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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1972

Page

7

Late Bruins field goal upends Black Bears in wild finish

Bradshaw’s David Pruitt kicked a 20 yard field goal as time expired to edge Austin 10-8 at Ogle Stadium. The Bears rallied in the fourth quarter after turnovers early but fell just short, despite stout defense and a late two point try.

Bradshaw David Pruitt Austin Black Bears Ogle Stadium Bruins Bears Bear Pruitt Ricky Brooks

Brewer Falls to Courtland in 22 to 0 Shutout

Courtland dominates Brewer with 245 rushing yards to 35 as Lennis Lightfoot and Dan Freeshan score sealing the 22–0 win. Brewer remains winless this season while Courtland improves to 2-0-1 with key defensive stands limiting Brewer’s offense.

Florette Guin Holland Patriots Courtland Brewer Chiefs Lennis Lightfoot Dan Freeshan Shannon Brown Gary

Devils Edge Addison 13 7 in defensive showdown

Falkville defeats Addison 13 to 7 as Jimmy Duncan rushes for two scores and surpasses 100 yards. Addison leads early with Leonard Stallings scoring from four yards. Falkville answers with a 3 yard TD by Duncan and a 63 yard drive in the fourth.

Addison— Falkville Addison Blue Devil Jimmy Duncan Duncan Falkville Bulldogs Leonard Stallings Randy Nelson Blue Devils Nelson Pat Ronnie Asherbranner Hatton East Limestone

Orndorff Leads Tampa to 42-0 Victory Over Eastern Michigan

Spartan fullback Paul Orndorff rushed for three touchdowns on six nine and one yard runs as Tampa improved to 3-0 with a 42-0 win over Eastern Michigan. Tampa's defense held the Hurons to no more than the 25 yard line. Tight end Alex Edlin scored twice in the second half and Buddy Carter connected for two touchdowns with Edlin. Freddie Solomon added a late TD pass to Edlin.

Brewer Brown van Houser Courtland Hershel Gaines Farley Larry Tucker Lonnie Lemmond Sacaie Farley-to- Tucker West Morgan Dave Heflin Yellow Jackets Etowah County Jackie Ferguson Glencoe Lyle Darnell Tucker Tampa Fla Spartan Paul Orndorff Eastern Michigan Orndorff Hurons Ypsilanti Mich Bob Bissell Alex Edlin Spartans Buddy Carter Edlin Carter Freddie Solomon

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