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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1973
Page
9
Calhoun Junior College coach Bob Shuttleworth observes as standout guard Ricky Hardin signs his letter of intent. The ceremony marks Hardin joining the program for the upcoming season, signaling a key recruitment win for the College.
Austin and West Morgan open state tournament play at Memorial Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. Carver and Gurley loom as tough opening rivals while Austin and West Morgan aim to use experience and outside shooting to offset size gaps.
Ricky Hardin quietly signed a one-year grant-in-aid with Calhoun Junior College, aiming to rebuild his basketball career after a year away. He plans academics first and hopes to return to major college basketball, with coach Bob Shuttleworth touting his potential to lead Calhoun to prominence and scoring 25 to 30 points per game.
Sammy Ellis former Reds pitcher smiles at Johnny Bench as both attend the Reds camp. Ellis won 22 games for Cincinnati in 1965 and is now a pro golfer. Bench, the Reds catcher, was last season's National League MVP. Baseball roundup continues on page B-2.
Kentucky battles Tennessee in Lexington for the Southeastern Conference title and a NCAA bid. Kevin Grevey fuels the Wildcats with scoring and rebounding as Kentucky seeks revenge for a January loss in Knoxville.
Dan Issel scores two points for the Kentucky Colonels in a first period move at Nassau Coliseum Uniondale as New York edges them 91 to 89. Pro basketball roundup noted on page B-3.
The Decater Daily Newsreoom Dudes face an Athens News-Courier team at Athens High School in a charity game. The event has no admission charge with donations for the Athens Rescue Squad. Tip off is at 7 30 p m.
Dr. Robert Day of Birmingham oversees two Atlanta Braves versus Baltimore Orioles pre season games at Rickwood Field as part of a three year MLBPA owners deal. Day notes past profits for charity, current ticket sales, and details of April 1 and 2 exhibitions and future Birmingham dates ahead of the 1973 season.
Columbus Enquirer reports Ken Rosemond head basketball coach at the University of Georgia will be dismissed after tonight's season ending game against Alabama. Rosemond, eight year tenure, carries a 92-110 record. this year's squad is 10-15 with an eight game losing streak as AD Joel Eaves says evaluation continues.
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