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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1973

Page

18

Gridiron Forecast Contest Rules and Entry Details

The Decatur Daily outlines how to place picks for a weekly gridiron forecast including how to mail entries to Box 1577 in Decatur Alabama 35601, limits of five entries per person, deadlines at 4 pm Friday, eligibility rules, prize bonuses for subscribers, and tie handling.

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Seaver Wins Cy Young in a Surprising Victory

Seaver captures the Cy Young as votes place him ahead of Sutton Norman Giusti among the top pitchers. He joins Koufax Gibson and McLain as multiple Cy Young winners and reflects on the season's strong numbers beyond wins. The award details note post-season play not counted and the Nov 7 announcement date.

Don Sutton Los Angeles Fred Norman Cincinnati Dave Giusti Pittsburgh Seaver Sandy Koufax Bob Gibson St. Louis Denny McLain Detroit

LSU and Tulane both in action this week

LSU continued from Page B5 after beating Missouri last week. Upset Special of the Week Colorado 21-17. Tulane at Kentucky with the Green Wave’s unbeaten record at stake, Tulane 18-14. Rice at Texas Tech Texas Tech 38-7.

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Bears roll over Russellville to set pace in 538 yard win

Red Clarence Peoples earned the Headhunter Award with two interceptions as Austin posted 538 total yards while limiting Russellville to 119 rushing. Vic Matthews opened with an 80 yard TD pass from Stewart Roby and many Bears contributed, including Keith McIntyre and Randy Hetrick. Injury sidelined Todd Fullington with a knee issue.

Clarence Peoples Webb Randy Rooker Phillip Anderson James Bridgeforth Dan Hall Peoples Todd Fullington Fullington Austin Stewart Roby Vic Matthews Bears Russellville Tigers Keith McIintyre Randy Hetrick Ballhawk Goege Wheeler Dudley Culver Sadler Larry Russell Roby Jasper Walker

Tigers defense steadies as LSU faces Florida test

LSU ranks eighth in rushing defense at 142 yards, fourth in total defense at 265.4 yards per game while giving up only six touchdowns. Auburn injuries fade after Houston win but lingering concerns remain for Florida game. Hartselle beats Moulton 35-8 as Craig Burch shines. West Morgan edges Hatton with Jeff Farley to Larry Tucker connection.

LSU Tigers TIGER Auburn Houston Jordan Hartselle Bucky Pitts Walter Welborn Sheffield Moulton Pitts Craig Burch Cullman West Morgan Jeff Farley Larry Tucker Hatton Jackie Ferguson Rebels

Tigers Face Gators After Spirited Practice

Fuller and receivers Thomas Gossom and Ken Calleja may be limited with hamstring strains. Gossom played some versus Houston but isn’t at full strength. Freshman Chris Vacarella, who debuted against Houston, is slated to start against Florida after a one day rest period.

Fuller Thomas Gossom Ken Calleja Gossom Houston Tigers Jordan Chris Vacarella Gators

Aaron Bows Out Of San Antonio Open Field

Masters champion Tommy Aaron withdrew from the San Antonio Texas Open along with Ed Sneed and Don Bies. The 125000 event at Woodlake Golf Club starts Thursday with many top stars absent, narrowing the contest for the 25000 first prize and elevating contenders like John Mahaffey Homero Blancas and Mike Hill.

San Antonio Tex Tommy Aaron Aaron Ed Sneed Don Bies Woodlake Golf Club John Mahaffey Homero Blancas Porrest Ferler Mike Hill

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