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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1972

Page

9

Early Start Not That Bad To Jordan

Auburn coach Shug Jordan defends an early season start saying the open weekend before UT Chattanooga allowed extra scrimmage and helped players like Harry Unger recover from knee surgery. He hints at more passing from Randy Walls but prioritizes the running game led by Terry Henley as Auburn prepares a stronger defense with depth concerns.

Auburn Ala Birds Ralph “Shug Jordan Mississippi State UT Chattanooga Tigers Harry Unger Unger Terry Henley Randy Walls Mississippi State Pat Sullivan Terry Beasley Henley Oxford

Malinchak Earns Pay For Skins In Road Opener

Bills Malinchak, a seven year veteran on the taxi squad, earned his NFL pay as the Washington Redskins beat the Minnesota Vikings 24 21 in the season opener. He blocked a punt recovered for a TD and forced a fumble leading to the winning score. Ted Vador helped block a field goal and made a tackle. Larry Brown ran for 10 carries and 21 yards.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Bill Malinchak Indiana Washington Redskins Minnesota Vikings Malinchak Ted Vador Specia Teams Larry Brown

Brooks Robinson Powers Orioles in Boston Series Start

Balty's Brooks Robinson led a morning attack with three hits as Baltimore opened the crucial series in Boston. Robinson doubled to start a rally, scored on Dave Johnson's triple, and later drove in runs with a key single and Oates' double to spark a 3-2 victory that kept Baltimore near the AL lead. Cincinnati closed on the NL West with a 2-0 win over San Francisco, while Pittsburgh's clinch hopes dimmed after a 1-0 loss to New York.

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USC Holds Ist Idle Tide Slips

The top ranked USC Trojans remain favorites to stay No. 1 after a 51-6 win over Oregon State. Illinois quarterback Mike Wells is doubtful for Illinois, hindering their offense as USC leads the AP poll with 28 first place votes and 920 points.

Trojans Southern California Associated Press Illinois Oregon State Mike Wells Illini Wells Michigan State Oklahoma Sooners Utah State Colorado

Harper Says Preps Key SEC Strength

SEC assistant commissioner Cliff Harper tells the Decatur Rotary Club the conference gains strength from Alabama players and in-state recruiting. He notes five to six teams could win the SEC this season, with Alabama, Tennessee, LSU, Georgia and Ole Miss as top contenders and Auburn leading early after one conference game.

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