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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1973

Page

14

Jordan Optimistic After Scrimmage As Young Players Stand Out

Coach Jordan lauds improved offense and defense in a mid spring scrimmage. Wade Whatley and Randy Walls out with injuries, but Rick Christian Clyde Baumgartner show authority. Mitzi Jackson and Jack Verucchi strengthen tailback depth and leadership expected from Whatley before A-Day. Kicking game improves with Roger Pruett, while several defenders including Liston Addins and backups Neel Evans McKinney Fuller show progress. The A Day game is set for Saturday afternoon.

Wade Whatley Randy Walls Rick Christian Clyde Baumgartner Christian Baumgartner Mitzi Jackson Jack Verucchi Whatley Rusty Fuller Jordan Chris Wilson Roger Pruett Rick Neel Bruce Evans Jim McKinney Mike’Fuller end Liston /Addins

Harpe Seeks Par Or Better In Final Round Teeing Off With Jones and Curley

Harpe expects to shoot even par or better to win as he contends after a strong front nine. Jones starts 1 under, then slips with back-to-back bogeys on 12 and 13, ending three over on the back nine. Curley shoots three over after bogeys on 8 16 and 18. the trio is paired at 1:10 for today’s round.

Harpe Jones Curley

Winston Leads Talladega Qualifying Pack With Top Names

Richard Petty tops a star filled field at Talladega with 189.241 mph in a Dodge. Cale Yarborough posts 186.655 mph in Chevrolet while Jim Vandiver qualifies 16th in a Dodge at 189.080 mph. Bobby and Donnie Allison, Hueytown natives, also run fast speeds as Darrell Waltrip boosts practice pace toward 191 mph amid good weather and a crowd expected beyond 60,000.

Richard Petty Jack Nicklaus Cale Yarborough Petty Yarborough Jim Vandiver Red Farmer Bobby Allison Chevrolet Donnie Allison Brothers Hueytown Talladega Bobby Darrell Waltrip

Pacers Hold Off Kentucky in Fifth Game Narrow Finish

Indiana defeated Kentucky 86 80 in a tense fourth meeting as Gilmore battled foul trouble and Freeman and Mount clashed on the floor. Hillman led Indiana with late baskets while Daniels and Hillman dominated the boards, with Kentucky's Issel grabbing 15 rebounds.

Rooney Leonard Kentucky Rick Mount Indiana Donnie Freeman Gilmore Pacers Colonels Hillman McGinnis Mel Daniels Daniels Issel

Cal Tech Dominates Indoor Relays With Fast Times

War continues from page B-2 with event results for pole vault and relays. Cal Tech wins the pole vault through Hamilton and Koski while Jeff St. leads in the 440 yard relay with a 43.2 set and Cal Tech also takes the mile relay in 3 28.5.

Johnson Wallace McAlpine Jeff Hamilton Cal. Tech Griffin Marion Koski Bailey Jacobs Cal Tech Jeff St Wall N.W Faulkner Bishop

Fixture of names listed with ages and times

The record lists numerous individuals with ages in the 70s and 60s alongside times from 12:40 to 3. PR. Curley appears once with an age. The fragment reads like a roster or attendance list from a meeting or event.

Mrs Court and Riggs in disputed mixed doubles challenge

The piece discusses mixed doubles tennis before women’s liberation, noting strong support for Mrs Court to challenge Gene Riggs. It recalls historical examples and contrasts the perceived physical advantages of men versus top women players, amid late tournament illness and cramps for Court in a quarter-final clash.

Imen Long Island Mrs. King Gene ‘Scott Scott Riggs Court United States

Auburn Names 18-Name List of Award Winners

Auburn University President Dr. Harry M. Philpott presents a continuation of a long list of past winners on page B-3. Included are names such as Pat Sullivan 1972 and Alvin Bresler 1971 among many predecessors from 1958 to 1969 and earlier.

Auburn University Harry M. Philpott Pat Sullivan Alvin Bresler Connie Frederick al Griffin Marvin Tucker Bobby Beaard John Cochran Billy Edge Mailon Kent Layton Johns den Machen Ed Dyas Henry Hart Lloyd Nix Jimmy Phillips

Gamecocks Eye Crown in Gulf South Conference Playoff

Jacksonville State University and Nicholls State University meet in Anniston for the Gulf South Conference baseball championship. First game Friday at 4 p.m. CDT, with a Saturday 11 a.m. rematch and a possible Sunday finale, as both teams chase NCAA playoff berths.

Jacksonville Jacksonville State University Nicholls State ‘S University Anniston Johnston Field Jacksonville State Nicholls Southeastern Northwestern Thibodaux JSU Rudy Abbott Matt Dinkle Rodney Cotten Eric Champagne Brantley

Court Faces Riggs In Womans Tennis Clash Amid Gamesmanship

Players who have toured with Mrs Court note her cramps reflect her tense play. They warn Riggs may exploit these moments, citing his coast to coast reputation as a master of gamesmanship. His delays between serves and chatter are legendary and could disrupt Court.

Nancy Gunter

Bama and Auburn Set for Key Midweek Track Meet

Tuscaloosa awaits a crowded Tide Tiger showdown with Alabama and Auburn meeting on Auburn’s track. Tide seeks to extend a strong series edge while aiming to break/defend dual meet marks in sprints, distance races, field events, and relays led by Whatley Echols Odums and Orum Sullivan plus Hobson Weaver and Brown.

Tuscaloosa Alabama Auburn John Mitchell Crimson Tide Tiger Tide-Tigers Bama Thomas Whatley Eddie Echols Ray Odums Pearlie Harris Randy Faust Bill Russell Mark Brown Ray Edgeworth Herb Gibson Robin Shipman Bruce Johnson Henry Orum Mike Grant Mike Sullivan Don Hobson Pat Weaver Grant Drum An David Gerasimchuk Jan Johnson Wayne Hicks David Redwood Ben Freeman Jerry Wooden Bret Dull Paul Camarato Jim Wunderlich Danny Smith Tim Curry Bobby Scott Dull Jackie Creel Dickie Chandler Ala Jerry Cargile Jerry Smith Gaylon. Smith Alvin Bresler Charley Moseley

SEC Net Play Set At Vandy

The SEC tennis championships start next Thursday at Vanderbilt as Alabama faces lineup uncertainty due to injuries. Coach Bill McClain says quick challenge matches may decide order, with Georgia and Florida as favorites and Tennessee a strong contender. Alabama went 17 5 in the regular season and 5 0 in SEC play but rainouts hurt seeding chances.

Tuscaloosa Vanderbilt University Alabama Bill McClain McClain Georgia Florida Tennessee Mississippi State Mike Cahill Eagle Wis John Antonas Nassau Bahamas Chip Wade el Paso Texas Fla Crimson Tide

Ford Wins North-South Amateur After Marathon Final

Mike Ford defeats Bill Harvey 1up on the 38th hole to capture the North and South Amateur Golf Tournament in a record equalling 38-hole final. Ford, 22, from Yonkers New York, wins after two extra holes matching the finals distance record. Harvey, 42, from Jamestown North Carolina, halves the match with a four-foot par putt on 38.

Pinehurst N.C Mike Ford Bill Harvey George Dunlap Johnny Johnson Ford Rollins College Yonkers N.Y Harvey Jamestown Pinehurst Country Club

Tide Falls Short In Conference Meet After Cahill Injury

On the eve of the tournament the defending champion team lost star Mike Cahill to a knee injury and had to reshuffle the lineup. Georgia captured the title with 27 points, while Tennessee and Mississippi State tied for second with 21. Alabama placed fourth with 13, followed by Florida 11, Kentucky 7, LSU 5, Vanderbilt 5, Ole Miss 3 and Auburn 1.

Mike Cahill McClain Georgia Tennessee Mississippi State Bama Florida Kentucky LSU Vanderbilt Ole Miss Auburn

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