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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1973

Page

15

Gridiron Forecast Coupon Rules Summary

The Decatur Daily outlines contest rules for football pick entries. Instructions cover scoring, mailing address, entry limits, tie rules, entry format, deadlines, prize adjustments, eligibility, subscriber bonuses, and final judge decisions.

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Auburn Tigers Ground Mocs Behind Walker Pruett Rally

Auburn defeats Chattanooga 24-0 as Walker powers the offense with multiple scores while Pruett adds field goals and punting. Bruce Evans and McKinney anchor a stout Tiger defense, holding Chattanooga to minus rushing yards and forcing key miscues. Injuries limit Auburn tailbacks but reserves bolster the shutout.

Chattanooga Mitchell Pruett Auburn Chris Linderman Dan Nugent David Langner Lee Walker Tigers Mickey Brokas Tiger Hector Villalobos Bruce Evans McKinney Anaa Sis Brokas Fuller

Auburn Contemplates Game Plan After Narrow Defeat

Auburn coach Morrison praised his defense after a 3-0 setback and noted plans to mix pass and run. He highlighted Rhett Davis as a bright spot at split end, praised Wails for passing improvement, and thanked Roger Pruett for his punting. The team frets over fumbling versus last year.

Rick Neel Chattanooga Walls Vacarella Rick Harbuck Harbuck Rhatt Davis Oregon Auburn Ralph (Shug Ken Bernich Bill Luka Walker Jordan Seddrick McIntyre Mitzi Jackson McIntyre Tennessee Buddy Davidson Morrison

Salooning Alabama High School Athletics Budget Crisis

Bubba Scott stresses health and athletic funding tied to fan interest and booster clubs. In Mobile Montgomery and Birmingham racial trouble hurts crowds, cutting gate receipts and risking uniforms and equipment. He urges stadium security, media coverage, and community support to save programs.

Herman Bubba) Scott Montgomery Mobile Birmingham Alabama

Ferrell shines as versatile player boosts Florence state

Ferrell, a former Decatur quarterback with 18 wins and 2 losses, showcased versatility by playing tight end, defensive tackle, and linebacker as a young standout. He credited coaches for building his confidence after two undecided years and encouraged by recent performances.

Page Kimble Decatur Ferrell Mizell Tony McMinn Lion

College Scores From Across The Nation

A long slate of college football scores reported across many programs. Notable results include South Alabama 28 over Kentucky 14, Maryland 23 over North Carolina 3, Richmond 35 over Virginia Military 0, Auburn 31 over Chattanooga 0, Mississippi State 52 over Vanderbilt 2, Florida State 0 over Kansas 28, Texas A&M 23 over Florida 14, and Georgia 31 over Clemson 14 among numerous others.

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Aaron's homer boosts Braves to lead at Astrodome

Hank Aaron belted his sixth September homer as the Atlanta Braves, with 20 000 fans in the Astrodome, moved ahead 4-2 after singles by Marty Perez and Darrell Evans. The blast gave Aaron 90 RBIs on the season with six games remaining.

Aaron Braves Astrodome Houston Bob Watson Atlanta Ken Silvestri Marty Perez Darrell Evans

Crump leads JSU past UT Martin 50 7 in rout

Jacksonville State University halfback Richard Crump scored on a nine yard run, then a 57 yard sprint, totaling 91 yards on six carries as JSU defeated Tennessee Martin 50 to 7. Boyce Callahan added a 58 yard rushing TD and Ralph Brock threw two TD passes. Grady Maddox caught a 32 yard pass from Shelton Zenon for Martin.

Jacksonville Ala Richard Crump Jacksonville State University Tennessee Martin Crump Boyce Callahan Ralph Brock Shelton Zenon Grady Maddox Martin

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