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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1972

Page

12

Mississippi Southern Meets Alabama In Legion Field Clash

Southern Mississippi travels to Legion Field to face No 2 ranked Alabama in a non conference game. Alabama is a 35 point favorite after a 6 0 season while Southern relies on Ray Guy and runners Boyle Orange Terrence Wells and Wilson Plunkett. Alabama seeks to maintain momentum after a 42 6 win last year and a 55 000 expected turnout for the 730 p m kickoff.

Bill Hendrick Birmingham Ala Southern Mississippi Alabama Legion Field Crimson Tide Southerners Tide Paul “Bear Bryant Southern Tennessee Richmond Texas-Arlington West Texas State Mississippi Mississippi State Louisiana Tech Bama Vols Ray Guy Guy Boyle Orange Terrence Wells Wilson Plunkett Dude Hennessey Mike Dennery Hennessey Dennery Terry Davis Joe LaRue Ellis Beck Steve Bisceglia Wilbur Jackson Jackson

Tide Completes Preparations for Southern Miss Clash

Alabama coach Paul Bryant says the Tide completed game preparations ahead of Saturday's Birmingham matchup with Southern Mississippi. Three players Wayne Wheeler Buddy Brown and Randy Moore are doubtful for the contest.

Tuscaloosa Ala Paul ‘‘Bear Bryant Alabama Southern Mississippi Birmingham Wayne Wheeler Buddy Brown Randy Moore

Palmer Leads Sahara Invitational With Six Under Par 65

Arnold Palmer fired a six under par 65 in the Sahara Invitational first round in Las Vegas to tie for first with Doug Sanders Lanny Wadkins Larry Ziegler and George Knudson. Jack Nicklaus was one stroke back at 66 while Lee Trevino posted 70.

Las Vegas Nev Arnold Palmer Kaiser International Palmer Sahara-Nevada Doug Sanders Lanny Wadkins Larry Ziegler George Knudson

Yogi Remembered For 1961 Series Performance

AP recalls Yogi Berra seldom struck out as Mets GM Bob Scheffing reflects on the 1961 World Series between the Yankees and the Reds. The conversation revisits the famed clash and Berra's role in that historic matchup.

Yogi NEW York Bob Scheffing New York Mets Yankees Cincinnati Reds

Styles Contrast In AUL-FSU Tilt

Auburn and Florida State, both unbeaten, meet in a regionally televised clash highlighting contrasting styles. Auburn relies on a ground attack led by Terry Henley while FSU leans on Gary Huff and a strong aerial game. a win could boost bowl chances for both teams.

Kenlah Weaver Auburn Ala Florida State Gary Huff Tigers al Chance Seminoles War Eagle Colorado State Huff FSU Larry Jones Barry Smith Seminole Hodges Mitchell Terry Henley Chris Linderman Tiger Georgia Tech Randy Walls Pat Sullivan Johnny Simmons Dave Beck David Langner

Burial Today for Jackie Robinson in Brooklyn Rites

Jackie Robinson will be laid to rest in Cypress Hills cemetery after services at Riverside Memorial Church. A large crowd includes former teammates, officials, and notable figures such as Sargent Shriver and Willie Mays, with cultural icons and baseball figures honoring his breaking of baseball's color line.

Ken Rappoport NEW York Jackie Robinson Robinson Brooklyn Dodger Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn Ebbets Field Cypress Hills Cemetery Riverside Memorial Church Sargeant Shriver Democratic Party Dodger Walt Alston Joe Black Jim Gilliam Don Newcombe Pee Wee Reese Ralph Branca Carl Erskine Roy Campanella Walter O’malley Peter Willie Mays New York Giant Dodgers Bowie Kuhn Ford C. Frick Branch Rickey

Talladega sees 198000 fans for three major events

The Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega reports 198000 attendees for the Winston 500 Talladega 500 and AMA Talladega 200, a gain of 42000 from 1971. Track GM Don Naman cites growth potential and a goal of state sport event attendance records.

Talladega Mammoth Track Don Naman Trioval Track Bill France Naman Super Speedway Birmingham

Americans advance to quarterfinals in West German tournament

In Essen Arthur Ashe Cliff Richey and Bob Lutz win to reach the quarterfinals. In Edinburgh Brenda Kirk defeats Julie Heldman 6 4 1 6 6 4 in the Dewar Cup hockey second leg. Bernie Parent suffers a broken foot and will miss four weeks. Bobby Orr declared lost in definite to Boston due to knee trouble. Arnold Palmer shoots 65 to lead Sahara Invitational first round. Bill Hyndman defeats McLelland in North and South Seniors first round. Terry Kendall breaks Kooyonga course record with 68 leads Australian Open after round one.

Essen Germany Arthur Ashe Cliff Richey Bob Lutz Edinburgh Scotland Brenda Kirk South Africa New York Julie Heldman Philadelphia Bernie Parent Philadelphia Blazers Boston Bobby Orr National Hockey League Boston Bruins Golf Las Vegas Nev Arnold Palmer Pinehurst N.C Bill Hyndman David McLelland Adelaide Australia Terry Kendall New Zealand Kooyonga

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