Ex-Golden Eagle Star Will Legg Shifts to Georgia Guard
Georgia coach Vince Dooley evaluates Will Legg as the SEC's best third team center turned guard. Legg, a 6 4 235-pound sophomore from Athens, moves up the depth chart as centers Hammond and Smith return. Dooley mentions possible redshirt to preserve eligibility. legg's progress praised and potential noted as he remains a key young offensive line prospect.
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Athens, Ga
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Will Legg
University of Georgia
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Georgia
Athens
Ala
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Vernon Smith
Bulldogs
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Danny Dantzler
Dantzler
Larry McCoy
Colley
Georgia Bulldogs Poised for Better Season Under Dooley
Georgia coach Vince Dooley predicts a stronger 1973 season with experienced lines and a solid defense. Backfield stability with Johnson and Poulos, plus Horace King at wingback, could make Georgia a surprise SEC contender. Weak spots lie at wide receiver and linebackers as the schedule tests the team.
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Terry Beasley
Auburn
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Poulos
Mike Cavan
Andy
Andy Johnson
Horace King
Rex Putnal
Richard Appleby
Butch Wood
Naval Academy
Dan Spivey
Jim Cagle
David McKnight
Larry West
Jerone Jackson
Dick Conn
Giants beat Eagles in preseason. fifth straight win
New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in an exhibition game this weekend. Fred Carter masked Eagle Norm Bullach on a play, and New York extended their pre season streak to five consecutive wins.
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Norm Bullach
New York
Fred Carter
Giants
Rojas Homers Lift Royals Past A's in Tight Win
Cookie Rojas hit two home runs as Kansas City won 6-5 over Oakland. He delivered a fifth inning leadoff homer and another in the fourth, despite left side pain. Reggie Jackson drove in three for Oakland with a three run double in the fifth. Orioles beat Yankees 1-0 on wild pitches and walks. Red Sox 10 Brewers 4 featured Reggie Smith with a homer and triple and Bob Montgomery key two run shot. Manager Billy Martin fired by Tigers after 2-1 win over Indians.
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Jesus Alou
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Lindy McDaniel
Dave McNally
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Reggie Smith
Cubs
Pirates
Lockman
Billy Williams
Expos
Philip Breeden
Terry Humphrey
Breeden
RBI
Who's First In NE East SF Wins 2 In pennant race thriller
In a tight National League East scramble four of six clubs sit within 4% of the lead as the Cardinals topple the Pirates for a one game edge. Hal Breeden of Montreal fuels a 12-0 rout of Philadelphia while the Giants sweep Atlanta and other NL games unfold.
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Decatur High QB David Seymour Gets Inside Look
Decatur High School quarterback David Seymour, a 16 year old Red Raider, tried it and liked it. Read an inside look on page A-2 for more details about the young signal caller.
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Red Raider
Alabama Football Highlights From 1972 Season Debut
Five freshmen earned letters for Alabama in 1972 led by Leroy Cook Tyrone King Woodrow Lowe Greg Montgomery and George Pugh. The Crimson Tide posted a 10-1 record claiming the SEC title while averaging 409.1 yards per game in a triple option attack and finishing with 3084 rushing yards and 106.3 passing yards per game.
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Leroy Cook
Tyrone King
Woodrow Lowe
Greg Montgomery
George Pugh
Alabama
Bama
Detroit Manager Billy Martin Ousted
Detroit Tigers president and general manager Jim Campbell fired manager Billy Martin after a long series of conflicts over three years. Campbell cited failure to meet responsibilities to baseball and the organization, contrasting his own cool style with Martin's fiery temperament.
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Pearson Favored In Southern 500 At Darlington
David Pearson, riding one of the season’s strongest runs, was favored in the 24th Southern 500 at Darlington International Raceway. The event offered 138000 dollars in prize money, with about 18000 dollars to the winner, and was set to start at noon EDT.
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David Pearson
Darlington International Raceway
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