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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1972

Page

8

Bryant says Alabama must prove itself against Kentucky

Alabama coach Paul Bryant says Saturday night will reveal if his team has improved for the visit from Kentucky. He notes Kentucky has loaded for the game and could overpower Alabama. Kentucky coach John Ray calls Alabama a strong, talented opponent with size and depth on both sides.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Paul Bryant Kentucky Bryant Wildcats LSU Tennessee Adolph Rupp SEC John Ray

Athens Completes Upset Streak With 14 7 Win

Athens High School Golden Eagles top Deshler 14 to 7 in a rain soaked game to remain unbeaten. Fullback Jerry Grove and tailback Paul Parker led the offense as Athens moves atop the Tennessee Valley Conference 3A standings while Deshler suffers its first loss of the year.

Sonny Turner Tuscumbia Athens Golden Eagles Deshler Alabama High School Athletic Association Jerry Grove Paul Parker

Madison Academy Edges East Limestone 12 6 in Prep tilt

Madison Academy defeated East Limestone 12 to 6 in a rainy game. Nunnley connected with Segrest for a 31 yard score, Bowen and Nunnley earlier combined on a 11 yard TD, while East Limestone failed to convert multiple PAT attempts.

Madison Madison Academy East Limestone Academy Jimmy Newby Robert Booker Tommy Nunnley Jim Bowen Nunnley John Segrest

Auburn To Host UT Chattanooga Today

Auburn enters as the heavy favorite after a 60-7 win over UT Chattanooga last season. Coach Shug Jordan emphasizes the ground game led by Terry Henley supported by James Owens and Harry Unger while Randy Walls passes sparingly. Chattanooga, coached by Harold Wilkes, faces a tough Auburn defense and a front four averaging 225 pounds.

Randy Walls Auburn Terry Henley Chattanooga Harold Wilkes Henley Tigers Mississippi State James Owens Harry Unger Owens Unger Dave Beck David Langner Johnny Simmons Mike Neel

Sheffield Blasts Moulton 46-14 in Friday Night Win

The Sheffield Bulldogs defeated the Moulton Red Devils 46-14. Sheffield capitalized early with a fumble recovery on Moulton’s 17 yard line and scored multiple touchdowns in the first half.

Sheffield Moulton Sheffield Bulldogs Moulton Red Devils

Hazel Green rallies to defeat Tanner 21 to 7

Hazel Green overcame a slow start to beat Tanner 21 to 7 in Friday night action. The White. strong second half defense held Tanner to one yard of offense while Hazel Green scored three times led by Larry Bryan 7 yard keeper and a 71 yard TD pass to Dwight Burrough.

Hazel Green Tanner Alvin Grey Larry Bryan Bryan Dwight Burrough Mark Mincher Art Davenport Bryant Carl McClemore Roddy Webster Isom Tommy Grace

Arabian Classic Begins at the Decatur Show

The Arabian Classic opened Friday at the Southeastern Horse Center with sessions continuing today at 2 p.m. Friday results noted as delayed. Sunday sports will carry session outcomes. Various divisions list winners such as Conscience, Czarinna, and Al Marahinca Apollo among others.

Southeastern Horse Center aArabians Conscience Cheri Barber Czarinna Betis Circle Kandhara al Marahinca Apollo Rtiar Carm

West Limestone and Ardmore Battle to 6-6 Tie

West Limestone Wildcats and Ardmore Tigers played to a 6-6 stalemate as both sides failed near the end of halves. Ardmore scored on a 38-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter but failed a two point try, while West Limestone answered with a 61-yard, nine‑play drive ending in a four‑and‑a‑half minute remaining third‑quarter score. The rest of the game featured rugged defense and stalled offenses.

Deshler Athens Parker Mike Jones Andrew Jones Moulton Don Montgomery Ricky Robbins Sheffield Glenn Hildreth Johnny Wright Robbin Donnie Ingram Bulldogs Lee Slayton Dann McKelvey Ield Eee Robbins Kelsie Finch Bulldog George Hill Lee Sheffield Page West Limestone Wildcats Tigers Ardmore John Curtis Steve Crabtree pomate—Priobte Tese Andy McConnell

West Point defeats Cold Springs 27 to 6 on Friday

West Point rolled over Cold Springs 27 6 to raise its record to 3 1. West Point travels to Moulton Friday night.

Cold Springs West Point Moulton

Hanceville Cullman Rivalry Postponed by Rain

The Heville Cullman rivalry game was rained out here Friday night and is rescheduled for tonight.

Heville-Cullman Cullman

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