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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1972

Page

11

Hatton Faces West Morgan in Crucial Playoff Bid Clash

Hatton coach Jimmy Mayfield warns his 6-1 team may struggle against unbeaten third ranked West Morgan, 7-0, as the Rebels seek a 2A playoff spot while Hatton pursues a 1A berth in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Other Morgan County games and standings implications noted.

Larry Canterbury Hatton Jimmy Mayfield West Morgan Mayfield Ferguson Reds Austin Black Bears Russellville Hartselle Tigers Lawrence County High School Moulton Falkville Blue Devils Ardmore Brewer West Point Morgan County Decatur Red Raiders Walker County Raiders Huntsville High Fran Sadler Sadler Larry Ziegler Huntsville Ziegler Vic Mathews Mike Morris Black Bear Greg Eubanks

Dick Allen Tops AP All Star Team 1972

Dick Allen led the 1972 AP All Star selections with 407 votes as Chicago players dominate the lineup. Billy Williams Ron Santo Don Kessinger Cesar Cedeno Roberto Clemente Johnny Bench Joe Morgan Steve Carlton Gaylord Perry headline the rest after strong seasons for Cubs Astros Pirates Reds Phillies Indians.

Dick Allen New York Oakland Chicago Associated Press National League Cubs White Sox Sox Allen Cubs Billy Williams Ron Santo Don Kessinger Williams Santo Kessinger Houston Cesar Cedeno Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Cedeno Astros Clemente Pirates Reds Morgan Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies Gaylord Perry Cleveland Indians Carlton

Tanner Rattlers Dominate East Limestone 56 18

Tanner Rattlers, led by Alvin Grey and Buster Williamson, explode for four touchdown passes and multiple long runs in a 56 18 win over East Limestone. Tommy Groce scores on a 35 yard pass and a 48 yard run as Tanner outgains the Indians with 400 plus yards from Grey and Grace. East Limestone ends season 2 7, Tanner closes against Elkmont.

Alvin Benn Daily Sports Tanner Tommy Groce Tanner Rattlers East Limestone Nancy Colane Nancy Grace Alvin Grey Buster Williamson Groce Williamson Rattlers Mike Stewart Curtis Jones Grey Jerry Owens Pat Workhorse Robert Booker Indians Jimmy Newby Jessie Lockett Newby Leon Rice Lee Parham Booker Don Davis Limestone County Brooks Elkmont

Pass and Touchdowns Highlight Rough Gridiron Drives

The report lists multiple plays and scoring sequences including Williamson to Stewart and Williamson to Jones for PAT attempts, Grey driving in a run, Newby to Rice for a failed PAT, and a late interception by Owens.

Williamson Groce Stewart Jones Pat T—Grey Owens El-—Booker Newby Rice T—Groce Molin Grey El—Booker Davis

Clements Colts Rally To 26-0 Homecoming Win

William Jones led the Clements Colts with 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 26-0 victory over Loretta Tennessee. Ivory Warren added a nine yard score, Wesley Whitworth tossed a fourth quarter run as the Colts improve to 6 2 and set up a season finale against Town Creek.

Clements William Jones Clements Colts Loretta Tenn Jones Colts Wesley Whitworth Travis Fleming Ivory Warren Whitworth Pat Warren Colt

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