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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1972

Page

11

Michigan State Seeks Revenge Against Georgia Tech

Michigan State hosts Georgia Tech in a key clash after both teams posted strong defenses and playmaking special teams. Eddie McAshan and George Mihaiu lead passing when healthy, while MSU’s Bill Simpson and Brad Van Pelt anchor the defense. Georgia Tech’s Randy Rhino added a 96-yard punt return last week. Kickoff is at 1 30 p.m. EST with 65 000 in attendance.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Georgia Tech Eddie McAshan MSU George Mihaiu Spartans Atlanta Yellow Jackets Tennessee South Carolina Illinois Bill Simpson Brad van Pelt Randy Rhino Mihaiu Spartan Skip Machler Mike McKenzie

FSU Lions look to snap 12 game skid in Gulf South opener

Florence State travels to Cleveland Mississippi to face Delta State in a Gulf South Conference opener as the Lions seek to end a 12 game losing streak and Delta State's eight game win streak. Coach Durell Mack notes depth issues but expects improvement with key players returning.

FSU Lions Florence Florence State Cleveland Miss Delta State College Gulf South Lions State College of Arkansas Delta State FSU Southeast Missouri Ark Monticello DSC Middle Tennessee Samford Durell Mack

Decatur Red Raiders Triumph Amid Fumbles In Week Victory

Michel led Decatur with two rushing touchdowns and a 18 yard TD reception, as the Red Raiders built a 20 point lead. Hartselle battled with standout defense from Hyde and Jenkins but fumbled twice and saw Kennedy score for Decatur.

Michel Decatur Rogers Hartselle Chip Winand Red Raiders Edwin Breland Seymore Rose Tiger Michel Te Seymore Winand Jenkins Kennedy Fowler

Colts Romp Elkmont Behind Stout Ground Game

Clements built a 27 point lead in the first half as Whitworth scored on a fumble return and Flemins returned an interception for six. Rose added a 47 yard run as Elkmont rallied briefly before injuries marred Clements and Wilbanks sealed the late touchdown with a diving catch.

Whitworth Elkmont Travis Flemins David ‘Black Don Southard Neal Rose Rose Clements David Wilbanks Colt Rogersville Bill Graham Johnny Black Ogersville Irvin Sandefer David Crooks Crooks Red Devil Gill Pat

Boston Drops Close Lead in AL East as Tigers Rally

Boston lost 18 to 13 widening the gap to less than one percentage point in the American League East. Detroit edged closer with a .5448 to .5454 Boston edge, after rookie Mike Garman started and lasted only a third of an inning allowing three runs. Manager Eddie Kasko defended his decision, saying he gambled by starting a right hander when three lefties were available, noting Garman had shown promise in relief.

Decatur Sadler Black Bears Bradshaw Austin Mike Stewart Decater Mike Morris Joey Sherman Scotty Qualls Ed Crowe Danny Mutton Bruins West Morgan Jackie Ferguson Glencoe Falkville Ferguson Rebels Jeff Farley Larry Tucker Billy West Keith Thomas Lonnie Lemmond Barry Rabon Elmer McVay Donald Pace Addison Terry Leonard Stallings Jimmy Duncan Allen Gandy Randy Nelson Anthony Childers Brewer Gunn Holland Sparkman Courtland Coleman Boston Tigers Detroit Mike Garman Louisville Eddie Kasko Garman Kasko

A Sizzling 66 Gets Jones Lead

Grier Jones shot a five under par 66 to take the first round lead in the Robinson Fall Golf Classic at Crawford County Country Club. He edged Hale Irwin Larry Ziegler and Dave Glenz who were at 67, with defending champion Labron Harris and Steve Oppermann at 68. The rain soaked round saw Frank Beard Deane Beman and Dave Eichelberger among the 69s.

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