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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1973
Page
9
A syndicated contest notice outlines how to mark predictions on a football coupon including x marks for winners and ties. It specifies mailing address at The Decatur Daily and entry limits, deadlines, eligibility rules, tie-breaker scores, and judge decisions.
Tuscaloosa Alabama AP Coach Paul Bear Bryant says Mississippi State will be a well coached disciplined opponent for Alabama in Jackson Saturday night. Bryant notes State has the best team since arriving and points to SEC standing. He mentions injuries Buddy Brown David McMakin Wayne Rhodes Tyrone King and limited practice this week.
Gulf South Conference honors tailback Boyce Callahan of Jacksonville State for the offensive win over Delta State with 142 rushing yards and 36th career touchdown. Livingston’s Ken Hutcherson earns defensive honors after 2 tackles, 10 assists and a fumble recovery in the 14 0 win over Henderson State.
Jesse Arnelle, Penn State's career scoring leader with 2138 points from 1952 to 1955, now serves as a university trustee. Army opened full football drills at West Point, New York, drawing 102 players in late August.
Washington visits Pittsburgh on Monday in a prime time matchup. The game features the Redskins offense against the Steelers defense with playoff implications and a national TV audience.
Auburn Coach Shug Jordan gives the Tigers a day off after a 7-0 homecoming win over Houston as they study Florida game plans for Saturday in Auburn Alabama. The rest is intended to sharpen focus and rest players before the next contest.
In major moves across sports, St. Louis sends lefty Jim Kremmel to Chicago for righty Dennis O'Toole. Basketball sees Rockets swap Jimmy Walker for Matt Guokas, while Virginia Squires acquire Larry Miller from San Diego for Caldwell Jones. Johnny Conlon, famed Chicago boxing figure, dies at 84.
The Lions reached the NCAA tournament five times in 1942 1952 1954 1955 and 1965. Their best showing came with a third place finish in 1954.
San Diego faces a stalled sale as Marjorie Everett’s offer to buy part of the Padres and secure a local stay fails. Mayor Wilson says city council rejected terms of a revised 20 year lease, leaving the 12 million sale to Washington group in jeopardy and a $12 million suit over breach.
Alabama faces limited practice due to injuries while Kentucky prepares for undefeated Tulane homecoming. LSU and Tennessee relay mixed injury reports as Georgia and Auburn adjust after recent wins, with several coaches noting players may return or rest this weekend.
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