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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1972

Page

18

Calhoun War Hawks Clinch Playoff Bid in Narrow Victory

Red Coman celebrated as Calhoun edged Faulkner 2-1 with Archibald and Etheridge powers. Etheridge superb on defense, Curtis and Stapleton contributed hits, while Archibald fueled late rally. Calhoun advances to face Georgia winner in district series as the 1971-72 season culminates with multiple state titles for the War Hawks.

Red Coman Lewis War Hawks Mason Archibald Etheridge Hawks Bud Curtis Tony Stapleton Calhoun Rod Frickie Faulkner Belue Shelton Maze Curtis Stapleton Langley Charles McKellar Barry Nix Whitehorn Nix Florida Grand Junction Colo Georgia Peach State Hawk Alabama

Wilt's Woes Loom Over Knicks Lakers Final

Wilt Chamberlain may miss or limit his play as the Lakers and Knicks tilt toward a deciding game. If he sits or is ineffective Leroy Ellis would start, altering rebounding and defense, while DeBusschere and Barnett push through injuries for New York as the series nears potential Game Six and Seven in New York and Friday back home.

Knicks New York N.B.A George Mikan Lakers Minneapolis Dolph Schayes Syracuse Wilt Chamberlain Leroy Ellis Ellis Los Angeles Dave DeBusschere DeBusschere Dick Barnett Milwaukee Bucks

Vaulting Mindset Highlighted by Johnson on Campus

The stocky pole vaulter, a biology physical education major, emphasizes personal record goals over breaking world marks. He trims hair to avoid distraction, spends days mentally preparing, and draws stick figures of vaults to stay focused.

Johnson

Defense expert analyzes 4-4 against Wishbone and Oklahoma

Coach Davis argues the 4-4 defense offers flexible front and backfield strength to counter wishbone schemes. He recalls 1968 NCAA record 391 passes against their defense. He favors speed over sheer size for ends and emphasizes personnel fit to stop the offense.

Davis Oklahoma

Knicks win over Lakers highlighted by Willis Reed injury

The article notes a weak opponent due to injuries on the Baltimore Bullets and recalls 1970 when the Knicks claimed a seven game series against the Lakers despite Willis Reed’s hip issue. It recalls 1969 Lakers’ near miss and Wilt’s knee, and mentions tonight’s 9 p.m. CDT telecast.

Baltimore Bullet Knicks Lakers Willis Reed Boston Wilt

Decatur CC Nominates Busy Las Vegas Tournament Airing

The Decatur Country Club reports strong turnout with many members using the course shape for frequent play. A Scotch-Foursome event is set today as Theo Compton posts a two under par 34 on the back nine, carding 74 overall with 40 on the front.

Las Vegas Decatur CC Curtis Theo Compton Compton

Torre Drives St Louis Past Atlanta In Night Game

Joe Torre drove in three runs including a two run homer and sacrifice fly as St Louis beat Atlanta 4 to 2. Dick Drago earned the win for Kansas City in a 9 to 1 blowout of Baltimore backed by six double plays. Hank Aaron hit his sixth homer of the season and 645th of his career, one shy of Willie Mays.

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