Courtland Faces Cherokee After Big Victory in Season Opener
Courtland High School football's Chiefs host Cherokee Vocational in a 7:30 clash after a 22 to 14 win over Hatton. Courtland forced Hatton to 16 rushing yards while praising defensive effort and control football. Cherokee, led by Bud Mills, crushed Colbert Heights 32 to 0 and presents a tougher test tonight.
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Big Day for Sox as Reds Lead East in MLB Roundup
Boston trounced the Yankees 10-4 to seize first in the AL East while Chicago White Sox beat Oakland 6-0. Baltimore crushed Detroit 9-0, Minnesota blanked Texas 4-0, Milwaukee topped Cleveland 7-1. NL highlights include San Diego sweeping Cincinnati and Houston beating San Francisco 5-1 in 13 innings.
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Spitz Dominance Redefines Olympic Swimmer's Image
Mark Spitz faced doubt after past Olympic disappointments but shattered records in Munich. He opened with a 200-meter butterfly world mark and later anchored relays, setting another world record as part of a championship run. Disqualification of Rick DeMont for a banned drug shaded a joyous week.
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West Limestone tops East Limestone 13 7 in regional clash
West Limestone overwhelmed East Limestone 13 to 7 as Donnie Tribble scored twice on eight yard runs. West Limestone built an 83 yard second quarter drive then sealed the win with a late touchdown. East Limestone answered with a late TD drive led by Jimmy Newby and Leon Rice.
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Austin High junior team opens season with win over Hartselle
Austin High junior squad beat Hartselle 12 6 to start the season at 1 0. Chuck Hazle 35 yard and Clifford Chairs 12 yard TD runs sparked the victory while Ellis Taylor and Paul Averette were praised by coach Palmer Byrd. The juniors next face Decatur at 7 30 p m at Ogle Stadium.
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Rebs Praise Explosive Grace as Tanner Stars in Preview
Ferguson lauds Tanner and especially Grace calling them an explosive duo. Grace is described as a tremendous back who can influence games with multiple skills. West Morgan opens with its fastest start, hosting Clements Friday and features key notes from Williamson and McVay plays with missed PATs and a 28 yard Groce pass.
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Rivalry notes and lineup changes before Huntsville-Lee homecoming
Sadler described Rivalry as a jolt to the Bears with shifts up front as Ken Cannon starts at defensive tackle and Benny Price faces Coffee’s front four. He expects improvement as Austin’s Wishbone offense grows, aiming toward mid season polish. Brewer’s Jerry Reeves may play tonight at Falkville while Falkville rides a healthy, balanced squad after last week’s 48-6 win.
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Georgia's Gordon Smith wins Southern Men's doubles title in Macon
Gordon Smith of Rome, a Georgia sophomore, captured the 1972 Southern Men's hardcourt doubles crown in Macon marking his fifth doubles title of the year. Previously he won the Georgia State Collegiate doubles with Bob Tanis and SEC no. 3 doubles with Manuel Diaz. He also teamed with Jack Sisley, who will join Georgia next year, and with Tanis to win Crackerland doubles this summer.
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