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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1972
Page
7
Preview of upcoming high school football week with Decatur vs Hartselle at Ogle Stadium and analysis of Austin, Bradshaw, West Morgan, Glencoe, Addison, Courtland, Brewer, Athens, and Deshler results. Predictions include Decatur 24 14 Hartselle and Austin 18 6 Bradshaw.
Decatur and West Morgan face a long standing series with tight games and fourth quarter drama. Decatur aims to repeat past fourth quarter comebacks while West Morgan prepares for its big Friday night against Glencoe. Other county matchups include Austin hosting Bradshaw Falkville at Addison and Brewer versus Courtland. Decatur stands 2-1 after a 28-0 win over Austin following an upset loss to Athens.
Decatur and Hartselle renew their 4th Quarter Series as Hartselle, now 1-2 after a rout of Guntersville, prepares to face Decatur. Coach Earl Webb warns the Tigers won’t be taken lightly and cites Les Fowler as a dangerous quarterback.
Austin quarterback Jim Clarkson suffers a broken right arm with two steel plates in surgery and a year to full recovery. Coach Frank Sadler mourns the loss of a leader while seeking a new quarterback from a group of juniors for seven remaining games. See AUSTIN On Page A-10.
West Morgan tops the 2A state list and Athens leads 3A as coaches Ferguson and McCoy react with pride. Both say number one is not the final goal, aiming for November supremacy after key wins over Tanner and Falkville.
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan plans no change to the starting lineup for Saturday against UT Chattanooga while likely dressing eight freshmen. Auburn leads the SEC in scoring and rushing defense after a 14 3 victory over Mississippi State. Terry Henley rushed 32 times for 136 yards, with senior Harry Unger expected to get more playing time. Freshman Ed Butler and kickoff specialist Chris Wilson also dressed for the opener.
Junior linebacker Wayne Hall eyes a bowl opponent that can decide the national championship. He targets top teams like Colorado, USC, and UCLA, stressing dedication after past injuries and a strong 24 tackle, eight assist season. Hall, 6-3, 220, from Huntsville, also starred in North South All Star play.
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