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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1972

Page

9

ND Clinches Top Rise After 37-0 Notre Dame Win

Notre Dame, ranked No. 13, thrashed Northwestern 37-0 in its 1972 debut and eyed a jump in the AP poll. Tom Clements starred at quarterback with a strong ground game led by Darryll Dewan and Eric Penick as ND built a 30-0 halftime lead and cleared the bench.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Northwestern Alex Agase Fighting Irish Tom Clements Darryll Dewan Eric Penick John Cieszkowski Andy Huff Wildcats Ohio State Tennessee Wake Forest Alabama Kentucky Louisiana State Texas A&m Arizona State Kansas State Parseghian Anthony Davis Mike Rae J.K. McKay John McKay

Namath sails Jets past Colts with six TDs in 44 34 win

Joe Namath threw for 496 yards and six touchdowns as the Jets routed the Baltimore Colts 44 34. Namath connected on two long scoring plays in each of the first three quarters and tied for third all time in single game passing yardage. The Jets also got strong showings from Eddie Bell John Riggins and Don Maynard.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Joe Namath Baltimore Colts Namath New York Jets Eddie Bell John Riggins Don Maynard Rich Caster NFL Buffalo San Francisco New England Atlanta Cleveland Philadelphia Dallas New York Giants Miami Houston Minnesota Detroit Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Diego Denver Oakland Green Bay Washington St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles Kansas City Chiefs Saints New Orleans Johnny Unitas Colts Baltimore Sam Havrilak Tom Matte Don McCauley Jim O'Brien Bobby Howfield Jets Jim Braxton Bill Bell Patriots Jim Plunkett Randy Vataha Carl Garrett Mike Phipps Browns Eagles Don Cockroft Bo Scott John Reaves Tony Fritsch Walt Garrison Lance Alworth Craig Morton Cowboys Giants Norm Snead Rich Houston Don Shula Larry Csonka Jim Kiick Mercury Morris Oilers Lee Joe

Familiar Names Dominate Auto Wins Across circuits

Auto racing stars Richard Petty Bobby Unser and Jackie Stewart starred in weekend action. Unser won the Trenton 300 while Stewart captured the Canadian Grand Prix with a lap record. Petty won a 262 mile Martinsville stock car race as Donohue and Hulme posted strong showings. Petty led late after Allison’s tire change mishap.

Bloys Britt AP Auto Richard Petty Bobby Unser Jackie Stewart Victory Circle Joe Leonard United States Auto Club Unser Stewart Petty Martinsville Brazil Emerson Fittipaldi Mosport Park Ont Mosport Pete Revson McLaren Denis Hulme Plymouth Bobby Allison Allison Chevrolet David Pearson Mercury Buddy Baker Dodge Jimmy Hensley Ford Mark Donohue Roger Penske McLaren Trenton

BoSox Edge Tigers as AL East Race Tightens

Boston moved one game ahead of Detroit after a 7-2 win as Baltimore stayed 2½ back by beating Milwaukee 4-3. New York swept Cleveland 5-4 in 11 innings and 8-3 to close within three games. Oakland cut its magic number to five with a split against Kansas City. Chicago defeated Texas 7-4 and California edged Minnesota 2-1.

Hal Bock Associated Press Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Baltimore Milwaukee New York Yankees Cleveland Oakland Kansas City Chicago Texas California Minnesota Billy Martin Jim Palmer New York Ralph Houk Yankee Indians Eddie Kasko Kasko Woody Fryman Luis Tiant

Jones Wins In Playoff at Robinson Fall Golf Classic

Grier Jones overcame a five stroke deficit in the final seven holes to force a playoff with Dave Marad at Crawford County Country Club. Jones won on the second playoff hole to claim the $20,000 first prize in Robinson Ill. event.

Crawford County Country Club Grier Jones - Jones Marad

Tennessee Auburn SEC battle looms in Birmingham

Fifth ranked Tennessee seeks revenge against Auburn in a high profile SEC clash at Birmingham. Bill Battle’s Vols, 24 3 in three seasons, have never beaten Ralph Jordan though Pat Sullivan’s departure boosts UT’s odds. Other SEC games include Alabama vs Vanderbilt and Mississippi State at Florida.

Associated Press Tennessee Bill Battle Vols Auburn Birmingham Battle Volheim Ralph ‘‘Shug Jordan Tigers Pat Sullivan Auburnites Sullivan SEC Alabama Vanderbilt Mississippi State Florida North Carolina State Georgia Indiana Kentucky Wisconsin Louisiana State Georgia Tech Rice Miami Wake Forest

Doctors Prefer Preparation H for Hemorrhoidal Pain

In a survey doctors reported using Preparation H to relieve hemorrhoidal pain and itching. The ointment or suppositories provide prompt temporary relief and can shrink swelling when tissues are infected or inflamed.

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