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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1973

Page

6

Eyes Of SEC On Knoxville Vols Tigers To Hit Head On

Auburn and Tennessee meet in a key SEC game in Knoxville with 2-0 records amid forecasts of strong defenses and special teams. Condredge Holloway leads Tennessee while Auburn’s defense and kicking game shape expectations for the contest.

SEC Vols Tigers Billy Mitchell Knoxville, Tenn Auburn Tennessee Legion Field Birmingham Bill Battle Chattanooga Knoxville Condredge Holloway Duke Army Ralph (Shug

Alabama Vandy warmup for tough SEC slate

Fifth ranked Alabama trains for Georgia Florida and Tennessee after a 66 0 28 14 win over California and Kentucky while Vanderbilt defense collapsed in a 52 21 loss to Mississippi State. Bryant recalls 1968 Nashville loss and notes Commodores’ quarterback Fred Fisher is a threat. Sloan’s squad will be ready for a derby with the Tide.

Nashville Bama Kentucky Bryant Vandy Steve Sloan Commodores Fred Fisher

Hartselle Rolls Past Austin 35 21 In Homecoming clash

Hartselle Tigers dominated Austin Black Bears 35-21 as three junior backs led a 286 rushing game. Steve Baker ran 191 yards including an 88 yard TD, Randy Sittason added two scores, and Jim Cochran fed a 50 yard pass play for a score. Austin fumbled six times and threw one interception early, stalling a homecoming. Frank Sadler praised Hartselle while coach Bucky Pitts noted strong second half line play.

Alvin Benn Hartselle Tigers Austin Black Bears Athens Gardendale Steve Baker Baker Randy Sittason Jim Cochran Frank Sadler Bucky Pitts Stewart Roby Mark Sullivan Bears Lonnie Lemmond Roby Vic Mathews Sullivan Roger Chapman Sittason Cochran Chapman Mathews Mike Stewart

Hildreth Leads Bulldogs Past Athens 28 to 17

Sheffield's No. 1 ranked 3A Bulldogs overcome a 17-7 halftime deficit to defeat Athens 28-17. Glen Hildreth accounting for two passing touchdowns and three second half scores after replacing injured starter David Adkins. Dennis Boddie sealed win with a 30 yard fumble return TD and Ricky Robbins added the PAT. Athens drops to 3-2, next at Austin.

Hildreth Keys Bulldogs Athens Sonny Turner Sheffield Glen Hildreth Hildreth David Adkins Bulldogs Dennis Boddie Kirk Parker Ricky Robbins Austin Hartselle Lyle Askew Golden Eagle Adkins Robbins Butch Johnson Johnson Hal Johnson Parker Mike Ingram Lee Hildreth

Hazel Green Trojans Roll Past Brewer 28 to 14

Hazel Green defeats Brewer 28 14 as the Trojans profit from Brewer errors. Larry Bryant scores twice on 20 and 24 yard plays, Mincher connects for two TDs, Balch breaks a 41 yard run for the clincher, Morrow and Stevens add late scores as Brewer stalls in fourth.

Hazel Green Whips Bucky Brown Florette Hazel Green Trojans Brewer Patriots Larry Bryant Greg Balch Trojan Mark Mincher Bryant Erwin Mastin Patriot Mincher Shag Morrow

Racking Show Concludes With Final Championship Day

The Racking Horse World Celebration ends today at the Southeast Horse Center with two sessions from noon and 7 30 pm. Events include lead line halter racking yearlings mares stallions geldings pleasure speed and children ponies among others and the grand championship stake. Admission costs 1 50 for adults and 75 cents for under 12 in the afternoon and 2 for adults 1 for children in the evening.

Southeast Horse Center

Hatton Hornets remain undefeated in 1A showdown

Hatton defeats Gurley 20-7 to stay unbeaten as freshman Chris Heflin scores the go ahead TD with 6:39 left and Tim Waldrops seals the win with a 1 yard run. Gurley had tied the game 7-7 early after a 15 yard punt set up a 30 yard Gurley drive.

Tommy Stevenson Hatton Bear Bryant Jimmy Bear Tim Waldrops Heflin Benjy Norton Hornets Gary Pierce Gurley Steve Tripp Steve Madris Tigers Mark Smith

West Limestone Upsets Tanner in Homecoming Football

West Limestone Wildcats upset Tanner Rattlers 14 to 7 on homecoming night. The game featured a 278 rushing yard advantage for West Limestone led by Randy Carter with 109 yards on 22 carries. Tanner opened scoring with Greg Reedus’s 43 yard run, then Donnie Tribble connected with Anthony Mitchell for a second quarter TD before Andy McConnell tied it with the extra point.

West Limestone West Limestone Wildcats Tanner Rattlers Wildcats Tanner Randy Carter Greg Reedus Buster Williamson Donnie Tribble Anthony Mitchell Andy McConnell

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