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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1973

Page

13

Auburn backfield reshapes as Jackson drives upset pace

Auburn faces Florida with Mitzi Jackson and Seddrick McIntyre pairing in the backfield after a 112 yard game by Jackson in the upset over Houston. McIntyre also returns from knee injuries, while Harry Ward starts at fullback as Auburn seeks a potent ground game. Jackson leads Auburn with 231 rushing yards on 43 carries while the defense allows 123.4 rushing yards per game.

Billy Mitchell Mitzi Jackson Florida Auburn Tiger Jackson Chris Linderman Houston Gators Georgia Techs Seddrick McIntyre Oregon State Harry Ward Rusty Fuller McIntyre Seedrick Ralph (Shug Linderman Tigers

Not Unbeatable Says State's Webb On Alabama

Mississippi State defensive end Jimmy Webb says Alabama is strong but not unbeatable. He notes Alabama's size speed and depth while stressing State must avoid big plays and play cohesively to pull an upset in the nationally televised game. Webb praises Alabama's offense yet asserts any team can win.

Starkville Miss Alabama Mississippi State Jimmy Webb State Jackson LSU Mississippi Webb Bulldogs Crimson Tide Bob Tyler Southern Mississippi Frank Halbert MSU

Seaver Wins Second Cy Young Award

New York Mets right-hander Tom Seaver won his second Cy Young Award, becoming the fourth pitcher to repeat and the first in either league to win without 20 victories. He finished 19-10 with 251 strikeouts and a 2.08 ERA, beating Mike Marshall and Ron Bryant on 21 ballots.

ED Schuyler JR New York Tom Seaver New York Mets Seaver Mike Marshall Montreal Ron Bryant San Ation America Marshall Cy Young Bryant Willie Sherdel St. Louis Jack Billingham Cincinnati

Central Bank Sponsors $500 for 1974 Dixie World Series

Central Bank of Alabama Master Charge Division becomes the first full tournament sponsor for the 1974 Dixie World Series to be held in Decatur next August. Organizations contributing at least $500 gain World Series sponsor recognition. John Reynolds and Dan David present the check to Dixie Youth officials including Fred Phillips and Gayle Montgomery.

Central Bank of Alabama Decatur John Reynolds Central Bank Dan David Fred Phillips Dixie Youth Gayle Montgomery

Decatur Raiders crush Huntsville but sparse home crowd noted

Fullback Jim Rogers rushed for 136 yards and three touchdowns as Decatur beat Huntsville 30-6 at Goldsmith Shiffman Stadium. Coach Earl Webb praised his team while lamenting the small Decatur turnout as the Raiders eye a 7 2 1 finish and host Walker County in the next game.

Billy Mitchell Decatur Earl Webb Red Raiders Huntsville Raiders Webb Web Goldsmith-Shiffman Austin Hartselle Coffee Walker County Russellville Frank Sadler Bears Cullman West Morgan Hatton West Limestone Brewer New Hope Falkville Jim Rogers North Alabama

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