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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1973

Page

10

Southeastern Football Roundup LSU Auburn Preview

The Southeastern roundup notes unbeaten LSU as a slight favorite over Auburn ahead of their road matchup at Auburn. It also highlights Alabama at Florida and other practice reports across Georgia, Mississippi, Miami, Tennessee, and Tulane with injury updates and lineup notes.

Associated Press Louisiana State Auburn LSU Ralph Jordan Wade Whatley Tigers Mississippi Charles McClendon LSU Auburn

Alabama high school football rankings shake up top contenders

Huffman and Sheffield tumble from unbeaten status as Woodlawn drubs Huffman 35-12 and Bradshaw defeats Sheffield 20-3. Hatton and Oneonta stay atop Class A and 2-A with easy wins, while Hatton remains No. 1 in Class 1-A and Hatton's 6-0-0 mark anchors the leaderboards across four divisions.

Montgomery Ala Huffman Sheffield Alabama Woodlawn Bradshaw Hatton Oneonta Fairhope Homewood Berry

Gridiron Forecast Contest Rules and Entry Details

A summary of the weekly gridiron forecast rules outlines how to mark selections with x for winners or ties, mailing address to The Decatur Daily, entry limits, formatting, deadlines, and prize incentives. It notes ineligibility for Daily staff and families and bonus considerations for subscribers.

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Tigers switch to in-game play calling against Ole Miss

Auburn coaches will continue sending in plays from the sideline instead of relying on quarterback calls. Freshman Sullivan Walker gained 71 yards in 24 plays, and Rick Neel scoring the late winning TD after two days as tailback. LSU visits Auburn as top rival LSU has won all three previous meetings. Tom Gossom is sidelined with a hamstring, limiting Auburn's deep threat.

Auburn Ala Ole Miss Mississippi Tigers Sullivan Walker Rick Neel Walker Neel Louisiana State Ralph ‘Shug Jordan Seddrick McIntyre LSU Mike Miley Charlie McClendon Tom Gossom

LSU lineman Binks Miciotto earns SEC lineman of the week

LSU defensive end Charles Miciotto provides steady play in a 24 3 win over Florida. He made six unassisted tackles and three tackles for loss totaling 26 yards. He graded out at 91 percent. He is named The Associated Press Southeastern Lineman of the Week ahead of peers from Alabama Georgia Vanderbilt Florida and Tennessee.

Atlanta Charles ‘‘Binks Miciotto Louisiana State University Bayou Bengal LSU Florida Tiger Associated Press Southeastern

Nicklaus wins Kings Island Open and declines purse

Jack Nicklaus romped to victory at the $125,000 Kings Island Open with a final 72 for 271. He rejected a $25,000 payday to set up a $20,000 Ohio State University golf scholarship in his late father’s name, with $5,000 to Boy Scouts of America. Trevino was runner up at 277. Nicklaus neared $2 million in career earnings.

Kings’ Mills Ohio Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Lee Trevino Ohio State University Charles Nicklaus Columbus Boy Scouts of America Nicklaus Golf Center Gary Player Cancer Fund Trevino Bruce Crampton Billy Casper Sam Snead Ben Hogan Arnold Palmer Byron Nelson Palmer Bing Crosby Greater New Orleans

Alabama coach laments inconsistency after win over Georgia

Coach Paul Bryant says the Crimson Tide were not consistent in their 28-14 victory over Georgia. He notes some players worked out in shorts while others scrimmaged and many Alabama players were beaten up and tired, with offensive cohesion lacking until late.

Auburn Alabama Gainesville Fla Florida Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Georgia Tuscaloosa Ala Paul Bryant Crimson Tide Bulldogs Bryant

Area Prep Schedules Friday Football Night

Sheffield at Hartselle Austin at Lee Hunt Cullman at Decatur Buckhorn at Brewer Good Hope at Falkville West Morgan at Lawrence Co East Limestone at Ardmore Clements at Madison Academy Elkmont at Blanche Tanner at Courtland West Limestone at Brooks Hatton at Hazlewood Cold Springs at Holly Pond Susan Moore at Fairview Hanceville at Mortimer Jordan Brighton at Athens

Friday Sheffield Hartselle Austin Lee Hunt Cullman Decatur Buckhorn Brewer Good Hope Falkville West Morgan Lawrence Co L’stone Ardmore Clements Madison Academy Elkmont Blanche Tanner Courtland West Brooks Hatton Hazlewood Cold Springs Holly Pond Susan Moore Fairview Hanceville Mortimer

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