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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1973

Page

11

Calhoun Defends State Track Title At Large Calhoun Meet

Calhoun Junior College hosts the sixth annual Alabama Junior College Track Meet with a record field. Calhoun aims to repeat as state champions as rivals such as Lurleen B. Wallace Andalusia Northwest Jefferson State and Faulkner join the lineup. Notable Calhoun stars include Clifford Oatlin Marvin Jones and Tyler Hamilton with elite marks in sprints jumps and relays. Finals and trials span multiple events with no admission charge.

Calhoun Junior College Alabama Junior Lurleen B. Wallace Andalusia Northwest Jefferson State Brewer Faulkner Gadsden Alabama Christian Marian Institute Calhoun Gene Mullin War Hawks Alabama Clifford Oatlin Rome Marvin Jones Jones Jim McKinnon Lurleen B. Wallace James Fuqua Jeff State Theo Hamilton Kansas Hamilton Charley Fortune Ken Sylvester Tyler Hamilton Leon Madison Louis Rookis Rookis Cal-Tech Kenny Cabbil Delton Barron Billy Garrett Lucius Carter Willie Pickett Joe Jackson Frank Malone Oscar Morgan Carter Pickett Arnold Fennell Malone

Austin State 4A Basketball Banquet Speaker Set

Alabama coach C. M. Newton will be the guest speaker at the Austin State 4A Basketball championship Banquet on May 11 at 7 30 in the school cafeteria. Austin will mail invitations and tickets cost 250 dollars at the school main office for those not on the mailing list.

Alabama C. M. Newton Austin

Pixies Girls Softball Team Formed in Speake Area

An elementary school girls softball team named the Pixies, 15 players from fourth to sixth grade, is formed by Speake parents led by Toby Torbron. They practice and seek competition to provide summer activity for overlooked girls, with inquiries sent to schools including Courtland.

Speake Lawrence County Toby Torbron Torbron Courtland

Moody Near Houston Open Comeback After Rough Runs

Ol Sarge Orville Moody says his form is improving ahead of the Houston Open first round. The 39 year old former Army sergeant reflects on his 1969 U S Open upset and notes renewed swing and confidence after winter events and recent near misses.

Houston Ol’ Sarge Orville Moody U.S. Army Moody United States Jack Nicklaus Bing Crosby

Gambril Named Alabama Swim Coach Replacing Foster

Gambril, longtime US Olympic assistant and Harvard head coach, will take over the Crimson Tide swimming program, replacing John Foster who shifts to full-time teaching duties. Bailey praises Gambril’s international caliber and Alabama’s chance to compete nationally.

Tuscaloosa Don Gambril United States University of Alabama Sam Bailey Gambril Crimson Tide John Foster Bailey John Alabama Harvard University Yale Rosemead High School California California State Los Angeles Rosemead Arcadia High School Pasadena City College Long Beach State Swimming Magazine American Swimming Coaches Association U.S Poland Russia Mexico

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