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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1973
Page
10
In a San Diego hospital room six months after severe jaw injuries Muhammad Ali, with his mouth wired shut, asked his trainer Angelo Dundee if it was all over. The scene recalls the boxer’s fragile health and lingering doubts about his career.
John Newcombe captured the Open title at Forest Hills amid a season marked by a low point when he took an evening off and drank beer during a pro tour slump.
Gary Player won the Southern Open by one stroke with a 69 final round to finish 72 holes at 270. Forrest Fezler, Jerry McGee, Curtis Sifford, and Sam Adams followed as prize money and records rose, amid heat at Green Island CC. The report also covers tennis results with Ken Rosewall, Margaret Court, and others claiming titles in Forest Hills and Australian events.
The article recounts Muhammad Ali’s comeback mindset ahead of his 12 round rematch with Ken Norton at The Forum. It details his recent disciplined training, lowered weight, and shifted focus from showmanship to technique, with physician notes on his age defying conditioning. Norton’s lack of top contenders defeated and Ali’s personal slight toward Norton are noted. the weigh in shows a subdued, calculating Ali ready to dance but poised for a stoppage if needed.
Northwestern Louisiana triumphed 240 over defending NAIA champion. East Texas State led Gulf South Conference opening weekend action. Jacksonville State defeated Texas A&I 34 14 in a non conference game. Southeastern overwhelmed Florence State 260 and Nich blanked Tennessee Martin. Delta State beat Southeast Missouri 20 12 while Troy State tied Northeast Louisiana 15 15. Livingston University and Mississippi College had the weekend off. Jackie Stewart clinched his third world driving title as auto racing culminated the season. Ronnie Peterson won at Monza with 132.35 mph. Don Gullett projected as future 20 game NL winner after four hit shutout. Kathy Whitworth won the Dallas Civitan Women’s Open. Pirates and tennis results noted.
New Angeles led 38 to 0 in Saturday games with Oskland 17 Buffalo blank Cincinnati 13 Green Bay 10 Giants 21 Cleveland blank Jets 16 Philadelphia 13 Pittsburgh 19 Atlanta 0 Minnesota 24 San Diego 16 New Orleans 16 Houston 10 Sunday's action Baltimore 17 Denver 10 Washington 17 Chicago 3 Regular Season begins Sunday September 16 Atlanta at New Orleans Baltimore at Cleveland Buffalo at New England Cincinnati at Denver Dallas at Chicago Detroit at Pittsburgh New York Giants at Los Angeles Oakland at Kansas City St Louis at Philadelphia San Diego at Washington San Francisco at Miami Monday September 17 New York Jets versus Green Bay at Milwaukee 9 p.m.
Cincinnati routs Atlanta 7 to 0 behind Gullett in 2:12, with P.Niekro taking the loss. Bench hits his 25th homer and Morgan adds his 23rd, while Foster doubles for Atlanta. Morgan and Rose steal bases as Chaney records two saves? Driessen and others drive in runs. 22,304 attend.
In the first game of a Sunday doubleheader, the Atlanta Braves were defeated 14-6 by Cincinnati. Hank Aaron went five trips, recording a double, a single, a strikeout, a single, and a pop out as Babe Ruth and Aaron chase historic career marks amid a 14-6 loss.
In Richmond at Fairgrounds Raceway Petty led in a 500 lap event with 63.0 mph pace. Yarborough and Allison followed, earning from $2,150 to $325 as 34 drivers posted times up to 4 hours 17 minutes 13 seconds.
The city of Atlanta plans to honor Hank Aaron with a home run chase tribute. Three local firms contributed $11,000 to start a college scholarship in Aaron’s name for needy youths. A full color billboard at Atlanta Stadium features Aaron and his career homer total as he nears 715.
Fayetteville Arkansas AP reports Dickey Morton senior tailback became the first Razorback to rush for over 1000 yards in a season with 1188 yards on 242 carries last year.
Brunet reports the Baltimore Colts defeated the Denver Broncos 17-10 in a Sunday afternoon game. Other results include the New York Giants 21-10 over the Cleveland Browns and the Minnesota Vikings 24-16 over the San Diego Chargers as NFL action shown.
Weiskopf broke a tie with Nicklaus in the final round of a two day 36 hole match at Firestone Country Club. He shot a 66 to finish 137 three under par for the 7,180 yard course to claim the 50,000 first prize. Nicklaus posted 69 for 140 tying with Johnny Miller who had a 67 in the final round and 140. Miller earned 11,250, Aaron finished 73-149 for 5,000.
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