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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1972

Page

10

Player Primed At Jax Greater Golf

Gary Player eyes 1972 as his best year in the United States while coping with homesickness during the Greater Jacksonville Open. He reflects on a 75 round prior to the event, recalls a top 10 finish at the Florida Citrus Open, and discusses plans to play through the Masters but uncertainty about a full schedule and time with his family.

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Celtics Clinch Tie For First In Atlantic Division

Celtics edge 76ers 120-115 to secure at least a share of the Atlantic lead as Dave Cowens scores 24 including 17 in the fourth quarter. Havlicek sparked late with a tying basket at 5:31. Other NBA results noted include Phoenix over Milwaukee and Atlanta over Seattle.

Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Dave Cowens Cowens Celtics Florida State Boston Bill Russell Auerbach National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Philadelphia John Havlicek Phoenix Milwaukee Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta Seattle New York Knicks New York

Tigers Sign 2 Illinois Backs

Auburn announces two running backs from Peru Illinois Rich-Koehler and Jack Verucchi have signed grants in aid, joining 37 other signees for next season. Koehler is 6 foot 1 202 pounds with a 4.6 second 40 yard dash and 136 points scored for St. Bede Academy. Verucchi is 5 foot 11 180 pounds and scored 138 points last season.

Auburn Ala Peru Auburn University Ralph ‘Shug’ Jordan Rich—Koehler Jack Verucchi Koehler St. Bede Academy of Verucchi St. Bede

Scott Says Sport Is A Business

Phoenix Suns rookie Charlie Scott says basketball is a business and he must protect his prospects after jumping from the Virginia Squires to the Suns. He debuted with 11 points in a 110 106 win over Milwaukee and criticized the legal fight over the move as unfortunate.

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Florida State hires Jim Red Phillips as receiver coach

Florida State announces the hiring of Jim Red Phillips as an assistant coach and new Seminoles receiver coach. Phillips is described as a former All American end at Auburn and a 15th ranking receiver in pro football history with 401 career receptions and 6,044 yards in the NFL.

Florida State Jim Red’ Phillips Tallahassee, Fla Jim “Red’’ Phillips Larry Jones Nesday Phillips Auburn Seminole

Big 7 Baseball League Heads to Friday Meeting

Jones announced a Big 7 Baseball League meeting Friday at 7 PM at Neel School. All managers and coaches must attend to discuss the passing game.

Falkville Falkville High School Big 7 Neel School

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