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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1972

Page

10

Rotella Named Lineman of the Week in SEC

Tennessee’s Jamie Rotella, a 200-pound senior from Verona New Jersey, earned The Associated Press Southeastern Lineman of the Week after the Vols defense forced eight turnovers in a 34 3 win over Georgia Tech. He logged 11 tackles one fumble and an interception.

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Tide tops with tough defense in 35 12 victory

Sanspree sparked Auburn in a 14 3 win over Mississippi State with three quarterback sacks totaling 37 yards and a pass break. Alabama linemen cited include center Jim Krapf and guards John Hannah and Buddy Brown with Mack Lorendo among standout blockers.

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Bryant Sees Luck and Injuries Drive SEC Title Chase

Alabama coach Bear Bryant cautions that luck and injuries will shape the SEC title race after a 35-12 win over Duke. Tennessee reports shoulder injuries to two backs after a 34-3 win over Georgia Tech as LSU, Florida, Kentucky, Auburn, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Georgia prep for openers and upcoming games.

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Mackey Denies Colt Retirement Reports

Baltimore NFL veteran John Mackey, hailed as a top tight end, denies retirement and says he seeks a new team. He accuses the Colts of not placing him on waivers or releasing him, while his NFLPA keeps legal options open as Ed Garvey plans league talks.

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USC Holds Top Peloton After Vote Returns

USC repeats at number three with one first place ballot. UCLA jumps to eighth after dropping from the preseason Top Twenty. LSU rises to ninth and Nebraska finishes in the Top Ten with a first place vote. Washington earns a first place ballot with a 13-6 win over Pacific and sits 12th behind Michigan.

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Yankees Rally Behind Murcer and Alou as Kline Clinches Victory

East Steve Kline earned his 16th win as Bobby Murcer and Felipe Alou hit consecutive fourth inning homers to seize the lead for New York. Murcer's 28th of the year and Alou's 200th career homer highlighted the game. In the AL West, Chicago trimmed Oakland as Minnesota beat them. Dick Allen drove in three Chicago runs with a first inning homer. Rich Reese delivered decisive hits for Minnesota in both games against Oakland, and Don Wilson plus Jerry Reuss helped Houston and Montreal win in the NL. Jim Beauchamp hit his first two Mets homers in a 4–2 ninth inning win over Houston.

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Decatur B Team Triumphs 16-0 Over Athens B

Decatur High B team blanked Athens B 16 to 0 on Monday. David Darnell opened with a 95 yard run and Todd Fullington added a three yard TD. Chip Wineand closed the scoring with a 37 yard field goal.

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