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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1972

Page

13

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.

Larry Canterbury Courtland High School Football Chiefs C. B. Owens Lawrence Hatton Owens Chiefs Courtland Hornets Colbert County Cherokee Vocational Cherokee Bud Mills Colbert Heights Morgan County Clements Ardmore Madison Academy Elkmont T. M. Rogers Lawrence County Hazlewood Cold Springs Cleveland Etowah County Cullman Holly Pond West Point Douglas Vinemont Vina Meek Fairview Addison Gary Hughes

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.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Oakland Chuck Tanner A’s Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Texas Kansas City California Milwaukee Cleveland San Diego Cincinnati Houston San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles Pittsburgh Montreal New York Philadelphia St. Louis Eddie Kasko Sonny Siebert Tommy Harper Rico Petrocelli Harper Siebert Petrocelli Billy Martin Fred Scherman Orioles Bobby Grich Paul Blair Tommy Davis Brooks Robinson Blair Mike Cuellar Wilbur Wood Dick Allen

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.

Munich Mark Spitz Mexico City Rick DeMont San Rafael Calif Spitz Ameri Der Schollander Tokyo America

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.

Athens West Limestone East Limestone Wildcat Donnie Tribble Madison Academy Hazlewood Indians Tribble Bob McConnell Wildcats Don Worthey McConnell Jimmy Newby Leon Rice Newby Worthey Rene Hood Randy Carter Cub Stone Mike Green Mike Poff David Rainey Pete’ Childers

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.

Austin High Hartselle Austin Chuck Hazle Clifford Chairs Palmer Byrd Ellis Taylor Paul Averette Decatur Austin- Decatur Ogle Stadium

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.

Ferguson Tanner Grace West Morgan Clements

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.

Sadler Bears Ken Cannon Scottsboro Benny Price Coffee Benny Joey Sherman Huntsville-Lee Black Bears Brewer Guin Holland Jerry Reeves Falkville Reeves Blue Devils Vinemont Bucky Pitts Hartselle Athens Tigers Eagles

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.

Athens Georgia Gordon Smith Rome Macon Georgia State Bob Tanis Manuel Diaz Smith Tanis Jack Sisley

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