+ points with efficiency marks.

Larry Canterbury Danville Randy Lewis West Morgan Jimmy Thomas Hatton Tony Harrison Clements Wesley Whitworth Chamber County Charles Hardnett Springville Dexter New Holy Family Thomas Fincher Alexandria Mike Tucker Goodhope Kerry Tubbs Crossville Kent Bouldin Hardnett Harrison Tubbs Bouldin Sand Mountain Lewis Tucker Thomas

Spirit Faces Reflect Shots in Championship Round

The Spirit of America championship players are pictured during Saturdays second round. Ed Meeks of Mississippi watches a booming drive as Mike Fambrough of Georgia misses a green and Bob Young, the first round leader, overhits a putt.

Spirit of America Ed Meeks Mississippi Mike Fambrough Georgia Bob Young Rickie Brooks

Hudson MVP assists at Newton camp in Decatur

Wendell Hudson of Alabama the Southeastern Conference’s two time MVP demonstrates basketball techniques at coach C. M. Newton’s camp in Decatur this past week. Terry Smith and Britt Sexton observe as Hudson offers pointers at the event.

Wendell Hudson Alabama Terry Smith Britt Sexton C. M. Newton Decatur Hudson Bobby Herbert

Hudson's Rise at Alabama MVP and SEC Star

Wendell Hudson from Birmingham's Parker High, once lightly recruited, earned a basketball scholarship from Alabama under coach C M Newton. The 6-6 guard became SEC MVP in consecutive seasons and earned Honorable Mention All American honors, proving the coach and program saw his extra quality.

Birmingham Parker High School Alabama C.M. Newton Wendell Hudson Crimson

Canterbury Key in Alabama Basketball Comeback

The piece notes Canterbury leading Alabama to a resurgence after years of SEC struggles. It contrasts Newton and Hudson, clarifying Newton’s 1969-70 squad posted a 5-13 conference mark, a two-win improvement over Mississippi State. An 11-7 SEC record is cited for Alabama in the 1976-71 season, with reference to HUDSON on Page B7.

Tide Newton Hudson Miss. State Alabama Sludion

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