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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1972

Page

11

Northwestern State takes lead in Gulf South Conference with 14 7 win

Northwestern State University moved into sole first in the Gulf South Conference by beating Florence State University 14 7 Saturday night. NSU reached 4 0 in conference play as Wilton Cox scored and threw a TD pass to Dennis Smith while Florence held GSC rushing leader Donald Johnson to 20 yards.

la. State Associated Press Northwestern la. State University Florence State University NSU Livingston University Western Carolina Delta State Troy State Mississippi College Nicholls State Jacksonville State Southeastern Louisiana Tennessee Martin Austin Peay GSC Florence State Wilton Cox Dennis Smith Florence Donald Johnson Livingston Ronny Smassey Terry Beckham

Tenace fuels A's rally as World Series shifts in Oakland

Tenace homered twice and drove in three as Oakland beat Cincinnati in the opener signaling a repeat of Saturday’s rally. Manager Anderson plans Billingham against Odom in game three at the Oakland Coliseum with Gullett vs Holtzman in game four and potential games five six seven if needed. All games start 8:30 p.m. EDT and air nationally.

Hogan Geronimo Hal McRae Hunter Perez Cincinnati Williams Rollie Fingers Julian Javier Oakland Javier Tenace Anderson Jack Billingham John “Blue Moon” Odom Oakland Coliseum Don Gullett Ken Holtzman

NFL Highlights From Week As Redskins Rally Past St Louis

Plow throughs by Morrall Ellison and Jim Bertelsen set short yardage scores while Roman Gabriel found John Love for a 19 yard TD and David Ray added two FGs. Abe Gibron wins with Chicago as Bear QB Bobby Douglass earns and returns the ball. Fran Tarkenton before Vikings edges Denver as Gene Washington catches the game winner. Raiders rally behind John Madden after halftime as Bills fall. Falcons force New Orleans lead with fumbles then Bob Berry connects on three TD passes to Jim Mitchell and Ken Burrow.

Ellison Jim Bertelsen Roman Gabriel John Love David Ray Philadelphia Toni Dempsey Charley Harraway Curt Knight Redskins St. Louis Paul Brown Bengals Chiefs Ken Anderson Steve Thomas Horst Muhlmann Abe Gibron Bobby Douglass Chicago Browns Bear Gibron Abe Bobby Earl Thomas Fran Tarkenton Vikings Denver Gene Washington Washington Raiders John Madden Oakland Bills Falcons New Orleans Bob Berry Jim Mitchell Ken Burrow

Upsets, big comebacks in a wild college football slate

No. 17 Stanford shut out No. 12 Washington 24-0 behind two touchdown passes by Mike Boryla. No. 13 Colorado defeated No. 18 Iowa State 34-22. No. 14 UCLA beat Oregon State 37-7 with Rich Gunther creating two touchdowns from key plays. No. 15 Penn State crushed Army 45-0 as John Hufnagel logged two first-half TD passes. No. 16 Air Force edged Boston College 13-9. No. 19 Oklahoma State fell to Virginia Tech 34-32 on a late field goal, while No. 20 Arkansas beat Baylor 31-20 with Dickey Morton rushing for two.

Skein Mike Boryla Stanford Washington Charlie Davis Steve Haggerty Freddie Lima Colorado Iowa State UCLA Oregon State Rich Gunther Bruins John Hufnagel Penn State Army Air Force Dave Lawson Rich Haynie Greg Smith Boston College Virginia Tech Oklahoma State Dave Strock Arkansas Baylor Dickey Morton

Smith tops world tennis as 1972 No. 1 after doubles win

Smith, after beating Ilie Nastase and Ion Tiriac in singles and starring with Erik Van Dillen in the U S doubles victory, becomes 1972 world number one. He plans to leave the Army soon for a long rest and criticizes officiating by line judges in the match.

U.S Smith Ilie Nastase Ion Tirine Erik van Dillen Tiriac Nastase Tom Gorman Seattle Wash

Hunter Leaves With Oakland Win After Close Finish

Hunter pitched six hitless innings before the Reds mounted a ninth inning threat with the tying runner at first and two outs. Dick Williams called for Rollie Fingers, and Hunter reluctantly left the game despite wanting to finish. Joe Rudi’s superb wall catch and Jim Hegan’s strong fielding backed Fingers to retire Julian Javier for the final out. Hunter contributed the first Oakland run with a single and added solid fielding.

Reds Oakland Dick Williams Rollie Fingers Hunter Williams Joe Rudi Jim Hegan Fingers Julian Javier

Statesmen rush to 181 yards in home win

Mississippi College rushed for 181 yards and 449 total as they spoiled Troy homecoming. Nicholls State turnovers fueled a GSC win for Mississippi College with seven scorers. A blocked punt set up a 30 yard FG by Joe Hix. Ralph Block scored from the one.

Troy Mississippi College Nicholls State Nicholls Joe Hix Ralph Block Jacksonville SSU Gene Estapa Ray Mahfouz

Alabama Needs Killer Instinct After Florida Win

Coach Bear Bryant urges Alabama to maintain aggressiveness after a 24-7 victory over Florida. He criticizes Florida coach Doug Dickey for entering the field during a disputed play and praises Florida players Nat Moore and David Hitchcock while noting John Mitchell’s big defensive plays. Alabama next faces Tennessee in Knoxville.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Paul “Bear Bryant Florida Doug Dickey David McMakin Nat Moore Dickey David Hitchcock Moore Gator

Can-Am title decided at Castrol Grand Prix race

Santos from Millis Massachusetts wins the modified 250 in a Chevrolet while Jimmie Hensley from Martinsville captures the 250 Late Model Sportsmen in the Cardinal 500 Classic as the Can-Am title is clinched at Laguna Seca Raceway in a Porsche 917-10.

Laguana Seca Raceway Santos Millis Mass Jimmie Hensley Martinsville Bob Martinsville Speedway

Cage Officials Meet Tonight at Austin High Library

The Decatur Basketball Officials Association to hold a Rules clinic and exam at Austin High School Library at 7pm. All members should attend the Southeastern Conference clash between Alabama and Tennessee next Saturday. Bryant stressed Alabama must sharpen its kicking game and move the ball to win.

Decature Basketball Officials Association Austin High School Tennessee Bryant Alabama Vols

Preparation H Relieves Infected Hemorrhoidal Swelling

Doctors report a remarkably successful medication that shrinks swollen hemorrhoidal tissue when infected and inflamed. Preparation H ointment or suppositories provide hours of relief from pain and itching without a prescription.

Genie check offers for emergency funds and monthly terms

The note suggests arranging a Genie check for family emergencies or daily needs such as school clothes and vacations. It presents a comfort in having extra cash, mentions possible overdraw avoidance, and frames the Genie check as a planned financial option.

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