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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1973

Page

9

Red Raiders and Devils Meet in Huntsville Showdown

Huntsville high school hosts Decatur Red Raiders at Gold Smith Schiffman Stadium with Scott Cox leading the Crimson Panthers offense. Decatur seeks to derail Cox, a team that has won all year with his passing and rushing threat.

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Cold Springs Vinemont clash eyed as lowly 2A showdown

In Cullman County Cold Springs 0 8 0 and Vinemont 1 7 0 meet tonight as 2A teams near the Bottom 10. Cold Springs leads 2A but has zero playoff points while Vinemont has 10. both aim to salvage pride in a low-stakes regional matchup.

Cold Springs Vinemont Cullman County

Brodie Announces Retirement From NFL After Season

John Brodie, shown at a press conference in Redwood City California, announces retirement from the NFL after the current season. He played 17 seasons with the 49ers ranking third all time in passing yards behind Unitas and Tarkenton.

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Houston Cougars Aim to Extend Streak at Auburn

Houston coach Bill Yeoman predicts a grueling 60 minutes as the 12th ranked Cougars visit Auburn. Houston seeks a seventh straight win despite Auburn’s injury woes and a 4-2 record after firing up a 30-7 victory over Miami.

Yeoman Miami

Yeoman’s Cougars roll through tough slate with high-powered offense

The Yeoman’s Cougars have crushed Rice, South Carolina, Memphis State, San Diego State, Virginia Tech and Miami, scoring 184 points while yielding 89. They average 448.2 yards per game and 30.7 points per game. Quarterback D C Nobles posts a 90 percent completion rate for 120.5 yards a game with four TDs. Fullback Leonard Parker has seven rushing TDs and 98.5 rushing yards per game. running back Reggie Cherry adds eight rushing TDs and 86.5 yards per contest. Auburn coach Shug Jordan notes YEOMAN on Page 16.

Florida Yeoman Cougars Rice South Carolina Memphis State San Diego State Virginia Tech Miami D.C

Tanner Pulls Away Late For 12 0 Victory Over East Limestone

Tanner Rattlers beat East Limestone 12 0 as Gary Redus on a 67 yard TD run and Buster Williamson with a 1 yard score clinched the game. East Limestone outgained Tanner but the Rattlers broke through in the second half for their sixth win of the season. East Limestone drops to six losses in nine games.

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