Austin battles Bradshaw in pivotal 2A clash in Morgan County
Austin High School coach Frank Sadler says the Bradshaw game is crucial after a 28 0 loss to Decatur and a broken wrist sidelining QB Jim Clarkson. West Morgan faces Glencoe atop the Class 2A rankings while multiple county games propel the weekend grid slate across Limestone and Cullman counties.
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Larry Canterbury
Austin High School
Frank Sadler
Decatur High School
Red Raiders
Bradshaw Bruins
Hartselle
Athens
Sadler
Bradshaw
Austin
Decatur
Black Bears
Jim Clarkson
Morgan County
Ogle Stadium
West Morgan
Glencoe
Trinity
Falkville
Addison
Brewer
Courtland
Fayette
Limestone
Ardmore
West Limestone
Deshler
East Limestone
Madison
Michel Stifles Critics Keys 27 7 Decatur Win
Decatur Red Raiders defeat Hartselle 27 to 7 as quarterback Mike Michel shines with 121 yards and three touchdowns on 4 of 5 passing. Jim Rodgers gains 86 yards. Charlie Kennedy adds a 56 yard screen TD and both teams mix ground and air attacks. Decatur coaches praise Michel and the line after the victory.
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Larry Canterbury
Mike
Decatur High School
Earl Webb
Red Raiders
Hartselle
Decatur
Athens
Webb
Les Fowler
Fowler
Tigers
Michel
Jim Rodgers
Scott Wagner
Austin
Rodgers
Jim
Red Raider
Charlie Kennedy
Kennedy
Charlie
Colts Dominate Elkmont in 40-6 Tuneup for Rogersville
Clements Colts, ranked fifth in 2A, pounded Elkmont’s Devils 40-6 in Thursday night action. Wesley Whitworth connected with Ralph Gill for an eight yard TD, Amos Farrar blocked a punt for a score, and the Colts improved to 4-0. Joe LaRue leads Alabama’s ground attack against Kentucky at Legion Field Saturday night. Kickoff is 7 30.
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Alvin Benn
Clements
Elkmont
R Devils
John Witt
Rogersville
Waterloo
Colts
Wesley Whitworth
Ralph Gill
Amos Farrar
Tony Gandy
Whitworth
Pat
Joe LaRue
Alabama Crimson Tide
Kentucky
Birmingham
Legion Field
Pirates clinch NL East title pop champagne celebration
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the National League East title with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets, their third straight division crown. Pitcher Steve Blass sparked the party with champagne showers as the team celebrated a season highlighted by a decisive five-run third inning and key RBIs from Richie Hebner, Roberto Clemente, Milt May and Bob Robertson. Manager Bill Virdon called the season beautiful despite a late slide, noting the difficulty of winning a division title. The page also notes other MLB scores and that Detroit and Milwaukee won in the American League.
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New York Mets
Pittsburgh
Steve Blass
Bill Virdon
Virdon
Pirates
Richie Hebner
Roberto Clemente
Milt May
Bob Robertson
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Milwaukee
New York
California
Kansas City
Joe Lee Bucs
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Mike Stewart
Keys
Mike Michel
Larry Canterbery
Tiger
Matt Hyde
Richard McGee
Ricky Brooks
Garns
Vores
Raiders
Brad Mitchell
David Seymore
Crimson Tide
Bucs
Tom Emory
Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Strate
Dock Ellis
Shea Stadium
Blass
Mets
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