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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1972

Page

10

Nets Pacers collide as McGinnis leads Indiana in title chase

In Uniondale New York the Indiana Pacers hold a 2 1 lead in a best of seven ABA final over the New Jersey Nets powered by George McGinnis 30 points 20 rebounds in a 114 108 win. Nets coach Lou Carnesecca labels Indiana brutal and the star forward vows stronger defense rebounding and ball movement for a comeback.

Uniondale N.Y Artis Gilmore Kentucky Colonels American Basketball Association Julius Erving Virginia New York Nets George McGinnis Indiana McGinnis Pacers Nassau Coliseum Lou Carnesecca

Bradshaw Stars as Run Hits Ball in Tournament Series

Bradshaw shines at bat and in left field as Larry Mote hits his third homer in the tournament to lift his season total to six, with Tony Sharpe contributing in the game. The state title hopes slip after a three game series loss to Berry.

Larry Mote Tony Sharpe Bradshaw Berry Ae Ie Ene Chris Chambliss Texas Ray Fosse Eddie Leon Rangers Gaylord Perry Richie Scheinblum Kansas City Detroit Royals Freddie Patek Paul Schaal Tigers Dick McdAuliffe Joe Coleman Fred Sherman

Rosewall Outlasts Laver In Ferocious World Crown Final

Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver 46 6 0 6 3 6 7 4 7 5 in a three hour 50 minute final to retain the world championship of tennis title on a decisive tiebreaker. Laver earns 20000 dollars and vows to reclaim the trophy next year.

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Tide Gives Vols Chase

Tennessee captured its ninth straight SEC track title yet faced a potential shift as depth edged past star power. The Vols finished with 154 points, Alabama 128, LSU 106, with Florida 74 and Kentucky 29 trailing. Port Thomas led with top points while LSU freshman Bob Smith set an SEC 880 record at 1 47.6, Olympian trials qualification.

Jerry Estill Baton Rouge Tennessee Vols Alabama Louisiana State SEC LSU Tigers Bama Crimson Tide Porter Thomas John Stewart Thomas John Hannah Ted Heroman Kentucky Bob Smith Jan Johnson Johnson Florida Georgia

Bulldogs win SEC golf title in tight Georgia victory

Georgia Bulldogs claim their second consecutive Southeastern Conference golf championship with a 1117 to 1121 win over Florida. Coach Dick Copas lauds the effort as the team overhauled an early eight stroke Florida lead, with Bill Kratzert and Lyn Lott pivotal as Gary Koch and Kevin Morris posted strong rounds.

Pine Mountain Georgia Bulldogs Florida Georgia Dick Copas Gators Bill Kratzert Bob Young Lyn Lott Kratzert

AL Roundup: Twins Drill Brewers as Kaat Shines in Win

In a peaceful student revolt mood, the Minnesota Twins push to 16-5 with Jim Kaat earning a 4-2 victory over Milwaukee and a 1.86 ERA. Worthington returns as pitching coach guiding a staff that dominates AL West leaders Oakland and others.

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