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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1973

Page

10

Grid Poll Picks Bama and Auburn to Lead SEC

In Birmingham, The Birmingham News polls pick Alabama and Auburn to finish 1st and 2nd in next fall's SEC race, with seven first place votes for Alabama and three for Auburn. Tennessee LSU Florida Georgia Mississippi Mississippi State Vanderbilt Kentucky follow. Coach Bryant questions the poll’s accuracy.

Birmingham Ala Birmingham. News Alabama Auburn Crimson Tide Tennessee Louisiana State Florida Georgia Missisissippi Mississippi State Vanderbilt Kentucky Mississippi Paul Bryant

Lawrence County High finish season with 13 7 record

Lawrence County High School closed its year with a 11 0 win over Colbert County as Jimmy Lentz pitched a 4 hit victory with 8 strikeouts. Lee Slaton led offense going 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs and Dewayne Reed Harry Montgomery and Melvin Pointer each added two singles.

Moulton Lawrence County High School Colbert Co Jimmy Lentz Lentz Lee Slaton LCHS Dewayne Reed Harry Montgomery Melvin Pointer Lawrence County

Anderson wins US China meet in MSG gymnastics

Janette Anderson, a 20 year old from Seattle, suffered an ankle sprain in her final event yet claimed the all around title and helped the United States defeat China 111.90 to 109.40 at Madison Square Garden marking the first US China gymnastics meet.

New York Janette Anderson United States People’s Republic of China Miss Anderson Seattle Wash Madison Square Garden

Intrepid to Base in San Diego for 1974 America’s Cup

The wood hulled 12 meter sloop Intrepid will be based in San Diego as the Pacific's Coast Intrepid West syndicate plans a 1974 defense of the America's Cup. Gerry Driscoll of San Diego will helm the campaign with Bill Buchan of Seattle as alternate skipper. The vessel has been stored at City Island New York since 1970 victory.

Intrepid San Diego Intrepid-West United States Minneford New York City Island National Football Foundation Earl Abell Colgate Harold Ballin Princeton Aubrey Devine Iowa Robert Fisher Harvard Forest Geyer Oklahoma Arthur Howe Yale John Mau Ibetsch Michigan Murray Shelton Cornell Gaylord St L. Pet. G.bhicago Pittsburgh Montrealn Philadelphia St. Louis Houston San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta Chicago Montreal Ellis Twitchell Jenkins McAnally Wise Koos W. L. Pet. G.B. Detroit Baltimore Milwaukee Boston Cleveland Kcteah West California Kansas City Oakland Minnesota Texas Tidrow McNally Colborn Curtis Stottlemyre Detroit Fryman Simpson Woodson Lacalifornia Bahnsen Broberg Holtzman

East Morgan rally falls short in playoff thriller

East Morgan breaks 1-1 tie with seven innings of three runs, but Cullman rally nets four runs in the finale for a 7 4 victory. Lemmond takes loss, Rainey earns win as Morton and Douthit open pitching duties for East Morgan.

Steve Douthit Brewer East Morgan Kerry Tubbs Good Hope Baker Hanceville Cullman Cullman High Webb Red Light Scroggins Anthony Humphries Morgan Lemmond Rabon Douthit West Morgan Limestone McClanahan Austin Tim Long Mike Morris Decatur John Gamble Grace Tanner Roger Crafts Athens Bible School Elkmont Roger Anderson Athens David Springer Watterson West Stewart Roby Jim Spiceland Mike Butler Springer Keith Schrimshher Billy Perry Anthony McBay Lynn Parker Austin-Decatur Lions Clubs

Player reflects on rookie season and NBA bid

The player discusses limited late season playing time, versatility as forward or guard, and earning a spot in the upcoming camp. He notes commitment to Summer League in Washington and aims to start more games as the team contends for the championship with Seattle players in mind.

Page Coaches-Sportswriters Washington, D. C Seattle

Pele the world's most famous athlete tours fame and fortune

The article profiles Pele Edson Arantes do Nascimento detailing his wealth from playing and endorsements, his global fame, and plans after Santos. It notes his early name origin, a famed Jersey City exhibition, and his retirement timeline while highlighting his charitable image and ambassador role for Pepsi and other ventures.

New York United States Joe Namath Hank Aaron Wilt Chamberlain Jack Nicklaus Stan Smith Bobby Orr Muhammad Ali Pele Algiers Khartoum Macao Bogota Prince Philip Pete Joe Rodriguez Pepsi-Cola Brazil Santos Romulo Fedeli de Tulio Lazio Italy Jersey City Roosevelt Stadium Park Lane Central Park Rodriguez Fifth Avenue Jose Ferrar Edson Arantes Do Nascimento Edson Rio de Janeiro Julio Mazzei

Trevino Tops Memphis Classic, Joins Millionaire Club

Lee Trevino tied for second at the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic earning 16 187.50 plus 502.50 pro am share. His 142 978 season total and career 1 002 401.97 place him among golf's career millionaires alongside Crampton Nicklaus Wadkins Hill and others.

New York Lee Trevino Pro Golf Danny Jack Nicklaus Trevino Lanny Wadkins Dave Hill Memphis Chi ‘chi-Rodriguez Bob Dickson Rod’ Furiseth Johnny Miller Tom Weiskopf

Pirates Expos clash in Central League scoreboard update

This week shows Minor B Pirates and Expos with line notes on players McAbee Ponder and Floyd. Friday results include Dodgers over Cubs 4 3 and Cards over Dodgers 5 4 with multiple bracketed player listings and position notes.

Pirates Expos Mike McAbee Rayburn Ponder McAbee Hemrick Little Widen McDonald‘s Dodgers Shoe City Cubs Lion’s Club Mets Cook’s State Nat’! Braves McDonald’s Dodgers St. Nat‘s Braves Lion’s Cub Mets

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