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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1973
Page
10
Decatur Country Club dug trenches across its fairways this winter to install a state of the art fully automatic irrigation system. The new setup waters the entire course by timer and is designed to avoid disrupting play. Pro Bill Curtis praises its modernity and efficiency.
Jacksonville State University starts 20 day spring practice under coach Charley Pell with 30 lettermen from the 1972 squad. The Gamecocks aim to rebuild interior lines and improve offense and defense while preparing for the J-Day Game set for April 18 on the campus.
Rico Carty signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers in Pompano Beach Florida. The former Atlanta Braves player, who hit 277 last season, is eyed as a designated hitter under the American League rule allowing a batter to replace a pitcher in the lineup without removing the pitcher.
Buddy Allin built a four stroke edge after three rounds of the Florida Citrus Open at Rio Pinar. He shot five under par for 54 holes to reach 18 under, a tour high in the last two years, while Chi Chi Rodriguez sits two back at 202 with Gibby Gilbert.
Florence State finished 13-9 under Coach Bill Jones and second in the Gulf South Conference with an 11-3 record. Jimmy Jones led scorers with 351 points in 21 games, while Charles Cunningham and Louis Conner followed. The Lions set records for field goal percentage, rebound average, and fewest personal fouls, and defeated Southeastern Louisiana once in the season.
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