Local gridiron chaos fuels learning through losses
In Tennessee Valley prep action, Hartselle rebounded from a season opener defeat to Leighton and routed Guntersville 41-0, while Decatur struggled against Austin before a promising rally. Austin, West Morgan, Falkville, and other area teams faced tough tests as coaches stress growth from setbacks and aim for Friday night showdowns.
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Tigers
Athens
Leighton
Guntersville
Decatur
Red Raiders
Austin
Raiders
Bears
Florence
Bradshaw
Falkville
West Morgan
Addison
Tanner
Gadsden
Glencoe
Brewer
Courtland
Cherokee
Gunterville
Tiger Stadium
Tiger
Mark Roberts
Randy Sittason
Richard McGee
Mile Jones
Coffee
Battle of the Sexes Rise To Astrodome Spectacle
Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs prepare for a high profile charity match in the Astrodome with a starry sideline including Salvator Dali, Dr Denton Cooley and George Foreman. The event draws millions of TV viewers, major sponsors, and substantial gate receipts as promoters cash in on a circus like tennis showdown.
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New York Times
Houston
Bobby Riggs
Billie Jean King
Astrodome
Ringling Brothers
Wimbledon
Forest Hills
Salvator Dali
Denton Cooley
George Foreman
United States
Jerry Perenchio
American Broadcasting Company
A.B.C
Oshman’s
Riggs
King
Pills By The Plate In Riggs Battle Of The Sexes
Bobby Riggs follows a nutrition plan for Thursday's tennis match with Billie Jean King and claims to take about 415 pills daily to boost strength and focus. AP Wirephoto.
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Bobby Riggs
Billie Jean King
Riggs
Bryant lands SophiB Todd challenge surpass Namath
Alabama fans saw a dual quarterback lift in the opener as Richard Todd and Gary Rutledge each threw two TD passes and Todd flashed explosive potential. The Tide amassed 405 rushing yards and 262 passing yards on 8 of 13 completions, a record 66 total yards.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Pat Trammell
Joe Namath
Steve Sloan
Ken Stabler
Scott Hunter
Terry Davis
Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant
Richard Todd
Namath
Todd
Gary Rutledge
Rutledge
Bryant
America
California
Cal
Joe Dale Harris
Tide
Mobile
Auburn
Decatur Raiders football draws crowd despite rising costs
In a Decatur opener at Ogle Stadium against Bradshaw the Raiders posted $5,542 gross gate receipts with $1,244.52 stadium expenses and a $4,297.48 net. About 30 percent funded stadium upkeep, 10 percent to the band, plus payments to officials, security, tax, and visiting-team contract costs. Page A-9.
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Decatur High School
Raiders
Decatur
Florence
Bradshaw
Joe. Grant
Ogle Stadium
Whatley To Start Whatley For Auburn Quarterback
Wade Whatley will start at quarterback for Auburn against UT Chattanooga after coming off the bench to spark an 18 9 win over Oregon State. Coach Ralph Jordan cited his performance and past MVP game in the Gator Bowl as grounds for the promotion. Whatley directed a 67 yard scoring drive and connected on a 16 yard pass to set up a touchdown run by Seedrick McIntyre. A late fourth quarter interception by Lee Langner helped preserve the lead as Auburn held on.
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Larry Russell
Mike Stewart
Bill Gibson
Randy Hedrick
Robie McIntyre
Bears
West Morgan
Tanner
Falkville
Jeff Farley
Barry Rabon
Auburn
Wade Whatley
Oregon State
UT Chattanooga
Wade
Ralph Jordan
Whatley
Tigers
Thomas Gossom
Seedrick McIntyre
David Langner
Beaver
Gridder Dies in Dothan High School Football Practice
Johnny Davis, 15, of Dothan died from head and neck injuries suffered in B team drills at Dothan High School. He remained unconscious after the injuries last Thursday and passed away Tuesday at a local hospital, officials said.
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Dothan
Ala
Johnny Davis
Aaron versus Ruth in the race for all time homers
AP reports Babe Ruth set records in a different era with fewer challenges from travel and night games. Hank Aaron faces a tougher path, contending with Ruth’s legend while pursuing Ruth’s 714 total homers and confronting modern pressures and scrutiny.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Henry Aaron
Ruth
Aaron
Boston Red Sox
Gavry Cravath
Philadelphia Phillies
Cravath
Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Phils
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Red Raider
Earl Webb
Frank Sadler
Lee County
Harvey Bowling
Dan Hall
Sophib
Lee Whatley
Billy Mitchell
Gridder
By Bruce Lowitt
Roger Maris
Roger Connor
Ned Williamson
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Hank Aaron
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