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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1972

Page

9

Dolphins remain unbeaten after road wins and home title bid

Miami's 27-17 victory over the Jets lifts the Dolphins to 4-0 and a two game lead in the AFC East as they prepare for the Orange Bowl. Dallas and Washington win. Lions and Packers post 3-1 records. Rams topple 49ers in NFC West race.

Hubert Mizell Associated Press Miami Dolphins Kansas City Minnesota New York Garo Yepremian New York Jets Dallas Pittsburgh Washington Philadelphia Redskins Cowboys Detroit Green Bay Lions Atlanta Packers Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49Ers Rams Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Browns Chiefs San Diego Chargers Baltimore Colts Oakland Houston Astrodome Buffalo New England New York Giants

Reds Even NL Playoff Battle After 5 3 Win

Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 5-3 to tie the NL series 1-1. Sparky Anderson bets on home-field edge as Tom Hall delivers 4 13 innings of two-run ball after a early double by Bobby Tolan and Tony Perez. Pirates coach Bill Virdon warns the Reds not to celebrate too soon.

Anderson Reds Bobby Tolan Tony Perez Tom Hall Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bill Vierdon Pirates Jack Billingham Hall Willie Stargell Lions

A's Eyes Sweep as Odom Shuts Down Tigers

Oakland moved within one win of a three game AL series sweep after John Odom allowed three hits in a 5 0 win over Detroit. The game raised a disciplinary review for Bert Campaneris who was ejected for throwing his bat at Lerrin LaGrow as Cronin waited for umpire reports.

Joe Romo Bert Campaneris Oakland A’s Campy Detroit Oakland Oakland Athletics Tiger Stadium John Blue Moon" Odom Tigers American League Joe Cronin A’s Lerrin LaGrow Cronin Billy Martin Campaneris Martin Rudi A's Ken Holtzman Joe Coleman Pittsburgh Cinti Dick Williams

Shug Says Auburn Has Made Believers Of Fans

Auburn coach Ralph Jordan praised fans after a 1913 win over Mississippi in Jackson, saying the team’s upset of the Rebels and Vols turned believers. Langner’s second half kickoff return sparked a comeback. Auburn led 19-7 before holding on 19-13. Jordan marked his 150th victory.

Shug Auburn Montgomery Ala Ralph “Shug” Jordan Jackson Miss Tigers Mississippi Tennessee Vols Rebels Jordan David Langner

Alabama Romps Georgia 25-7 Behind Bryant Insight

Alabama coach Paul Bryant praised the Crimson Tide after a 25-7 victory at Athens over Georgia. He noted solid defense and improved kicking coverage while acknowledging occasional breakdowns and highlighted Terry Davis’s standout drives and Spivey’s return from injury.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Georgia Athens Paul Bryant Crimson Tide Terry Davis John Hannah Jim Krapf Paul Spivey Aggin

Orioles Manager Weaver Lost Two of Three World Series

Earl Weaver of the Baltimore Orioles guided the team to the 1970 title over Cincinnati while dropping Series to the Mets in 1969 and to the Pirates in 1971.

Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Mets Pirates

Cinderella teams seek real tests next weekend in SEC

Auburn, 1913 conqueror of 18th-ranked Mississippi, travels to LSU after an upset of Tennessee. Florida, fresh from a 42-13 win over Florida State, visits Alabama. LSU and Alabama are in the AP Top Ten.

Herschel Nessenson Associated Press Auburn Florida Mississippi Tennessee Louisiana State Florida State Alabama LSU Shug Jordan Tigers Ole Miss Doug Dickey Gators Nat Moore Dickey

Preparation H Relief For Hemorrhoidal Itch

Doctors report Preparation H provides prompt temporary relief from itching and pain and reduces swelling in hemorrhoidal tissues. Tests on hundreds of patients support its effectiveness and many doctors use or recommend it for their families.

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