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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1972

Page

11

Early as Yule For UA? Bryant caps comeback vs Tennessee

Alabama topped Tennessee 17 10 as two late Tide touchdowns erased a 10 3 deficit. Bryant called it a great comeback while Tennessee coach Battle praised his team’s guts. Davis scored the winning 22 yard TD for Alabama.

Associated Press Paul “Bear” Bryant Alabama Crimson Tide Tennessee Bill Battle Tide Terry Davis Vol Jamie Rotella Gary Wyant Charles McClendon Louisiana State Tigers Kentucky McClendon Tigers John Ray Georgia Vince Dooley Vanderbilt Bulldogs Commodores Vandy Bill Pace Bulldog Andy Johnson Georgia Tech Auburn Ralph “Shug Jordan Tiger Randy Walls Tech Gary Faulkner Jackets

Troy State rolls to 533 yards in win at Florence

In a strong showing Troy State, led by Grimes Owens and Taylor, amassed 533 total yards against Florence as Grimes scored twice. Mississippi College upset Western Carolina while Jacksonville State seized five interceptions against Bluefield State with Callahan and Brock contributing well. Delta State stayed ahead at Tennessee Martin with Bradbury rushing for 101 yards and a score. MONDAY quiz answers and challenge line end the passage.

Jacksonville State Bluefield State Boyce Callahan Ralph Brock Delta State Tennessee Martin David Bradbury Troy State Johnny Grimes Ronnie Owens Charles Taylor Florence Grimes Mississippi College Western Carolina

Knudson Ends Victory Drought at Kaiser Open

George Knudson, 35, Toronto native, captured the Kaiser International Open at Silverado Country Club with a final-round 70 to finish 271, three strokes ahead of Bobby Nichols and Hale Irwin. Nichols shot a course-record 64 after a hole-in-one on the 7th. Irwin added a 66.

Napa Calif George Knudson Toronto Knudson Silverado Country Club Nichols Firestone Country Club Akron Ohio Irwin Grier Jones Bobby Mitchell

Hawaii 1972 Grad Larry Sherrer Holds School Rushing Record

Larry Sherrer, a 1972 University of Hawaii graduate, still holds the school's single season rushing record with 1,129 yards.

Larry Sherrer University of Hawaii

Betsy Rawls Wins GAC Classic in Return to Form

Betsy Rawls, after two months off for surgery, won the GAC Classic in Tucson finishing 67 74 11 for a three stroke margin over six runners up. The LPGA Hall of Famer earned 4500 dollars with Kathy Whitworth and others close behind in a tight 144 total.

Tucson Ariz Betsy Kathy Whitworth Betsy Rawls Miss Rawls Lpga Hall of Fame Miss Whitworth Betty Burfeindt Mary Mills Judy Rankin Shirley Englehorn Clifford Ann Creed

NBA and ABA Scores Noted Across Leagues

West night action included Chicago 22 points by Walker and Ray 20 for the Bulls. Bucks led by Bob Dandridge 27 without Kareem Abdul Jabbar. OT saw Jim Fox 24 and Bud Stallworth 15 footer. Wicks 28 Petrie 29 fueled Portland comeback. Melchionni 36 powered Nets past Stars. ABA results Nets over Indiana 113 104 Virginia over Carolina 119 110 Kentucky over Utah 112 92. NBA final tallies: Knicks 111 over 88 Bucks 91 over 63 Celtics 104 over 101 Bulls 130 over 97 Seattle 117 over 129 Phoenix 117.

Phil Johnson Walker Chicago Ray Bob Dandridge Bucks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Milwaukee Cavaliers Jim Fox Seattle Bud Stallworth Sidney Wicks Geoff Petrie Portland Bill Melchionni Nets The Stars Indiana Virginia Carolina Kentucky Utah NBA New York Philadelphia Buffalo Boston Baltimore Kansas City- Omaha Atlanta Detroit Cleveland San Diego Golden State Phoenix

Genie check as a financial precaution for emergencies

The message advises arranging a Genie check for potential family emergencies, school clothing costs, or purchases seen on vacation. It suggests extra cash as a precaution to avoid overdrafts and offers reassurance that access may be helpful if needed.

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