Long Way But Now He’s Made It Whitworth Story
David Whitworth a Decatur High guard rises from a grain barn gym to Memorial Coliseum as he leads the Red Raiders in the State 4A Tournament opening round against Hayes at 9. The family moved from Madison where a wooden floor grain barn became his indoor court in bad weather.
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Alabama
Memorial Coliseum
David Whitworth
Whitworth
Decatur High
Red Raiders
Hayes
Madison
Decatur
Clyde
Raiders Ready For State 4A Playoff Opener In Coliseum
Decatur and Hayes of Birmingham prepare for the 9 pm opening round in the State 4A Tournament at Memorial Coliseum Alabama. Earl Morris notes cautious practice while Paul Brogdon and David Whitworth lead the Raider defense as Clyde Whitworth recalls past title runs and David eyes a future in Lipscomb College. Decatur enters 22 5 with questions about mental lapses but confidence after region wins over Sparkman Austin and Butler.
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Birmingham
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Morris
Raider
Paul Brogdon
David Whitworth
Brogdon
Butler
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David
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Austin
Whitworth
Marquette Leads Nine At Large Teams Into NCAA Playoffs
Marquette the fifth ranked team heads the nine at large teams joining the NCAA tournament field after a 73 60 victory over Tulane. Other at large selections include South Carolina Marshall Florida State Southwest Louisiana Houston Hawaii Providence and Villanova.
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al McGuire
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Marshall
Florida State
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Houston
Hawaii
Providence
Villanova
Orioles hold first camp as Cashen seeks 500000 to sign eight players
Baltimore's Frank Cashen estimated about 500000 needed to land eight regulars including Boog Powell Dave Johnson Brooks Robinson and Bobby Grich for a full squad. Only seven of the eight remained unsigned with Robinson sidelined as camp opened amid agent deals and changing payrolls. In St Louis seven Cardinals also missed workouts led by Jerry Reuss Matty Alou and Joe Torre as the season nears.
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Baltimore
Boog Powell
Dave Johnson
Brooks Robinson
Paul Blair
Don Buford
Merv Rettenmund
Bobby Grich
Mike Cuellar
Robinson
Frank Robinson
Cashen
Harry Dalton
St. Louis Cardinals
Jerry Reuss
Santiago Guzman
Matty Alou
Ted Simmons
Joe Torre
Ieal
Secon
Tide Players Injured In Tuscaloosa Traffic Crash
Four Alabama Crimson Tide players suffered injuries in a head on collision near Lake Tuscaloosa. Linebacker Jeff Rouzie and Marvin Barron will miss spring drills, Rand Lambert is doubtful, and Chuck Strickland has minor injuries. The other driver George Merritt was uninjured.
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Alabama
Crimson Tide
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Jeff Rouzie
Marvin Barron
Rand Lambert
Chuck Strickland
Gerge Merritt
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