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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1972

Page

9

Lord Killanin Takes IOC Helm After Munich Games

Lord Killanin of Ireland assumed the presidency of the International Olympic Committee in Munich amid fallout from the 1972 Games. Brundage, after 20 years, stepped down as bloodied memories and political tensions linger. The piece notes record participation, Controversies over Rhodesia and the Israeli hostage incident, and bans for athletes and a drug disqualification.

Munich Lord Killanin Ireland International Olympic Committee Montreal Avery Brundage IOC Killanin

East Goes Crazy As Days Dwindle In AL Race

The American League East tightens as Boston slips a half game after losing 6-5 to Cleveland. Baltimore wins 3-2 over Milwaukee on Boog Powell’s first homer in three weeks. The Yankees beat Detroit 4-2 to pull within 17 games of Boston while Oakland, Chicago, and Minnesota swap spots in the West. The Mets beat Philadelphia 4-2 and Houston downed Los Angeles 4-3 as Blue Sox showcase power with Yastrzemski, McCraw and Brohamer homers.

Associated Press Baseball Boston Cleveland Baltimore Milwaukee Red Sox Ben Oglivie Boog Powell Birds Joe Lahoud Yankees Tigers New York Detroit Chicago Reggie Bill Lee Jack Brohamer Tom McCraw Indians Lee Buddy Bell Roy Foster Oglivie Jack Heidemann Foster Bell Powell

Henley Runs 32 Times Sets Auburn Back Record

Auburn tailback Terry Henley carried 32 times for 136 yards in a 14 3 win over Mississippi State. The senior earned AP Southeastern Back of the Week honors and praised blocking by teammate James Owens. Coach Shug Jordan noted Henley’s durability and plan to lean on the back for 25 carries per game.

Auburn Ala Longstrnding Terry Henley Mississippi State Tigers Bulldogs Henley Associated Press Southeastern Oxford David Langner Johnny Simmons Tennessee Conrad Graham Bill Rudder Southern Mississippi Doyle Orange Wilson Plunkett Florida State Gary Huff Vanderbilt Watson Brown Paul Brogdon Alabama Paul Spivey Steve Bisceglia Ing James Owens Owens Tiger Pat Sullivan Ralph “Shug” Jordan

Seer Picks Volunteers Seer Picks Volunteers

AP reports Tennessee led by Bobby Majors tops Penn State 31 11 in Knoxville ending PSU unbeaten run. Condredge Holloway outshines John Hufnagel as Tennessee blocks Penn State title bid. Other games include LSU over Pacific and Florida State over Miami with Florida State 21 10.

Vols Bobby Majors Penn State Tennessee State Lions Bill Battle Georgia Tech

USC Tops The Nation Clinching No 1 In Rankings

USC rockets from eighth to first after a 31 10 win over Arkansas. Colorado climbs to second with a 20 10 win over California. Oklahoma moves to fourth, Alabama rises to fifth by defeating Duke 35 12. Penn State slips to sixth as Tennessee thrashed Georgia Tech 34.

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Allen Leads Sox Homer In Kansas City Clash

Dick Allen belted a first inning two run homer over the center field wall as the Chicago White Sox faced the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City.

Chicago White Sox Dick Allen

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