Alabama Faces Tennessee Clash in SEC Showdown
Third-ranked Alabama, aiming for a Nov. 11 meeting with No. 8 LSU, faces its sternest test to date Saturday when the Crimson Tide meets Tennessee. Alabama joins four SEC wins in a 24-7 triumph earlier this year as it pursues the league title.
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ED Shearer
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Smith Led USA to Fifth Straight Davis Cup Victory
Stan Smith defeated Ion Tiriac 4-6 6-2 6-4 2-6 6-0 to give the United States a 3-2 win over Romania in Bucharest and suggested he may retire from Davis Cup if the format remains unchanged. He noted potential earnings losses of about 150000 for the four American players involved.
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Gridiron Forecast Entries and Tie-Break Rules
Instructions outline how to submit grid picks for college and prep games, with x marks for winners or ties, and include mailing details to Decatur Daily. Penalty, eligibility rules, entry deadline, and prize notes are described.
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Wings Atop NHL East
Detroit Red Wings sit atop the NHL East after a 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in their fourth game, led by Mickey Redmond and Alex Delvecchio with Bergman adding two goals. Other games saw St Louis beat Chicago, Boston 8 Pittsburgh, New York Buffalo over Toronto, and California defeating Philadelphia.
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Lakers Struggle as Streak Ends in Tough NBA Weekend
The Los Angeles Lakers, coming off losses to Boston and New York, beat Cleveland 95 83 on the road after a rally from a 23 point deficit. Jerry West scored 31, Happy Hairston 21 with 26 rebounds, while Wilt Chamberlain added six points and 15 boards.
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Tigers Lead A L East Race As Orioles Stumble
The American League East title picture centers on the Detroit Tigers two games ahead of Baltimore as Baltimore struggles with hitting after trading Frank Robinson. The New York Nets began pre season basketball drills at the U S Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point New York.
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Sabres Beat Leafs as Vickers Scores Twice in Third
New York Rangers rookie Steve Vickers struck twice in the third period including an 80 foot center ice shot. Buffalo built a lead with goals by Gil Perreault Steve Atkinson and Randy Wyrozub before Toronto rallied with two goals from Darryl Stittler and a late surge by Ivan Boldirev who scored twice overcoming a 10 deficit.
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Nashville Polo Exhibition Wins Pair of Games
Nashville teams swept a two day polo exhibition at the Southeastern Horse Center. Atlanta Polo was routed 18 to 3 on Saturday and Nashville edged Atlanta 11 to 9 on Sunday in a close finale. attendance topped 350 with nearly 100 vehicles and fans from Huntsville Cullman and Decatur.
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Jordan Says LSU Was Great Against Auburn
Auburn coach Shug Jordan says LSU proved to be a great team in a 35-7 loss. He cites Bert Jones and Kenny Lyon’s passing and the Tigers’ option as key factors and notes Auburn had little defensive penetration.
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