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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1972

Page

12

Tigers Prep For More Tigers In Weekend Showdown

In two camps on Monday teams sharpen for Saturdays headliner matchup Auburn vs LSU. LSU drills include kicking game work and short yardage against Auburn defense while Auburn studies LSU film. Florida Gators face Alabama with Kris Anderson out, and Kentucky and Mississippi State schedule defensive tweaks and prep for upcoming opponents.

Associated Press Tigers Auburn LSU Louisiana State Southeastern Charlie McClendon Mike Miley Mike Ralph “Shug Jordan Florida Gators Kris Anderson Alabama Florida Doug Dickey Gators Georgia Crimson Tide Lexington Kentucky John Ray Wildcats North Carolina Vanderbilt Bill Pace Commodores William and Mary Mississippi State Florida State Bulldogs FSU Jackson Mississippi Ole Miss Tennessee Larry Jones Bruce Bell Tulane Bennie Ellender Miami Hurricanes

Campaneris and Brinkman Sidelined In AL Playoffs

Oakland shortstop Campy Campaneris suspended for remainder of AL playoffs. Detroit shortstop Ed Brinkman out for season with ruptured disc after back injury. hospital, surgery and 7-10 day to 2-week stay planned. John Knox could join roster as Brinkman replacement.

Detroit Joe Cronin Oakland Campy Campaneris Detroit Tiger Billy Martin Ed Brinkman Brinkman Clarence Livengood Tiger Jim Campbell Cronin John Knox Martin Frank Howard Bill Behm Milwaukee Detroit Tigers Joe Coleman Tiger Stadium Coleman Athletics

Gridiron Forecast Contest Rules and Entry Tips

The note outlines how to enter a football forecast contest using an envelope, ink, and legible printing. It details how to mark guesses, submission deadlines, prize structure, and eligibility rules for winners and subscribers.

Hogan's Named Player Of Week At Gulf South Conference

Troy State quarterback Harold Hogan set six Gulf South Conference records with 311 passing yards 109 rushing yards and 420 yards of total offense in a 20-19 loss to Southeastern Louisiana He was named offensive player of the week Ken Hutcherson of Livingston University earned defensive player of the week for helping Troy State beat Jacksonville State 21-17.

Hammond Harold Hogan Troy Ala Southeastern Louisiana Hogan Livingston Ken Hutcherson Tigers Jacksonville State

Hawks Ready To Prove They Can Win Without Hull

Chicago star Stan Mikita says the Hawks will miss Bobby Hull who left for the WHA. He leads a squad that opened with a 3 1 win in Toronto and beat the Rangers 5 1 at home as Koroll and Mikita supply scoring while Koroll credits Mikita as key to team shape and confidence.

Chicago Bobby Hull Stan Mikita Chicago Black Hawks Bobby Hawks Toronto New York Rangers Mikita World Hockey Association Team Canada NHL Cliff Koroll Koroll Stan

NBA Season Opens With Wilt Chamberlain Among Absentees

NBA kicks off its 27th season with Wilt Chamberlain ready for the Lakers opener in Omaha while Willis Reed Bob Rule Archie Clark Lennie Wilkens sit out. Several stars face contract issues and team changes III and the ABA schedule starts Thursday with Rick Barry returning to the NBA Warriors.

Alex Sachare Associated Press National Basketball Association Wilt Chamberlain Willis Reed Bob Rule Archie Clark Lennie Wilkens Kansas City-Omaha Cincinnati Rick Barry Billy Cunningham Julius Erving Chamberlain Lakers Los Angeles NBA New York Knicks Seattle Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta Buffalo Baltimore Cleveland Omaha Kansas City-Omaha Kings American Basketball Association Indian Pacers Memphis Tams Carolina Virginia Richmond Denver Utah Reed Knicks Rule Clark Baltimore Bullets Philadelphia 76Ers Wilkens West Barry ABA Golden State Warriors New York Nets

Rankin Wins Heritage Village Open in Southbury Sprint

Judy Rankin, 27, from Midland Texas, wins the Heritage Village Open with a seven under par 212 while Kathy Farrer leads early. Rankin earns 3750 dollars as she plans a rest before next weeks Tucson event. caddy Emmett Fitzgerald earns 250 for his advice and also celebrates with Rankin after the finish.

Southbury HVO Connecticut Walter Tuey Tucson Ariz Rankin Kathy Farrer Decatur Heritage Village Country Club

Mississippi State Co-Captains From Clinton and Aberdeen

Mississippi State 1972 football co-captains defensive end Jack Hall and defensive halfback Ken Phares share Clinton Louisiana as their hometown. 1957 MSU grid leaders Molly Halbert and Jimmy Dodd also hail from Aberdeen Mississippi.

State College MISS Mississippi State Jack Hall Ken Phares Clinton LSU Tiger Molly Halbert Jimmy Dodd MSU Aberdeen

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