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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1972

Page

10

Coaches hail upsets and big wins across SEC slate

Auburn, Ole Miss, Florida, Tennessee, Memphis State, Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Tulane figure in postgame praise and reactions after Saturday actions. Notable notes include Ralph Jordan lauding Auburn’s second straight upset 19-13 over Mississippi, Doug Dickey reveling in Florida’s 42-13 rout of Florida State, and Art Reynolds’ 96-yard kickoff return sparking Tennessee past Memphis State. Two Mississippi State players join 1971 Academic All-SEC selections.

Associated Press Auburn Ralph “Shug Jordan Mississippi Billy Kinard Ole Miss Gary Huff FSU Florida Tennessee Bill Battle Art Reynolds Vols Memphis State Fred Pancoast Paul ‘‘Bear Bryant Alabama Georgia Vince Dooley Louisiana State Charles McClendon Tulane Mike Walker Pittsburgh State College Miss Mississippi State Ken Phares Frank Dowsing MSU Dowsing Tupelo Phares Clinton

Gay Brewer Triumph In Sudden Death Taiheiyo Masters

In Japan at VNZAI the Taiheiyo Pacific Masters ended with Gay Brewer winning $65,000 after a sudden death playoff against David Graham. Both finished regulation at 276 eight under par, then Brewer edged Graham on the 16th hole when Graham missed a short putt. Charles Coody finished third with 278.

VNZAI Japan David Graham Gay Brewer Brewer Graham Palm Springs Calif Charles Coody Apopka Fla Hubert Green Birmingham Ala Homero Blancas Houston Green Blancas Gene Littler Bob Murphy Bartow, Fla Graham Marsh Australia Takashi Murakami Lee Trevino

Rangers Start Season With Defeats In NHL Opener

The New York Rangers, once favored to win the Stanley Cup, opened the NHL season with losses. Chicago beat New York 5-1, while Detroit topped the Rangers 5-3 the prior night. The Rangers host Vancouver next, as other Sunday games saw Los Angeles over Boston and Buffalo over Atlanta.

Associated Press New York Rangers NHL Chicago Black Hawks Rangers Detroit Vancouver Los Angeles Boston Buffalo Atlanta World Hockey Association Koroll Rod Gilbert New York Pit Martin Chicago Hawks Toronto Kings Pittsburgh Bruins Carol Vadnais Serge Bernier Bill Lesuk Eddie Johnston Rene Robert Gil Perreault Sabres Flames New York Islanders

Bobby Allison Wins National 500 at Charlotte

Bobby Allison edged Buddy Baker 5-3 in the final eight laps to win the 490 mile National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Chevrolet driver topped Baker in a two horse finish for a $19,825 first prize amid a $123,000 fall classic.

Charlotte N.C Bobby Allison Buddy Baker Allison Chevrolet Baker Dodge Charlotte Motor Speedway

Gridiron Forecast Coupon Rules

The document outlines how to mark picks with x for wins or ties and to list scores as tiebreakers. It details mailing address, entry rules, deadlines, eligibility, prize bonuses, and judges’ final authority for Decatur Daily contests.

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Campaneris Out For Rest Of A's Playoffs

Oakland shortstop Bert Campaneris will miss the remainder of the AL playoffs after being struck on the ankle by a pitch from Detroit pitcher Lerrin LaGrow in the seventh inning. He left for Oakland for ankle treatment as Cal Maxvill takes his lineup spot. the incident sparked a near brawl and an automatic ejection for both players.

Detroit Oakland A Bert Campaneris Oakland Dick Williams Williams Tiger Pitt Lerrin LaGrow LaGrow American League Joe Cronin Cal Maxvill A’s

MOULTON SPEEDWAY Amateur and CadeT Division Heat Results

Amateur heats list riders and places from Moulton speedway events plus a 40 lap feature with Durrand Speakman Swink and others. CadeT division names Joiner Mowe Hartsele and Heat. Mississippi State football hits night games with five at night in 1972 season.

Mike Durrand Hartselie Larry Speakman Falkvile Ray Swink Millport State College Miss Mississippi State LSU Vanderbilt State Georgia

Livingston Stays Tied For GSC Lead With Narrow Win

Livingston University edged Jacksonville State 21-17 as Ronnie Massey ran for 62 yards and scored a late TD helping the Tigers stretch their winning streak to 14. Northwestern Louisiana defeated Delta State 12-0 in a defensive battle while Southeastern Louisiana beat Troy State 20-19. Mississippi College topped Florence State 14-7 and Tennessee Martin fell to Murray State 14-7 in Gulf South action.

Associated Press Jacksonville State Livingston University Northwestern Louisiana Gulf South Livingston Jacksonville Delta State GSC Southeastern Louisiana Troy State Troy Harold Hogan Mississippi College Florence State Tennessee Martin Murray State Ronnie Massey Tigers Boyce Callahan Demons Randy Walker Donald Johnson Johnson Jay Lang Red Wave Jodie Jones Hogan Robert Felton Bill Foley John Williams Nate’ Holmes Pacers Murray UTM

Unser Named to New Mexico Aviation Board

Bobby Unser, former Indianapolis 500 champion and private pilot since 1959 with over 12,500 flight hours, was appointed to New Mexico's Aviation Board by Governor Bruce King. He lives in Albuquerque. Jockey Angel Cordero has won two of the last five Sanford odds at Saratoga Springs.

Unser Santa FE N.M Bobby Unser New Mexico Aviation Board Bruce King Albuquerque Angel Cordero Saratoga Springs

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