Vanderbilt Freshman Brogdon Excels at Tailback Role
Paul Brogdon, Vanderbilt's freshman back, adapts from kickoff duties to tailback on the second offensive series against Chattanooga. He credits focus on footwork, while coach Bill Pace hails him as an exceptional runner as Brogdon helps secure a 24-7 win in his season debut three months after earning a Decatur High Diploma.
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Vanderbilt Frosh Brogdon Leads SEC Rushing Tourney Talk
Vanderbilt freshman Brogdon gains 107 yards against the Mecs and 72 against Mississippi State, rising to second in the SEC behind Terry Henley. He eyes a possible upset of No. 5 Alabama in Tuscaloosa as the Commodores seek victory. Brogdon notes winning matters most and hints he would play even from the sidelines to help the team win.
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Two City Teams Away Tonight in Morgan County
Decatur High meets Scottsboro in a homecoming clash as the Red Raiders chase a fourth win. Austin travels to Hartselle while Brewer visits Hazel Green in Morgan County football action featuring key players and injuries.
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A's Clinch West With 8-7 Rally Over Twins
Oakland erased a seven run deficit to beat Minnesota 8-7 and clinch the AL West while New York edged Detroit 3-2 as the Yankees stay in the East race. Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 2-1 as Steve Carlton joined an elite 300 strikeout club.
Pennant Glance: AL East race tightens this weekend
The scramble for the AL East title tightens as Boston leads Detroit by 1½ games with six to play. New York trails Boston by 3½ with five left, while Baltimore is four behind and needs two losses or a Boston win to be eliminated. The Red Sox visit Baltimore for a three game set tonight.
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Cowboys coach Jerry Tubbs shows back relief pose
Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Jerry Tubbs hangs upside down from a practice rig for 10 to 15 minutes to ease a back problem. He did not specify the nature of the injury or condition.
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Bryant Warns Bama Underrates Vanderbilt For Saturday Showdown
Alabama coach Bear Bryant warns that Vanderbilt is underrated despite the Commodores’ stout kicking game and 24 7 win over Chattanooga as the Crimson Tide, ranked sixth, pursues a third straight victory at Denny Stadium. Vanderbilt lost 10-6 to Mississippi State and edged Chattanooga earlier.
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Team Canada edge over Russia in Moscow series clash
Team Canada rallied to a 6 5 victory over Russia in Moscow lifting their series lead four games to three with one tie. Phil Esposito scored twice and Paul Henderson netted the deciding goal in a fast NHL level clash that featured penalties and two on ice disturbances.
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