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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1973

Page

9

King Wins Sexes Match Defeats Riggs in Astrodome

Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs 6 4 6 3 6 3 before 30,472 at the Astrodome in Pasadena in the battle of the sexes televised worldwide. King nets 200000 prize, says she waited 18 years for the match and aimed to prove equal rights in tennis.

Houston Bobby Riggs Pasadena Calif Billie Jean King Astrodome Mrs. King Riggs Madeline Regal Sweden King

Falkville Upsets Addison 14 13 in Thursday Night Thriller

Falkville Bulldogs deny Addison Blue Devils in a 14 13 upset after a late field goal miss and a blocked punt. Key plays include Crider s sixyard pass to Roger Willingham and a strong Falkville ground game led by Steve Shaw Randy Nelson and Randy Saint.

Falkville Addison Bulldogs Fasset Blue Devils Randy Nelson

Falkville Dominates with 255 Rushing Yards in Tight Win

Falkville opened with a 61 yard touchdown drive capped by Nelson on a one yard run. Addison answered when David Robinson blocked a punt at the Falkville three, setting up Eddie Everett’s touchdown and a successful two point conversion by Marty Hanson to take an 8-7 lead. Nelson returned a punt 35 yards late in the second quarter to set up Falkville's second score.

Devils Addison Crider Roger Willingham Bulldogs Falkville Barry Edwards Steve Shaw Nelson Randy Saint Jeff Gray Saint Bobby Watkins David Robinson Randy Crider

Decatur Branch Contact Details at 237 Johnston Gateway

A fragment notes a Decatur location, 237 Johnston Gateway, with a phone number 355-1511. No additional context or events are provided to determine the exact nature of the notice or service offered.

Jonnston Gateway

Brewer Patriots Seek First Victory On Road

Brewer High School faces Courtland as it tries to end an 0-12 start across two seasons. Coach Guin Holland says the team has shown grit and wants to claim Brewer’s first win. Other Morgan County and surrounding games listed include Decatur at Hartselle and Athens hosting Deshler.

Florette Brewer Patriots Guin Holland Courtland Holland Hatton Cherokee Sparkman Decatur Hartselle Austin Bradshaw West Morgan Glencoe Athens Deshler West Limestone Ardmore Tanner Hazel Green

Burke Jr. Rally Fails as Britons Take Ryder Cup Lead

In Mairfield Scotland Jackie Burke Jr. voiced frustration after the opening Ryder Cup session where Britain and Ireland surged to a 22.5 to 5.5 point lead over the United States. The U.S. stars Nicklaus Trevino and Palmer faced an unexpected setback on day one.

Mairfield Scotland Jackie Burke Jr America United States Atlantic Tad Nicklaus Lee Trevino Palmer

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