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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1972

Page

4

Big Boog Powell Leads Orioles Past Yankees 3-1

Baltimore's Boog Powell hit a three run homer in the first inning off Mel Stottlemyre as Jim Palmer earned his 20th win, guiding the Orioles to a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees in a key AL East clash. Palmer worked 7 1 3 innings with Grant Jackson finishing.

NEW York Big Boog Powell Jim Palmer Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Powell Yank Mel Stottlemyre Don Buford Rich Coggins Palmer Chicago Jim Hickman Jose Cardenal Billy Williams Chicago Cubs New York Mets Milt Pappas Cubs Mets Don Kessinger Cardenal Gary Gentry Hickman Boston Reggie Smith Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Milt Wilcox Wilcox Carl Yastrzemski Chris Chambliss Smith Bob Veale Indians Chambliss Graig Nettles Twins Kansas City Royals Dick Woodson Dave LaRoche Cesar Tovar Rod Carew Tovar Carew Bob Darwin

First Annual Diabetes Charity Horse Show Opens Today

The Southeastern Center hosts the first Diabetes Trust Fund Charity Horse Show at Southeastern Horse Center atop Priceville Mountain starting at noon. Over 400 horses compete in 34 classes for more than $6,000 in prize money. Admission is $1.50 with $25 reserved boxes. Proceeds aim to reach $25,000 for the Diabetes Trust Fund supporting the Birmingham Medical Center project. A free diabetes detection test is offered, sponsored by the Diabetes Trust Fund and Ames Pharmaceutical Co.

Bob Young Pete Southeastern Diabetes Trust Fund Southeastern Horse Center Priceville Mountain Moody Jacobs Diabetes Research and Educational Hospital Birmingham Medical Center Ames Pharmaceutical Co

Wilkerson Leads At Point Mallard in Open Round

Willie Wilkerson shot a one under par 71 to take medalist honors in the opening round of the Decatur Morgan County golf tournament at Point Mallard Golf Course. He led Jim Wiley and Al Jones by two strokes and was joined by C B Evans and Gus Cardenis on 74. The event continues with final 18 holes on Sunday and today’s tee times listed.

Willie Wilkerson Decatur-Morgan County Point Mallard Wilkerson Jim Wiley al Jones C. B. Evans Gus Cardenis

Colts Edge Tanner in Limestone County showdown

Tanner and Clements met Friday night with Clements scoring twice in the first half and Donnell Farrar sealing a 13-7 win. Ivory Warren opened scoring for Clements, while Tanner answered on a 70 yard flea flicker before Farrar's eight yard TD in the second quarter iced the contest. Clements totaled 241 yards in the win.

Tanner Clements Ivory Warren Warren Wesley Whitworth Tommy Grace Buster Williams Alvin Grey Donnell Farrar Limestone County

Rattlers Rally Behind Rushing to Win 76 12

The Rattlers overwhelmed Tanner with strong rushing as they stretched their lead. Rushing while holding Tanner to low yardage, the team rolled to a 76 to 12 victory in a one sided contest.

Tanner Ted

Athens Eagles Dominate Grissom to Move 3-0

Athens jumps ahead early and never trails Grissom as the Eagles roll to a 3-0 start. Paul Parker surpasses 100 rushing yards with two touchdowns and Grace adds a late score as Athens outgains Grissom 310 to 192 while forcing miscues on a rain soaked day.

Athens Grissom Eagles Paul Parker Parker Jerry Grace North Alabama Tuscumbia Deshler Tiger Bobby Zitech Mark Johnson

Cullman Nips Arab 20-13 With Late Danny Webb TD

Cullman defeats Arab 20-13 after quarterback Danny Webb runs seven yards for the winning score with 1:00 left. Webb earlier connected with Mike Goodlet on a 19 yard pass for an earlier Cullman lead, while Arab answered with a Maze one yard TD and a Shipp to Bagwell 46 yard pass.

Cullman Danny Webb Webb Steve Webb Mike Goodletore Gary Hicks Danny Maze Steve Sutton Arab Mike Shipp Shipp Richard Bagwell Lydon Scroggins Braswell David Schaefer

Academy Rallies To Beat West Limestone 20 17

Madison Academy overcame a 17 6 halftime deficit to defeat West Limestone 20 17 Friday night. Donnie Tribble connected for a 17 yard scoring pass to Rene Hood, then Keith Rosenblum returned a kickoff 83 yards to narrow the gap.

Madison Madison Academy West Limestone Donnie Tribble Rene Hood Andy McConnell Keith Rosenblum

Thurmond Signs Multi Year Pact With Warriors

San Jose California Nate Thurmond signed a multi year contract with the Golden State Warriors for about 250000 a year as the NBA club began its pre season training camp here Friday.

San Jose Calif Nate Thurmond Golden State Warriors National Basketball Association Friay

Madison Academy Weet Limestone Yardage Summary

Football statistics show Madison Academy against Limestone with 10 rushing yards and 115 pass attempts for 84 yards. One interception and no fumbles lost are recorded, with 3 punts and 7 penalties noted.

Clements Tanner Madison Academy Weet Limestone

Hatton Cup Sparks Win Over Wilson 20–0

Hatton High School rushed for 202 yards led by Benjy Norton and Briant Cornelieus as Hatton shut out Wilson 20 to 0. Norton scored twice and David Jeffreys added a late TD while Hatton’s defense, led by Felton King and Phillip Bracken, held Wilson to 0-3 on the year.

Hatton Benjy Norton Briant Cornelieus Hatton High School Wilson Norton Cornelieus David Jeffreys Hornets Phillip Parker Hornet Felton King Steve Hood Jeffrey King Phillip Bracken Vina

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